Northeast

David Unger, whose company Sentient Buildings helps make buildings more sustainable, sees a future disruptor in delivering energy using “distributed energy resources.”

Upon completion of the buildings in late 2019, there will be 43 buildings in CenterPoint totaling approximately 10.7 million square feet.

The firm is acquiring three buildings totaling 409,000 square feet, a redevelopment totaling 120,000 square foot and 72 acres for the development of 528,000 square feet.  

George Comfort & Sons leased 60,000 square feet in its Midtown tower to Cosentini Associates, which is part of the engineering and consulting firm, Tetra Tech.

The tech company is moving into the new building where Aetna was going to relocate its headquarters before its acquisition by CVS scuttled those plans.

Asking prices at 35 West 36th Street are expected to begin at just under $3 million for a half-floor unit.

RFR Holding LLC purchased the property, as ASB Real Estate Investments reduces its retail assets to pursue industrial and multifamily investments.

Marriott is starting a new home-rental business, aiming to take on Airbnb in one of the lodging industry's hottest segments.