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Successfully closed the sale of a multifamily walk-up building at 150 Trantor Place in Port Richmond, Staten Island. The $11,000,000 sale to Elie Rieder of Castle Lanterra Properties marked a significant achievement, securing a competitive deal for the seller, Russ Appel of The Praedium Group, a high-net-worth individual and institutional investor.

Explore the $23.25M sale of 135-143 Haven Avenue in Washington Heights, Northern Manhattan. Bob Knakal’s expert strategy and market insights led to a successful transaction for seller Russ Appel of The Praedium Group.

Bob Knakal facilitated the $29.5M sale of 204 Fifth Avenue in NoMad, Manhattan—a prime mixed-use property sold at $2,029.16 per SF to Porcelanosa, showcasing exceptional market potential.

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.

Bob Knakal closed the $58M sale of 99 Gold Street, an 87-unit multifamily elevator building in Brooklyn's Vinegar Hill, delivering optimal results for seller Harry Ketowitz.

Bob Knakal closed the $58M sale of 30 East 68th Street, a multifamily elevator building in Manhattan's Upper East Side, delivering exceptional results for seller Richard Parkoff.

Explore the $90M sale of 2015 Boardwalk West in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Bob Knakal and his team’s strategic approach secured an exceptional outcome for the seller, Joseph Sitt of Thor Equities.

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.

Discover the $9.75M sale of 111 St. Marks Place in Manhattan's East Village. Bob Knakal's expertise secured $1,126 per SF for this 8,658 SF mixed-use property in January 2013.

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 $244M sale of 21 Penn Plaza in Midtown West, Manhattan. Bob Knakal's expertise exceeded expectations, delivering remarkable results for seller Savanna Partners in November 2014.

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.

Discover the $138.77M sale of 150 West 48th Street in Midtown West. Led by Bob Knakal, this prime 276,000 BSF hotel development site marks a milestone in Manhattan’s competitive real estate market.

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 $95M sale of Brooklyn Hospital's Fort Greene campus, led by Bob Knakal. Learn how strategic expertise and market insight secured optimal terms for this 331,000-square-foot development site.

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 landmark $345M sale of 85 Jay Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Bob Knakal secured this historic deal for a 3-acre site with 1,000,000 buildable square feet, setting a new benchmark in the market.

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.

Discover the $55.48M sale of 206-210 West 77th Street in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Bob Knakal secured a record price for this development site, showcasing his expertise in navigating evolving market dynamics.

Explore the $12.95M sale of 37 West 56th Street in Midtown West, Manhattan. Bob Knakal’s strategic guidance secured improved terms and the best possible outcome for the seller, a restaurateur and property owner.

Explore the $4.25M sale of 230 East 63rd Street in Manhattan’s Lenox Hill. Bob Knakal leveraged decades-long relationships to secure a rewarding transaction for the Guinee family, enabling new development opportunities.

Discover the pivotal $1.39M sale of 151 East 60th Street in Lenox Hill, Manhattan. Bob Knakal’s persistence and relationship-building secured this key piece for a 283,000-square-foot development site.

Explore the $135M sale of 920 Park Avenue in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Bob Knakal secured a remarkable price for this multifamily building, leveraging rental upside and creative marketing to exceed seller expectations.

Discover the $42M sale of 4101 & 4113 Broadway, two iconic residential buildings in Washington Heights. Bob Knakal overcame complex challenges to secure a record-breaking deal, exceeding the seller's expectations.

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 $112M sale of 350 West 39th Street in Manhattan's Garment District and Hudson Yards. Bob Knakal leveraged expertise and strong relationships to achieve a record-breaking price for this prime development site.

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.

Discover the record-breaking sale of 325 Exterior Street in Mott Haven, Bronx. Bob Knakal secured $74.7M for this development site through strategic marketing and competitive bidding, setting a new benchmark for the area.

Learn about the successful sale of 560 Seventh Avenue in Midtown West, Times Square. Bob Knakal achieved $62.3M for this development site, surpassing initial valuations by over 50% through market expertise and strategic execution.

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 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.

Broker Cooperation Leads to Successful Sale of 29 Jay Street in DUMBO for $11.4 Million

Successful Sale of 300 Livingston Street, Downtown Brooklyn, Overcoming Significant Obstacles

Successful Sale of 215-219 West 28th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan

Successful Sale of 140, 152-154 West 24th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan

Successful Sale of 113-117 West 24th Street / 112-118 West 25th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan

Successful Sale of 846-850 Avenue of the Americas and 1227 Broadway in Chelsea and NoMad, Manhattan

Successful Sale of 1461-1465 Third Avenue in Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side, Manhattan

Successful Sale of 1055 Park Avenue in Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side, Manhattan

Getting the Exclusive Listing Was the Real Challenge: The Story of 1600 Sheepshead Bay

Two Property Types, One Successful Sale

Bob Knakal successfully closed the sale of a prime development site located at 1179-1183 Second Avenue, in the highly desirable Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan. The property was part of a larger portfolio that also included two large white brick apartment buildings. These buildings, construct

Successful Sale of 333 West 38th Street in the Garment District, Manhattan

Successful Sale of Blockfront Portfolio in Lenox Hill, Upper East Side, Manhattan

Bob Knakal and the BKREA team successfully completed the $27 million sale of a prime 10-story office building at 37 E 18th St in NYC's Flatiron District, offering significant lease-up potential and investment opportunities.

Explore the $40M sale of the 53rd & Second Portfolio in Midtown East, Manhattan. Bob Knakal’s strategic approach and expert guidance led to an exceptional outcome for the sellers, including Judy Margulies of JM Equities.

Discover how expert real estate strategies turned a zoning setback into an $8.15 million diplomatic property sale in Turtle Bay, Manhattan. Learn from this NYC real estate case study showcasing adaptability in the face of regulatory changes.

Explore the successful $81 million sale of a prime Turtle Bay development site at 131-141 East 47th Street. Discover how Gary Barnett's expert land assembly and Bob Knakal's market insights led to this landmark NYC real estate transaction in this vibrant Midtown East neighborhood.

Explore the remarkable $12.95 million transformation of 145-147 East 47th Street, NYC. Discover how expert real estate strategies in Midtown East, Manhattan led to a 418% value appreciation over 9 years. Learn from this prime NYC property development case study.

Strategically located 75' x 100' site at 447-451 Lexington Avenue.

5 East 44th Street, Midtown East, Manhattan—a 27-foot-wide boutique residential condo that was converted from an office building.

Discover the successful sale of a 10-story commercial loft building at 10 East 34th Street in Midtown East. Explore the strategic approach behind this prime real estate transaction in one of New York City's most desirable neighborhoods.

Successfully completed the $198.5M sale of the Gray Block Portfolio, consisting of 3 Class B office buildings in the Flatiron and Midtown East submarkets of Manhattan, NYC.

Discover the sale of a prime retail investment co-op at 85 Fifth Avenue in Union Square. Ideal for investors, this property offers high visibility, a coveted location, and excellent growth potential in one of Manhattan's busiest commercial hubs.

Prime development site at 14–16 East 39th Street in Midtown Manhattan's Grand Central Business District, featuring the Hyatt Centric Hotel. Ideal for investors seeking a premier location with excellent potential.

Discover the development site cost and details for 200 East 59th Street.

Discover the landmark land assemblage at 253-261 Third Avenue, Gramercy Park, NYC. Record-setting development site, prime for a new residential tower.

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.

Explore the successful $31.5M sale of 28-30 West 22nd Street in Chelsea, Manhattan. Bob Knakal and his team delivered expert guidance to the Van Alen Institute, a non-profit organization, ensuring the best possible outcome for the seller.