Bob Knakal also known as "BK" has been a broker in NYC since 1984. Over that time, he has brokered the sale of over 2,348 buildings having a market value of approximately $22 billion.
Explore the $51.5M sale of 5 Hanover Square, an office building in Manhattan's Financial District. Bob Knakal and his team facilitated this successful transaction, helping Capital One Bank achieve an outstanding result.
Explore the $60.9M sale of 625 Broadway in the trendy NoLIta neighborhood of Manhattan. Bob Knakal’s strategic approach and expert negotiation skills secured an exceptional outcome for Bruce Rubenstein, the seller, who benefited from Bob’s market knowledge and attention to detail.
Explore the remarkable $86M sale of 111 Washington Street, a key development site in Manhattan’s Financial District. Bob Knakal and his team provided strategic consulting and market expertise, ensuring a seamless transaction for the corporate seller.
Explore the sale of 118 Ridge Street, a multifamily walk-up located in Manhattan's vibrant Lower East Side. Bob Knakal and his team once again delivered exceptional results for their client, navigating a competitive market to achieve an impressive $9,600,000 sale price.
Explore the sale of 27 Washington Square North in Manhattan's West Village. Bob Knakal’s expertise and the team’s strategic execution led to a seamless transaction, resulting in New York University acquiring this prime multifamily elevator property for $40,000,000.
Explore the $91M sale of 809 UN Plaza, an 11-story office condominium in Midtown East, Manhattan. Bob Knakal and his team successfully facilitated the transaction, achieving outstanding results for the Institute of International Education (IIE), a non-profit organization.
Explore the $340M sale of The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York’s iconic headquarters at 20-35 Columbia Heights in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Bob Knakal’s strategic expertise and market insight ensured a seamless process and an outstanding result for the seller, a renowned non-profit organization.
Explore the sale of 330 East 63rd Street in the prestigious Upper East Side of Manhattan. Bob Knakal and his team successfully negotiated the $58 million sale, showcasing their strategic market expertise and ability to deliver top value for high-net-worth clients.
Explore the extraordinary $138.5 million sale of the Vanderveer Estates portfolio in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. Bob Knakal and his team delivered outstanding results, exceeding expectations for seller Andy Davidoff of EMMES Group of Companies.
Explore the sale of Pfizer’s former headquarters, a premier development site in Midtown East, Manhattan. Bob Knakal and his team facilitated the landmark transaction, securing a sale price of $357,000,000 for the renowned pharmaceutical company.
Explore the $11.75M sale of 248-250 East 60th Street in Manhattan, a prime development site strategically marketed by Bob Knakal. Through persistence and market expertise, Bob delivered an exceptional outcome for Harry Macklowe, a renowned real estate developer.
Discover the $53M sale of 421 Kent Avenue in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Bob Knakal’s proactive marketing strategy and emphasis on broker cooperation resulted in a groundbreaking transaction, securing the best possible outcome for his client, Richard Kalikow of Manchester Real Estate.
Discover the successful $33M sale of 300 East 55th Street, a premier condo development site in Midtown East. Learn how Bob Knakal led this landmark transaction with expert negotiations and market insight.
Explore the $25.6M sale of 503-505 East 75th Street, Upper East Side, Manhattan. Bob Knakal’s strategic insights and targeted approach helped the hotel owners transform a challenging zoning situation into a record-breaking sale to Lycée Français de New York.
Discover the exceptional $90 million sale of 9 DeKalb Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn, a landmark building and development site. Bob Knakal’s innovative strategies and market expertise ensured the best possible outcome in this complex transaction, overcoming challenges posed by the property’s landmark status.
Learn about the $33.5M sale of 326-328 West 36th Street and 321-325 West 35th Street in Manhattan's Garment District. Bob Knakal expertly navigated this multigenerational portfolio deal, maximizing value for the Waxman and Feirstein families.
Discover the successful sale of 1205-1225 Broadway and 846 Avenue of the Americas in NoMad, Manhattan. Bob Knakal navigated a complex transaction involving multiple parcels and zoning districts, leading to the creation of the Virgin Hotel. Total sale price: $87,900,000.
Explore the successful sale of 855-873 Avenue of the Americas in NoMad, Manhattan. Bob Knakal closed this $117.5M development site deal, totaling 333,806 buildable square feet. The transaction earned a nomination for REBNY's Ingenious Deal of the Year Award.
Bob Knakal successfully brokered the $88M sale of a 76,000-square-foot development site at 2-33 50th Avenue in Long Island City, Queens. This sale, which overcame significant zoning challenges and market volatility, highlights Bob's expertise in securing optimal outcomes for sellers, even during complex conditions like the Amazon HQ2 reversal and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bob Knakal facilitated the $5.7M sale of a unique 50-foot-wide industrial building at 351 East 61st Street in Lenox Hill, Upper East Side. Originally contracted at $3.8M, the property’s strategic location and C8 zoning attracted significant development interest. Discover the insights behind this notable real estate transaction.
Bob Knakal successfully brokered the $7M sale of a 68-foot-wide development site at 333-339 East 62nd Street, Upper East Side, Lenox Hill. Prime location ideal for luxury residential conversion. Learn more about this significant real estate transaction.
Bob Knakal brokered the $36M sale of 606 West 30th Street, a development site in Hudson Yards, Manhattan. Learn how strategic marketing overcame zoning challenges to secure this record-breaking price. Discover more about this prime real estate transaction.
Bob Knakal successfully closed the $49.8M sale of a prime development site at 509 West 38th Street, located in the booming Hudson Yards neighborhood. This deal highlights the complexities of partnership dynamics in real estate and the importance of expert brokerage in establishing fair market value. Discover how a competitive marketing process generated 24 offers, benefiting all parties involved.
Bob Knakal successfully closed the $30M sale of a prime development site at 507-511 West 33rd Street, located in Manhattan's rapidly growing Hudson Yards. This transaction highlights Bob's expertise in navigating competitive offers and strategic negotiation, transforming an initial $22M offer into a record sale price. Discover how this deal benefited both the seller, Sanford Plotkin, and the buyer, Related Companies, as part of their expansive Hudson Yards redevelopment efforts.
Bob Knakal successfully facilitated the $128M sale of development sites at 501 and 511 West 35th Street in Manhattan's Hudson Yards. This transaction, involving Alloy Development and Eliot Spitzer, showcases the impact of key zoning bonus programs and market timing in a rapidly growing neighborhood. Discover how strategic marketing and collaboration led to this record-breaking deal, highlighting the demand for prime development sites in one of New York City's most competitive real estate markets.
Bob Knakal and his team at Massey Knakal closed the $238M sale of the development site at 435 Tenth Avenue, Hudson Yards. Strategic marketing and creative branding transformed this parking lot into one of the most significant real estate transactions. Learn more about this remarkable deal.
Bob Knakal successfully brokered the $65M sale of a prime development site at 415 Eighth Avenue, located near Penn Station and Herald Square in Manhattan. Discover how Bob achieved $608 per buildable square foot for this significant transaction. Learn more here!
Bob Knakal and his team brokered the $28.75M resale of 620 West 153rd Street, a prime development site in Hamilton Heights, Northern Manhattan. The second successful sale showcases the importance of long-term relationships in real estate. Discover more about this significant transaction.
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