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[H3] Since its formation in April 1991,
Meridian Capital Group has become America's most active dealmaker and one of the nation's leading commercial real estate finance, investment sales and retail leasing advisors. Learn More

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Meridian Capital Group’s clients benefit from our long-standing lender relationships, unparalleled transactional capabilities, and market intelligence across all property types and asset classes from coast to coast. Learn More

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[H2] Meridian Investment Sales
Meridian Investment Sales is comprised of leading investment sales professionals who have extensive institutional and middle-market experience. Clients rely on our team not only to sell property, but also for advice on portfolio management, risk mitigation, and value creation. Learn More

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Meridian’s retail leasing team understands the market, knows the active operators, and cultivates targeted opportunities for every engagement. When you work with Meridian Retail Leasing you are driving the future of retail in New York. Learn More

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September 25, 2024
[H4] Soc Gen Provides $37M on Jersey City Apartments
By Andrew Coen September 24, 2024 2:25 pm The Summit, 136-144 Summit Avenue, Jersey City. Mazeh Realty has sealed a $37 million loan to refinance a Jersey City, N.J,. multifamily property, Commercial Observer has learned. Société Générale supplied the five-year, fixed-rate loan on Mazeh Realty’s 99-unit The Summit property. The deal includes an 5.24 percent interest rate with full-term interest-only payments Meridian […]

August 21, 2024
[H4] Bank of America Refis Lower Manhattan Retail Properties With $33M Loan
By Andrew Coen ASG Equities has nabbed a $33 million loan to refinance an assemblage of four Lower Manhattan retail properties partially occupied by Century 21’s flagship department store, Commercial Observer has learned. Bank of America (BAC) provided the loan through its private wealth group.  The loan covers a corner assemblage of lots at 10-12 Cortlandt Street, 175 Broadway and 177 Broadway that […]

June 25, 2024
[H4] Meridian Arranges $32M Financing for Midtown Office Building
Kaufman Organization has secured $32.25 million in financing for Kaufman Arcade, a 12-story office building at 132 West 36th Street in Midtown South.  The 5-year non-recourse loan was negotiated by Morris Betesh, Justin Boruchov, and Jack McPhail of Meridian Capital Group. Constructed in 1922, this 200,000-square-foot building, with ground floor retail, has been managed by […]

June 7, 2024
[H4] Meridian Arranges $23M Financing for NJ Resi Development
Meridian Capital Group arranged $22.8 million in financing for E Residences on Madison, a new development at 6207 Madison Street, West New York, NJ, for Echeverria Industries. The two-year loan features a floating rate of 3.50% over 30-day SOFR with full-term interest-only payments. Paul Gilbert of Meridian negotiated the financing.   E Residences on Madison […]

June 3, 2024
[H4] 2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ben Biberaj, Meridian Retail Leasing
“Ben Biberaj plays a big role in the industry. He’s made a name for himself not only from his deal-making skills and success, but he makes it a priority to give back to the community by sharing his experience with other CRE professionals and acting as a teacher to so many new brokers. I believe […]

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[H2] Meridian Capital Group Completes 1,000 SF Retail Lease at 55 Spring Street

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Source: Yahoo Finance
May 6, 2026

[H2] Clear Investment Group Secures $50M Refi for D.C. Multifamily Complex

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Source: Commercial Observer
May 4, 2026

[H2] Fashion Platform Arete Studios to Open at Penn South Capital’s 116 Suffolk Street

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April 30, 2026

[H2] 2026 Ones to Watch – Industry Leaders: Noam Aziz, Meridian Capital Group

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Source: New York Real Estate Journal
April 28, 2026

[H2] New York City’s Top Retail Leases in March 2026

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Source: The Real Deal
April 13, 2026

[H2] Katana Kitten and Superbueno Are Getting a Sibling on the Lower East Side

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March 30, 2026

[H2] Meridian Retail Leasing arranges 2,349 s/f lease at 280 East Houston Street

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Source: New York Real Estate Journal
March 20, 2026

[H2] An Indian Chef Returns to New York With a Chicago Hit — and Two More in the Works

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March 17, 2026

[H2] Meridian Retail Leasing Caps Record Year as 2026 Surges Out of the Gate

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February 24, 2026

[H2] A fresh start – by Shallini Mehra and Amit Doshi

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Source: New York Real Estate Journal
February 11, 2026

[H2] Welcome to Meridian Capital Group
Meridian has arranged financing for many of the country’s leading real estate investors and developers. The experts on our in-house underwriting and placement teams tailor creative, best-in-class solutions for our clients’ unique needs.
Clients benefit from our long-standing relationships with more than 310 traditional and non-traditional lenders, including local, regional, and national banks; CMBS lenders; agency lenders; mortgage REITs; life insurance companies; credit unions; private equity funds; and other specialty finance firms.
Meridian’s expedited process and unbridled creativity allow us to quickly close transactions regardless of size, location, or complexity.
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[H4] Meet Our Capital Markets Team
Meridian’s people define us and are our single greatest differentiator in successfully negotiating premium terms and navigating the market on behalf of clients to achieve successful outcomes. Meridian’s deal teams service clients and execute with a tireless tenacity, which has become a hallmark of our business and has allowed us to become America’s Most Active Dealmaker. Shouldn’t you be working with Meridian Capital Group?
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[H2] Financing Solutions

[H2] Property Types
MultifamilyMultifamily loans have historically constituted a substantial component of our business. Over the past five years, Meridian has arranged more than $136 billion in financing for multifamily properties nationwide, ranging from individual properties to multi-building complexes and multi-state portfolios consisting of thousands of units.
OfficeMeridian has financed many of the most prominent office properties in the country, totaling more than $22 billion over the past five years. Meridian’s deep understanding of the operation and economics of office properties allow us to diligently analyze and structure financing solutions for even the most complex assets, including leaseholds and full repositioning plans.
RetailOver the past five years, Meridian has arranged more than $10 billion in financing for a broad array of retail properties nationally, including storefront, urban and suburban shopping centers, regional malls, and new innovative and experiential concepts. Our deep understanding of retail property economics allows us to advise the most sophisticated clients on the most efficient terms available based on each property’s characteristics and capital requirements.
Mixed-UseMeridian has arranged more than $8 billion in financing for mixed-use properties over the past five years and advises many of the most prominent owners of these dynamic properties. Our urban and in-fill market expertise allows us to provide clients with optimal financing solutions for properties whose income stream is derived from a variety of uses.
Co-OpsMeridian’s dedicated co-op team has arranged more than $5 billion in underlying mortgage financing for co-op properties over the past five years. Our unique co-op program focuses exclusively on the underwriting and placement of underlying co-op mortgages, providing co-op boards, managing agents, and co-op advisors with access to the broad array of specialized lenders in this space.
HotelsMeridian has arranged over $5 billion in financing for the full array of hospitality service levels and has negotiated financing for the development of new hotels, repositioning and re-flagging of older hotels, as well as acquiring and refinancing existing hotels. Our experience underwriting these operationally intensive properties, with our deep understanding of major hotel flags, allows us to bring transactions to market efficiently and effectively.
Senior Housing and HealthcareSince the group’s formation in 2011, Meridian’s healthcare and senior housing team has closed over $13 billion in financing for independent living, senior communities and other senior housing assets nationally. Our seasoned experts have the acumen to analyze the administrative complexities of this property type and offers the most effective financing strategies available through their strong network of specialized lenders.
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IndustrialOver the past five years, Meridian’s experienced industrial property specialists have arranged more than $6 billion in financing for a broad array of industrial, flex, and logistics properties throughout the United States. Our market and operational knowledge of industrial properties allows us to negotiate financing for the development of new facilities as well as the acquisition, refinancing and repositioning of existing ones.
Development SiteMeridian’s substantial expertise in the complex world of development spans numerous market cycles, property types and geographies. By constantly monitoring real estate capital markets and truly understanding the risk-adjusted returns of each deal, Meridian has helped developers bring numerous landmark buildings to fruition.

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RefinanceMeridian’s business was built on working with top-tier, long-term ownership. No other intermediary has the depth of experience or the vast lender relationships that Meridian enjoys in arranging permanent financing. By serving as the de facto origination arm for many of America’s most active balance sheet lenders, Meridian can offer unique programs and preferred terms for our clients.
AcquisitionMeridian represents many of the most active investors and developers in the United States, and over our 30-year history has arranged financing for some of the largest property acquisitions, including significant single assets as well as vast portfolios in multiple states. Where certainty of execution is tantamount, our clients rely on us to obtain the proceeds and terms required for mission-critical property purchases.
ConstructionMeridian has arranged construction financing for a broad array of property types across the United States. Our experts analyze the project’s stage of development, expected construction period, assumptions and projections to tailor financing to meet each developer’s specific needs, time frame, and business plan.
RecapitalizationBy acting as an advisor, Meridian fully understands the structure and value of each asset and therefore can advise clients on complex capital stacks, partner buyouts and sales or recapitalizations of partial interests.
BridgeMeridian advisors appreciate that real estate opportunities often require bridge financing to facilitate a quick closing or to capitalize on a short-term market fluctuation. We access interim financing solutions in accordance with a client’s business plan and stay closely engaged until the permanent financing stage.
RepositioningMeridian knows the value-add marketplace and has raised debt capital for many transformative repositioning projects at properties across the U.S. Our intimate knowledge of the redevelopment process allows us to negotiate flexible financing that aligns with each project’s timeline and budget.
MezzanineMeridian’s structured finance team has extensive experience in the negotiation of mezzanine financing for a broad range of property types. Our advisors work with clients, senior and mezzanine lenders to properly structure subordinate debt to support each project based on its individual merits.
EquityMeridian’s broad network of equity sources stems from 30 years of acting as a trusted advisor to many of the most prominent real estate investors across the country. Through these unique connections, Meridian is able to raise equity quickly by understanding how each party operates, their return hurdles and where they are best matched with sponsors.

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[H3] Opportunity Abounds in Industrial Real Estate: Q&A With Meridian Capital’s David Schechtman
Industrial has been the hot real estate asset class for the past few years, a bright spot for investors and owners throughout the pandemic. Fluctuations in interest rates and other market forces are cooling things down, yet that hasn’t slowed Meridian Capital Group’s ability to close a voluminous amount of deals. What’s the secret ingredient […]
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[H3] Eagle Rock Properties Gets Talons on $323M for Five-Property New England Multifamily Portfolio
New York, NY-based Eagle Rock Properties has secured $323 million in financing for a 1,314-unit portfolio of five multifamily properties located in MA and in NH.  The properties are situated in Framingham, Swampscott and Brighton, MA and in Nashua, NH. The portfolio’s properties include community clubhouses, barbeques, fitness centers, swimming pools, garage parking and pet […]
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[H3] MSD Partners Provides $94M for Marriott and Residence Inn at JFK Airport
Soundview Real Estate Partners and Chartwell Hospitality have landed $94 million in financing for the Marriott and Residence Inn at John F. Kennedy Airport in Jamaica, Queens, Commercial Observer can first report. MSD Partners provided the floating-rate, interest-only loan. Meridian Capital Group negotiated the transaction with a team led by Adam Hakim, James Murad and David Baker. Located at 144-02 135th Avenue, the property consists of two new-construction hotels operating under the […]
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[H3] Empire Capital, partners close on $320M deal for 1330 Sixth Ave
Group including Hakimian Capital scores $215 million acquisition loan from Deutsche Bank Investors including Josh Rahmani and Ebi Khalili’s Empire Capital have closed on their $320 million purchase of the 40-story office tower at 1330 Sixth Avenue from RXR Realty and Blackstone — by far the largest acquisition to date for the pair of former commercial brokers. […]
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[H3] Meridian Closes Over $900 Million of Acquisition Loans and Refinances
We know that closing M&A transactions and financings has gotten much more difficult in the last couple of months, but Meridian Capital Group’s Senior Housing and Healthcare team announced $913 million in transaction volume over the past two months, bringing their year-to-date total to nearly $4 billion in 2022. Ari Adlerstein and Josh Simpson negotiated the […]
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[H2] Welcome to Meridian Investment Sales
Service is Meridian’s hallmark, which in tandem with substantial experience across our three divisions has allowed us to achieve the most accretive and creative solutions for our clients in a seamless process that maximizes value at every step. Meridian’s clients also benefit from our unparalleled, real-time market intelligence and our deep relationships with a full array of local, national, and international buyers, enabling us to target a subset of the most likely buyers of any given property.
Meridian’s investment sales division distinguishes itself with our intimate knowledge of New York City real estate, having a detailed understanding of not only how tenancies and cash flows drive value, but also how zoning, land use, air rights, and alternative uses are integral parts of a property’s economics.
Since our investment sales team has transacted over numerous market cycles, clients not only engage us to sell property, but also turn to us as advisors on aspects of portfolio management, risk mitigation, and value creation.
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[H4] Meet Our Investment Sales Team
Meridian’s investment sales team comprises some of the leading investment sales professionals in New York City. With more than 90 years of combined New York real estate sales experience in the five boroughs, Meridian’s investment sales professionals offer best-in-class expertise spanning the full breadth of asset types, deal sizes and sub-markets. Shouldn’t you be working with Meridian Investment Sales?
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[H2] Five Core Advantages
Creativity and InnovationMeridian’s investment sales group places an enormous premium on bringing a unique perspective to each property we market. By analyzing alternative and best uses, complex zoning considerations, and “manufacturing” buyers through creative equity and financing solutions, we specialize in unlocking and optimizing value for clients.
Quality of Analytics and MaterialsOur investment sales division uses rigorous data analysis to target digital and traditional marketing campaigns to ensure listings arrive in the hands of qualified buyers. Further, our team augments these high-end offerings by developing materials, videos, and mini-sites with zoning structures and line-by-line cash flow modeling in order to maximize value for clients.
Capital Markets ExpertiseMeridian’s investment sales teams pair our deep understanding of the equity capital markets with the company’s national prowess in debt capital markets to provide insight into value and timing of property sales, and use available financing alternatives to increase property value.
Hands-On ApproachMeridian’s highly collaborative investment sales team doesn’t wait for the market to come to us. Rather, we actively engage buyers, generating value by placing a heavy emphasis on sourcing atypical buyers, conducting value-add property tours, shepherding sellers through the negotiation process, and facilitating efficient closings.

Buyer BaseThe investment sales group works collaboratively across Meridian’s three-business platform to procure the broadest base of prospective real estate buyers for each listing we are engaged on. Further, we serve our clients by always keeping an eye on who and what is next, maintaining real-time knowledge of the latest market entrants locally and internationally.
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