$7 billion

A Somerset spokesperson tells GlobeSt.com that they do not comment on rumors or speculation. Deutsche Bank, who is selling the Macklowe property through Eastdil Secured, also did not respond to GlobeSt.com queries. Eastdil Secured's Douglas Harmon did not return GlobeSt.com queries by deadline.

An anonymous industry source tells GlobeSt.com that if a deal makes sense and the potential buyer has sufficient cash, deals will be made. "The buyers will need to be strong, perhaps even able to close all cash," the source says.

Last week, another Macklowe property at 126 E. 56th St., also called Tower 56, was said to be trading to Transwestern Investment Co. LLC, for $160 million, although GlobeSt.com could not get confirmation by deadline.

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