$11,000 psf condos & Starwood's MPC land bets

There's never been a condo project asking $11,000 a square foot (blended!) in the history of New York. But then again, there's never been a condo developed by Miki Naftali on prime Fifth Ave.

In the latest Promote pod drop, we get into an $800M bet on Fifth Ave and why Miki thinks he can set new records for Manhattan luxury. We chop it up on Floyd Mayweather's fugazi "$400M bet" on affordable housing, and discuss Starwood's game plan in master-planned communities. We also talk tariffs, and why the uncertainty has paralyzed multifamily construction. Hope you enjoy and do drop us feedback of all kinds - HS  

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tariff-terror-%2411-000-psf-condos-starwoods-land-bets/id1801355295?i=1000703726323

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/43NFZjPfAPoPvjIsCLgJi1?si=07b37d6b51854b88 

6 Comments
 

Based on the most helpful WSO content, there is no direct mention of $11,000 per square foot condos or Miki Naftali's Fifth Avenue project in the provided knowledge base. However, the context does touch on luxury real estate trends in NYC, including ultra-luxury condos and the challenges developers face in pricing and absorption rates. For example:

  1. Luxury Condo Market Trends: Discussions highlight that ultra-luxury condos, such as those priced at $7,000-$10,000 per square foot, cater to UHNWIs (Ultra High Net Worth Individuals). However, there is skepticism about the market's ability to absorb such high-priced units, especially for "unremarkable" properties in between the extremes of affordability and trophy homes.

  2. Developer Challenges: Developers continue to build ultra-luxury properties despite a depressed buy-side market, as long as they can secure equity and construction loans. This aligns with the notion of ambitious projects like the one mentioned.

  3. Multifamily Construction Paralysis: The uncertainty caused by tariffs and other macroeconomic factors has been noted as a significant barrier to multifamily construction, which could indirectly impact the broader real estate market, including luxury developments.

For more specific insights into Miki Naftali's project or Starwood's master-planned community strategies, you may want to explore the podcast linked in your query or related discussions on platforms like WSO.

Sources: NYC Luxury Condos, Calling everyone...Biggest 2018 Takeway, A Discussion on Interest Rates/Macro Fundamentals (Long OP), Buying an Apartment in NYC, Real Estate Industry in a bubble?

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Great podcast, keep it up! I’d love an episode that dives into a specific real estate deal, covering things like financing, returns, deal structure, how it was sourced, risks, and key takeaways

 

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