SL Green Announces Sale of Interests in Two Residential Properties

Rhea-AI Summary

SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG) has contracted to sell its 20% interest in 605 West 42nd Street, valued at $858.1 million, and its interest in 400 East 57th Street for $133.5 million. The sales are expected to close in Q2 and Q3 of 2021, respectively. The Sky property is 90% occupied and includes affordable housing units, while 400 East 57th Street is 70% occupied. The transactions are projected to generate net cash proceeds of approximately $53 million and $18 million, respectively, as SL Green continues its strategy to divest non-core assets and reinvest in growth opportunities.

Positive

• Projected net cash proceeds of approximately $53 million from the Sky transaction.
• Projected net cash proceeds of approximately $18 million from the 400 East 57th transaction.
• Continuing strategy to divest non-core assets and reinvest capital into share repurchase and development projects.

Negative

• The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic poses risks that may affect future results and operations.

NEW YORK, April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG), Manhattan’s largest office landlord, has entered into a contract to sell its 20.0% interest in 605 West 42nd Street, also known as “Sky”, for a gross valuation of $858.1 million and, separately, entered into a contract to sell its interests in 400 East 57^th Street for a gross valuation of $133.5 million. The Sky transaction is scheduled to close during the second quarter of 2021, while the 400 East 57^th transaction is expected to close during the third quarter of 2021, each subject to customary closing conditions.

Sky, a 71-story, 948,000 square foot luxury multifamily tower, is 90% occupied and includes 295 units of dedicated affordable housing and 68,000 square feet of retail space. The Company acquired its 20.0% interest in 2016 pursuant to a previous mezzanine loan on the property. The transaction is expected to generate net cash proceeds to SL Green of approximately $53.0 million.

400 East 57^th Street, a 211,000 square foot multifamily property, is 70% occupied and includes 263 residential units and approximately 10,000 square feet of retail space leased to essential service providers. The transaction is expected to generate net cash proceeds to SL Green of approximately $18.0 million.

“The sales of our interests in these two properties are a continuation of our strategy to divest non-core assets, including residential properties, and reinvest the capital on a value accretive basis into our share repurchase program and development projects,” said David Schonbraun, Chief Investment Officer of SL Green. “We have seen a distinct rebound in the residential market in recent months, which validates the continued demand for New York City real estate.”

A team led by Gary Phillips and Wes Silverman of Eastdil Secured represented SL Green in the Sky transaction.  A team led by Marc Sznajderman of Ackman-Ziff represented SL Green in the sale of 400 East 57^th Street.

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 value of Manhattan commercial properties. As of March 31, 2021, SL Green held interests in 84 buildings totaling 37.8 million square feet. This included ownership interests in 28.3 million square feet of Manhattan buildings and 8.7 million square feet securing debt and preferred equity investments.

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FAQ

What properties is SL Green Realty selling?

SL Green is selling its 20% interest in 605 West 42nd Street and its interest in 400 East 57th Street.

What is the total value of the properties SL Green is selling?

The total value of the properties is approximately $991.6 million, with $858.1 million for Sky and $133.5 million for 400 East 57th.

When is the sale of the 605 West 42nd Street property expected to close?

The sale of the 605 West 42nd Street property is expected to close during the second quarter of 2021.

How much net cash is SL Green expected to generate from the property sales?

SL Green is expected to generate approximately $53 million from the Sky transaction and $18 million from the 400 East 57th transaction.

What is SL Green's strategy regarding these property sales?

SL Green aims to divest non-core assets and reinvest the capital into share buybacks and development projects.