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183 Columbia Heights
Brooklyn Heights, NY
Confidential, February 2012
MITCHELL HOLDINGS LLC
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Cash Flow Pro Forma
Revenue
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Years
UM 1 Reef
550.400
351164
553.990
$51879
557.835
900 se it x $56
IMO 1
567.200
589.552
$71,988
574.506
577.114
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$98,600
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$109,265
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$112.907
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$116.549
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UM 08
$112,200
5116.127
$120.191
5124.398
5128.752
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UM 87
$119,000
5123.165
5127.476
$131.937
5136.555
1.700 SQ 1 e 370
Gross Revenue
$763,600
$790.326
$817.987
$846,617
$876249
12.700e:ie. x 560
$60
552
$64
567
$69
Vacancy 0 5%
$38,180
339.516
$40,899
$42,331
$43,812
Total Revenue
$725.420
$750.810
$777.028
$804,286
$832,436
Expenses
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58.94510
31168.63
$9.397.84
59.632.79
59.673.61
N8 COO Gas
$7.220.25
37.40076
57.585.78
57.77542
57.969.81
Sewer
$439.49
$450.48
$461.74
$47128
548511
Wee
$276.40
$283.37
6290.39
$297.65
$30509
Total Utility Costs
$16,881
$17,303
$17,736
$18,179
$18,634
Repairs & Maintenance
$5.000
35.125
$5,253
$5,384
$5,519
&Wanes & Relate)
$16.000
$16.400
$16,810
$17,230
$17.661
Security Service
N/A
NfA
N/A
N/A
N/A
Exterminator
$2000
32.050
$2,101
$2154
$2208
Elevator
$3.000
33.075
$3.152
$3.231
$3,311
Insaance
$10.000
$10,250
$10.506
$10,769
$11,038
Management Fees
$5.000
35.125
$5,253
$5.384
$5,519
Leasing 8 Marketing
N/A
NrA
N/A
N/A
N/A
Administrative/Penni%
$5,000
35.125
$5,253
$5,384
$5,519
Professional Fees
$5.000
35.125
$5,253
$5,384
$5.519
Property Taxes
$48,000
$49,200
$50,430
$51,691
$52,983
Contmgency @ 5%
$5,794
35.939
$6.087
$6,240
$6,396
Total Expenses
5121.615
$124.717
$127,835
$131,031
$134,307
Net Operating Income
NOI
$603,745
3626,093
$649,253
$673,255
$698,129
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Cash Flow Pro Forma
Source
Use
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64.620090
Real Estate
56.690.900
70% of $4,800.000
Equity
32.902.250
Renovator,
$350.000
Roof Derck 8 Powder Rooms (6)
$100000
Memo Costs
5100.000
Interest& lunorliza0on
$272250
Deal Expenses
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67522.250
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Total Investment
57.522.250
NOI Year 1
5603.745
Cap (Stabilized)
8.03%
Exit NOI on Refinance
5649.253
Sale Valuation
Stabilized NCH
6649.253
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Valuation of
4.5 Cap
514.427545
$721.392
$13.706.453
5.0Cap
512.985.061
$649253
312.338.808
Gross Profit After Debt
Proceeds
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39.086.453
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5.0 Cap
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4.5 Cap
36.184.203
53.092.101
53.092.101
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183 Columbia Street
Unit #
SqFt
Bed/Bath
$PSF
RentRate
Annual Rate
Unit 1 Rear
900
2/1*
$56
$4,200 /month
$50,400 /yr
Unit 1
1,600
2/2
$42
$5,600 /month
$67,200 /yr
Unit 2
1,700
3/2
$58
$8,217 /month
$98,604 /yr
Unit 3
1,700
3/2
$60
$8,500 /month
$102,000 /yr
Unit 4
1,700
3/2
$62
$8,783 /month
$105,396 /yr
Unit 5
1,700
3/2
$64
$9,067 /month
$108,804 /yr
Unit 6
1,700
3/2
$66
$9,350 /month
$112,200 /yr
Unit 7
1,700
3/2
$70
$9,917 /month
$119,004 /yr
Avg PSF
Monthly Total
Annual Total
$60
$63,634
$763,608
*as a 2 Bedroom/1 bath unit
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David Mitchell
Mitchell Holdings
815 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10065
Re: 183 Columbia Heights
Dear David,
Enclosed please find comparables for 183 Columbia Heights in Brooklyn Heights.
As mentioned when we met, I was born and bred two blocks from this building. My mother, Madeline
Williamson, also a Senior Vice President at Prudential Douglas Elliman, and I have sold and rented
approximately 150 properties in the area. I know from experience that Brooklyn Heights is one of the
most desirable neighborhoods in New York City. And as in all city neighborhoods, there is prime and
then what I consider "Super-Prime". 183 Columbia Heights is hands down Super-Prime.
This location in particular, given its proximity to Manhattan, curb appeal, and views of the harbor and
lower Manhattan, make it one of the best streets in Brooklyn Heights. The building itself, with its turn of
the century attractiveness, is highly contextual with what people want and expect when looking to live
in the Heights. All of these facts contribute to us being extremely bullish on the property, either as a
rental or condo project. Lastly, the property is immaculate, the footprint easily made into highly
desirable residences, and could be brought to market quickly and relatively inexpensively. In conclusion,
we have a rare situation with all positives in terms of marketing.
Based on the comparables, the lack of rental inventory and my unique experience in the neighborhood, I
feel confident you will have no problem renting apartments at this building for $60 price per square foot
or higher.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Greg Williamson
Senior Vice President
Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate
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Balding: 166 Montague Street
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3 Bath
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2 Bath
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2 Bath
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1.5 Bath
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$63
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DAILY@NEWS
It's Brooklyn's $10 Million Street: Brooklyn Heights Strip
Boasts Homes with Eight-Figure Prices
By SIMONE WEICHSELBAUM
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Columbia Heights boasts pricey houses.
A leafy street bordering the Brooklyn Heights Promenade is the city's off-the-radar Millionaires Row as Wall
Street execs gobble up brownstones boasting eight figure price tags.
Columbia Heights, only six blocks long, is home to the borough's most expenisve houses - number 212, selling
for $11 million last month and number 140 bought for $10.75 million in 2006, property records showed.
-It's the views," said mother of two toddlers Jane Lindabury noting that her family doesn't live in an uber pricy
houses, but rather in an apartment.
Back windows and yards atached to the west side of Columbia Heights face the lower Manhattan skyline, the
Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge.
"That's why we moved here. My boys like to look at the boats." Lindabury said.
The stately homes on the street rarely come on the market because families hold on to them, making it tough for
strangers to move into the area.
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The strip attracted major buzz in 2005 when number 140 went on the market for $20 million.
Goldman Sachs honcho Tim Ingrassia paid half that moving into the brick home with his family.
Ingrassia is now a neighborhood fixture, sitting on the The Brooklyn Bridge Park's board of directors.
Up the street, at number 212, writer and former literary scout Nina Collins just sold her home for $11 million to
FAE Holdings, LLC. city records showed.
Both Collins and an attorney for FAE declined to comment.
But President Obama stopped by the Collins home for a fund raising bash during his first presidential bid, the
Brooklyn Paper reported.
"Brooklyn was always considered a poor step child to Manhattan. but now it is really coming into its own." said
lawyer Cal Crary, who sold the house to Collins and her hedge fund manager hubby Marek Fludzinski for $8.9
million.
Iconic writer Normal Mailer also lived on the street, a top floor apartment at 142 Columbia Place. His family put
the flat up for sale last spring asking for over S2 million.
Despite the bold names and big prices, security worker Charlie Anderson, who monitors several private homes
along Columbia Heights, said his clients avoid the spotlight.
Residents like their anonymity. It's peaceful. They want to keep it that way: said Anderson, who has been
protecting the area since the 1970's.
-This place is the safest place in New York."
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.cominew-york/brooklyntbrooklyn-10-million-street-brooklyn-heights-strip-
boasts-home-eieht-fieure-orices-article-1.1018132Thxzz1mIvrezbd
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Big Ticket I Sold for $11,000,000
By MARC SANTORA
Friday, February 10th, 2012
A five-story Italianate brownstone in Brooklyn Heights with sweeping views of the New York Harbor
and Manhattan skyline that sold for $11 million was the biggest sale of the week, according to city records, and
the highest price ever in the neighborhood.
The 7,000 square-foot, seven-bedroom home, at 212 Columbia Heights, has five gas fireplaces, 14-foot-high
ceilings on the parlor floor and "a stunning garden facing the Brooklyn Heights Promenade," according to
the listing on the Corcoran Group Web site.
The seller, according to city records, is Nina Collins. a literary agent. When she bought the home with Marek
Fludzinski, a hedge fund manager, in 2005, they paid $8.5 million, then the highest price for a town house
in Brooklyn.
When it went back on the market last year, the price was set at $13.5 million.
In the end, the price came down and the home was bought through a limited liability company, shielding the
buyer's identity.
Leslie Marshall. a broker at Corcoran who represented the sellers along with her colleague James Cornell.
declined to comment.
Although the sale produced a substantial gain for the sellers, it is nothing compared with the profit realized by the
previous owners. Those owners, Calvert Douglas Crary and Kinga P. Crary, paid some $200,000 for the town
house back in 1972. Big Ticket includes closed sales from the previous week, ending Wednesday.
EFTA00283904
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT dated as of February —. 2012 (the "Effective Date") is made by
and between WATCHTOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK, INC., a New
York not-for-profit corporation, with an office at 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn. New York
11201 ("Seller"), and 183 COLUMBIA HOLDING LLC. a New York limited liability company
with an office at 815 Fifth Avenue, New York. Ncw York 10065 ("Purchaser").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS. Seller is the owner of the real property and improvements at the address
known as 183 Columbia Heights located at Brooklyn, New York (collectively the "Property");
and
WHEREAS. Seller is willing to enter into an agreement for sale of the Property only if
such agreement is not conditioned upon: (1) the Purchaser first rezoning, receiving a variance
for, or receiving a special use permit for the Property; (2) the Purchaser first obtaining any form
of financing; and (3) the Purchaser first obtaining any government approvals: and
WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell and Purchaser desires to purchase the Property on the
terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW. TIIEREFORE. in consideration of the foregoing and the covenants, promises and
undertakings set forth herein. Seller and Purchaser agree as follows:
1. The Property.
1.1 Description. The items of property subject to this Agreement consist of the following:
1.1.1 Certain land located in the Borough of Brooklyn, City of New York. County of
Kings. State of New York having a street address of 183 Columbia Heights.
known as Borough: Brooklyn. Block 234, Lot 17 (Parcel No. 3-234-17) on the
Borough of Brooklyn Tax Map and more specifically described on Exhibit 1.1.1
attached hereto (the "Land").
1.1.2 All rights, easements, hereditaments, and appurtenances belonging to or inuring to
the benefit of Seller and pertaining to the Land, if any. including, all right, title
and interest, if any, of Seller in and to any land lying in the bed of any street, road
or avenue, opened or proposed, public or private, in front of or adjoining the
Land, to the center line thereof, and all right. title and interest, if any. of Seller in
and to any award made or to be made in lieu thereof and in and to any unpaid
award for damage to the Property by reason of change of grade of any street
(collectively, the "Appurtenances") and Seller will execute and deliver to
Purchaser, at the closing of title. or thereafter (which obligation of Seller shall
survive the termination of this Agreement). on demand, all proper instruments for
the conveyance of such title and the assignment and collection of any such award.
1.1.3 The building and improvements on the Land and fixtures that are now situated on
or in the building and improvements (collectively, the "Improvements"), but
specifically excluding those items of property (even if deemed fixtures) that are
described on Exhibit 1.1.4 attached hereto, which items the parties acknowledge
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Purchase and Sale Agreement
183 Columbia Heights - Watchtower/183 Columbia Holding LLC
Page 2
and agree are not a part of, and are specifically excluded from, the transaction
contemplated by' this Agreement.
1.1.4 All items of personal property, including but not limited to the following:
2 washing machines: 2 clothes dryers; all stoves in building; all window air
conditioners; Formica cabinet in basement; extra windows and screens stored in
basement; all storage lockers: fire extinguishers in building: all doorstops; blinds
in windows; any dishwashers: and whiteboard in mechanical room (collectively
the "Tangible Property"), but not including the items listed on Exhibit 1.1.4,
which shall be retained by Seller as its own assets and shall be removed from the
Property by the Seller prior to the Closing Date, and Seller shall repair any
damage to the Property resulting from such removal.
1.1.5 All licenses, permits, approvals, authorizations, consents, rights and privileges,
and certificates of occupancy issued by any federal, state, county or municipal
authority relating to the use, maintenance, or operation of the Property (the
"Intangibles"). Seller shall execute and deliver to Purchaser an assignment of the
Intangibles on the Closing Date.
1.2 "As-Is" Purchase.
1.2.1
Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that, except to the extent expressly provided
in this Agreement. it is purchasing the Property "AS IS" and "WITH ALL
FAULTS.- based on the condition of the Property as of the Effective Date,
reasonable wear and tear and, subject to the provisions of Section 9. loss by
condemnation or fire or other casualty excepted. Except as expressly set forth in
this Agreement. no representations or warranties have been made or arc made and
no responsibility has been or is assumed by Seller or by any director, officer,
person, firm. agent. or representative acting or purporting to act on behalf of
Seller as to the condition or repair of the Property or the value, expense of
operation, or income potential thereof or as to any other fact or condition which
has or might affect the Property or the condition, repair, value, expense of
operation. or income potential of the Property or any portion thereof.
1.2.2 The parties agree that all understandings and agreements heretofore made
between them or their respective agents or representatives are merged in this
Agreement which alone fully and completely expresses their agreement, and that
this Agreement has been entered into after full investigation, or with the panics
satisfied with the opportunity afforded for investigation. neither party relying
upon any statement or representation by the other unless such statement or
representation is specifically embodied in this Agreement. Seller is not liable for
or bound in any manner by any verbal or written statements. representations. or
information pertaining to the Property furnished by Seller or any agent or other
representative of Seller, unless the same are specifically set forth or referred to
herein.
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EFTA00283906
Purchase and Sale Agreement
183 Columbia Heights - Watchtower/183 Columbia Holding I.I.0
Page 3
1.2.3
For purposes of this Agreement. the terms "hazardous substance" and "hazardous
substances" shall mean any hazardous, toxic or dangerous waste. substance or
material, pollutant or contaminant, as defined for purposes of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C.
Sections 9601 et seq.), as amended (4CERCLA'), or the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. Sections 6901 et seq.), as amended ('RCRA'). or
any other federal, state or local law, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to the
Property, or any substance which is toxic, explosive, corrosive, flammable,
infectious, radioactive, carcinogenic. mutagenic or otherwise hazardous, or any
substance which contains gasoline, diesel fuel or other petroleum hydrocarbons.
polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs), radon gas, urea formaldehyde, asbestos, lead or
electromagnetic waves.
1.2.4 Seller makes no representations or warranties of any character or kind. express or
implied, as to whether the Property contains mold or harmful, toxic, or hazardous
substances or pertaining to the extent, location, or nature of the same. Further, to
the extent that Seller has provided to Purchaser information from any inspection,
engineering, or environmental reports concerning mold or harmful, toxic, or
hazardous substances. Seller makes no representations or warranties with respect
to the accuracy or completeness, methodology of preparation, or otherwise
concerning the contents of such reports. Purchaser acknowledges that Seller has
requested Purchaser to inspect fully the Property and investigate all matters
relevant thereto and to rely solely upon the results of Purchaser's own inspections
or other information obtained or otherwise available to Purchaser, rather than
upon any information that may have been provided by Seller to Purchaser.
1.2.5
Purchaser waives and releases Seller from any present or future claims arising
from or relating to the presence or alleged presence of mold or harmful. toxic, or
hazardous substances in, on. or about the Building.
1.2.6 Purchaser represents that it is a knowledgeable purchaser of real estate and that it
is relying solely on its own expertise and that it has conducted or before Closing
will conduct such inspections and investigations of the Property including, but not
limited to. the physical and environmental conditions thereof, and shall rely on the
same and. upon Closing, shall assume the risk that adverse matters, including, but
not limited to. adverse physical and environmental conditions, may not have been
revealed by its inspections and investigations.
1.2.7 Seller shall deliver the Property to Purchaser vacant, free of tenants and tenancies,
occupants, and licenses and broom clean on the Closing Date.
1.2.8 The terms and provisions of Section 1.2 and all its subsections shall survive the
Closing.
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Purchase and Sale Agreement
183 Columbia Heights - Watchtower/183 Columbia Holding LLC
Page 4
2. Purchase and Sale.
2.1 Agreement to Purchase and Sell. Subject to and upon the terms and conditions contained
in this Agreement. Seller shall sell, assign, and convey to Purchaser and Purchaser shall
purchase and assume from Seller, the Property.
2.2 Agreement to Convey. Seller agrees to convey and Purchaser agrees to accept title to the
Land, Appurtenances, and Improvements. by a Bargain and Sale Deed Without
Covenants Against Grantor's Acts for the Property, in the condition described in
Section 6.2. The deed shall contain the covenant required by subdivision 5 of Section 13
of New York's Lien law.
3. Price and Payment.
3.1 Purchase Price. The purchase price to be paid by Purchaser for the Property is Six
Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,600,000.00) in United States currency
("Purchase Price").
3.2 Payment. Payment of the Purchase Price is to be made as follows:
3.2.1 On or before the Effective Date. Purchaser shall make an earnest money deposit
of Six Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($660.000.00) ("Earnest Money"). In the
event that Purchaser elects to extend the Closing Date as provided in
subparagraph 4.1.3 of this Agreement. on the date that Purchaser first adjourns the
Closing Date Purchaser shall make an additional deposit of Three I lundred Thirty
Thousand Dollars (S330,000.00), which shall become part of the Earnest Money.
3.2.2 The Earnest Money shall be (i) in the form of an unendorsed check issued by a
hank which is a member of the New York Clearinghouse Association payable to
the order of the Escrow Agent. as Escrow Agent, or (ii) transmitted by wire
transfer to an account of. and in either case held in escrow by, First American
Title Insurance Company ("Escrow Agent") at 633 Third Avenue. 16th Floor.
New York, New York 10017 in an interest-bearing account at JP Morgan Chase
Bank (the Earnest Money and interest are hereafter referred to collectively as the
"Deposit").
3.2.2.1 If the transaction described by this Agreement closes as contemplated
herein, then the Deposit shall be applied to the Purchase Price.
3.2.2.2 If the transaction contemplated by this Agreement does not close because
of a default by Purchaser, then the Deposit shall be distributed to Seller
and shall not be returned to Purchaser.
3.2.2.3 In the event that this Agreement is terminated other than by Purchaser
pursuant to subsection 6.3.5. Section 9.3, Section 11.2 or Section 11.3, or
as otherwise permitted herein, then the Deposit shall be paid to Seller
upon the termination of this Agreement.
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3.2.2.4 In the event that this Agreement is terminated pursuant to subsection 6.3.5,
Section 9.3, Section 11.2 or Section 11.3. then the Deposit shall be paid to
Purchaser upon the termination of this Agreement.
3.2.3 At the Closing, the Purchaser shall pay (or shall cause the Escrow Agent to pay)
the Seller an amount equal to (i) the Purchase Price, (ii) plus or minus net
adjustments and prorations provided for in this Agreement, and (iii) minus the
Deposit ("Balance of the Purchase Price") by wire transfer directly to such bank
account as the Escrow Agent shall direct by notice to Purchaser at least three (3)
business days prior to the Closing Date.
4. Closing.
4.1 Time and Place. The closing contemplated by this Agreement (the "Closing"), shall take
place on or before the thirtieth (30th) day after the Effective Date ("Closing Date"). The
Closing shall be held at the offices of the Escrow Agent or at such other place as the
parties shall mutually agree.
This Agreement is not conditioned upon Purchaser
obtaining any financing. Purchaser shall have the right to require that the Closing be held
at the office of Purchaser's lender or its counsel, provided that such office is located in
New York City. Nassau County. or Westchester County.
4.1.1
The Closing Date may be changed by the written consent of both Seller and
Purchaser.
4.1.2 The Closing Date may be changed as expressly provided elsewhere in this
Agreement.
4.1.3 By written, including electronic, notice to Seller, Purchaser shall have the right to
extend the Closing Date one or more times for an aggregate of no more than
forty-five (45) days (the forty-fifth day being the - Final Closing Date"). Time is
of the essence with respect to the Final Closing Date.
4.2 Seller's Closing Documentation and Requirements. At the Closing, Seller shall deliver
the following to Purchaser, provided that Purchaser shall have delivered (or shall
simultaneously be delivering) the items specified in Section 4.3:
4.2.1
A Bargain and Sale Deed Without Covenants Against Grantor's Acts for the
Iand, Appurtenances and Improvements duly executed and acknowledged and in
recordable form.
4.2.2 An affidavit stating Seller's United States taxpayer identification number and
affirming that Seller is not a "foreign person" as defined in Section 1445(f)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and otherwise in the form
prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service.
4.2.3 A certificate, dated as of or before the Closing Date, of the Secretary or an
Assistant Secretary• of the Seller with respect to the resolution adopted by the
Board of Directors of Seller (i) approving this Agreement and the transaction
contemplated hereby and (ii) authorizing the individuals who execute this
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Agreement and all other documents necessary to consummate the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement and the Closing to do so.
4.2.4
Such affidavits and other documents as are reasonably requested by the Title
Company and customarily delivered in similar transactions in order to enable the
Title Company to insure title to the Land and Improvements as of the Date of
Closing, and such other documents as may be required to enable the Title
Company to insure title to the Property subject only to the Permitted
Encumbrances.
4.2.5 A duly completed, executed and, if necessary for proper filing or recording,
acknowledged (i) NYC-RPT, (ii) TP-584, (iii) RP-5217NYC and (iv) NYC
Department of Housing Preservation and Development Registration Statement.
4.2.6 Keys and combinations to all locks at the Property.
4.2.7 An Assignment of Personal Property for the Tangible Property and Intangible
Property in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit 4.2.7.
4.2.8 A bill of sale, without representation or warranty (except as to Seller's title to the
Personal Property) conveying the Personal Property to Purchaser.
4.2.9 All plans. specifications, mechanical, electrical and plumbing layouts, and other
files and records in the possession of Seller and utilized in connection with the
operation and maintenance of the Property.
4.2.10 Any other instruments specifically referred to in this Agreement.
4.3 Purchaser's Closing Documentation and Requirements. At the Closing, Purchaser shall
deliver the following to Seller:
4.3.1 The Balance of the Purchase Price as required by Section 3.
4.3.2 A certified copy of the Purchaser's Certificate of Good Standing as a limited
liability company dated within fifteen (15) days of the Closing Date and a copy of
the Purchaser's articles of organization. written evidence reasonably satisfactory
to the Title Company that the person or persons who signed this Agreement and
any other document necessary to the successful closing of the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement was at the time of signing a manager of the
Purchaser, and all other documents necessary to consummate the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement and the Closing.
4.3.3 The NYC-RPT. TP-584 and RP-5217NYC, duly executed and acknowledged, and
a duly-executed preliminary• registration statement with the NYC Department of
Housing Preservation and Development Registration Statement, if required.
4.3.4 Such affidavits and other documents as are reasonably requested by the Title
Company and customarily delivered in similar transactions in order to enable the
Title Company to insure the Land and Improvements as of the Date of Closing.
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4.4 Form. All documents and instruments required to be delivered under this Agreement
shall be in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Seller and Purchaser.
4.5 Purchaser's Closing Costs.
Purchaser shall pay the following costs of closing this
transaction:
4.5.1
The fees and disbursements of Purchaser's legal counsel and other professionals,
including inspecting architect and engineer and real estate brokers or finders
(except as set forth in Section 8.3), if any, and all of its other expenses, except as
otherwise expressly set forth herein.
4.5.2 One-half (1/2) of any reasonable escrow fees.
4.5.3
All costs and premiums incident to the issuance of any Title Commitment, all
owner's policies of title insurance, and any mortgage policies of title insurance in
connection with this transaction, whether pursuant to any Title Commitment or
otherwise, including any additional premium charge(s) for endorsements and/or
deletion(s) of exception items (other than exception items which do not constitute
Permitted Encumbrances pursuant to Section 6.3) and any cancellation charge(s)
imposed by any title company in the event a title insurance policy is not issued.
4.5.4 All recording fees and taxes, including mortgage recording tax, except those
described in subsections 4.6.3 and 4.6.4.
4.5.5 Any other expense(s) incurred by Purchaser or its representative(s) in inspecting
or evaluating the Property or closing this transaction.
4.6 Seller's Closing Costs. Seller shall pay the following costs of closing this transaction:
4.6.1 The fees and disbursements of Seller's legal counsel and other professionals and
all of its other expenses, except as otherwise expressly set forth herein.
4.6.2 One-half (1/2) of any escrow fees.
4.6.3 The transfer taxes, if any. required under the NYC-RPT and TP-584.
4.6.4 All recording fees on any document recorded pursuant to this Agreement to
discharge liens and encumbrances that are not Permitted Encumbrances pursuant
to Section 6.2, to the extent that Seller has elected to discharge the same pursuant
to Section 6.3, and any additional title insurance premium charge(s) for
endorsements and/or deletion(s) of exception items that do not constitute
Permitted Encumbrances pursuant to Section 6.2, to the extent that Seller has
elected to discharge the same pursuant to Section 6.3.
4.7 Prorations. Installment payments of special assessment liens, vault charges and sewer
charges actually collected, billed, or paid shall be adjusted as of the Closing Date. In
addition. utilities, including electricity. natural gas. and sewer and water, and charges
relating to the Property will be prorated as of the Closing Date. All prorations shall be
made on a 366 day calendar year basis. Seller will obtain a special final water meter
reading dated within 30 days of the Closing Date.
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4.8 Taxes. General real estate taxes and special assessments relating to the Property payable
during the tax year in which the Closing occurs shall be prorated as of the Closing Date.
If closing shall occur before the actual taxes and special assessments payable during such
year are known. the apportionment of taxes shall be upon the basis of taxes for the
Property payable during the immediately preceding year.
4.9 In General.
Any other costs or charges of closing this transaction not specifically
mentioned in this Agreement shall be paid and adjusted in accordance with local custom
in Kings County. New York.
4.10 Purpose and Intent. Except as expressly provided herein, the purpose and intent as to
the provisions of proration and apportionments set forth in this Section 4 and elsewhere
in this Agreement is that Seller shall bear all expenses of ownership and operation of the
Property and shall receive all income therefrom accruing through midnight at the end of
the day preceding the Closing Date and Purchaser shall bear all such expenses and
receive all such income accruing thereafter.
4.11 Acceptance of Deed. The acceptance by Purchaser of each Bargain and Sale Deed
Without Covenants Against Grantor's Acts and the other documents described in Section
4.2 shall be deemed to be the full performance and discharge of even' agreement and
obligation on the part of Seller to be performed pursuant to this Agreement, except those
which are herein specifically stated to survive the Closing or which the parties mutually
agree in writing at the Closing shall survive the Closing.
5. Inspection and Access to the Property.
5.1 Inspections. Prior to the Effective Date, Purchaser has had access to and has inspected
the Property.
5.2 Additional Access to the Property.
After the Effective Date and until the Closing.
Purchaser shall have reasonable access to the Property Monday through Friday during
normal business hours on reasonable notice for the purpose of showing the Property to
prospective tenants, lenders, equity partners. appraisers, consultants, architects.
engineers, and other design and construction professionals (collectively, "Purchaser's
Visitors"). Purchaser and Purchaser's Visitors shall abide by Seller's normal protocols
for visitors, including being accompanied by an escort, during all such visits.
5.3 No representations by Seller. Seller makes no representations or warranties as to the
truth or accuracy of any materials, data or other information supplied to Purchaser in
connection with Purchaser's inspection of the Property.
It is the parties' express
understanding and agreement that any such materials are provided only for Purchaser's
convenience. Purchaser shall rely exclusively on its own independent investigation and
evaluation of every aspect of the Property and not on any materials supplied by Seller.
Purchaser expressly disclaims any intent to rely on any such materials provided to it by
Seller in connection with its inspection.
5.4 Purchaser's Obligation to Indemnify Seller. Purchaser shall indemnify. defend. and hold
harmless Seller. its respective officers, directors. agents. and successors from any
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liability, loss. injury, damage. demand, obligation, suit, judgment. execution, claim, lien,
cost or expense of any nature, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs, arising out
of physical damage to the Property or to property of third parties and death or personal
injury to persons at the Property in connection with any inspection of the Property by
Purchaser and/or Purchaser's Visitors. Purchaser's obligation to indemnify, defend, and
hold harmless Seller shall survive the Closing.
6. Title, Title Commitment, and Survey.
6.1 Title Commitment. Within five (5) business days after the Effective Date. Purchaser. at
its sole expense. shall order a Commitment for Title Insurance ("Title Commitment") for
each parcel comprising the Property in the amount of each parcel's respective allocated
Purchase Price. together with such additional searches as Purchaser shall desire. The
Title Commitment shall be ordered from First American Title Insurance Company ("Title
Company").
The Title Commitment shall obligate the Title Company to issue to
Purchaser an ALTA Owner's Policy covering the Land, Appurtenances and
Improvements, subject only to Permitted Encumbrances. Purchaser shall instruct the
Title Company to deliver a copy of the Title Commitment, additional searches, and all
continuations to Seller's attorney simultaneously with the delivery to Purchaser. To the
extent that the Title Commitment or any such additional searches or continuations shall
reveal a Title Defect (as hereinafter defined) delivery of a copy of such Title
Commitment, additional search and/or continuation shall be deemed notice of all
objections therein.
.2 Permitted Encumbrances. At the Closing Purchaser shall be deemed to have agreed to
purchase the Land, Appurtenances, and Improvements, and Seller shall cause the Land,
Appurtenances, and Improvements to be conveyed to Purchaser by Bargain and Sale
Deed Without Covenants Against Grantor's Acts, subject only to the following
(collectively, the "Permitted Encumbrances"):
6.2.1
All standard (pre-printed) exceptions to title shown in the Title Commitment and
matters shown on any survey that Purchaser has approved or is deemed to have
approved pursuant to subsection 6.3.5.
6.2.2 Rights of any public or private utility company to use and maintain lines, wires,
poles, cables, and distribution boxes in. over, under. and upon the Land,
Appurtenances. and Improvements, which rights do not adversely affect the
current or intended use of the Land. Appurtenances, and Improvements.
6.2.3 Minor variations between tax lot lines and property lines.
6.2.4 The state of facts shown on the survey of Joseph Nicoletti Associates, dated June
20, 2006.
6.2.5 Building and zoning restrictions, ordinances. and regulations of the City of New
York or any other governmental authority having jurisdiction thereof affecting the
Property, including those pertaining to a landmark historic district, provided that
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such restrictions, ordinances, and regulations are not violated by the Land,
Appurtenances. and Improvements or the present use thereof
6.2.6
Assessments, real estate taxes, vault charges, and water and sewer charges which
arc assessed but not due and payable as of the Closing Date and which are
adjusted as provided elsewhere in this Agreement.
6.2.7 The lien of non-delinquent real and personal property taxes and assessments
which are adjusted as provided elsewhere in this Agreement.
6.3 Title Defects. Any claim, lien, or exception noted in the Title Commitment (including,
without limitation, any additional report or continuation obtained by Purchaser in
connection with the Title Commitment prior to Closing) which is not one of the Permitted
Encumbrances shall be deemed a "Title Defect" for purposes of this Agreement.
6.3.1 Seller shall cure any Title Defect prior to Closing.
6.3.2 In the case of any Title Defect noted in the Title Commitment which cannot, with
due diligence, be cured prior to the scheduled Closing Date. Seller shall cure such
Title Defect at such later date (prior to the Closing) by which such Title Defect
can reasonably be cured. provided that Seller commences to cure the Title Defect
prior to the originally scheduled Closing Date and thereafter continues diligently
and in good faith to cure the Title Defect.
6.3.3
Seller shall have the right. but not the obligation, to cure any Title Defect
disclosed subsequent to the effective date of the Title Commitment within fifteen
(15) days after Seller receives from the Title Company notice of such Title
Defect. In the case of any such Title Defect which cannot, with due diligence, be
cured within such 15-day period, Seller shall cure such Title Defect at such later
date (prior to Closing) by which such Title Defect can reasonably be cured,
provided that Seller commences to cure such Title Defect within such 15-day
period and thereafter continues diligently and in good faith to cure the Title
Defect.
6.3.4 The Closing Date shall be extended in order to permit the cure described in
subsections 6.3.2 and 6.3.3. However, in no event shall the Closing Date be
extended for more than sixty (60) days in the aggregate for purposes of curing a
Title Defect, unless the parties agree in writing to a further extension. Seller shall
have no obligation to cure any Title Defect created solely by any acts or
omissions of Purchaser ("Purchaser's Title Detect"), and Seller's failure to cure
any such Purchaser's Title Defect shall not relieve Purchaser from its obligation
to consummate the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.
6.3.5 If Seller elects not to cure any Title Defect except a Purchaser's Title Defect or if
by the expiration of the applicable cure period Seller has failed to cure all Title
Defects (other than any Purchaser's Title Defect), then Purchaser may. at its
option, either (i) grant Seller an additional extension of the cure period.
(ii) proceed to close subject to any such Title Defects, with no offset against, or
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reduction in, the Purchase Price, except as set forth below with respect to Curable
Defects or (iii) terminate this Agreement by notice given to Seller within fifteen
(15) days after the expiration of the cure period or receipt of Seller's notice of
election not to cure any Title Defect, as the case may be. If Purchaser fails to
make any election, it shall be deemed to have elected to extend the closing date by
thirty (30) days.
6.3.6 If this Agreement is so terminated by Purchaser pursuant to subsection 6.3.5, then
the parties shall be released from all further obligations and liabilities hereunder.
except with respect to the covenants, representations. warranties, and indemnities
in Sections 5.3, 8.3. and 12.5. Purchaser's sole right with respect to any Title
Defect to which it objects in a notice given in a timely manner shall be to elect to
terminate this Agreement pursuant to subsection 6.3.5.
6.3.7 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in subsection 6.3.3. if the
Title Commitment or any additional search or continuation performed in
connection therewith discloses matters (other than the Permitted Encumbrances)
which (i) may be removed solely by delivery of an affidavit or other documents
reasonably requested by the Title Company, which can be delivered by Seller or
by reference to Seller's existing title insurance policy, (ii) Seller placed of record
or (iii) is in the nature of a mortgage, mechanics' lien or judgment against Seller
(the items referred to in clauses (i) through (iii) above being collectively referred
to as the "Mandatory Defects"), then, in any such case. Seller shall have an
obligation to cure such Mandatory Defect prior to Closing. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Seller shall be entitled to one or more adjournments of the Closing for
a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days in the aggregate in order to remove
such Mandatory• Defects.
7. Prior to Closing. Until Closing. Seller or Seller's agent shall:
7.1 Insurance. Keep the Property insured, under its existing policies, against fire and other
hazards and against claims for bodily injury, death and property damage occurring in. on
or about the Property.
7.2 Operation.
Operate and maintain the Property in a businesslike manner and in
compliance with all applicable legal requirements and otherwise substantially in
accordance with Seller's past practices with respect to the Property and make any and all
repairs and replacements reasonably required to deliver the Property to Purchaser at
Closing in its present condition, normal wear and tear excepted. provided that in the event
of any loss or damage to the Property as described in Section 9. Seller shall only have an
obligation to Purchaser to repair the Property to the extent required in Section 9.
7.3 New Contracts.
Not enter into any third party contracts relating to the Land or
Improvements (including. without limitation, service and maintenance contracts,
brokerage agreements, employment agreements. property management agreements and
union or collective bargaining azreements), except those which arc necessary to carry out
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Seller's obligations under Section 7.2 and which shall terminate no later than the Closing
Date.
7.4 New Leases. Not enter into any leases, licenses, tenancies, possession agreements or
occupancy agreements permitting the occupancy or any Leases of all or any portion of
the Land and Improvements by any person other than Seller.
8. Representations and Warranties.
8.1 By Seller. Seller represents and warrants to Purchaser that:
8.1.1 Seller is a not-for-profit corporation exempt from federal income taxes under
section 501(cX3) of the Internal Revenue Code, duly organized. validly existing
and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York and has duly
authorized the execution and performance of this Agreement. and such execution
and performance will not violate its certificate of incorporation or bylaws.
8.1.2 Seller has not received any written notice (which remains uncured) from any
governmental authority or insurance underwriter stating that the Property violates
any laws or regulations or requiring the performance of any remedial work,
repairs, alterations, or improvements on the Land or Improvements.
8.1.3
Seller is not a party to nor contemplates or anticipates being the subject of any
voluntary• or involuntary proceedings under Title II of the United States Code or
under any state laws relating to the protection of debtors, or subject to any general
assignment for the benefit of the creditors, and Seller is solvent and able to pay its
debts as they become due.
8.1.4 Seller is not a "foreign person" as defined in Section 1445(0(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
8.1.5
There is no pending suit or action against Seller which, if adversely decided,
would prevent the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this
Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing. there are no pending
and. to Seller's knowledge. no threatened, suits, actions or proceedings with
respect to all or part of the Property for condemnation or alleging any violation of
any laws or regulations.
8.1.6 No portion of the Property has been damaged or destroyed by fire or other
casualty that remains unrepaired.
8.1.7 Seller maintains fire, liability. and extended coverage covering risks customarily
insured against by owners of buildings of similar size, character, and location.
Each of the policies of insurance is in full force and effect and all premiums due
thereunder have been paid in full through the Closing Date.
8.1.8 The sale of the Property (i) is not a sale of all or substantially all of Seller's assets.
and (ii) does not require the approval of the New York State Department of Law,
the New York State Attorney General, or an order of any court.
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8.1.9 There arc no third party contracts relating to the Land or Improvements
(including. without limitation, service and maintenance contracts, brokerage
agreements, employment agreements, property management agreements and
union or collective bargaining agreements) which will be in effect after the
Closing Date or which will be binding upon Purchaser in any manner.
8.1.10 Seller is not subject to. or a party to, any charter, by-law, mortgage, lien, lease.
agreement. contract, instrument, law or any valid order, judgment or decree or any
other restrictions of any kind or character which would prevent or be violated by
the execution of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereunder, or the compliance by Seller with the terms, conditions,
and provisions hcrcof.
8.1.11 There are no written or verbal maintenance. supply, or service agreements
affecting the Property that will remain in effect after the Closing.
8.1.12 There are no employees with respect to the Property for whom Purchaser shall
have any liability or obligations, and there are no union or collective bargaining
agreements applicable to the Property.
8.1.13 As of the date hereof. Seller has not received notice of any special assessment
against the Property. and has no knowledge that any special assessment is
threatened.
8.1.14 Seller has not impaired or conveyed the air rights of the Property and, to the best
of Seller's knowledge. no part of the air rights of the Property have been impaired
or conveyed in any way.
8.1.15 Seller has not granted any leases or other rights of occupancy to the Property.
8.1.16 No demand has been made by any mortgagee or insurance company requiring any
work to be done on the Property or for additional fire insurance. the Seller shall
maintain the Property in its present order and repair and shall make any and all
repairs or replacements until Closing so as to deliver the Property in substantially
its present condition, subject to usual wear and tear.
8.1.17 There are no underground storage tanks on the Property.
8.1.18 Except as set forth in any exhibit to this Agreement. Seller will not remove any
equipment now on the Property which arc used in connection with the operation
of the Property.
8.1.19 All notes or notices of violations of law or governmental ordinances, orders or
requirements which were noted or issued prior to the date of this Closing by any
governmental department. agency or bureau having jurisdiction as to conditions
affecting the Property and all liens which have attached to the Property or fines in
connection with any violations prior to the Closing pursuant to the Administrative
Code of the City of New York. if applicable, shall be removed or complied with
by Seller. If such removal or compliance has not been completed prior to the
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Closing, Seller shall pay to Purchaser at the Closing the reasonably estimated
unpaid cost to effect or complete such removal and compliance. and Purchaser
shall be required to accept title to the Property subject thereto.
8.1.20 No third parties have made any claims of rights to possession or leases or
occupancy of the Property or any claims of harassment in connection with his, her
or its occupancy of all or any portion of the Property.
8.1.21 After July 14, 1986 (the "Acquisition Date"), the Property has been used
exclusively for religious purposes on a non-profit basis as "Affiliate Housing."
except that unit #2F was occupied by a tenant under lease from the Acquisition
Date until December 29, 2008, when that tenant's occupancy was terminated (the
"Vacate Date"), and since the Vacate Date unit #2F has been used exclusively as
"Affiliate Housing." Other than the occupant of unit #2F, those occupying the
Property since the Acquisition Date have not paid rent and there are no records
that would track occupancy by individuals since the units were assigned to
members of the religious order used by Jehovah's Witnesses and there were no
leases with any Affiliate I lousing occupants; the same is true for the occupant of
unit #2F after the Vacate Date.
8.1.22 The property is vacant, and its vacancy was accomplished in full compliance with
all applicable laws. No person has asserted any claim with respect to its removal
from occupancy of the Property.
8.1.23 Seller has not filed any rent regulation documents with the NYS Division of
I lousing and Community Renewal within the last four (4) years with respect to
any units other than unit #21: and within the last three (3) years with respect to
unit #2F.
8.1.24 Purchaser's obligation to purchase the Property is subject to the representations
and warranties made by Seller in Section 8.1 hereof being true, complete and cor-
rect in all material respects with the same force and effect as though such repre-
sentations and warranties were made on and as of the Closing Date and shall sur-
vive the Closing.
8.2 13v Purchaser. Purchaser represents and warrants to Seller that:
8.2.1
Purchaser is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in
good standing under the laws of the State of New York and has duly authorized
the execution and performance of this Agreement. and such execution and
performance will not violate any material term of its articles of organization or
operating agreement.
8.2./
Purchaser is not a party to and does not contemplate or anticipate being the
subject of any voluntary or involuntary proceedings under Title 11 of the United
States Code or under any state laws relating to the protection of debtors. or
subject to any general assignment for the benefit of the creditors, and Purchaser is
solvent and able to pay its debts as they become due.
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8.2.3 The consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement will not
result in (i) a breach or constitute a default or event of default by Purchaser under
any agreement or instrument to which Purchaser is a party or which affects the
Property or (ii) a violation of laws and regulations applicable to Purchaser that
would have a material adverse effect on the transaction contemplated by this
Agreement.
8.2.4 Purchaser is not a "foreign person" as defined in Section 1445(f)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
8.2.5 Purchaser shall not use the assets of an employee benefit plan as defined in
Section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended ("ERISA), and covered under Title I. Part 4 of ERISA or Section 4975
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. as amended, in the performance or
discharge of its obligations under this Agreement, including the acquisition of the
Property.
8.3 Mutual—No Broker or Finder, Except Massey Knakal Realty Services ("Broker"). The
parties each represent that no broker, finder, real estate agent. or other similar person
(collectively "Agent") has been used or employed in connection with the sale of the
Property to Purchaser and the transaction set forth herein except Massry Knakal Realty
Services ("Massey Knakal"). Seller's broker. The commission of Broker is being paid by
Seller pursuant to a separate agreement between Seller and Broker. Each party agrees to
indemnify and hold the other party harmless from and against any claim by any Agent
concerning this transaction by reason of such party's breach of its representations or
warranties contained in this Article. Seller and Purchaser each acknowledge that no
Agent, including Broker, has made any representations or warranties regarding the
physical condition of the Property. The provisions of this Article shall survive the
Closing.
8.4 Survival. The representations and warranties of the parties contained in this Article 8
shall survive the Closing.
9. Damage, Destruction, or Condemnation.
9.1 Material Event. If, prior to Closing. (i) fifteen percent (15%) or more of the net rentable
area of the Improvements are rendered untenantable or arc destroyed or taken under
power of eminent domain, or (ii) reasonable access to the Land. Appurtenances or
Improvements or any material portion thereof is restricted or eliminated under power of
eminent domain, then Purchaser may elect to terminate this Agreement by giving written
notice of its election to Seller within thirty (30) days after receiving notice of such
destruction or taking. If Purchaser does not give such written notice within such thirty
(30) day period, this transaction shall be consummated on the Closing Date and at the
Purchase Price. and Seller will assign to Purchaser the proceeds of any insurance
policy(ies) payable to Seller as a result of such physical damage or condemnation award.
and, if an insured casualty. pay to Purchaser the amount of any deductible but not to
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exceed the amount of the loss or. if there are no insurance proceeds, credit Purchaser at
Closing for the reasonably estimated cost to repair such damage.
9.2 Immaterial Event. If. prior to Closing. less than fifteen percent (15%) of the net rentable
area of the Improvements are rendered completely untenantablc or are destroyed, or are
taken under power of eminent domain. then Purchaser shall close this transaction on the
Closing Date and at the Purchase Price, and Seller will assign to Purchaser the proceeds
of any insurance policies payable to Seller as a result of such physical damage or Seller's
portion of any condemnation award, and, if an insured casualty. pay to Purchaser the
amount of any deductible but not to exceed the amount of the loss.
9.3 Termination and Return of Deposit. If Purchaser elects to terminate this Agreement
pursuant to Section 9.1. then Seller shall promptly direct the Title Company to return the
Deposit to Purchaser whereupon this Agreement and all its rights, duties, and obligations
created or granted hereunder shall be terminated.
9.4 Settlement of Insurance Claims and Condemnation Awards. Seller shall not settle any
insurance claim or condemnation award relating to an event described in Section 9.1 or
9.2 above without the prior written consent of Purchaser. which consent shall not be
unreasonable withheld. Seller shall consult with Purchaser in the course of negotiating
any such settlement.
9.5 Effect of Sections 9.1 through 9.4. The provisions of Sections 9.1 through 9.4. inclusive,
shall supersede the provisions of Section 5-1311 of the General Obligations Law of the
State of New York.
10. Notices.
Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed to be given when
hand delivered or one (1) business day after pickup by United Parcel Services. Emery Air
Freight, Airborne. Federal Express, or similar overnight express service, in either case
addressed to the parties at thcir respective addresses referenced below:
If to Seller:
With Copy to:
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.
900 Red Mills Road, Wallkill, NY 12589
Real Pr
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ent, Attention: Daniel Rice
Pho
Fax:
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.
100 Watchtower Drive. Patterson, NY 12563
Attcnti
ley. General Counsel
Pho
Fax:
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If to Purchaser:
183 Columbia Holding LLC
815 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Attention: David Mitchell
Phone: 212
E-mail:
With a copy to:
Randy Amengual, Esq.
Katsky Korins I.LP
605 Third
rk Floor, Ncw York, NY 10158
Phone:
Fax:
Email: amengual@lcatskykorins.com
In each case, notice shall be provided to such other address as either party may from time
to time designate by giving notice in writing to the other party. Telephone and facsimile
numbers are for informational purposes only. Effective notice will be deemed given only
as provided above.
11. Default, Failure of Condition.
11.1 Purchaser's Default. If Purchaser shall default with respect to its obligation to purchase
the Property pursuant to this Agreement and fails to cure such default within five (5)
business days after receipt of written notice thereof, then Seller's sole right and remedy
shall be to forthwith terminate this Agreement, whereupon the Escrow Agent shall
distribute the Deposit to Seller, which Seller shall retain as liquidated damages. Upon
such termination, both parties shall be relieved of and released from any further liability
under this Agreement, except for Purchaser's obligations under Section 12.5 and both
parties' obligations under Section 8.3. Seller and Purchaser recognize that the damages
Seller will sustain by reason of Purchaser's default, breach or failure will be substantial
but difficult, if not impossible, to ascertain. The Deposit has been determined by the
parties as a reasonable sum for damages. Seller and Purchaser agree that distribution of
the Deposit to Seller as provided in this Section 11.1 shall not constitute a penalty or
forfeiture.
11.2 Seller's Default. If Seller shall breach any covenant provided in this Agreement or
refuse or fail to convey the Property as herein provided for any reason other than (i) a
default by Purchaser and the expiration of the cure period, if any, or (ii) any other
provision of this Agreement which permits Seller to terminate this Agreement or
otherwise relieves Seller of the obligation to convey the Property, then Purchaser shall
elect as its sole remedy hereunder either (a) to terminate the Agreement and recover the
Deposit or (b) for specific performance and/ or to enforce the Seller's obligations to
convey the Property on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement
11.3 Failure of Condition. If prior to the Closing, Seller discloses to Purchaser or Purchaser
discovers that (i) title to the Property is subject to defects, limitations, or encumbrances
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other than Permitted Encumbrances, or (ii) any representation or warranty of Seller
contained in this Agreement is or. as of the Closing Date, will be untrue in any material
respect, then Purchaser shall promptly give Seller written notice of its objection to the
title, representation. or warranty. In such event. Seller may elect to postpone the Closing
for thirty (30) days and attempt to curt such objection. The parties acknowledge and
agree that Seller shall have no obligation to cure any objection other than Mandatory'
Defects unless the condition giving rise to such objection is the result of a breach by
Seller of any covenant contained in this Agreement. If Purchaser fails to waive the
objection within ten (10) days after notice from Seller that Seller will not cure the
objection, this Agreement will terminate automatically and Seller shall promptly direct
the Title Company to disburse the Deposit to Purchaser, and neither party shall have any
liability to the other except for Purchaser's obligations with respect to Proprietary
Information as set forth in Section 12.5 and each party's obligations under Section 8.3.
For the purposes of this Agreement. any title defect, limitation, or encumbrance other
than a Permitted Encumbrance shall be deemed cured if the Title Company or another
title company reasonably acceptable to Purchaser and authorized to do business in the
State of New York will agree to issue an ALTA Owner's Policy to Purchaser for the
Purchase Price, which policy takes no exception for such defect, limitation, or
encumbrance and is issued for no additional premium or for an additional premium if
Seller agrees to pay such additional premium upon Closing.
12. Miscellaneous.
12.1 Escrow Instructions. Upon the execution of this Agreement. the parties shall deliver an
executed counterpart of this Agreement to the Escrow Agent to serve as the escrow
instructions to the Escrow Agent for consummation of the transaction contemplated
herein. Simultaneously with their respective execution of this Agreement, Seller and
Purchaser each shall execute the escrow instructions that are attached to this Agreement
as Exhibit 12.1. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement
and any supplementary escrow instructions, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. In
the event that either party shall fail or refuse to execute and deliver an escrow
cancellation agreement. escrow cancellation instructions, or the equivalent, within ten
(10) days of request to do so by the other party. then the Escrow Agent may deposit the
Deposit in a court of competent jurisdiction, after which the Escrow Agent shall have no
further obligation with respect to the Deposit or this Agreement. except such obligations
as may be caused by its own negligent or intentional acts or set forth in Exhibit 12.1.
1 .2 Possession. Purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the Property upon conclusion
of the Closing, broom clean, vacant. and free of any claims of right to occupancy.
1 .3 Insurance. At its pleasure. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining its own
insurance as of the Closing Date.
1 .4 Utility Deposits. Seller shall be entitled to the return of any deposit(s) posted by it with
any utility company from the utility company.
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12.5 Confidentiality. Each party agrees to treat all information contained in this Agreement
(including the name of the other party and the transactions contemplated hereby) as
strictly confidential and shall not disclose any information about this Agreement or the
other party to anyone not an agent of said party. and then only on a "need to know" basis
and with the requirement that said agent treat this Agreement and the terms hereof as
strictly confidential; provided, however. that anything in this Agreement to the contrary
notwithstanding, the Purchaser may disclose to the City of New York. including the
Borough of Brooklyn. the fact that the Property is being purchased and Purchaser's
intended use. Neither party shall make any marketing or press release regarding this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent may be
withheld in said party's sole and absolute discretion. Notwithstanding anything herein to
the contrary•, either party may disclose information regarding this Agreement under
proper authority of a court. The parties agree that Purchaser's breach of the provisions of
this section 12.5 shall not result in termination of this Agreement or forfeiture of the
Earnest Money and that Seller's remedy for any such breach by Purchaser shall be
limited to recovery• of Seller's damages suffered as a result of such breach.
The
provisions of this section 12.5 and the parties' obligations hereunder shall survive the
Closing and the earlier termination of this Agreement prior to Closing.
12.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement. together with the Exhibits attached hereto, all of
which are incorporated by reference, is the entire agreement between the parties with
respect to the Property, and no alteration, modification, or interpretation hereof shall be
binding unless in writing and signed by both parties.
12.7 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be determined by any court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid and unenforceable to any extent, then the remainder
of this Agreement, other than those as to which it is so determined invalid or
unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby. and each provision of this Agreement shall
be valid and shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
8 Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with
the laws of the State of New York.
9 Assignability. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 12.9. Purchaser may not
assign this Agreement without first obtaining Seller's written consent. Any assignment
in contravention of this provision shall be void. No assignment shall release the
Purchaser herein named from any obligation or liability under this Agreement. Any
assignee(s) shall be deemed to have made any and all representations and warranties
made by Purchaser under this Agreement as if the assignee(s) were the original signatory
of this Agreement.
12.10 Successors Bound. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
Purchaser and Seller and their respective successors and assigns.
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12.11 Attorney's Fees. In the event of any litigation arising out of this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorney's
fees and costs of the litigation.
12.12 Cavtions and Section/subsection References. The captions in this Agreement are
inserted only as a matter of convenience and for reference and in no way define, limit, or
describe the scope of this Agreement or the scope or content of any of it provisions.
Except as otherwise specifically stated, references to Sections and subsections mean
Sections and subsections of this Agreement.
12.13 Days or Period. Whenever the word "days" or "period" is used throughout this
Agreement, it shall mean calendar days including Saturdays, Sundays. and legal holidays,
i unless otherwise specifically stated.
12.14 No Partnership. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create a
partnership or joint venture between the parties or their successors in interest.
12.15 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and delivered in any number of
counterparts, each of which so executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original
and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. For purposes of this
Agreement, signal facsimile and "pdf ' documents shall be accepted as originals
12.16 Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this
Agreement.
12.17
Recordation.
Purchaser and Seller agree not to record this Agreement or any
memorandum hereof
12.18 Proper Execution. The submission by Seller to Purchaser of this Agreement in
unsigned form shall be deemed to be a submission solely for Purchaser's consideration
and not for acceptance and execution. Such submission shall have no binding force and
effect, shall not constitute an option, and shall not confer any rights upon Purchaser or
impose any obligations upon Seller irrespective of any reliance thereon, change of
position. or partial performance.
The submission by Seller of this Agreement for
execution by Purchaser and the actual execution and delivery thereof by Purchaser to
Seller shall similarly have no binding force and effect on Seller unless and until Seller
has executed this Agreement. the Deposit has been received by the Escrow Agent, and a
counterpart thereof has been delivered to Purchaser.
1 .19 Tax Protest. If as a result of any tax protest or otherwise any refund or reduction of
any real property or other tax or assessment relating to the Property during the period for
which, under the terms of this Agreement. Seller is responsible, Seller shall be entitled to
receive or retain such refund or the benefit of such reduction, less equitable prorated costs
of collection.
1 .20 Gender and Number. Whenever the context so requires. the singular number shall
include the plural and the plural the singular, and the use of any gender shall include all
genders.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller and Purchaser have executed this Agreement on the date set
forth below their respective signatures.
WATCHTOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK, INC. (SELLER)
183 COLUMBIA HOLM(' LLC (PURCHASER)
By:
Printed Nemec David Mitchell
Tithe Manager
A fully executed duplicate original of this Agreement, together with the Deposit, has
been received by the Escrow Agent this
day of February, 20I2, and by
-hereof
the Escrow Agent hereby covenants and agrees to be bound by the terms of this A
The
Escrow Agent's liability arising front its escrow duties as provided by this
and by the
Escrow Agreement executed in connection with the subject transaction is limited
the escrow
provisions in this Agreement and to the Escrow Agreeromt
FIRST AMERICAN -arts INSURANCE COMPANY, INC., (ESCROW AGENT).
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EXHIBIT 1.1.1
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND
BEING IN THE BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, COUNTY OF KINGS, CITY AND STATE OF
NEW YORK, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
DISTANT 200 FEET 4 INCHES NORTHERLY FROM THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER
OF PIERREPONT STREET AND COLUMBIA HEIGHTS:
RUNNING THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH PIERREPONT STREET, 101 FEET;
THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, 25 FEET;
THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH PIERREPONT STREET, 101 FEET TO THE
EASTERLY SIDE OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS;
THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY SIDE OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
25 PEET TO THE POINT OR PLACE OF BEGINNING.
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EXHIBIT 1.1.4
Personal Property Excluded from Sale Per Subsection 1.1.4
All ladders
All vacuums
All housekeeping equipment
All tools in Mechanical areas
All laundry bags
Furniture, including refrigerators and microwaves, and decorations in rooms 4R and 5F
All tenant name tags
All floor lamps
The yellow board in the mechanical room that Watchtower refers to as its "lockout-tagout
station," and the associated locks. tags, and keys. all of which relate to Watchtower's safety
protocol for isolating and rendering inoperative hazardous power sources before commencing a
repair procedure.
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EXHIBIT 4.2.7
ASSIGNMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
This Assignment of Personal Property ("Assignment") is made on the
day of
2012, by WATCHTOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK, INC., a New
York not-for-profit corporation with an office at 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201
("Watchtower"), as follows.
WITNESSETH:
Whereas, pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Watchtower and 183
Columbia Holding LLC, a New York limited liability company ("Assignee") dated January
2012,
("Agreement") Assignee agreed to purchase from Watchtower and Watchtower agreed to sell to
Assignee certain real property and improvements at the address known as 183 Columbia Heights,
Brooklyn, New York, more particularly described in the Agreement; and
Whereas, pursuant to sections 1.1.4 and 1.1.5 of the Agreement, Watchtower agreed to assign
to Assignee all of Watchtower's interest in the Tangible Property and the Intangible Property described
in said sections (collectively the "Personal Property"); and
Whereas, Watchtower desires to assign to Assignee all of Watchtower's interest in and to each
and all of the items of Personal Property set forth below in this Assignment;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and mutual covenants contained in the Agree-
men1:
1. Watchtower hereby assigns, sets over, and transfers unto Assignee, to have and to hold from
and after the date hereof, all of Watchtower's right, title, and interest in, to, and under the following:
A. All licenses, permits, approvals, authorizations, consents, rights and privileges, certificates of oc-
cupancy and franchises issued by any federal, state, county or municipal authority relating to
the use, maintenance or operation of the Premises;
B. All books, records, and all intangible property relating to the use, maintenance or operation of
the Premises;
C. All Tangible Property except the following items, which are specifically retained by Watchtower:
•
All ladders;
•
All vacuums;
•
All housekeeping equipment;
•
All tools in mechanical areas;
•
All laundry bags
•
Furniture, including refrigerators and microwaves, and decorations in rooms 4R and 5F;
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All occupant name tags;
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All floor lamps;
•
The yellow board in the mechanical room that Watchtower refers to as its "lockout-tagout
station," and the associated locks, tags, and keys, all of which relate to Watchtower's safety
protocol for isolating and rendering inoperative hazardous power sources before commenc-
ing a repair procedure.
2. Watchtower warrants that it owns the Personal Property free and clear of all liens and en-
cumbrances and that Watchtower has the right to sell the same. Watchtower will warrant and defend
title to the Personal Property against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. This warranty ap-
plies only to title.
3. This Assignment is made without representation or warranty by Watchtower of any kind or
nature, express, implied, or otherwise, except as expressly stated in the Agreement or in this Assign-
ment.
Signed by Watchtower on the day and year first above written.
WATCHTOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK, INC.
(WATCHTOWER)
By:
Name: Daniell. Rice
Title: Administrative Agent
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EXHIBIT 12.1
ESCROW AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT made as of this
day of February. 2012, by and among Watchtower Bible
and Tract Society of New York, Inc.. a New York not-for-profit corporation, with an office at
25 Columbia Heights. Brooklyn, New York 11201 ("Seller"), 183 Columbia Holding LI,C, a
New York limited liability company with an office at 815 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
10065 ("Purchaser"), and First American Title Insurance Company of New York, having an ad-
dress at 633 Third Avenue, New York. New York 10017 ("Escrow Agent").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Seller and Purchaser have entered into a Purchase Agreement or Contract dated as
of February
. 2012 (-Contract-) pursuant to which Seller has agreed to sell and Purchaser has
agrood to purchase premises located at 183 Columbia Heights. Brooklyn, New York ("Premis-
es");
WHEREAS, Purchaser is obligated under the Contract to make a deposit in the amount of Six
Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars (S660,000.00) (the "Deposit"): and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Contract, the Seller and Purchaser desire that the Escrow
Agent hold the Deposit in escrow, and Escrow Agent is willing to do so. on the terms and condi-
tions hereinafter set forth.
NOW. THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration. the receipt and sufficiency of which
is duly acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1.
The Deposit shall be delivered to the Escrow Agent either (a) in the form of an unen-
dorsed check issued by a bank which is a member of the New York Clearinghouse Association.
in the amount of the Deposit payable to the order of Escrow Agent. as Escrow Agent. or (b) by
wire transfer pursuant to Escrow Agent's wire instructions annexed to this Agreement.
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2.
The Deposit shall be deposited by Escrow Agent in an interest bearing money market ac-
count at JP Morgan Chase Bank (the "Bank"). in New York. New York. All interest will accrue
to and be reported to applicable taxing authorities. including the Internal Revenue Service, for
the account of the party to whom such interest is or will be paid. Upon request of the Escrow
Agent. the parties hereto shall supply the Escrow Agent with its Federal Identification Number.
A Form W-9 is annexed to this Escrow Agreement and must be completed by either Seller or
Purchaser, as the case may be, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement. Any charges
imposed by the Bank in connection with the Deposit will be paid by Purchaser.
Seller and Purchaser agree that the Escrow Agent shall not be responsible for any penalties. loss
of principal or interest. or the consequences of a delay in withdrawal of the Deposit and interest
accrued thereon. (the "Escrow"), if any. which may be imposed as a result of the making or the
redeeming of the above investment, as the case may be. pursuant to this Agreement. Seller and
Purchaser also agree that Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any loss or impairment of the De-
posit while the Deposit is in the course of collection or of the Escrow if such loss or impairment
results from the failure. insolvency or suspension of the financial institution in which the Deposit
is deposited. In any such event, Purchaser shall be entitled to credit from Seller in the amount of
the Deposit at Closing.
3.
Escrow Agent shall hold the Deposit and all interest accrued thereon and shall dispose of
the same only in accordance with the following provisions:
a) Escrow Agent shall deliver the Escrow to Seller or Purchaser. as the case may be. as
follows in accordance with subparagraph 3.2.2 of the Contract:
i.
If the transaction described by this Agreement closes as contemplated herein, then
the Deposit shall be applied to the Purchase Price.
ii.
If the transaction contemplated by this Agreement does not close because of a
default by Purchaser, then the Deposit shall be distributed to Seller and shall not
be returned to Purchaser.
iii.
In the event that this Agreement is terminated other than pursuant to
subsection 6.3.5, Section 9.3. Section 11.2 or Section 11.3 of the Contract. then
the Deposit shall be paid to Seller upon the termination of this Agreement.
iv.
In the event that this Agreement is terminated pursuant to subsection 6.3.5.
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Section 9.3, Section 11.2 or Section 11.3 of the Contract. then the Deposit shall be
paid to Purchaser upon the termination of this Agreement.
Upon delivery of the Escrow, Escrow Agent shall be relieved of all liability hereunder and Es-
crow Agent shall deliver the Escrow at the election of the party entitled to receive the same by
(i) a good. unendorsed check of Escrow Agent payable to the order of such party, or (ii) a bank
wire transfer to an account designated by such party.
b) (i) Upon receipt of a written demand from Seller or Purchaser under Section 3 (aXii),
(iii) or (iv) above, Escrow Agent shall send a copy of such demand to the other party. Within ten
(10) business days after the date of receiving same. but not thereafter, the other party may object
to delivery of the Escrow to the party making such demand by giving a notice of objection ("No-
tice of Objection") to Escrow Agent. After receiving a Notice of Objection, Escrow Agent shall
send a copy of such Notice of Objection to the party who made the demand, and thereafter, in its
sole and absolute discretion, Escrow Agent may elect to either:
(A)
continue to hold the Escrow until Escrow Agent receives a written agree-
ment of Purchaser and Seller directing the disbursement of the Escrow. in
which event Escrow Agent shall disburse the Escrow in accordance with
such agreement: or
(B)
take any and all actions as Escrow Agent deems necessary or desirable, in its
sole and absolute discretion, to discharge and terminate its duties under this
Agreement. including, without limitation. depositing the Escrow into any
court of competent jurisdiction and bringing any action of interpleader or
any other proceeding.
In the event of any litigation between Seller and Purchaser, Escrow Agent may deposit the Es-
crow with the clerk of the court in which such litigation is pending. Upon the making of such
deposit, Escrow Agent shall be relieved of its duties hereunder and shall have no liability thereaf-
ter to any party whatsoever.
b) (ii) If Escrow Agent is uncertain for any reason whatsoever as to its duties or rights he-
reunder [and whether or not Escrow Agent has received any written demand under Section
3(aXiii) or (iv), or Notice of Objection under Section 3(bXi)j, notwithstanding anything to the
contrary herein. Escrow Agent may hold and apply the Escrow pursuant to Section 3(bXiXA) or
(B) or may deposit the Escrow into any court of competent jurisdiction or may decline to take
any other action whatsoever. In the event the Escrow is deposited in a court by Escrow Agent
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pursuant to this Section 3, Escrow Agent shall be entitled to rely upon the decision of such court.
In the event of any dispute whatsoever among the parties with respect to disposition of the Es-
crow. Purchaser and Seller shall pay the attorneys' fees and disbursements incurred by Escrow
Agent (which said parties shall share equally, but for which said panics shall be jointly and sev-
erally liable) for any litigation in which Escrow Agent is named as, or becomes, a party.
4.
Escrow Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities except those set forth herein, which
the parties hereto agree are ministerial in nature. Seller and Purchaser acknowledge that Escrow
Agent is serving solely as an accommodation to the panics hereto, and except for the gross neg-
ligence or willful misconduct of the Escrow Agent, Escrow Agent shall have no liability of any
kind whatsoever arising out of or in connection with its activity as Escrow Agent. Seller and
Purchaser jointly and severally agree to and do hereby indemnify and hold harmless Escrow
Agent from all suits, actions, loss, costs. claims, damages. liabilities, and expenses (including.
without limitation, attorneys' fees and disbursements) ("Liabilities") which may be incurred by
reason of its acting as Escrow Agent, other than Escrow Agent's gross negligence or intentional
conduct. In no event shall the Escrow Agent be liable for any lost profits or for any incidental,
special, consequential or punitive damages whether or not the Escrow Agent knew of the possi-
bility or likelihood of such damages. Escrow Agent's substantial compliance with its standard
procedures for provision of the services required pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed to
constitute the exercise of ordinary and due care. Purchaser and Seller hereby agree to jointly and
severally indemnify and hold harmless the Escrow Agent, and its successors and assigns, from
and against any and all Liabilitites asserted against them in connection with this Agreement. other
than those Liabilities caused by their gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Escrow
Agent. Escrow Agent may charge against the Deposit any amounts owed to it under the fore-
going indemnity. Escrow Agent's fee for serving as escrow agent is S
5.
All notices, demands, offers, elections or other communications required or permitted by
this Escrow Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, either by hand deli-
very or overnight courier and addressed to the party at the following addresses:
If to Seller:
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.
900 Red Mills Road. Wallkill, NY 12589
Real Pro.
.artment, Attention: Daniel Rice
Phone:
Fax:
With Copy to:
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.
100 Watchtower Drive. Patterson, NY 12563
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Attention: Philip Brumley. General Counsel
Phone:
Fax:
If to Purchaser:
With a copy to:
183 Columbia Holding LLC
815 Fifth Avenue. New York, NY 10065
Attention: David Mitchell
Phone:
E-mail:
Randy Arnengual, Esq.
Katsky Korins LIT
605 Third Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10158
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Expenses incurred by Escrow Agent in delivering notices will be paid equally by Seller an Pur-
chaser.
Notice shall be deemed to have been given or delivered if personally delivered, upon delivery;
or, if sent by overnight courier, on the first day after being sent. Notwithstanding the preceding
sentence to the contrary•, and solely with respect to the Escrow Agent, notice shall be deemed to
have been given or delivered to the Escrow Agent on the date of the Escrow Agent's actual re-
ceipt or refusal of such notice. Notice may be given by the attorney for each respective party.
In its capacity as Escrow Agent, Escrow Agent shall not be responsible for the genuineness or
validity of any instrument, document or item deposited with it. and shall have no responsibility
other than to faithfully follow the instructions contained herein. The parties hereto agree that Es-
crow Agent is fully protected in acting in accordance with any written instrument given to it he-
reunder by any of the parties hereto believed by Escrow Agent to have been signed by the proper
person. Escrow Agent may assume that any person purporting to give any notice hereunder has
been duly authorized to do so. Escrow Agent shall have no obligation to review or confirm that
actions taken pursuant to such notice in accordance with this Agreement comply with any other
agreement or document.
6.
Escrow Agent hereunder may resign at any time on giving five (5) business days prior
written notice to that effect to each of the Seller and Purchaser. In such event, a successor Es-
crow Agent shall be selected by the Seller and approved by the Purchaser, such approval not to
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be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Escrow Agent shall then deliver to the successor Escrow
Agent the Deposit and any interest earned thereon. if any. to be held by the successor Escrow
Agent pursuant to the terms of this Escrow Agreement. If no successor Escrow Agent is desig-
nated and qualified within five (5) business days after Escrow Agent's resignation is effective,
Escrow Agent may apply to a qualified court for the appointment of a successor Escrow Agent.
The expenses thereof shall be equally borne by the Seller and Purchaser.
7.
Escrow Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities other than those expressly set forth
herein. Escrow Agent shall have no duty to enforce any obligation of any person to make any
payment or delivery or to enforce any obligation of any person to perform any other act. Escrow
Agent shall have no liability to the other parties hereto or to anyone else by reason of any failure
on the part of any party hereto or any maker, guarantor, endorser or other signatory of any doc-
ument or any other person to perform such person's obligations under such document.
8.
Escrow Agent shall be entitled to select any and all counsel who may be retained to de-
fax, or prosecute any action on behalf of Escrow Agent under or arising out of this Agreement.
9.
The duties and obligations of the Escrow Agent shall be determined solely by the express
provisions of this Agreement, and, except as expressly set forth herein, Escrow Agent will not be
charged with knowledge of any provisions of the Contract or any other documents executed in
connection with the Contract. Escrow Agent shall not be liable except for the performance of its
duties and obligations as are specifically set forth in this Agreement. and no implied covenants or
obligations shall be read into this Agreement against the Escrow Agent.
10.
If either Purchaser or Seller becomes subject to a voluntary or involuntary proceeding
under the United States Bankruptcy Code, or if the Escrow Agent is otherwise served with legal
process which Escrow Agent in good faith believes affects funds deposited with Escrow Agent,
Escrow Agent shall have the right to place a hold on funds deposited with the Escrow Agent un-
til such time as Escrow Agent receives an appropriate court order or other assurances satisfactory
to Escrow Agent (in Escrow Agent's sole discretion) establishing that the funds may continue to
be held or disbursed. as the case may be, according to the instructions contained in this Agree-
ment.
11.
If at any time Escrow Agent, in good faith, is in doubt as to the action it should take un-
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der this Agreement, Escrow Agent shall have the right (i) to place a hold on funds on deposit
with the Escrow Agent until such time as Escrow Agent receives an appropriate court order or
other assurances satisfactory to Escrow Agent as to the disposition of funds in the Escrow
Agent's possession; or (ii) to commence, at the expense of both the Seller and the Purchaser, an
interpleader action in any court of competent jurisdiction situated in New York County in the
State of New York and to take no further action except in accordance with joint instructions from
Purchaser and Seller or in accordance with the final order of the court in such action.
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12.
It is expressly agreed that this Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and
1 not be construed or deemed to have been made for the benefit of any third party or parties.
13.
This Agreement and the obligations of the parties hereunder shall be interpreted, con-
strued and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York applicable to contracts
executed, delivered and to be fully performed in New York.
14.
If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any entity, person or cir-
cumstances shall be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and
the application of such provisions to other entities, persons or circumstances shall not be affected
thereby and shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law.
15.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties hereto. No waiv-
ers. variations, modifications or changes hereto shall be binding upon any party hereto, unless set
forth in a document duly executed by all parties hereto.
16.
Whenever used herein. the singular number shall include the plural, and the use of any
gender shall include all genders. Obligations under this Agreement shall be binding upon the
Seller and the Purchaser, jointly and severally. This Agreement shall be binding upon and enfor-
ceable between. and inure to the benefit of, the Seller and the Purchaser, their heirs, executors,
administrators, legal representatives, successors, assigns or trustees.
17.
This Agreement may be executed in multiple original counterparts. all of which shall be
deemed to be originals and with the same effect as if all parties hereto had signed the same doc-
ument. All such counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
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18.
Each party waives the right to a jury in any dispute relating to this Agreement.
19.
The provisions of this Agreement shall survive its termination and the termination of, or
closing under, the Contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this Agreement as of
the date first above written.
WATCHTOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK, INC. (SELLER)
By:
Printed Name: Leon Weaver, Jr.
Title: President
183 COLUMBIA HOLDING LLC (PURCHASER)
By:
Printed Name: David Mitchell
Title: Manager
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, INC., (ESCROW AGENT)
By:
Printed Name:
Title:
WIRE INSTRUCTIONS AND FORM W-9 TO BE ANNEXED TO THIS AGREEMENT
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please contact Exclusive Agents:
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JONATHAN HAGEMAN
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This is a confidential brochure intended solely for your limited use and
benefit in determining whether you desire to express any further interest
in the purchase of the 183 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn Heights, NY
11201 (the "Property").
This brochure was prepared by Massey Knakal Realty Services, ("Massey
Knakal") and has been reviewed by representatives of Ownership.
It contains selected information pertaining to the Property and does
not purport to be all-inclusive or to contain all of the information which
prospective purchasers may desire. It should be noted that all financial
projections are provided for general reference purposes only in that they
are based on assumptions relating to the general economy. competition,
and other factors beyond the control of Massey Knakal or Owner and,
therefore, are subject to material variation. Additional information and an
opportunity to inspect the Property and plans will be made available to
interested and qualified investors. Neither Owner, Massey Knakal nor any
of their respective officers nor employees, have made any representation
or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness
of this brochure or any of its contents, and no legal commitments or
obligations shall arise by reason of this brochure or any of its contents. All
square footage measurements must be independently verified.
Owner expressly reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject any
or all expressions of interest or offers to purchase the Property and/
or to terminate discussions with any entity at any time with or without
notice. Owner shall have no legal commitment or obligation to any entity
reviewing this brochure or making an offer to purchase the Property
unless and until a written agreement satisfactory to Owner has been
fully executed, delivered, and approved by Owner and any conditions to
Owner obligations thereunder have been satisfied or waived.
By receipt of this brochure, you agree that this brochure and its contents
are of a confidential nature, that you hold and treat it in the strictest
confidence, and that you will not disclose this brochure or any of its
contents to any other entity without the prior written authorization of
Owner nor will you use this brochure or any of its contents in any fashion
or manner detrimental to the interest of Owner or Massey Knakal.
It is essential that all parties to real estate transactions be aware of the
health, liability and economic impact of environmental factors on real
estate. Massey Knakal does not conduct investigations or analysis
of environmental matters and, accordingly, urges its clients to retain
qualified environmental professionals to determine whether hazardous
or toxic wastes or substances (such as asbestos, PCB's and other
contaminants or petrochemical products stored in underground tanks) or
other undesirable materials or conditions, are present at the Property and.
if so. whether any health danger or other liability exists. Such substances
may have been used in the construction or operation of buildings or may
be present as a result of previous activities at the Property.
Various laws and regulations have been enacted at the federal, state and
local levels dealing with the use, storage, handling, removal, transport
and disposal of toxic or hazardous wastes and substances. Depending
upon past, current and proposed uses of the Property, it may be prudent
to retain an environmental expert to conduct a site investigation andfor
building inspection. If such substances exist or are contemplated to be
used at the Property. special governmental approvals or permits may be
required. In addition. the cost of removal and disposal of such materials
may be substantial. Consequently. legal counsel and technical experts
should be consulted where these substances are or may be present.
While this brochure contains physical description information, there are
no references to condition. Neither Owner nor Massey Knakal make any
representation as to the physical condition of the Property. Prospective
purchasers should conduct their own independent engineering report to
verify Property condition.
In this brochure. certain documents, including leases and other materials.
are described in summary form. The summaries do not purport to be
complete nor. necessarily, accurate descriptions of the full agreements
involved, nor do they purport to constitute a legal analysis of the provisions
of the documents. Interested parties are expected to review independently
all relevant documents.
The terms and conditions stated in this section will relate to all of the
sections of the brochure as if stated independently therein. If. after
reviewing this brochure. you have no further interest in purchasing the
Property at this time, kindly return this brochure to Massey Knakal at your
earliest possible convenience. Photocopying or other duplication is not
authorized. This brochure shall not be deemed an indication of the state
of affairs of Owner, nor constitute an indication that there has been no
change in the business or affairs of Owner since the date of preparation
of this brochure.
All zoning information, including but not limited to, use and buildable
footage must be independently verified.
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PROPERTY OVERVIEW
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THE OPPORTUNITY
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CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION POTENTIAL
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RENOVATION WORK
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PROPERTY PHOTO
PROPERTY SURVEY
PROPERTY FLOOR DESCRIPTION
FLOOR PLANS
MARKET REPORT
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LOCATION: East side of Columbia Heights between
Clark and Pierrepont Streets
BLOCK / LOT: 234/ 17
LOT SIZE: 25' x 101'
BUILDING SIZE: 25' x 82'
BUILDING HEIGHT: 75'
STORIES: 7 / plus usable Basement
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 13,281 SF - Above Grade Gross (Approx.)
1,877 SF - Cellar Gross (Approx.)
TOTAL SF: 15,158 SF (Approx.)
UNITS: 13 / 2 per floor (except 1 on the 5th Floor)
LEGAL USE: Class A Multiple Dwelling
ZONING: R6 / LH-1
ASSESSMENT (11/12): $430,200
TAXES (11/12): $57,445
THE OPPORTUNITY
(Without Abatement)
(Without Abatement)
The property is located steps away from the Brooklyn waterfront
promenade on Columbia Heights between Clark and Pierrepont Streets.
This gorgeous residential building has been immaculately maintained
since ownership purchased the property in 1986.
The building is
approximately 15,158 gross square feet including the cellar space and
consists of 13 residential apartments; 2 units per floor and 1 floor-
through unit located on the third floor. The building features 10' ceilings,
storage space and bike and laundry rooms located in the basement. The
property features unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline, harbor
and bridges from the upper floors. The building has great future potential
to be converted into condominium units or kept indefinitely as an income
producing property. The property is just steps away from the Promenade
and the recently approved Brooklyn Bridge Park in historic Brooklyn
Heights. The Clark Street subway station (subway lines 2, 3) as well as
the High Street station (subway lines A & C) are conveniently located
just a few blocks away.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
The current condition and layout of the property lends itself to a variety of potential
options for a purchaser. Besides being ideal for an institutional user similar to the current
ownership, we believe the property is ideal for continued use in its current form as a rental
asset. New ownership would need to file the paperwork required to remove the property
offically from rent stabilization.
Alternatively, based on the lack of similar product in the Brooklyn Heights submarket,
we feel a conversion to condominium ownership would be equally feasible. Currently,
there is a dearth of large 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available in Brooklyn Heights and
those that are available clearly achieve a premium as is evidenced in our market analysis
contained herein. The property's current configuration, mechanical systems and floor
layouts make it easy to convert. Recent condominium sales within the area have averaged
almost $1,000 per square foot. Thus is tremendous upside for a converter to receive high
sellout prices by creating full floor large apartments.
Brooklyn Heights continues to command high residential rents and maintains historically
the lowest vacancy rates in Brooklyn. This combination allows for any prospective purchaser
to receive stabilized cash flow almost immediately upon purchase. The ability to establish
fair market tenancy gives an owner flexibility to hold the property with income while the
conversion process is being completed. This in place cash flow will also significantly off
set the costs associated with the conversion, increasing the potential upside even further.
It is a rare occurrence that a building of this kind comes available for sale. Prospective
purchasers have an opportunity to acquire what is considered a trophy property in one of
the finest and oldest communities in Brooklyn.
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It is a rare occurrence that a building of this kind can be delivered
vacant at sale.
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The floor layouts and mechanical systems make it easy to convert
into a future condominium development or keep as a long-term
income producing property.
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Ideal location to the Brooklyn Promenade and NYC subway
lines 2,3,A,C.
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The neighborhood continues to command high rents and low
vacancy rates offering a strong tenancy mix with little turnover.
•
Prospective purchaser has the flexibility to rent the apartments
and receive stabilized income immediately while planning for
condominium conversion.
CURRENT BUILDING LAYOUT
FLOOR
APT. #
UNIT YPE
1
2
1F
1R
1 BR/ 1 BATH
2 BR 12 BATH
2F
1 BR 1 BATH
2
2R
2 BR/ 2 BATH
3
3F
1 BR / 2 BATH
3
3R
1 BR / 1 BATH
4
4F
1 BR / 1 BATH
4
4R
2 BR 12 BATH
5
5
3 BR/ 3 BATH
6
6F
1 BR/ 1 BATH
6
6R
2 BR / 2 BATH
7
7F
1 BR 11 BATH
7
7R
2 BR/ 2 BATH
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BOILER:
Natural gas H.B. Smith boiler installed in
1989.
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HOT WATER HEATER:
Domestic hot water can be
generated by an internal coil inside the boiler. Additionally
an A.O. Smith hot water heater was installed in 1989, and
a 200 gallon hot water storage tank was attached in 2006.
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HEATING: Radiating heat that is controlled by its own
thermostat in each apartment.
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COOLING SYSTEM: Each apartment has window air-
conditioners.
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PLUMBING: Their is a sewer line to the street.
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ELECTRICAL: Individual meters are installed.
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ELEVATOR:
One elevator services the entire building
which has a 1,200 pound capacity. It was installed in 1988.
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RENOVATION WORK:
In 1988 a complete renovation
was done that included a new roof, mechanical systems,
windows, masonry, concrete and ductwork. The roof was
recoated in 2006.
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UNIT YPE
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2
2F
1 BR/ 1 BATFI
2
2R
2 BR/ 2 BATFI
3
3F
1 BR / 2 BATFI
3
3R
1 BR / 1 BATH
1 BR / 1 BATH
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3 BR/ 3 BATFI
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FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
TOTAL SQ. FEET: 1911
UNIT 1F: 377 SF
UNIT 1C: 293 SF
UNIT 1R:403 SF
TOTAL SQ. FEET: 1911
UNIT 2F: 612 SF
UNIT 2C: 142 SF
UNIT 2R:403 SF
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THIRD FLOOR
TOTAL SQ. FEET: 1911
UNIT 3F: 757 SF
UNIT 3R: 403 SF
FOURTH FLOOR
FIFTH FLOOR
TOTAL SQ. FEET: 1911
UNIT 4F: 452 SF
UNIT 4C: 294 SF
UNIT 4R: 403 SF
TOTAL SO. FEET: 1911
UNIT SF: 464 SF
UNIT SC: 286 SF
UNIT SR: 403 SF
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SEVENTH FLOOR
TOTAL SQ. FEET: 1911
UNIT 6F: 453 SF
UNIT 6C: 294 SF
UNIT 6R: 403 SF
TOTAL SQ. FEET: 1911
UNIT 7F: 471 SF
UNIT 7C: 294 SF
UNIT 7R:403 SF
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BROOKLYN HEIGHTS TOWNHOUSE SALES
Below is a snapshot of townhouses sold in the past year and currently on the market in Brooklyn Heights. It is evident from the sparseness of the data
that there is little inventory in the neighborhood and that this lack of supply keeps pricing extremely strong. The townhouses that have traded in the past
year achieved an average of nearly $1,000 per square foot, with a pair of outliers on the high end. The transactions, which include single family and live-
plus income opportunities, illustrate the demand for architecturally stunning homes in the neighborhood. Reinforcing this fact are the three comparable
townhouses on the market today, all of which are being offered at prices above the $1,000 per square foot threshold.
TOWNHOUSES SOLD
PRICE
SIZE
PRICE PER SF
56 Middagh Street
16-Jun-11
2 Family
$3.200.000
$2,700,000
3.213
2,235
$995.95
$1,208.05
6 Grace Court Alley
19-May-I I
1 Family
47 Willow Street
12-May-I I
1 Family
$2,600,000
2,760
$942.03
28 Middagh Street
14-Feb-11
2 Family
$3,000,000
3,204
$936.33
43 Love Lane
9-Feb-11
1 Family
$2,100,000
1,300
$1,615.38
286 Hicks Street
27-Jan-11
2 Family
$2,650,000
3,264
$811.89
24 Willow Place
10-Dec-10
1 Family
$2,125,000
2,422
5877.37
44 Sidney Place
6-Dec-10
3 Family
$3,100,000
3,444
$900.12
33 Willow Place
13-Aug-10
1 Family
$3,600,000
1750
$960.00
$742.86
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280 Hicks Street
11-Aug-10
2 Family
$2,080,000
2,800
5,100
85 Remsen Street
5-Aug-10
1 Family
$4,900,000
Average
$32,055,000
33,492
$995.52
TOWNHOUSES ON THE MARKET
BUILDING ADDRESS it LABEL
ASKING PRICE
SIZE
PRICE PER SF
152-160 Willow Street
House - I Family
$3,600,000
3,000
$1,200.00
96A Hicks Street
House - 2 Family
$2,995,000
2,864
$1,045.74
74 Hicks Street
House - 2 Family
$6,500,000
4,500
$1,444.44
44 Sidney Place
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Historic 1842 red brick construction.
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16 total rooms including 7 bedrooms
and 3.5 bathrooms.
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Townhouse was delivered vacant for
conversion to single family.
33 Willow Place
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Late 19th Century construction.
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Features 11 tooms including a 4
bedroom owner's triplex and a 1
bedroom garden rental apartment.
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BROOKLYN HEIGHTS & COBBLE HILL CONDO SALES
In studying the for sale apartment market in Brooklyn Heights, we
examined both cooperatives and condominiums in both Brooklyn
Heights and select comparable properties in Cobble Hill. As is
typically the case, there is a clear premium for condominium units
over cooperatives.
This premium can be attributed to slightly
different factors given the fact that no two apartment buildings
are perfectly identical, but typically purchasers pay a premium for
condominiums because of the restrictions and rules associated with
cooperative boards as well as condominiums usually being of newer
vintage. Specifically, we looked at conversion projects similar to what
could be done at 50 Orange Street because we feel these are a strong
indicator of the market's appetite for unique and well-located modern
units within historic properties. On average for the 19 sales of these
CONDOMINIUMS SOLD
TOTAL AVERAGE
EDS
* OF SALES TOTAL
PRICE SALES
PRICE
0
1
5365,000 5365,000
1
$975,000 $975,000
$975,006
51401671
2
11
$10,725,064
3
8
$12.821,367
Total
21
$24,886,431 $1,185,068
30 Pierrepont Strcct
UNIT♦ SIZE BEDS BATHS SALES
PRICE
units that sold over the past year, the average price per square foot was
approximately $940. The condominium over cooperative premium
is most visible when sales are viewed on a price per square foot basis.
Whereas we saw an average price per square foot for cooperative units
of $625, condominiums over the same time period sold for $939 per
square foot: a 50% premium that is in line with premiums seen in
this type of market. Although price per unit comparison is difficult
given the varying sizes of units within the different projects, the most
telling statistic in this data was the significant premium paid for three-
bedroom units which averaged approximately $1.6 million over the 8
sales that occurred, an almost 65% premium over the two-bedroom
market.
PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT
* OF SALES TOTAL
PRICE
TOTAL
SF
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PPSF
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$22.440.796 23.906
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$938.71
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$1,131
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Currently, condominium units on the market in both Brooklyn Heights and prime Cobble Hill locations continue to illustrate high demand in
both neighborhoods, particularly in conversion projects like Love Lane Mews and 56 Strong Place. Most telling again is the significant premium
associated with three-bedroom units over two-bedrooms. The scarcity of this unit type throughout the neighborhoods translates here to an average
list price of $2.145 million, an approximately 62% increase from two-bedroom units which averaged approximately $1.315 million. The demand for
condominiums in the area have pushed prices high enough that they often compete with townhouses for the label of most valuable homes. On a price
per square foot basis, units on the market are just shy of the townhouse levels at $986 per square foot.
CONDOMINIUMS ON THE MARKET
BEDS
* OF
LISTINGS
TOTAL LIST
PRICE
AVERAGE
LIST PRICE
AGGREGATE
SIZE•
PPSF•
0
10
$5.955,640
$595,564
7,158
$776.28
1
28
$16,983,510
$606,554
19,720
$801.04
2
31
$40,768,000
$1,315,097
36,691
$1,029.54
3
14
$30,014,500
$2,143,893
26,582
$1,129.13
Total
83
$93,721,650
$1,129,177
91,725
$985.75
'77 lutings had complete size and past data. Only these were used to calculate the aggregate size and past figures above.
75 Clinton Street
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80 units condominium conversion completed in 2010.
• Originally constructed in 1968 as an office building.
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BEDS
BATHS
LIST PRICE
PPSF
#7A
1,531
#5A
1,242
2
#6E
#4D
656
0
799
Love Lane Mews
•
38 units with 36 distinct layouts.
•
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converted to condominiums in 2010.
3
$1.699.000
31.109.73
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SIZE
BEDS
2
$1,289,000
$1,037.84
#PH4D
2,802
3
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$669,120
$1,020.00
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2
$751,060
$940.00
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1,606
2
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The Landmark at Strong Place - 56 Strong Place
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$2,100.000
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1
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$995,000
$1,020.51
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$885,000
$912.37
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3
$4,250,000
S1,516.77
2
$2,050,000
$1,214.45
2
$1,875,000
$1,167.50
2
$1,550,000
$1,040.97
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RENTED APARTMENTS AND RENTALS ON THE MARKET
Like the neighborhood's sales market, its rental market has strengthened considerably since 2007 and is now among the most vibrant in all of
Brooklyn. Over the past year, average monthly rents have neared $1,650 for studios, $2,300 for one-bedrooms, $3,350 for two-bedrooms, and
$3,725 for three-bedrooms. The over $1,000 per month jump between average rents for one- and two-bedroom units again demonstrates that
the demand for larger units is there, but supply in this historic district is extremely constrained. While the rented apartment statistics supply
a baseline for the broader market, we feel those currently on the market are a better indicator as to where rents are currently priced given the
extremely low vacancy in the neighborhood. Here the data shows an average for studios, one-, two-, and three-bedrooms of approximately
$1,633, $2,833, $3,736, and $4,000 per month respectively.
RENTED APARTMENTS
RENTALS ON THE MARKET
BEDS
X OF
UNITS
TOTAL
MONTHLY RENT
AVERAGE
I
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AVERAGE
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36
$59360
$1.648.89
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$14.695
$1432.78
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$216,405
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23
$65,155
$2,832.83
2
27
$90,000
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2
11
$41,095
$3.735.91
3
8
$29,800
53,725.00
3
$4,000
$4.000.00
Total
166
$395,565
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$124,945
$2,839.66
82 Pierrepont Street
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#3F
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#3A
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1
1
$2,900
1
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52,650
1
52,600
100 Remsen Street
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Brooklyn Heights, which in 1965 became the first New York City
neighborhood to be designated both a New York City historic
district and a national landmark, is a treasury of beautiful old
houses that evoke the grandeur of nineteenth-century Brooklyn.
Most historians agree that the beauty of the area's buildings is
linked to the neighborhood's spectacular views of the Manhattan
skyline, which enticed Brooklyn's first commuters to New York's
bustling financial and commercial center. Indeed, after Robert
Fulton launched the first steam-powered ferry service in 1814,
the trip across the East River became safe and fast — it took less
than 15 minutes for Brooklyn Heights residents to come home to
"Manhattan's bedroom."
Before the steam-powered boats were put into service, kw were
adventurous or determined enough to make the trip by rowboat
or sailboat. As of 1807, there were still only seven houses in what
was Brooklyn Heights, with about 20 more near the river's edge.
Earlier inhabitants include the Canarsee Indians, who called the
area Ihpetonga, and Dutch farmers, who settled in the area during
the mid-1600s.
Fulton's ferry sparked tremendous development. In 1816, when
Brooklyn was incorporated as a village, streets in the neighborhood
were planned and laid out. Advertising in the 1820s by a merchant,
HereIsiah Pierrepont, harbingcred the promotion of the area
to the well-to-do: he lauded Brooklyn Heights as the "nearest
country retreat" for the Manhattan businessman. Recognizing
a golden opportunity, enterprising landowners like John Hicks,
Jacob Middagh Hicks, John Middagh, Henry Remsen, and Teunis
Joralemon divided and sold their farms. The standard Brooklyn
Heights lot, a space measuring 25 by 100 feet, was born.
Residential construction began in earnest in the 1820s and
continued until the turn of the century. Beginning at the north
side of Brooklyn Heights, builders created many frame and brick
buildings in the Federal style, with pitched and gambrel roofs,
examples of which still stand today on Middagh Street. The
southern section of the Heights was developed soon thereafter,
in the 1830s and 1840s, and different architectural styles were
introduced, notably homes of bricks and brownstones with details
in the Greek Revival tradition. To keep up with the changing times
and varied construction, owners of older houses added such details
as cornices, bay windows, iron railings, or doorways, often styles
uncharacteristic of their homes' original architecture.
During this period a number of Brooklyn Heights' most beautiful
churches were built, including New York City landmarks Grace
Church (1847) on Hicks Street near Grace Court; Church of the
Pilgrims (1846), now Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Rite Roman
Catholic Church, on Henry and Remsen Streets; and Holy Trinity
Church (1847), now St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Episcopal
Church, on Clinton Street at Montague Street, which boasts the
first stained-glass windows made in America. Not content with
this honor, St. Ann's uses its 650-seat sanctuary for other "firsts:" it
sponsors an art series and promotes avant-garde and new American
performers. A block away from the church, at 129 Pierrepont
Street, is St. Ann's Episcopal Church School, is in the former home
of the Crescent Athletic Club (1906-40).
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BROOKLYN HEIGHTS
Brooklyn Heights remained elegant throughout the nineteenth
century, and it became Brooklyn's cultural and financial center.
Two of the largest surviving Italianate mansions, the Alexander
M. White and Abiel Abbot Low Houses (ca. 1857), stand at 2
and 3 Pierrepont Place. Attention was given to details throughout
the area: houses that backed on the water sported second-floor
porches, and warehouses along Furman Street planted trees and
grass on their roofs as back gardens for residents on Columbia
Street.
Developers who discovered a secondary market in catering to
the wishes of middle-class Brooklynites continued to strive for
elegance. In the 1880s apartment buildings were built and stand
today as some of the finest early examples of the Queen Anne style:
the Berkeley, Grosvenor, and Montague (1885), as well as the
Arlington (1887), are all on Montague Street, between Henry and
Hicks Streets. In addition to the Esplanade, these many beautiful
homes and churches constructed before the turn of the century
draw tourists to Brooklyn Heights. In warm weather, visitors
wander the streets, guidebooks in hand, to marvel at the buildings.
After the Brooklyn Bridge opened in 1883 and the Interborough
Rapid Transit Company came to Brooklyn in 1908, the area could
no longer remain a retreat for wealthy commuters to Manhattan.
As these upper-class residents found other, more exclusive havens,
their mansions and row houses were divided into apartments and
boarding homes. Several distinctive hotels were built, including the
St. George (1885) on Clark Street , the Hotel Bossert (1909) on
the corner of Hicks and Montague Streets, and the Hotel Margaret
(1889) on Columbia Heights. The St. George, once the largest
hotel in New York City, graced a full block of Brooklyn Heights
and boasted the world's largest saltwater swimming pool. The
Bossert housed one of Brooklyn's earliest radio stations. The Hotel
Margaret burned down while being renovated into apartments.
In later years, writers and artists began to seek out the neighborhood.
During the 1940s, composer Benjamin Britten, poet W.H. Auden,
and novelist Carson McCullers lived together at what used to be
a house at 7 Middagh Street. Writers Truman Capote, Tennessee
Williams, Arthur Miller, Normal Mailer, and the photographer
Walker Evans all at some point called Brooklyn Heights home.
By the time of the Depression, the boarding houses in Brooklyn
Heights had become low-income rooming houses — some people
even described sections of the neighborhood as slums. The
completion of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in 1957 changed
Brooklyn Heights forever, as whole sections of brownstone row
houses were demolished to make way for the large highway.
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But the neighborhood was active in its own redevelopment. The
Brooklyn Heights Association, founded in 1910 and one of the
country's oldest civic associations, insisted on a compromise to total
loss of the riverfront: constructions of the Esplanade, a walkway
and park along the East River, above the highway. A perfect place
to take children, the Esplanade (called the Promenade by most
Brooklynites) is a popular attraction into the evening, offering
a clear view of downtown Manhattan, and in warm weather,
refreshing breezes.
Grassroots organizations and community interests also initiated
the renovation of Brooklyn Heights brownstones during the
1950s. Aided by the Brooklyn Heights Association, which became
a major galvanizing force in the neighborhood during this period,
the community rallied to preserve the nineteenth century character
of Brooklyn Heights.
Additional construction since the 1950s includes the Cadman
Plaza apartment buildings, built in the late 1960s on the site
of the former Brooklyn Bridge trolley terminal. Many of the
larger buildings in Brooklyn Heights have been convened into
cooperatives.
Brooklyn Heights attracts young singles and couples with small
children. Although quite a few homes are privately owned, the
high cost of maintaining a single-family dwelling has again led to
many brownstones being convened into apartments. While some
residents bemoan the loss of Brooklyn Height's small boutiques,
others have welcomed larger national stores, given that the
landmark buildings in which they are housed have not changed
outwardly. Montague Street, always the heart of beautiful Brooklyn
Heights, remain a lively, historic district full of restaurants and
sites to explore.
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TECHNICAL REPORT (TR-6)
Periodic Inspection of Exterior Wails and Appurtenances
February 21, 2005 - Febnay 21, 2007
Initial Report Cycle 6
Amended Report Cycle
For official use only
1. Filing Information - Answer all questions, File 3 copies with one (1) microfilm
Initial Filing - Indicate last cycle fling date 2/21/02
O Subsequent filing - Indicate Initial filing date:
O Amended Filing - Indicate Initial unsafe filing date:
2. Location
Borough Brooklyn
Block 234
Lot(s)17
BIN 3001737
House No(s).183
Street Name Columbia Heiahts
ZIP 11201
A.K.A address(es)
Community Board No. 302
3. Inspection Report Status—Refer to Definitions of Conditions in Rules I RCNY § 32-03(a)
Current Cycle
Prior Cycle
0 Safe
0 SWARMP 0 Unsafe
lil Safe
0 Safe with a Repair and Maintenance Program (SWARMP)
• Unsafe:
4. Building Characteristics
Number of Storics:7
Exterior Walt Type: Brick Masonry.
Landnraric Building:
Yes: (ji
No: O
landmark District:
Ycu
No: O
5. Professional
Last Name Turcotte
First Name Louis
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Business Name Kingdom Support Services. Inc.
Business Phone (718)560-4800
E-Mail Address Itureoleiw•ora
Address 98 Montague Street
City Brooldyn
State NY
ZIP 11201
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NYS License. No. 57614
6. Owner of Record (Not a Representative or Building Manager)
Last Name Larson
First Name Max
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Business Name Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York, Inc.
Business Phone (718 ) 560-5000
E-Mail Address 'tura:4414ot=
Address 25 Columbia Hts, do Req Services, B5-7
City Brooklyn
State NY
ZIP 11201
7. Statements and Signatures
Falsification of any statement is a misdemeanor under Section 26424 of the Administrative Code and punishable by a fine or imprisonment, or
both. It is unlawful to give to a City employee, or fora City employee to accept, any benefit, monetary or otherwise, either as a gratuity for
properly performing the job or in exchange for special coasidention. All Violations are punishable by imprisonment or fine or both
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(A) I hereby state that I am the owner/owner's representative of the premises
referenced in the attached report. Furthermore, I have received and read a copy of the
attached report and
aware of the required repairs and/or maintenance, if any and
the recommended time frame for the same.
(B) I certify that all items noted as SWARMP conditions in the Cycle 5 Report have
been corrected/repaired; far this report must be rated as -Unsafe" as per RCNY 32-03
(b) (3) (ii) (Q), if applicable.
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CRITICAL EXAMINATION REPORT (1115)
FOR THE PERIODIC INSPECTION OF EXTERIOR WALLS AND
EXTERIOR APPURTENANCES OF BUILDINGS
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Address: 183 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Block: 234
Lot: 17
Landmarks: Yes
BIN#3001737
Owner. Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of NY, Inc.
Owner's Address: 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201-2483
Owner's Agent: Max H. Larson, Vice President
Telephone Number:
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A thorough visual inspection was done to determine the condition of the exterior walls of the building.
No unsafe or precautionary measures exist at this time.
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Supervising Architect: Louis C. Turcotte, P. E.
Special Rigger: Karl S. Stone SR#6041, 3163 Broadway, New Yorkt NY 10027.
Date of critical examination / Field inspection — Stan 11/6/06 End: 11/15/06
Up Close inspection Locations: Visual inspection conducted via scaffold observation platform drops from
grade to top of exterior wall on numbered locations 2 and 4. Drops numbered 1 and 3 were conducted
from the building fire escapes. All 4 locations are shown on attached plot plan.
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I. Exterior Construction: Brick Masonry.
2. Approximate Age of Structure: 49 years.
3. Landmarks Status: A historical building within a landmark district
4. # of Stories: 7, 75'4"
5. Plan Dimensions: 86'4" x 25'-0"
6. All appurtenances: Hand Rails, Window Gaurds, Camera Installations, Parapets.
7. Occupancy: Class "A" Multiple Dwelling
C of 0 #:157869
8. Other relevant information: See attached for pictures and plot plan.
Review of cycle 5 filed on February 21, 2002 finds the building in safe condition. Since then
only routine maintenance work was performed.
During the facade inspection, neither significant deterioration nor movement was observed. The
building is water-tight at the roof parapet, and facade penetrations. All exterior appurtenances are found
to be mechanically attached in a sound fashion without cause for water intrusion. The Parapets are of
sound nature being uniform with the building facade.
No unsafe conditions were observed; therefore the building is classified in safe condition.
tni
rnofrional geal and SigarirerWS
Louis C. Turcotte, P.E., do hereby state that it is under my supervision that the Critical Examination
was conducted, prepared and filed, and that all observed conditions conform to the code mquirements and
applicable rules and regulations and directives of the NYC Department of Buildings.
Signature:
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Date: /Z
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EFTA00283980
I
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3
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VICES, INC.
SAY STREET STATISN MANED NY 10301
ONE
FAX
CLIENT: FI-256
TITLE#: 30O8287723/A
03/05/2010
183 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BROOKLYN
BLOCK : 234
LOT: 17
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY SEARCH
Note: This search performed subsequent to September 11, 2001
and Dept. of Buildings limited access regulations apply.
Attached find a copy of Certificate of Occupancy # 157869
issued on 10/14/1957 FOR A SEVEN STORY NON-FIREPROOF
BUILDING; THIRTEEN APARTMENTS.
According to the Building Department Index records, there
are no alteration plans approved subsequent to the
Certificate of Occupancy that either change or propose to
change the legal occupancy of these premises.
lifunicipal Data Services inc. certifies that the records of the above municipal
ncy were examined on behalf of FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO. The information
orted above is a true and accurate abstract of the information on file therein.
s report is submitted for information purposes only. No liability is assumed.
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CERTIFIED TO:
WATCHTOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK, INC.
LIBERTY TITLE AGENCY, LLC
UNITED GENERAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
MAP OF PROPERTY AT
BROOKLYN
KINGS COUNTY, N.Y.
SURVEYED: JUNE 20. 2006
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JOSEPH N COLETTI ASSOCIATES
PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS, P.0
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MINE
NEW YORK 11501
SCALE: 1".•16'
DRAWN BY: AG
EFTA00283982
183 Columbia Heights
Brooklyn Heights, New York
BUILDING SYSTEMS
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS:
BOILER/HOT WATER:
There is a natural gas H.B. Smith hydronic boiler
(Model E89312) installed that was manufactured
in 1989. It provides 461,600 BTU/hr with a
Power Flame burner (Model JR15A-10).
An A.O. Smith hot water heater (Model BC 200
840) was installed in 1989 with an integral burner
and a 200 gallon storage tank.
HEATING:
Each apartment has finn tube radiating heat that
is controlled by its own thermostat.
COOLING SYSTEM:
Apartments are cooled with window air
conditioners.
BUILDING CONTROLS:
Basement doors and fire escape windows are
monitored by 'in house' security system with
local audible alarm. Each apartment has an
intercom.
GAS:
There is a 2" natural gas feed for the building.
PLUMBING:
There is a 2" city supply and a 4" sewer line to
the street.
ELECTRICAL:
The service is 120/208V/3 Phase/400A/4 wire.
Apartment metering is in place. Individual
meters need to be installed.
TELECOM AND CABLE:
Telephone and data service is fed into Demarc in
the building by carrier UTP twisted pair. All
rooms are wired back to a central location in the
basement.
ELEVATOR:
The building is serviced by one Hollister
Whitney elevator (P49998) with a 1,200 lbs
capacity. It has a G.A.L. cab and an Advanced
Micro Systems controller with a speed of 150
FPM, 6.5 HP. The elevator was built in 1988 and
serves the basement to 7th floor.
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES:
ROOFING:
Three roofs (8A, 9A, 9B) have mechanically
fastened Carlisle EPDM roofs that were installed
in 1989. A reinforced acrylic coating was
applied in 2006.
RENOVATION WORK:
A complete renovation was done in 1988 that
included the following:
Plumbing
Heating
Concrete
Masonary
Demolition/Removal
Utilities
Site Work
Exterior Repair
Interior Walls
Inter. Finish/Decorat
Electrical
Ductwork
Cabinetry/Drs/Hardwr.
Windows
Roof
EFTA00283983
LandAmerica
Commercial Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
LandAmerica Assessment Corporation ("LAC") has performed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
("ESA") in general accordance with the scope of work and limitations set forth by Watchtower Bible &
Tract Society Of New York, Inc. for 183 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY (the "Property").
The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is designed to provide Watchtower Bible & Tract Society Of
New York, Inc. with an assessment concerning environmental conditions (limited to those issues
identified in the report) as they exist at the property. This assessment was conducted utilizing generally
accepted ESA industry standards in accordance with ASTM E 1527-05, Standard Practice for
Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process.
The Property is currently developed for multi-family residential use. A seven-story residential apartment
building constructed prior to 1904 currently occupies the Property. In addition to the seven-story
structure, the Property is also developed with concrete paved rear courtyard and sidewalk along Columbia
Heights located along its western side.
The site is situated within an urban area of Brooklyn, New York. The residential building is bound to the
north by a two-story residential building; to the east by a residential building located along Willow Street; to
the south by residential buildings; and to the west by Columbia Heights, followed by residential apartment
buildings. Based upon topographic map interpretation and site observations, groundwater flow beneath the
site is inferred to be in a westerly direction toward East River.
LAC obtained and reviewed a database report from Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR) for the
Property and the surrounding area. Review of the database indicated that the Property is identified as a
registered petroleum bulk storage tank facility with the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation (NYSDEC). According to information obtained from the database, the Property previously
utilized an aboveground 2,000 gallon heating oil storage tank. The tank was reportedly closed prior to 1991
and the Property considered an inactive aboveground storage tank facility. No evidence of the previous AST
was observed within the Property at the time of the site visit. Additionally, review of the database indicated
that no Spills or LUST incidents are listed at the Property. Based on the closed status and lack of evidence of
any aboveground storage tank at the Property, no further investigation is recommended.
Based on the database report, no upgradient sites were identified as potential concerns to the Property. LAC
did identify one Delisted SHWS, one State landfill site, twenty-nine LUST and nine Spill Sites located within
the prescribed search radii. All of the sites identified were either cross or downgradient of the Property and
therefore, are not considered to be a Recognized Environmental Conditions (REC).
Conclusions
LAC has performed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in conformance with the scope and
limitations of ASTM Practice E 1527-05 of 183 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, New York, the Property.
Any exceptions to or deletions from this practice are described in Section 1.4 of this report. This
assessment has revealed no evidence of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the
Property; however, the following concern of an environmental nature was identified which warrants
mention:
PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
iv
LAC PROJECT NO. 07-51592.3
EFTA00283984
Imo LandAmerica
Commercial Services
•
Based on the age of the Property, there is the potential that additional non-friable wallboard
assemblies, resilient floor finishes and roofing components contain asbestos. These materials were
observed to be in good condition, with a low potential for disturbance.
This assessment has revealed no other evidence of recognized environmental conditions or associated
issues in connection with the Property.
Recommendations
Based on the findings of this ESA, LAC recommends the following:
•
Suspect asbestos-containing materials should be managed in-place, in good condition. under an
Asbestos Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Program.
The following table summarizes the findings of the significant elements of this investigation.
ASSESSMENT
COMPONENT
ACCEPTABLE
ROUTINE
SOLUTION
PHASE
II
ESTIMATED
COST
REFERENCE
SECTION
Historical Review
X
4.4
On-site Operations
X
53 / 5.4
Hazardous Materials
X
5.5.1
Waste Generation
X
5.5.1.2
PCBs
X
5.5.3
Asbestos
X
5500
5.5.10
Lead in Drinking Water
X
5.5.8
Storage Tanks
X
5.5.6
Surface Areas
X
5.3.2
Regulatory Database Review
X
4.1
Adjoining Properties
X
2.5.4.5
Lead-Based Paint
X
5.5.12
Radon
X
5.5.11
Mold
X
5.5.13
Other
NA
PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
v
LAC PROJECT NO. 07-51592.3
EFTA00283985
183 CH
Executive Summary by Commodity
Energy Use Percentage
Cost Percentage
110
MI ELECTRIC
RATURALGAS
K SEWER
M WATER
Total
15.3%
IM ELECTRIC
53.0%
84.7%
tl4TURALGAS
42.8%
0.0%
K SEWER
2.6%
0.0%
MI WATER
1.6%
100.0%
Total
100.0%
Commodity
Common Use
Energy Use:
MMBtu
Energy
Percentage
Cost
Cost
Percentage
Cost/Unit
ELECTRIC
29.832 kWh
102
15%
$8.945.89
52.99%
$0.2999 / kWh
NATURALGAS
5.626 THERM
563
85%
$7.220.25
42.77%
$1.2834 / THERM
SEWER
72 KGal
$439.48
2.60%
$6.1194 / KGal
WATER
72 KGal
$276.40
1.64%
$3.8486 / KGal
Grand Totals:
664
$16,882.02
07/06/2011
Report for March 2010 - February 2011
EFTA00283986
First American Title
First American Tide Insurance
Company of New York
633 Third Avenue, 17th Floor
New York New York 10017
Phone:
- Far:
CERTIFICATE OF TITLE
First American Tide Insurance Company of New York
Title No. 3008-287723
First American Title Insurance Company of New York ("the Company") certifies to the "proposed
insured(s)" listed herein that an examination of title to the premises described in Schedule A has been
made in accordance with its usual procedure and agrees to issue its standard form of title insurance
policy authorized by the Insurance Department of the State of New York, in the amount set forth herein,
insuring the interest set forth herein, and the marketability thereof, in the premises described in
Schedule A, after the closing of the transaction in conformance with the requirements and procedures
approved by the Company and after the payment of the premium and fees associated herewith excepting
(a) all loss or damage by reason of the estates, interests, defects, objections, liens, encumbrances and
other matters set forth herein that are not disposed of to the satisfaction of the Company prior to such
closing or issuance of the policy (b) any question or objection coming to the attention of the Company
before the date of closing, or if there be no closing, before the issuance of the policy.
This Agreement to insure shall terminate (1) if the prospective insured, his or her attorney or agent
makes any untrue statement with respect to any material fact or suppresses or fails to disclose any
material fact or if any untrue answers are given to material inquires by or on behalf of the Company; or
(2) upon the issuance of title insurance in accordance herewith. In the event that this Certificate is
endorsed and redated by an authorized representative of the Company after the dosing of the
transaction and payment of the premium and fees associated herewith, such "redated" Certificate shall
serve as evidence of the title insurance issued until such time as a policy of title insurance is delivered to
the insured. Any daim made under the redated Certificate shall be restricted to the conditions,
stipulations and exclusions from coverage of the standard form of title insurance policy issued by the
Company.
Countersigned
First American Title Insurance Company of New York
By:
By: A ar At a /4a-,
Antonio Vona, Secretary
Steven M. Napolitano, President
EFTA00283987
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First American Title Insurance Company of New York
CLOSING REQUIREMENTS
1. CLOSING DATE: In order to facilitate the dosing of title, please notify the closing department at least 48 hours prior to the closing, of the date and place of dosing,
so that searches may be continued.
2. PROOF OF IDENTITY: Identity of all persons executing the papers delivered on the closing must be established to the satisfaction of the Company.
3. POWER OF ATTORNEY: If any of the closing instruments are to be executed pursuant to a Power of Attorney, a copy of such Power should be submitted to the
Company prior to closing. THE IDENTITY OF THE PRINCIPAL IXECUTING THE POWER AND THE CONTINUED EFFECTIVENESS OF THE POWER MUST BE ESTABLISHED
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COMPANY. The Power must be in recordable form.
4. CLOSING INSTRUMENTS: If any of the closing instruments will be other than commonly used forms or contain unusual provisions, the dosing can be simplified and
expedited by furnishing the Company with copies of the proposed documents in advance of dosing.
5. LIEN LAW CLAUSE: Deeds and mortgages must contain the covenant required by Section 13 of the Lien Law. The covenant is not required in deeds from referees or
other persons appointed by a court for the sole purpose of selling property.
6. REFERENCE TO SURVEYS AND MAPS: Closing instruments should make no reference to surveys or maps unless such surveys or maps are on file.
7. INTERMEDIARY DEEDS: In the event an intermediary will come into title at closing, other than the ultimate insured, the name of such party must be furnished to the
Company in advance of closing so that appropriate searches can be made and relevant exceptions considered.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
1. THIS CERTIFICATE IS INTENDED FOR LAWYERS ONLY. YOUR LAWYER SHOULD BE CONSULTED BEFORE TAKING ANY ACTION BASED UPON THE CONTENTS
HEREOF.
2. THE COMPANY'S CLOSER MAY NOT ACT AS LEGAL ADVISOR FOR ANY OF THE PARTIES OR DRAW LEGAL INSTRUMENTS FOR THEM. THE CLOSER IS PERMITTED
TO BE OF ASSISTANCE ONLY TO AN ATTORNEY.
3. Our policy will except from coverage any state of facts which an accurate survey might show, unless strvey coverage is ordered. When such coverage is ordered,
this certificate will set forth the spedfic survey exceptions which we will include in our policy. Whenever the word 'trim" is used in any survey exceptions from
coverage, it shall be deemed to include, roof cornices, mouldings, belt courses, water tables, keystones, pilasters, portico, balcony all of which project beyond the street
line.
4. Our examination of the title includes a search for any unexpired financing statements which affect fixtures and which have been properly filed and indexed pursuant
to the Uniform Commercial Code in the office of the recording officer of the county in which the real property Iles. No search has been made for other financing
statements because we do not insure title to personal property. We will on request, in connection with the issuance of a title insurance policy, prepare such search for
an additional charge. Our liability in connection with such search is limited to $1,000.00.
5. This company must be notified immediately of the recording or the filing, after the date of this certificate, of any instrument and of the discharge or other disposition
of any mortgage, judgment, lien or any other matter set forth in thks certificate and of any change in the transaction to be instred or the parties thereto. The
continuation will not otherwise disclose the disposition of any lien.
6. If affirmative insurance is desired regarding any of the restrictive covenants with respect to new construction a alterations, please request such insurance in
advance of closing as this request should not be considered at closing.
7. If it is discovered that there is additional property a an appurtenant easement for which insurance is desired, please contact the Company in advance of closing so
that an appropriate title search may be made. In some cases, our rate manual provides for an additional charge for such insurance.
EFTA00283988
5*
First American Title Insurance Company of New York
Proposed Insured
Purchaser:
Mortgagee:
To Be Determined
Amount of Insurance:
Fee:
$0.00
Mortgage: $0.00
Title No.:
3008-287723
Effective Date:
02/25/2010
Redated:
THIS COMPANY CERTIFIES that a good and marketable title to the premises described in Schedule "A", subject to the
liens, encumbrances and other matters, if any, set forth in this certificate may be conveyed and or mortgaged by:
WATCHTOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK, INC.
Which acquired title from Lloyd Babb by deed dated 7/14/1986 and recorded on 8/1/1986 in Reel 1855 page 1004.
Correction deed from Lloyd Babb to Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. dated 4/19/2007 and recorded
on 5/11/2007 as CRFN 2007000248532. (Corrects Metes and Bounds Description).
Premises described in Schedule "A" are known as:
Address:
183 Columbia Heights,
Brooklyn, New York 11201-2193
County:
Kings
District:
Section:
Block:
234
Lot:
17
SM/pms
City:
New York
For any Title Clearance Questions
on this Report please call
VINCENT L. PLAIA
VICE PRESIDENT AND COUNSEL
EFTA00283989
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First American Title Insurance Company of New York
'NOTICE'
First American will collect fees to enable the recording of documents for this transaction. If it is thereafter determined
that a Lender paid all or a portion of those recording fees, First American will promptly refund the amount paid by the
Lender to the party from whom it was collected.
EFTA00283990
First American Title Insurance Company of New York
Title No. 3008-287723
SCHEDULE "A"
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE BOROUGH OF
BROOKLYN, COUNTY OF KINGS, CITY AND STATE OF NEW YORK, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, DISTANT 200 FEET 4 INCHES
NORTHERLY FROM THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF PIERREPONT STREET AND COLUMBIA HEIGHTS:
RUNNING THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH PIERREPONT STREET, 101 FEET;
THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, 25 FEET;
THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH PIERREPONT STREET, 101 FEET TO THE EASTERLY SIDE OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS;
THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY SIDE OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, 25 FEET TO THE POINT OR PLACE
OF BEGINNING.
THE policy to be issued under this report will insure the title to such buildings and improvements erected on the
premises, which by law constitute real property.
FOR CONVEYANCING ONLY: TOGETHER with all the right, title and interest of the party of the first part, of in
and to the land lying in the street in front of and adjoining said premises.
EFTA00283991
First American Title Insurance Company of New York
Title No. 3008-287723
SCHEDULE "B-I"
(REQUIREMENTS)
THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIREMENTS TO BE COMPLIED WITH FOR A TITLE POLICY TO ISSUE:
1.
Searches, including judgments, federal tax liens and bankruptcies have been run against Watchtower Bible and
Tract Society of New York, Inc., the certified owner(s) herein and the following must be disposed of: TO BE
OMITTED IF PAID AT CLOSING
Environmental Control Board Liens:
Four (See Post)
2.
RE: Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., a Not-For-Profit Corporation
(a) A copy of its Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, and its By -Laws must be submitted to this
Company for review in advance of the closing. OMITTED 10/21/2010 (yip)
(b) Execution of the closing deed, lease or mortgage must be authorized by a vote of two-thirds of the
entire Board of Trustees or Directors of the Corporation, or, if there are twenty-one or more trustees or
directors by a vote of the majority of the entire board. If the Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws
require a greater number, then compliance therewith is required. (Not-For-Profit Corporation Law ("N-
PCL"), Section 509).
(c) The proposed sale, lease, exchange or other disposition to be insured must be in compliance with
Section 510 (a) (1) or (2) of the N-PCL. If the proposed sale, lease, exchange or other disposition is by a
Type B or C corporation or in some instances a Type D corporation as defined in Section 201 of the N-
PCL, compliance, if applicable, with Section 510 (a) (3) (as to obtaining a court order) of the N-PCL is
also required. OMITTED 10/21/2010 (yip)
NOTE: An order of the Supreme Court or a County Court may be required of a Type B or Type C
corporation or by a Type D corporation unless the corporate law authorizing formation of the Type D
corporation provides otherwise. Counsel to the Company must be consulted in advance of closing if such
a court order is not to be obtained. OMITTED 10/21/2010 (yip)
(d) In addition if, a foreign corporation: OMITTED 10/21/2010 (yip)
(i) Its authority to convey lease or mortgage the premises described in Schedule A as applicable under
the laws of the state or country of incorporation must be submitted to the Company in advance of the
closing.
(ii) A Certificate of Good Standing from the state or country of incorporation must be submitted.
NOTE: A foreign not-for-profit corporation has such powers permitted by the laws of its state or country
of incorporation but no greater powers than a domestic corporation (N-PCL Section 1306)
EFTA00283992
First American Title Insurance Company of New York
Title No. 3008-287723
SCHEDULE B-I Continued
(REOUIREMENTS1
THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIREMENTS TO BE COMPLIED WITH FOR A TITLE POLICY TO ISSUE:
3.
A copy of the Contract of Sale must be submitted for consideration prior to closing.
NOTE: When applicable, a copy of the Contract of Sale must be submitted with the New York City Real Property
Transfer Tax Return (RPT) when the consideration is $400,000.00 or more.
4.
Closing mortgage/deed must contain the following recital: Being the same premises conveyed to the parties of
the first part herein by deed recorded on 5/11/2007 as CRFN 2007000248532.
5.
Satisfactory proof by affidavit must be furnished stating whether any work has been performed at the premises
described in Schedule A by the New York City Department of Rent and Housing Maintenance Emergency Services,
the Department of Health, or the Department of Environmental Protection for water tap closings or related work,
whether or not the charges therefore are presently liens.
6.
Section 26-128 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York and Section 27-4029.1 of the Administrative
Code of the City of New York, created tax liens for unpaid Inspection fees and permit fees, respectively, billed by
the Building Department and the Fire Department, regardless of the fact that said fees may not be entered in the
records of the Department of Finance. Policy excepts any loss, claim, or damage for any unpaid fee or charge
claimed by the Building Department and the Fire Department for inspections performed or permits issued prior to
the date of the closing but entered in the records of the Department of Finance after the date of closing.
7.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: The Policy contains an exclusion for "Defects, liens, encumbrances, adverse claims or
other matters (d) attaching or created subsequent to Date of Policy". The Company conducts only a search in the
New York City Department of Finance for entries pertaining to emergency response costs relative to hazardous
substances which may thereafter become a lien pursuant to Administrative Code Section 24-605.
8.
To verify at closing the identity of the persons who are executing closing documents, two forms of
identification, at least one of which is to contain a photograph, is required to be presented.
9.
Note: Payment at closing of any amount exceeding $5,000.00 must be made by a bank or certified check, by
a check issued from an attorney's escrow account, or by wired funds.
10.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
RE: Real Property Tax Payments
NOTE: The recording of documents has been significantly delayed by many county recording offices in New York
State. When real estate tax payments become due prior to the recording of a deed, the local tax assessor may
not have sufficient information as to where tax bills are to be sent. Where this is an issue, it may be advisable to
contact the office of your local tax assessor with a copy of the closing deed. First American is not responsible for
the failure to receive real estate tax bills or for any additional charges that may result from the failure to timely
pay such amounts. The prompt payment of real estate taxes is the responsibility of the property owner and its
mortgage lender.
EFTA00283993
First American Title Insurance Company of New York
Title No. 3008-287723
SCHEDULE B-I Continued
(REOUIREMENTS1
THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIREMENTS TO BE COMPLIED WITH FOR A TITLE POLICY TO ISSUE:
11.
Note: Contact Counsel for the Company in advance of closing if a document is to be executed pursuant to a
power of attorney.
12.
Note: The New York City Register requires that certain forms submitted in connection with the transfer of real
property in Bronx, Kings, New York and Queens counties be completed on the Internet using the Automated City
Register Information System ("ACRIS"). This includes the City's Real Property Transfer Tax Return ("RPTT"), the
New York State Real Estate Transfer Tax Return ("TP-584"), the New York State Real Property Transfer Report
("RP5217-NYC"), the Affidavit of Compliance with the Smoke Detector requirement, the Customer Registration
Form for Water and Sewer Billing, and the Property Owner Registration Form. These forms, except for the
Property Owner Registration Form, must be printed from ACRIS and submitted to the recording office with the
closing instruments. Contact the counsel or clearance officer assigned to this title for further information.
EFTA00283994
First American Title Insurance Company of New York
Title No. 3008-287723
AMENDED 04/14/2010 (sm)
SCHEDULE "B-II"
(EXCEPTIONS)
THE POLICY WILL INCLUDE AS EXCEPTIONS TO TITLE THE FOLLOWING MATTERS UNLESS THEY ARE
DISPOSED OF TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COMPANY:
1.
Rights of tenants or persons in possession, if any.
2.
Taxes, tax liens, tax sales, water rates, sewer rents and assessments set forth herein.
3.
AMENDED 04/14/2010 (sm) Survey Reading herein.
4.
There (is) are no open mortgage(s) of record.
5.
The premises described in Schedule A is located in an area designated as a landmark historic district by a notice
recorded in the Register/County Clerk's office on 11/18/1966 in Record liber 295 page 271. Said improvements
are subject to the restrictions as to use provided for in the Administrative Code of the City of New York, Title 25,
Chapter 3.
NOTE: A search of records in the offices of the Landmarks Preservation Commission and the Department of
Buildings may disclose notices of violations of landmark regulations. A search has been ordered. (Pursuant to
Local law 1 of 1988, notices of landmark violations may be posted in the records of either the Landmarks
Commission or the Building Department).
6.
Pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law and related statutes, the exemption of the premises from taxation,
including for school purposes, terminates on the first day of the tax quarter immediately following the acquisition
of title to or possession of property by a person, association, or corporation not entitled to an exemption or in
New York City (NYC) upon issuance of a violation by a NYC agency, department or bureau for an illegal
occupancy. The premises then may become taxed prorata for the unexpired term of the taxable year from the
termination of the exemption and subsequent thereto at the full valuation without benefit of such tax exemption
and when there is an issuance of a NYC violation the reimposition of taxes with interest will include all taxes
which have been exempted. Policy excepts the reimposition of taxes, including for school purposes, from the
termination of the exemption, and in those circumstances where there is a NYC violation all exempted taxes with
interest thereon. (See Chapter 242 of the Laws of 1986)
7.
Tax search discloses unofficial payment. Proof of payment by paid receipt or cancelled check must be submitted
to the Company at or prior to closing.
8.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: The tax search indicates that current, actual water meter readings have not been
entered and/or that there may have been minimum, average or estimated water meter readings. Policy does not
insure against entries in the records in the office of the Department of Finance or the Department of
Environmental Protection for water charges and sewer rents entered and billed subsequent to closing for periods
prior to closing and interest thereon.
NOTE: A request for title (property transfer) reading should be made in advance of closing to the Department of
Environmental Protection - Bureau of Customer and Conservation Services office in the Borough in which the
property is located.
EFTA00283995
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First American Title Insurance Company of New York
Title No. 3008-287723
AMENDED 04/14/2010 (sm)
SURVEY READING
Survey made by Joseph Nicoletti Associates Professional Land Surveyors, P.C. dated 6/20/2005 shows the
following:
A) Encroachments onto Columbia Heights:
a. Metal Fence
4.7'
b. Cellar entrance
2.2'
c. Steps
2.9'
d. Brick retaining wall on steps
0.7±
e. Brick retaining wall
2.9'
FOR MORTGAGE POLICY ONLY: Policy insures against monetary loss by reason of the enforced removal thereof.
B) Variation between the location of the stone retaining wall and the Easterly (rear) record line.
C) A gate is located along the Southerly record line. Policy excepts the possible rights and easements of owner of
premises adjoining on the South in, to and over the premises described in Schedule 'A'.
Subject to any changes in the above state of facts since 6/20/2006.
EFTA00283996
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First American Title Insurance Company of New York
Title No. 3008-287723
MORTGAGE SCHEDULE
NONE OF RECORD
This title report does not show all the terms and provisions of the mortgage(s) set forth herein. Interested parties should
contact the holder(s) thereof to ascertain the terms, covenants and conditions contained therein, and to determine if
there are any unrecorded amendments or modifications thereto.
EFTA00283997
ICIPAL
ATA
VICES, INC.
30 BAY STREET STATEN ISLAND NY 10301
PHONE
FAX
CLIENT: FI-256
TITLE#: 3008287723/A
03/05/2010
183 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BROOKLYN
BLOCK : 234
LOT: 17
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY SEARCH
Note: This search performed subsequent to September 11, 2001
and Dept of Buildings limited access regulations apply.
Attached find a copy of Certificate of Occupancy # 157869
issued on 10/14/1957 FOR A SEVEN STORY NON-FIREPROOF
BUILDING; THIRTEEN APARTMENTS.
According to the Building Department Index records, there
are no alteration plans approved subsequent to the
Certificate of Occupancy that either change or propose to
change the legal occupancy of these premises.
Municipal Data Services Inc. certifies that the records of the above municipal
agency were examined on behalf of FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO. The information
reported above is a true and accurate abstract of the information on file therein.
This report is submitted for information purposes only. No liability is assumed.
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EFTA00283999
ICIPAL
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VICES, INC.
30 BAY STREET STATEN ISLAND NY 10361
PHONE IIMEIFAX.
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Client:
Title No:
Premises:
EMERGENCY REPAIRS
FI-256
3008287723/A
183 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TIIis SEcnoN FOR OFFICE VSE ONLY
The search of the last printed Gen book reveals the following emergency repair money due :
11/27/2009
Date'
-
Amount - 0
Date:
03/05/2010
County: BROOKLYN
The result of the work-in-progress search reveals that:
No other Emergency Repairs have been given out at the above-captioned premises subsequent to the above lien date
ri
The following Emergency Repairs have been given out at the above-captioned premises and are not posted in the last
Lj printed lien book:
Date of P.O.
P.O.,
Description
Municipal Data Services Inc. certifies that the records of the above
municipal agency were examined on behalf of FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE
CO. The information reported above is a true and accurate abstract of the
information on file therein. This report is submitted for information
purposes only. No liability is assumed.
2762260
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EFTA00284000
FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION
9 METROTECH CENTER
BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11201
RECORD SEARCH REQUEST
MAIL TO:
MUNICIPAL DATA SERVICES, INC.
30 BAY STREET 2ND FLOOR
STATEN ISLAND NEW YORK 10301
PHONE
CHECKED BY:
SEARCH
NO.
TITLE NO.
FI-256 3008287723/A
The undersigned requests the following information re: Premises
183 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BROOKLYN
ADDRESS
BOROUGH
El 1. Record of existing Fire Department Violations
▪
2. Record of Permit for
•
3. Other
State applicants interest in or relation to premises:
TITLE INSURANCE
(THE CITY OF NEW YORK IS NOT BEING SUED, NOR IS THERE ANY INTENTION TO SUE THE CITY OF NEW YORK)
Signed
MUNICIPAL DATA SERVICES INC
Date
03/04/2010
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE
Gentlemen:
In reply to your request concerning the premises mentioned above, please be advised
that as of 9 A.,M.,
NO VIOLATIONS
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Fire Dept. City of N.Y.
EF8 1 8 2010
the records show the following:
Chief, in Charge
SEARCHED BY.
Division of Fire Prevention
VIOLATIONS RECORDED ABOVE ARE ONLY THOSE WHI
RE A MATTER OF RECORD IN HEADQUARTERS OF THE. DIVISION OF FIRE
PREVENTION AND MAY NOT INCLUDE VIOLATIONS ISSUE
Y LOCAL UNITS.
2762260
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EFTA00284001
ICIPAL
ATA
VICES, INC
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Date 03/05/2010
Client FZ-2,56
Title No
3008287723/A
HOUSING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT SEARCH
PREMISES:
183 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BROOKLYN
A search of the records of the Department of Buildings, and the Rent and Housing Maintenance Department
of the city of New York was made on 03/04/2010
The following violations were reported pending:
BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
(2) ELEVATOR VIOLATIONS (SEE ATTACHED LETTER)
RENT AND HOUSING MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:
NONE
BUILDING CLASSIFICATION:
OLD LAW TENEMENT
Multiple Dwelling
E Not a Multiple Dwelling
13 Apta.
MUMCIPAL DATA SERVICES! INC. DOES HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE RECORDS OF THE MOVE MUNICIPAL AGENCIES WERE EXAMINED AND THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED ABOVE
IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE ABSTRACT OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN MUNICIPAL DATA SERVICES. INC. IS SUBMITTING THIS REPORT FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.
NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED. THIS SEARCH DOES NOT INCLUDE OTHER AGENCIES' VIOLATIONS.
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DVICIPAL
ATA
VICES,
INC.
30 BAY STREET
'FA
P
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HONE
FAX
DATE:
BLOCK:
ADDRESS:
LOT:
ELEVATOR VIOLATIONS
WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS PERSONNEL
THAT THERE IS A DELAY IN GETTING COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING
ELEVATOR VIOLATIONS. AT YOUR REQUEST WE WILL ORDER A COPY OF THE
VIOLATION
091208E9011/277759
021009E9011/286909
EFTA00284003
ICIPAL
ATA
VICES, INC.
30 BAY snuarr STATEN ISLAND NY HON
PHONE
FAX
LANDMARKS SEARCH
Date: 05/21/2010
Title Number: FI-256 3008287723/A
PREMISES: 183 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Borough : BROOKLYN
Block: 234
Lot(s): 17
AS PER YOUR REQUEST, WE HAVE CONDUCTED A SEARCH OF THE LANDMARKS
PRESERVATION COMMISSION RECORDS FOR THE ABOVE REFERENCED
PREMISES, AND FOUND THE FOLLOWING:
PREMISES IS NOT DESIGNATED AS A LANDMARK, BUT LIES WITHIN THE
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS HISTORIC DISTRICT AND IS SUBJECT TO LANDMARKS
PRESERVATION COMMISSION RULES.
THERE ARE NO LANDMARK VIOLATIONS PENDING.
Very truly yours,
Municipal Data Services Inc.
Municipal Data Services Inc. certifies that the records of the above
municipal agency were examined on behalf of FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE
CO. The information reported above is a true and accurate abstract of the
information on file therein. This report is submitted for information
purposes only. No liability is assumed.
2762260
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EFTA00284004
DiATA
ICIPAL
VICES, INC.
30 BAY STREET STATEN ISLAND NY 10301
PHONE
FAX
03/05/2010
FI-256 3008287723/A
Block: 234
Lot(s): 17
183 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BROOKLYN
STREET REPORT
A search of the Topographical Department shows the
following results:
Street width: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - MAPPED AT 50' LEGALLY
OPEN /4/2835 TO
THE FULL WIDTH
Cross streets: WILLOW STREET - MAPPED AT 50' NO STATUS
PIERREPONT STREET - MAPPED AT 60' CEDED
8/8/1892 TO THE
FULL WIDTH
CLARK STREET - MAPPED AT 50' LEGALLY
OPEN 4/3/1834 TO THE
FULL WIDTH
Yours Truly,
MUNICIPAL DATA SERVICES INC.
Municipal Data Services Inc. certifies that the records of the above
municipal agency were examined on behalf of FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE
CO. The information reported above is a true and accurate abstract of the
information on file therein. This report is submitted for information
purposes only. No liability is assumed.
2762260
9251492
EFTA00284005
54-11611413MS0
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DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
BO ROUGH OF
100(tLIN
, THE CITY OF NEW YORK
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CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
odard form adopted by the Board of Standards and Appeals and issued pursuant to Section 646 of the
York Charter, and Sections C26-181.0 to U6-187.0 inclusive Administrative Code 21.3.1. to 2.1.3.7.
ling Code.)
This certificate supersedes C. O. No. a
he owner or owners of the building or premises:
THIS CERTIFIES that the
-altered
-building—premises located at
203 Delsobta
Suet Bide. 20044* Worth a
Pierrepest Street
Block 234
Lot 47
, conforms substantially to the approved plans and specifications, and to the requirements
e building code and all other laws and ordinances, and of the rules and regulations of the Board of Stand-
and Appals, applicable to a building of its class and kind at the time the permit was issued; and
CERTIFIES FURTHER that, any provisions of Section 646P of the New York Charter have been
died with as certified by a report of the Fire Commissioner to the Borough Superintendent.
=cat Nor 2,50/1955
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suu jbtect to the limitations hereinafter specified and to the following reso-
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sr.
EFTA00284006
NO CHANCES OF USE OR OCCUPANCY NOT CONSISTENT WITH THIS CERTIFICATE SHAT
• BE MADE UNLESS FIRST APPROVED BY THE BOROUGH SUPERINTENDENT
.Aiss
Unless an approval for the same has been obtained frciwtho Borough Superintendent, no change
rearrangement in the structural parts of the building, or affeetinerheVry and *lunation of any part there,
or in ;hi exit facilities, shall be made; no enlargement, whiciftVlof Wea*
ob. any side or by increasing
frheigh.t
tawade; nor shall the building be moved from one location or position to another; nor 'ball :hr
be any reduction or diminution of the area of the lot or, plot on which the building is located
The building or any part thereof shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which it is certific
The superimposed, uniformly distributed loads, or concentrated loads producing the same stresses in t
construction in any story shall not exceed the live loads specified on reverse side; the number of persons of Mb
sex iv any story shall not exceed that specified when sex is indicated, nor shall the aggregate number of perso
in aril story exceed the specified total; and the use to which any story may be put shall be restricted to that fir
by this certificate except as specifically stated.
This certificate does not in any way relieve the owner or owners or any other person or persons in possessi,
or control of the building, or any part thereof Isom obtaining such other permits, licenses or approvals as era
be prescribed by law for the uses or purposes for which the building is designed or intended: nor from obtainh
the special certificates required for the use and operation of elevators; nor from the installation of fire alar
systems where required by law; nor from complying with any lawful order for additional fire extinguishir
appliances under the discretionary powers of the fire commissioner: nor from complying with any lawful ord
issued with the object of maintaining the building in a safe or lawful condition; nor from complying with at
authorized direction to remove encroachments into a public highway or other public place, whether attached
or part of the building or not.
If this certificate Is marked "Temporary", it is applicable only to those parts of the building indicate
on its face, and certifies to the legal use and occupancy of only such parts of the building; it is subject to all tl
provisions and conditions applying to a final or permanent certifiate; it is not-applicable to any budding under
jurisdiction of the Housing Division unless it is also approved and endorsed by them, and it must lie replace
by a full certificate at the date of expiration.
If this certificate is for an existing building, erected prior to March 14, 1916, it has been duly inspect(
and it has been found to have been occupied or arranged to be occupied prior to March 14, 1916. as noted c
the reverse side, and that on information and belief, since that date there has been no alteration or tonversic
to a use that changed its classification as defined in the Building Code, or that would necessitate compliance wit
some special requirement or with the State Labor Law or any other law or ordinance; that there are no notice
of violations or orders pending in the Department of Buildings at this time; that Section 646F of the New York Cit
Charter has been complied with as certified by a report of the Fire Commissioner to the Borough Superintenden
and that, so long as the building is not altered, except by permission of the Borough Superintendent, the exit
use and occupancy may be continued.
"§646 F. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any building, structure, enclosure, place t
premises wherein containers for combustibles, chemicals, explosives, inflammables and other dangerous substance
articles, compounds or mixtures are stored, or wherein automatic or other fire alarm systems or fire extinguishin
equipment are required by law to be or are installed, until the fire commissioner has tested and inspected and In
certified his approval in writing of the installation of such containers, systems or equipment to the Boroug
Superintendent of the borough in which the installation has been made. Such approval shall be recorded o
the certificate of occupancy."
Adlotiosol topIro of this cerilfooto till to or‘otil to ton.. baited so Imetrat In 14 bodily or
Premises. fl oe frocont of A In of lifty cents per eon.
EFTA00284007
Actions
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Premises: 183 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BROOKLYN
NUMBER
BIN: 3001737
Page: 1
Block: 234 Lot: 17
FILE DATE
TYPE
ALT 435-020551
ALTERATION
00/00/1902
ALT 1563-042055
ALTERATION
00/00/1904
ALT 1583-052055
ALTERATION
00/00/1905
BN 3130481666
BUILDING NOTICE
00/00/1908
BN 2280-88
BUILDING NOTICE
11/09/1988
BN 2281-88
BUILDING NOTICE
11/09/1988
C -A17874-122179
CONSTRUCTION
00/00/0000
CERT 133021ALT435-51-073052
(Pj2f)
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
00/00/1951
CERT 167869ALT1563.56-102457
(PDFj
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
00/00/1955
EA 963/88SO/10318901448
ELEVATOR APPLICATION
11/30/1988
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BROOKLYN 11201
BINS 3001737
183 - 183
Health Area
:2300
Tax Block
:234
Census Tract
: 3 01
Tax Lot
: 17
Community Board
: 302
Condo
: NO
Buildings on Lot
: 1
Vacant
. NO
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Cross Street(s):
DOB Special Place Name:
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UB Restricted:
Little
Restricted:
Legal Adult Use:
Additional BINs for Building:
CLARK STREET,
L - LANDMARK
YES
NO
NO
N/A
NO
NONE
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PIERREPONT STREET
Special District:
LH-1 - LIMITED HEIGHT
Special Status:
Nth
Loft Law:
NO
TA Restricted:
NO
Grandfathered Sign:
NO
City Owned:
NO
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0,9-ELEVATOR APT
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