Brian M. Cohen

Representation of Brause Realty in connection with assemblage and development of The Forge, a 272-unit tower in Long Island City (Queens), NY, and closing of the construction financing from M&T Bank and Bank of New York Mellon.

Representation of Brause Realty in connection with its investment in the development of a transit-oriented, mixed-use asset in New Rochelle, NY, through a joint venture with RXR Realty and a private investor. The project consists of a 280-unit residential tower with 20,000 square feet of retail / cultural space and multiple levels of below-grade parking. Our work has included negotiating a complex land contribution joint venture agreement, as well as subsequent restructuring and contribution to a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund.

Representation of Rockrose Development in the acquisition of 15 East 26th Street, New York, New York, part of an acquisition of over 30 tenancy-in-common (TIC) interests to acquire the asset at a below market value of approximately $300 million.

Representation of Rockrose Development in the acquisition of a tenancy-in-common interest in 4 Bryant Park, New York, NY.

Representation of Lonicera Partners with the ground-up development of a 34-story apartment complex located at 15 Hanover Place, Brooklyn, New York with approximately 285,680 net rentable square feet, 314 residential units and approximately 9,400 square feet of commercial space in Downtown Brooklyn. Our work includes representation with respect to the limited partner, co-general partner, and syndicated equity venture arrangements, a mortgage and mezzanine acquisition loan, a fee and leasehold construction financing and tax and structuring matters.  

Representation of Deco Tower Associates LLC in connection with the McGraw Hill Building Commercial Condominium Formation.

Representation of Third Millennium Group in connection with 237 Park Avenue investment and related preferred and common equity syndications.

Representation of HF Capital, a real estate investment office, in the purchase of 12 apartment buildings on Manhattan’s upper east side through a stock purchase agreement and acquisition of interested in an existing company; negotiation of an acquisition loan with a significant renovation budget, and completely re-organized the capital structure of the companies to bring in new investors through a small private fund in a tax efficient manner. As a result of our work, HF Capital has recapitalized these properties and placed more rental apartments back on the market.

Representation of Nasser Freres in connection with the ground up development, construction financing, and construction agreements of a 622 unit, 28-story mixed use tower at 22 Cottage Street, Jersey City, New Jersey.

Representation of Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation in its purchase of the 176-room Strand Hotel in New York City and related redevelopment plan.

Representation of Belden Capital and its affiliates in connection with the acquisition, disposition, joint venture and financing of multiple properties fully leased to the General Services Administration in Philadelphia, PA, Omaha, NE, Mesa, AZ, Raleigh, NC, Walnut Creek, CA, and other cities throughout the United States.

Representation of BH3 Management, a vertically-integrated real estate investment manager, operator and developer, in connection with the development of Island Gardens, Miami. Goulston has acted as lead counsel in connection with negotiating the purchase and sale agreement for BH3’s acquisition of the luxury hotel, lifestyle hotel, parking, retail and residential components of the 5-star project, which already includes Yacht Haven Grande Miami, the first deep-water super yacht marina of its capacity in the Western Hemisphere. Goulston’s work has included significant and complicated due diligence, including review and negotiation of master and ground lease interests, master development agreements, title documentation, condominium structure, construction documentation, entitlements, environmental diligence, city litigation, branding opportunities, joint venture and construction financing.

Representation of Sanz Property Management in a $52,500,000 construction loan financing for a 135-unit multifamily complex known as “The Braddock” and located at 8619 Bergenline Avenue in North Bergen, NJ.