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Berkadia Arranges $100.4M Refinancing Of Palm Beach Gardens Trophy Office Asset

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Berkadia has facilitated an $100.4 million loan for Gatsby Florida to refinance DiVosta Towers, a 220,000-square-foot Class A office campus in Palm Beach Gardens.

One of the newest trophy office towers in Palm Beach County, DiVosta Towers consists of two 11-story office towers and a connected structured parking facility. The property is fully leased and home to a diverse roster of national and global tenants.

Senior Managing Director Charles Foschini, Managing Director Scott Wadler and Associate Director Shannon Wilson of Berkadia Miami arranged the loan on behalf of the sponsor, Gatsby Florida.

Cirrus Real Estate Partners provided a three-year, floating-rate, interest-only loan. Proceeds will refinance the existing loan Berkadia arranged in 2022 and position the asset for continued performance.

“In today’s lending environment, office is the most scrutinized asset class, and refinancing even high-quality properties has become increasingly selective,” said Foschini. “DiVosta Towers stands apart. With full occupancy, institutional-caliber tenancy, and a location where new supply is effectively constrained, this was exactly the type of asset lenders are still willing to back.”

 

“Palm Beach Gardens has emerged as one of the strongest office submarkets in the country, supported by strong in-migration and massive corporate investments in and around West Palm Beach,” added Wadler. “Office rents are up more than 90% over the past decade, and that growth is being driven by real fundamentals. The building’s location and performance coupled with best-in-class ownership and management made this deal possible. The Gatsby Florida team has employed a class-leading tenant program in the building and continues to outperform in the state.”

 

“Since taking ownership of the properties in 2020 and completing the full lease-up and construction of the towers we have been able to attract, and continue to attract, some of the best global firms to our property,” added Isaac Schalom, Vice President, Gatsby Florida. “By having a hands-on approach to the management, leasing and all other aspects we continue to add value to this strategic asset in Palm Beach County.”

Located at 3825 and 3835 PGA Boulevard, DiVosta Towers was completed in 2019 and 2020 and is a highly visible landmark along I-95, distinguished by its two Louvre pyramid-inspired architectural frameworks. It was the first new office development delivered in the submarket in more than a decade. Tenants include JP Morgan, Wealthspire Advisors, Virtu Financial, and others.

The campus features floor-to-ceiling glass, 10-foot ceiling heights, and a best-in-class amenity package, including structured parking with direct lobby access, tenant conference and event space, high-speed elevators, EV charging stations, and outdoor gathering areas. DiVosta towers in the newest office building in the submarket in over 15 years.

“These buildings are visible 24/7 from I-95, A1A, PGA Boulevard, and other streets throughout Palm Beach Gardens. They are iconic in design and an example of our firm’s brand. We are very happy with their performance and look forward to maintaining this standard across all of our properties. We are excited to begin construction this year on the newest office tower in this underserved market—The Modern. This building will complement what we have achieved at DiVosta Towers and serve best-in-class global tenants relocating to Palm Beach County,” said Babak Ebrahimzadeh, President of Gatsby Florida.

Tenants benefit from immediate access to more than 2.5 million square feet of surrounding retail, including The Gardens Mall, as well as a 130,000-square-foot Life Time fitness facility directly across the street. The property is prominently positioned along PGA Boulevard and State Road A1A, one of the region’s most sought-after commercial corridors.

Gatsby Florida Partners With Hedrick Brothers Construction For 220,000 SF Class A Office

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Gatsby Florida has officially selected Hedrick Brothers Construction as the general contractor for The Modern at Palm Beach Gardens.

This milestone partnership sets the stage for a mid-year groundbreaking of the 220,000 square foot Class A Office located at 11200 RCA Center Drive in Palm Beach Gardens.

“The Modern is a sophisticated project that requires a partner with an impeccable track record,” said Babak “Bobby” Ebrahimzadeh, President and CEO of Gatsby Florida. “Hedrick Brothers represents the gold standard for construction in South Florida, and their involvement ensures this tower will be the premier workspace in the region.”

Strategically located in Palm Beach Gardens, the 8-story Class AA tower is designed to capitalize on the heavy influx of financial, legal, and Fortune 500 institutions migrating from high-tax environments. Active pre-leasing has officially begun, with the development team aggressively seeking high-profile Fortune 500 companies to join an elite roster of tenants. The project features 25,000-square-foot floorplates, a 10,000-square-foot fine-dining restaurant, and an exclusive tenant-only rooftop patio. To ensure a seamless “live, work, play” experience, the building will also house a state-of-the-art fitness center, conference/media center, a 6-level parking garage with ample EV charging, and full-building generator backup. There will also be 7,000 square feet of quick-serve restaurants and service users on street level of the garage.

“Projects like The Modern represent the kind of thoughtful development that continues to elevate Palm Beach County’s business community,” said Dale Hedrick, Founder and CEO of Hedrick Brothers Construction. “We value the trust Gatsby Florida has placed in our team and look forward to delivering a project that reflects both their vision and the standards our company is known for.”

The Modern joins Gatsby’s distinguished portfolio, which includes the 100% leased DiVosta Towers, currently home to financial giants like J.P. Morgan and Stifel. As the area sees massive residential growth with 1,000 new apartments opening nearby, The Modern stands poised to become the new epicenter of corporate excellence in South Florida.

Palm Beach County Suburban Office Market Heats-Up

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Downtown West Palm Beach’s office market is thriving—but rising rents are making it harder for some longtime tenants to keep a foothold in the city core.

The surge is largely fueled by billionaire developer Stephen Ross, whose aggressive investment and development strategy has helped transform downtown West Palm into one of South Florida’s most competitive office markets. His projects have drawn a steady stream of high-profile tenants and helped accelerate the city and county’s long-term growth vision.

That momentum, however, has driven rents sharply higher across downtown, including in buildings Ross does not own. As a result, some established tenants are being priced out and are relocating to suburban areas of Palm Beach County, where new office development is beginning to follow demand.

One notable example is law firm Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, which last year moved most of its operations from the Northbridge Centre in downtown West Palm—where it had leased space for roughly 40 years—to Palm Beach Gardens. The firm cited renewal proposals that were several times higher than its previous rent, reflecting what some tenants describe as unsustainable downtown pricing.

According to local brokers, asking rents in excess of $100 per square foot are prompting more companies to explore suburban alternatives. That shift is helping spark new office construction outside the urban core.

In Palm Beach Gardens, Gatsby Florida—an affiliate of Gatsby Enterprises—is planning The Modern, an eight-story, 220,000-square-foot office building with a six-story parking garage at 11200 RCA Center Drive. The project, expected to deliver in 2027, is being positioned in part to attract out-of-state firms and executives relocating to South Florida. Gatsby acquired the site for $17.5 million in 2022.

Meanwhile, in Boca Raton, construction is underway on The Aletto, a two-building office campus totaling 140,000 square feet that is already approximately 60 percent pre-leased.

Developers and brokers say these projects reflect growing demand for high-quality suburban office space that offers modern amenities without downtown pricing.

Ross, who launched Related Ross after stepping back from New York-based Related Companies in 2024, has made downtown West Palm the centerpiece of his development focus. His portfolio includes roughly a dozen office buildings in various stages, along with residential, hotel, and mixed-use projects.

By leveraging longstanding relationships—particularly within the financial services sector—Ross quickly filled many of his office properties with out-of-state tenants. More recently, his firm has also pushed to position Palm Beach County as an emerging technology hub.

While downtown West Palm continues to gain national attention, the ripple effects of its success are reshaping the broader county office market—creating new opportunities, but also new challenges, for tenants navigating the region’s rapid growth.

Gatsby Florida Unveils Luxury Office Tower In Palm Beach Gardens

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Gatsby Florida, a premier developer of high-profile commercial and residential properties across South Florida, announced the details and plan for The Modern at Palm Beach Gardens, a 220,000 square-foot office tower designed to meet unprecedented demand from relocating financial, legal and Fortune 500 institutions.

The Modern, strategically located in Palm Beach Gardens, represents Gatsby Florida’s continued commitment to providing best-in-class assets in the state’s most desirable markets. The project is specifically engineered to cater to the discerning tastes of corporate tenants migrating from high-tax, high-cost environments, with a particular focus on companies exiting New York following the recent election of Mayor Mamdani.

Gatsby Florida has already completed construction plans and looks to begin construction in January 2026. The project is scheduled to turn over spaces for tenant buildouts by the first quarter of 2027, with a projected grand opening in late 2027.

“We already have about 25% of the building’s space committed to and look forward to rapid lease-up,” said Isaac Shalom, Vice President of Gatsby Florida.  “As the only new Class AA office building under development in Palm Beach Gardens, we recognize the large, unfilled tenant demand in the marketplace and look forward to welcoming top National and International companies to our new tower.”

 

“The consistent corporate exodus from New York City and surrounding areas has been amplified by the recent election, increasing the urgency for firms seeking a more favorable and stable business climate,” said Babak “Bobby” Ebrahimzadeh, Co-Founder of Gatsby Florida. “The Modern is specifically tailored to the high-end standards these top-tier New York corporations expect. We’ve seen that New Yorkers prefer the established, exclusive environment of Palm Beach Gardens, and this building will provide a spectacular work environment—top-of-the-line in all aspects, including ease of access, proximity to housing, and quality of construction.”

The Modern will provide the next generation of premier, secure and amenity-rich office space necessary to accommodate this heavy influx of financial and corporate capital. The 8-story tower’s Class A 25,000 square-foot office floorplates are complemented by a vibrant array of culinary options. The ground floor will house a proposed 10,000-square-foot fine-dining restaurant and a 4,000-square-foot casual dining concept, with an additional 7,000 square feet of quick service and retail uses conveniently situated under the adjacent parking garage.

Palm Beach Gardens offers exceptional demographics and has already proven to be a magnet for corporate relocations, evidenced by the success of Gatsby Florida’s nearby DiVosta Towers project, which is currently 100% leased and hosts financial giants like J.P. Morgan and Stifel Investment Banking.

The Modern is designed to capture the accelerated demand from financial institutions, private equity firms, law firms, and Fortune 500 companies with a strong affinity for Palm Beach Gardens high quality of life. The area is home to world-class golf course communities, including the PGA National Golf Club & Resort, and is seeing massive residential growth with 1,000 new apartments opening in the immediate vicinity.

The Modern at Palm Beach Gardens joins Gatsby Florida’s distinguished portfolio of landmark properties throughout South Florida, which includes DiVosta Towers in Palm Beach Gardens, 800 Brickell in Miami’s Financial District, One Town Center in Boca Raton and 550 Okeechobee in West Palm Beach.

Darryl Kaplan of Darryl R. Kaplan Company is handling the leasing of the project.