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Reckson Buys EAB Plaza for $240M

UNIONDALE, NY-Reckson Associates acquires the 1.1-million-sf EAB Plaza here for approximately $240 million from a joint venture partnership that had acquired the site in 2003 for roughly $200 million.

By Barbara Jarvie | Updated on July 08, 2005

UNIONDALE, NY-Reckson Associates Realty Corp. has acquired the 1.1-million-sf EAB Plaza from Galaxy LI Associates, a joint venture between the Moinian Group and C&K Properties in conjunction with David Werner for approximately $240 million. The partnership had picked up the site in September 2003 for approximately $200 million. “Our acquisition of EAB Plaza reflects our focus on acquiring class A office properties that offer us the opportunity to to create value to our portfolio,” says Scott Rechler, Reckson’s president and chief executive officer.

Situated on more than 26 acres of land in Nassau County, EAB Plaza features two 15-story glass towers connected by a three-story lower level, plaza and lobby. Built in 1984, the complex includes an ice skating rink, a 60-foot cascading indoor waterfall and a winter garden. Amenities include on-site day care, its own post office, cafeteria, pharmacy, bank, florist and dentist. It was built in 1984 on Nassau County-owned land for roughly $150 million.

EAB tenants include Citibank, Dreyfus, Washington Mutual, Del Laboratories, GMAC and the law firms of Rivkin, Radler; Ruskin Moscou; and Farrell Fritz. The site is approximately 90% leased. Upon contracting to acquire EAB Plaza, Reckson will immediately take over responsibility for all leasing activity at the property. Cushman & Wakefield had been the exclusive agent under the previous ownership. “We believe we are uniquely equipped to increase EAB Plaza’s value by effectively addressing its near-term vacancies, increasing rents and leveraging our scale to generate significant operating expense efficiencies,” Rechler notes.

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