$420M CMBS Loan at Midtown Office Tower Exits Special Servicing
A $420 million commercial mortgage-backed security (CMBS) loan secured by the 51 West 52nd Street office tower in New York City has exited special servicing after Harbor Group International negotiated a loan extension. The move was described as a temporary, technical step rather than an indication of distress, with no broker involved and terms not disclosed. The property, purchased by Harbor Group from ViacomCBS for $760 million in 2021, has undergone over $150 million in renovations since the acquisition. Morningstar reported that occupancy at the building dropped to 86% as of June 2026 and cash flow was down 37% below underwritten levels. However, a source close to the deal claims the property is now fully leased. The loan's exit from special servicing occurs amid broader CMBS market challenges due to maturing loans in a high-interest-rate environment. Single-asset deals like this one are particularly sensitive to tenant changes and performance fluctuations.
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