Institutional

Institutional

Access

Access

Attention

Attention

Boutique

Boutique

NY Urban has been connecting commercial real estate borrowers with the country's most trusted institutional lenders since 1936. We don't just place loans we structure them.

NY Urban has been connecting commercial real estate borrowers with the country's most trusted institutional lenders since 1936. We don't just place loans we structure them.

NY Urban has been connecting commercial real estate borrowers with the country's most trusted institutional lenders since 1936. We don't just place loans we structure them.

NY Urban: Commercial Real Estate Financing Since 1936

Years of institutional
relationships.

Years of institutional
relationships.

Years of institutional
relationships.

One team that closes.

One team that closes.

One team that closes.

Since

1936

Since

1936

Lifetime Originations

$12.75B+

Lifetime Originations

$12.75B+

Lifetime Originations

$12.75B+

Peak Year

$880M

Peak Year

$880M

Peak Year

$880M

Average Annual Volume, Last 10 Years

$230M

Average Annual Volume, Last 10 Years

$230M

Average Annual Volume, Last 10 Years

$230M

Bridge lending in NY, NJ, CT, PA and FL. Conventional financing nationwide.

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Who We Are

Who We Are

Who We Are

Nearly a Century
of Commercial
Real Estate Financing

Nearly a Century
of Commercial
Real Estate Financing

Since 1936, NY Urban has helped connect borrowers with the institutional capital needed to bring projects to life. Backed by decades of experience and trusted lender relationships, our team has originated more than $12.75 billion in financing across diverse asset classes and markets…

Since 1936, NY Urban has helped connect borrowers with the institutional capital needed to bring projects to life. Backed by decades of experience and trusted lender relationships, our team has originated more than $12.75 billion in financing across diverse asset classes and markets…

Chris Lama, Principal, NY Urban
John G. Lama, Principal, NY Urban
Frank Harvey, NY Urban
Irwin Shapiro, NY Urban

Featured Team

Chris Lama

Principal

Chris joined NY Urban in 1992 as a property inspector and moved through underwriting into CMBS origination. Since 2000 he has originated more than 80 transactions totaling over $2.5 billion. He co-founded NY Urban Funding, the firm's bridge and mezzanine lending platform.

Chris Lama, Principal, NY Urban
John G. Lama, Principal, NY Urban
Frank Harvey, NY Urban
Irwin Shapiro, NY Urban

Featured Team

Chris Lama

Principal

Chris joined NY Urban in 1992 as a property inspector and moved through underwriting into CMBS origination. Since 2000 he has originated more than 80 transactions totaling over $2.5 billion. He co-founded NY Urban Funding, the firm's bridge and mezzanine lending platform.

Chris Lama, Principal, NY Urban
John G. Lama, Principal, NY Urban
Frank Harvey, NY Urban
Irwin Shapiro, NY Urban

Featured Team

Chris Lama

Principal

Chris joined NY Urban in 1992 as a property inspector and moved through underwriting into CMBS origination. Since 2000 he has originated more than 80 transactions totaling over $2.5 billion. He co-founded NY Urban Funding, the firm's bridge and mezzanine lending platform.

Featured Deals

Featured Deals

Featured Deals

A snapshot of recent property-focused transactions and deal activity.

A snapshot of recent property-focused transactions and deal activity.

A snapshot of recent property-focused transactions and deal activity.

Hackensack Meridian Health headquarters, Woodbridge, NJ

"We've done multiple transactions with NY Urban over the years, and the consistency is what keeps us coming back. They know which lenders fit which deals, they don't waste time, and they close."

Edward Russo, Principal, Russo Development

Edward Russo

Principal

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Russo Development

"We've done multiple transactions with NY Urban over the years, and the consistency is what keeps us coming back. They know which lenders fit which deals, they don't waste time, and they close."

Edward Russo, Principal, Russo Development

Edward Russo

Principal

·

Russo Development

Get in touch

with our team

Commercial real estate financing doesn't have to be opaque. Here's how NY Urban works from first call to closing.

Get in touch

with our team

Commercial real estate financing doesn't have to be opaque. Here's how NY Urban works from first call to closing.

Get in touch

with our team

Commercial real estate financing doesn't have to be opaque. Here's how NY Urban works from first call to closing.

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Straightforward Path to the Right Financing

Straightforward Path to the Right Financing

Straightforward Path to the Right Financing

Commercial real estate financing doesn't have to be opaque. Here's how NY Urban works from first call to closing.

Commercial real estate financing doesn't have to be opaque. Here's how NY Urban works from first call to closing.

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Tell us about
your deal

Tell us about
your deal

Tell us about
your deal

Start with a conversation. We want to understand the asset, the sponsor, the business plan, and the financing need. Whether you're refinancing a stabilized property, financing a new acquisition, or funding ground-up construction bring us the basics and we'll tell you honestly what we think is possible.

Start with a conversation. We want to understand the asset, the sponsor, the business plan, and the financing need. Whether you're refinancing a stabilized property, financing a new acquisition, or funding ground-up construction bring us the basics and we'll tell you honestly what we think is possible.

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You Review
Your Options

You Review
Your Options

You Review
Your Options

Once term sheets arrive, we walk you through each one rate, structure, covenants, prepayment, and everything in between. We help you evaluate the full picture, not just the rate. Then you decide.

Once term sheets arrive, we walk you through each one rate, structure, covenants, prepayment, and everything in between. We help you evaluate the full picture, not just the rate. Then you decide.

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We Manage the Process Through Closing

We Manage the Process Through Closing

We Manage the Process Through Closing

From accepted term sheet to closing, we coordinate with the lender, attorneys, title, and any third-party vendors. We've done this hundreds of times. We know where deals slow down and how to keep them moving.

From accepted term sheet to closing, we coordinate with the lender, attorneys, title, and any third-party vendors. We've done this hundreds of times. We know where deals slow down and how to keep them moving.

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Ready to Talk About

Ready to Talk About

Ready to Talk About

Your Deal?

Your Deal?

Your Deal?

Lenders & Partners

Lenders & Partners

Lenders & Partners

NY Urban maintains active correspondent relationships with some of the country's most respected institutional lenders. These partnerships built over decades give our clients access to capital that isn't available through conventional channels.

NY Urban maintains active correspondent relationships with some of the country's most respected institutional lenders. These partnerships built over decades give our clients access to capital that isn't available through conventional channels.

NY Urban maintains active correspondent relationships with some of the country's most respected institutional lenders. These partnerships built over decades give our clients access to capital that isn't available through conventional channels.

Prudential building
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Prudential

Advisor

Voya building
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Voya

Correspondent Lender

Russo Development building
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Russo Development

Client / Sponsor

John Hancock building
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John Hancock

Correspondent Lender