SL Green and Vornado Announce 280 Park Avenue Mezzanine Loan Repayment

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SL Green Realty Corp. and Vornado Realty Trust announce the repayment of a $125.0 million mezzanine loan on 280 Park Avenue, with Newmark advising on the transaction.

NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE: SLG) and Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO) modified and extended the $125.0 million mezzanine loan on 280 Park Avenue and subsequently repaid the loan for $62.5 million.

Newmark advised the parties on the transaction.

About SL Green Realty Corp.

SL Green Realty Corp., Manhattan's largest office landlord, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust, or REIT, that is focused primarily on acquiring, managing and maximizing the value of Manhattan commercial properties. As of December 31, 2023, SL Green held interests in 58 buildings totaling 32.5 million square feet. This included ownership interests in 28.8 million square feet of Manhattan buildings and 2.8 million square feet securing debt and preferred equity investments.

About Vornado Realty Trust

Vornado Realty Trust is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) with a portfolio of premier New York City office and retail assets and the developer of the new PENN DISTRICT. While concentrated in New York, Vornado also owns the premier assets in both Chicago and San Francisco. Vornado is a real estate industry leader in sustainability, with over 27 million square feet of LEED-certified buildings and over 23 million square feet at LEED Gold or Platinum.

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PRESS CONTACTS

For SL Green:
slgreen@berlinrosen.com

For Vornado:
Thomas J. Sanelli
(212) 894-7433
tsanelli@vno.com

What is the news about SL Green Realty Corp. and Vornado Realty Trust?

SL Green Realty Corp. and Vornado Realty Trust announced the modification, extension, and repayment of a $125.0 million mezzanine loan on 280 Park Avenue.

How much was the loan repaid for?

The loan was repaid for $62.5 million.

Who advised the parties on the transaction?

Newmark advised SL Green Realty Corp. and Vornado Realty Trust on the transaction.