JLL Negotiates $25.1M Sale of Two Multifamily Development Sites in Brooklyn
Why this matters
This transaction underscores the sustained appetite for multifamily development land in New York City’s outer boroughs, reflecting broader institutional confidence in urban residential growth despite recent macroeconomic uncertainties. The sale of two development sites in Crown Heights signals that capital remains active in acquiring raw or underutilized assets poised for densification, a trend driven by persistent housing demand and constrained supply in core markets. For allocators, this deal highlights the continued relevance of development-stage multifamily as a strategic entry point, offering potential upside through value creation rather than stabilized income. Moreover, the involvement of a major broker like JLL in negotiating the sale suggests that institutional capital is still willing to transact at scale in development land, even as lending conditions have tightened. This points to a bifurcation in capital flows: while acquisition of stabilized assets may face yield compression and financing challenges, development sites can attract investors seeking to capitalize on projected rental growth and urbanization trends. The Brooklyn market remains a bellwether for multifamily fundamentals, and this deal reinforces its role as a focal point for capital deployment in US multifamily development.
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On the RET wire
- The 116th New York story tracked on the wire in July 2026. All New York coverage →
- Disclosed multifamily deal value tracked in July 2026: $12.3B across 146 reported transactions. All Multifamily coverage →
- 176 stories mentioning JLL on the wire in the past 90 days. JLL coverage →
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NEW YORK CITY — JLL has negotiated the sale of two multifamily development sites in the Crown Heights area of Brooklyn for a combined price of $25.1 million. The sites at 1029 Dean St. and 1104 Pacific St., which trad…
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