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Industry

Commercial Real Estate

Company Type

Hotel

Size

$82.5 Million

Investment Type

Equity

For additional information, please contact:
Richard Luftig | Managing Partner
(212) 418-1181

Overview

Silver Creek Development is raising $82.5 million (in addition to the $5 million being invested by Silver Creek). Rare opportunity to acquire (via a long-term ground lease) and renovate 2 West Street, a 355,000 SF luxury hotel.

 

  • 298 oversized guestrooms (averaging almost 500 SF) comprising the bottom 14 floors of a 39-story mixed-use tower

 

  • Located in the Financial District on the southern tip of Manhattan, adjacent to the 25-acre Battery Park

 

  • Full PIP renovation under a Marriott Luxury Collection flag with third party management by HEI Management

 

  • Approximately 12,000 SF of high-quality meeting and banquet space, multiple food and beverage outlets, and a fitness center

 

  • Poised to attract corporate, leisure, group, and transient business guests

 

Given the quality of the real estate, location, views, and gross square footage, the basis is a fraction of the replacement cost for a comparable asset.

History

Developed in 2002, operated as a Ritz-Carlton until 2018, and then as The Wagner.

 

Since March 2020, the hotel has been closed and is in the final stages of completing a lengthy Chapter 11 Bankruptcy process. As the successful credit bidder BPC Lender LLC (a Silver Creek affiliate) will become the new owner.

 

In coordination with the court and restructuring advisor, Silver Creek embarked on a lengthy negotiation with both the ground lessor (Battery Park City Authority), Condominium Residences and the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council.

Favorable Ground Lease

The renegotiated ground lease with the Battery Park City Authority materially improves the economics with discounted rent payments and a fully extended maturity date of 2119

The union labor agreement has been dramatically restructured to provide for lower labor costs by permitting the leasing of the ground floor restaurant, negotiated wages to newly hired staff, and offering a limited dinner menu in the three-meal restaurant. The removal of F&B employees from the Union labor agreement will allow for significant windfalls to the property’s performance

Ability To Remove Keys

Potential to convert +/- 70 keys to a variety of uses including a private club, a separate “hotel within a hotel”, ultra-luxury serviced apartments, corporate apartments, or extended stay units

Extraordinary Location

Overlooking the Hudson River, New York Harbor, and the Statue of Liberty. Battery Park’s unique location is proximate to the Financial District and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, One World Trade Center Observatory, Brookfield Place, the New York Stock Exchange, the Oculus Center, the Stone Street Historic District, and Battery Park.

Guests have easy access to both the east and west side; only a five-minute walk to the Bowling Green subway station, providing direct routes to all of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

FiDi attracts professionals, visitors, and locals to the lower tip of Manhattan.

Demand Generators

With 34.1 million SF of Class A office space, many of the world’s largest corporations are headquartered nearby, including Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Spotify, Bank of New York Mellon, and Condé Nast.

The ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is located adjacent to the property.

$5.1 billion of recent capital investments into Lower Manhattan.

Revitalization projects, including the Oculus, Seaport District, and Pier 17, have increased the area’s desirability and converted it into a true 24-7 work-live neighborhood

New York City Lodging Performance Is Stronger Than Ever

The New York City luxury lodging segment’s RevPAR grew significantly over the last two decades.

The luxury segment has significantly outperformed the overall New York City lodging market.

As occupancy recovers to pre-COVID levels with the return of international travel, Manhattan’s luxury segment is poised to continue to see unprecedented RevPAR growth.

Management Team

Franck Ruimy

Founder and Managing Member of Silver Creek Development. Founder of the firm in 2004 and leader of its official launch in 2017. Manager of the pan-European investment fund platform Aerium Group in London, overseeing an investment volume of over €12 billion. In 2008, launched Aeriance, a real estate debt fund that originated more than €2.5 billion in loans. Responsibilities included leading all investment and structured financing strategies and serving as a special property advisor on newly customized funds.

With over 27 years of experience in real estate investment, finance, and asset management across North America and Europe, previous roles include First Vice President at the NYSE-listed real estate investment firm W.P. Carey and Senior Vice President at REM Finance. Contributions at REM included driving rapid growth through increased foreign investment and completing over $700 million worth of multifamily acquisitions in the U.S.

Holds a BA in Economics and Finance and an MSc from Université de Paris X, followed by an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Member of NYU Stern’s Board of Overseers, the International Board of the Cleveland Clinic, and the Real Estate Advisory Board of Stanhope Capital.

Charles Essig

Managing Director at Silver Creek Development. Oversees the entire deal process from sourcing and underwriting to due diligence and equity/debt placement. Responsible for managing development activities for active projects, including contractor and consultant selection, construction financing placement, development budgeting, and providing investor updates.
Prior to joining Silver Creek Development, worked at Silverstein Properties, a vertically integrated New York real estate developer. Contributed to major developments such as World Trade Center Towers 3 & 4, Four Seasons Downtown New York (30 Park Place), and One West End.
Holds an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business with concentrations in Real Estate, Finance, and Accounting. Earned a BS in Mathematics from St. Joseph’s University, where served as captain of the NCAA Men’s Golf Team.

Jeff Jones

Co-Founder and Principal of Silver Creek Multifamily (SCM). Previously served as Co-Founder and Principal of Jones Multifamily Investments (JMI), a U.S.-based multifamily development, advisory, and investment firm. In 1998, led efforts in pioneering luxury student housing, developing over 3,536 beds of high-density, mixed-use properties. In 2005, shifted focus to urban transportation-oriented luxury living designed for echo boomers and baby boomers. Partnered with architect Kristjan Sigurdsson to implement urban BIM modeling, maximizing density and reducing construction costs.
With over 30 years of experience in multifamily real estate, accomplishments include the completion of over 16,000 multifamily units and $1.5 billion in acquisitions and development, along with $60 million in commercial projects.
Holds a BA in Business Administration from Western Michigan University. Licensed real estate broker in Arizona.

Jim Jones

Co-Founder and Principal of Silver Creek Multifamily (SCM). Previously served as Co-Founder and Principal of Jones Multifamily Investments (JMI), a U.S.-based boutique multifamily advisory and investment firm. Since 1998, led over 290 transactions in the Phoenix market totaling more than $1 billion in sales.

Brings over 28 years of experience in multifamily real estate, with a track record including the completion of over 15,000 units and $1.3 billion in acquisitions and development.

Holds a BS in Communications from Arizona State University. Licensed real estate agent in Arizona.

Specific Risks

  • Renovation and operating costs could exceed projections, and revenue could be lower than projected
  • If RevPAR, ADR, and occupancy assumptions are not realized, investment performance will suffer
  • Any change to the renegotiated labor agreement could erode profitability
  • The hospitality business is highly sensitive to economic downturns
  • The hotel is reopening in a volatile macroeconomic environment with potential recession risks and reduced consumer/traveler spending, which could reduce corporate and leisure travel
  • If the developer misses deadlines, costs rise, interest payments accrue, or the project timeline extends, targeted returns will suffer
  • Conversion of existing rooms into other uses (private club, serviced apartments, etc.) could face regulatory, zoning, or operational challenges, impeding these new forecasted revenue streams
  • Demand for NYC luxury hotels could diminish and is highly sensitive to travel disruptions
  • The construction loan could create refinancing challenges, especially with rising interest rates or credit spreads
  • Large-scale projects frequently exceed budget estimates due to inflation, rising material costs, supply chain issues, labor shortages, and permitting delays
  • Similar properties could be developed in this market, causing competitive pressure on revenue streams
  • Private securities are speculative, illiquid, and carry a high degree of risk – including the loss of the entire investment
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