By Jotham Sederstrom 4/26/10 8:48pm

David Levinson’s Home Runs

The Commercial Observer:

Tell me how Eataly, Mario Batali’s new food emporium, came to lease space at the former Toy Building at 200 Fifth Avenue? From what I understand, they were originally looking for a significantly smaller space.

Mr. Levinson: They were in the market for a while, looking to develop something Read More

By John Koblin 10/29/07 7:48pm

1107 Broadway in Flatiron Sells for $235 M.

A 16-story building across the street from the Flatiron building and next to the Toy Building was sold for $235 million, according to city records.

Joseph Chetrit sold 1107 Broadway, at 24th Street, to Tessler Developments, a city-based real estate developer. Mr. Chetrit sold the Toy Building at 200 Fifth Read More

By John Koblin 5/18/07 4:18pm

Done! Toy Building Closes for $480 M.

The Toy Building is a closed deal. L&L Holding Company paid $480 million for 200 Fifth Avenue to The Chetrit Group. The buy also includes a four-story building at 23 West 23rd Street, next-door to the Toy Building.

The Chetrit Group purchased the building in 2005 for $355 million with intentions to convert Read More