"Trump Soho is located in a world-renowned area where unit owners and guests will enjoy some of the best urban amenities that New York has to offer," says John Lustgarten, VP of LEI, who represented the fund. "The project is backed by a strong team that is capitalizing upon the wide international appeal of New York and the Trump brand."
The 43-story Trump Soho, located at 246 Spring St., is currently under construction, with completion expected in early 2009. The contemporary, luxury project will feature an outdoor sundeck and pool, spa, elegant lobby bar and restaurant, as well as approximately 12,000-sf of meeting space. Trump Soho engaged Handel Architects to create the tower design and the Rockwell Group to create a signature look for the interior.
"This project demonstrates the attributes that we seek when providing mezzanine financing to hotel and resort projects. It is well located in one of the top destinations for business and leisure travelers, and the sponsor consists of development professionals with deep, local market knowledge," notes Philip Peters, EVP of LEI and portfolio manager for the fund.
Through its affiliates, LEI has previously bought or originated more than $500 million of structured debt investments, primarily on hospitality properties. LEI was represented by Steckbauer Weinhart Jaffe LLP, in the transaction. Lowe Resort Finance Investment Partners offers mezzanine debt and preferred equity financing for resort and hotel properties throughout the US and Canada.
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