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FOR THE RECORD ABOUT THIS SECTION FOR THE RECORD is a weekly listing of information from the public record that can help businesspeople in the New York area find opportunities, potential new clients and updates on competitors. To ask questions or get more information on this section, contact Crain’s research department at cnyb-research@crainsnewyork.com. NEW IN TOWN Companies that would like to have details of openings published should submit descriptions following this format to ELaermer@crainsnewyork.com, with “New in Town” in the subject line. ● Best Made Co. 36 White St., Manhattan The craft goods and general store opened in TriBeCa. The location, the brand’s first brick-and-mortar store, serves as its headquarters and offers workshops and classes. ● MAHPs Vintage 110A Nassau Ave., Brooklyn The vintage-clothing and -accessories store opened in Greenpoint. It is the first brick-and-mortar shop for the regular Brooklyn Flea vendor. ● Wonderwolf 377 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn The children’s shoe store opened in Williamsburg. It is the first location for the brand. COMPANY MOVES Companies that would like to have details of recent moves published should submit descriptions following this format to ELaermer@crainsnewyork.com, with “Company Moves” in the subject line. ● Bareburger 366 West 46th St., Manhattan The sustainable, organic-burger chain opened in Hell’s Kitchen. It is the 12th New York City location for the brand. ● Intermix 322 Bowery, Manhattan The designer retail chain opened in NoHo. It is the company’s seventh Manhattan location and its 10th in New York state. ● Restoration Hardware 131-07 40th Road, Queens The home-goods store opened an outlet at Skyview Center in Willets Point. It is the second location for the chain; its primary store is at 935 Broadway. ● 135 Esston Inc. 3140 Fulton St., Brooklyn Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 1. The filing cites estimated liabilities of $1,000,001 to $10 million and estimated assets of $1,000,001 to $10 million. The creditor with the largest unsecured claim is Indira Mangar, owed $20,000. ● 2290 Andrews Avenue Corp. 5308 13th Ave., Brooklyn Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 7. The filing cites estimated liabilities of $1,000,001 to $10 million and estimated assets of $1,000,001 to $10 million. ● Larj Development Corp. 10-30 19th St., Queens Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 3. The filing cites estimated liabilities of $500,001 to $1 million and estimated assets of $0 to $50,000. ● Magic-Kell Musical Productions Inc. 46-12 Queens Blvd., Queens Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 2. The filing cites estimated liabilities of $100,001 to $500,000 and estimated assets of $500,001 to $1 million. ● Satisfaction Enterprises Inc. 107-29 78th St., Queens Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 6. The filing cites estimated liabilities of $100,001 to $500,000 and estimated assets of $1,000,001 to $10 million. The creditor with the largest unsecured claim is Consolidated Edison Co., owed $1,930.95. ● Universal Love Peace and Joy Church of God Inc. 901 Pine St., Brooklyn Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 6. The filing cites estimated liabilities of $100,001 to $500,000 and estimated assets of $100,001 to $500,000. BANKRUPTCIES The following listings are selected from the most recent available filings by companies seeking bankruptcy protection in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Information was obtained from U.S. Bankruptcy Court records available on Public Access to Court Electronic Records. Listings are in alphabetical order. ● 80-12 Jamaica Ave. Realty 80-12 Jamaica Ave., Queens Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 3. The filing cites estimated liabilities of $100,001 to $500,000 and estimated assets of $50,001 to $100,000. 12 | Crain’s New York Business | June 3, 2013 ● Department of Transportation Requests proposals by 2 p.m. on June 25 for resident engineering inspection services in connection with rehabilitation of the fender system and the West 155th Street viaduct of the Macombs Dam Bridge over the Harlem River. Bid documents are available from the bid window, (212) 839-9435. A print copy can be obtained at the department for a deposit of $50, payable only by company check or money order made out to New York City Department of Transportation. A preproposal conference will be held June 5 at 11 a.m. at 55 Water St., fifth floor, room 526A/B. For additional information, contact Gail Hatchett at (212) 839-9308. Following are selected contract opportunities recently announced by New York City agencies. To learn how to sell goods and services to city government, visit www.nyc.gov/selltonyc. For a searchable database of current procurement notices, visit www.nyc.gov/cityrecord. Listings are alphabetical by category and department. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ● Department of Parks and Recreation Seeks competitive sealed bids by 10:30 a.m. on June 13 for construction of the new Springfield Greenway bicycle path, located along the eastern edge of the William T. Davis wildlife refuge and Freshkills Park and the western edge of LaTourette Park, beginning at the intersection of Arlene Street and Signs Road and extending to Arthur Kill Road, in Staten Island. Bid documents are available for a fee of $25, in the blueprint room, Olmsted Center, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fee is payable only by company check or Inc., was represented by Ken Ruderman and Nick Zarnin of Studley. The asking rent was $42 per square foot. ● Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (REGN) Murray A. Goldberg, chief financial officer, assistant secretary, divisional senior vice president and treasurer, exercised options on 251,990 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $16.80 to $53.18 between May 20 and May 21, in a transaction worth $5,165,565. During the same period, he sold 66,835 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $255.52 to $264.61, in a transaction worth $17,359,652. He now directly holds 64,922 shares. Solfire signed a lease for 5,000 square feet at 1828 Troutman St. in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn-based athletic apparel company will take space on the upper level. The tenant and the owners, Richard Ziskin and Susan Bresler, were represented by Howard Darsi and Vincent Lopez of Kalmon Dolgin Affiliates Inc. The asking rent was $15 per square foot. ● ● New York University renewed its lease for 2,800 square feet at 317 E. 34th St. The university uses the space for medical offices. The tenant and the landlord, 317 East 34th Street, were represented by David Levy of Adams & Co. The asking rent was $60 per square foot. ● RETAIL ● School Construction Authority Seeks competitive sealed bids by 3 p.m. on June 18 for a new building addition at P.S. 35 in Queens. Bid documents are available for a nonrefundable charge of $250, payable by check or money order only. To make inquiries or to obtain bid documents, contact Seema Menon at (718) 472-8284 or smenon@nycsca.org. Victoria’s Secret signed a 3.5-year lease for an additional 60,000 square feet at its 2 Herald Square flagship location. The lingerie retailer will take space on the fourth and fifth floors. The tenant was represented by Richard Hodos of CBRE Group Inc. The landlord, Sitt Asset Management, was represented in-house. The asking rent was undisclosed. ● Economic Development Corp. Requests proposals by 4 p.m. on June 21 for a consultant to develop and administer the NYC Tech Talent Draft. An optional preproposal information session will be held at 10 a.m. on June 11 at the agency. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to NYCtechtalentdraftRFP@nycedc.com no later than 4 p.m. on June 10. Bid documents are available for pickup at NYCEDC, 110 William St., sixth floor, between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. To make inquiries, contact Maryann Catalano at (212) 312-3969 or NYCtechtalentdraftRFP@nycedc.com. ● Housing Authority Seeks competitive sealed bids by 10:35 a.m. on June 13 for removal and disposal of surplus furniture at 23-02 49th Ave., fourth floor, Long Island City, Queens. Bid documents are available via Internet only at www.nyc.gov/html/ nycha/html/business/goods_materials .shtml. To make inquiries, contact Terry Eichenbaum at (212) 306-4546 or eichenbt@nycha.nyc.gov. Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Seeks competitive sealed bids by 3 p.m. on June 11 for a power air sweeper and a trailer for a power air sweeper or the equivalent. To make inquiries or to obtain bid documents, contact Victoria Warren at (646) 252-7092 or vprocure@mtabt.org. REAL ESTATE DEALS Companies that would like to have details of their recent transactions appear in these listings should email descriptions following this format to ELaermer@ crainsnewyork.com, with “Real estate transaction” in the subject line, or enter them online at crainsnewyork.com/ submitadeal. Deals are listed in order of square footage. COMMERCIAL Orange Business Services signed a sublease for 17,000 square feet at 10 E. 40th St. The information technology and communications services provider will take the building’s 11th floor. The tenant was represented by Ted Rotante of Colliers International. The sublandlord, Blackboard Collaborate ● American Express Co. (AXP) John D. Hayes, chief marketing officer and executive vice president, exercised options on 179,252 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $16.71 to $45.77 on May 22, in a transaction worth $6,812,825. On the same day, he sold 182,350 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $74.32 to $76.25, in a transaction worth $13,805,957. He now directly holds 81,499 shares. ● GOODS AND SERVICES ● GOVERNMENT CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ● Vintage Thrift West 242 W. 10th St., Manhattan The nonprofit secondhand store opened a shop in the West Village. The second outpost for the company, the boutique will specialize in high-end clothing and accessories. money order made out to City of New York, Parks and Recreation, To make inquiries or to obtain bid documents, contact Juan Alban at (718) 760-6771 or juan.alban@parks.nyc.gov. Pottery Barn Teen signed a six-year lease for 1,650 square feet at 1451-1455 Second Ave. The home decor and furniture retailer was represented by Mark Finkelstein of Retail Strategies. The landlord, Storepark, was represented by William Bergman and Bruce Spiegel of Rose Associates. The asking rent was between $100 and $150 per square foot. Daniel T. Henry, chief financial officer and executive vice president, exercised options on 130,000 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $38.10 to $51.87 on May 23, in a transaction worth $5,365,950. On the same day, he sold 155,869 shares of common stock at $74.56, in a transaction worth $11,622,201. He now directly holds 58,274 shares. ● STOCK TRANSACTIONS Following are recent insider transactions at New York’s largest publicly held companies filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by executives and major shareholders. Listings are in order of transaction value. The information was obtained from Thomson Reuters. ● Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (HOT) Vasant M. Prabhu, vice chairman, chief financial officer and executive vice president, exercised options on 115,476 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $38.24 to $48.61 on May 22, in a transaction worth $5,231,303. On the same day, he sold 115,476 shares of common stock at $69, in a transaction worth $7,967,844. He now directly holds 156,033 shares. ● MSC Industrial Direct Co. (MSM) Mitchell L. Jacobson, chairman, sold 79,992 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $83.54 to $84.24 between May 15 and May 20, in a transaction worth $6,705,872. He now holds 157,473 shares. Ⅲ DEALS ROUNDUP SELLER/TARGET TRANSACTION SIZE (IN MILLIONS) Blackstone Real Estate Advisors (Manhattan)/Portfolio of prime power centers in U.S. $1,468.5 AnaCap Financial Partners, $1,222.6 Partners Group Private Equity Performance Holding, Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners/Cabot Credit Management Group Ltd. General Growth Properties Inc./The Grand Canal Shoppes, Las Vegas $410.0 Zesiger Capital Group $407.9 (Manhattan), UBS Global Asset Management (U.K.) Ltd., CIM Investment Management Ltd., H21 Macro Ltd., Mackenzie Financial Corp., Standard Life Investments Ltd. Slater Investments Ltd., Legal & General Investment Management, State Street Global Advisors Ltd./Lonrho plc (remaining 80.03%) Obelysk Inc., Quadrangle Capital Partners (Manhattan)/ Mobilicity $373.0 BUYERS/INVESTORS TRANSACTION TYPE DDR Corp. (remaining 95%) SB M&A J.C. Flowers & Co. (Manhattan) FB M&A Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (Manhattan) (50%) SB M&A BIH SA, individual investors SB M&A Telus Corp. SB M&A Selected deals announced for the week ended May 18 involving companies in metro New York. FB M&A: Financial buyer M&A represents a minority or majority acquisition of existing shares of a company with the participation of a financial buyer. SB M&A: Strategic buyer M&A represents a minority or majority acquisition of existing shares of a company without the participation of a financial buyer. source: capitaliq http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/html/business/goods_materials.shtml http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/html/business/goods_materials.shtml http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/html/business/goods_materials.shtml http://www.nyc.gov/selltonyc http://www.nyc.gov/cityrecord http://www.crainsnewyork.com/

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Crains New York - June 3, 2013
IN THE BOROUGHS
IN THE MARKETS
THE INSIDER
BUSINESS PEOPLE
REAL ESTATE DEALS
OPINION
GREG DAVID
FOR THE RECORD
TOP ENTREPRENEURS
CLASSIFIEDS
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
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