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1045 Madison Condominium (The Benson)

1039-1045 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10075

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Overview

The Benson is a 17-unit condo in Manhattan, with 3 commercial units.

  • Offering plan: Accepted March 2020 · 506 pages · floor plans on pages 366–367
  • Finishes: Sub-Zero and Miele appliances, a washer and dryer in each apartment and a VRF heat pump system for heating and cooling
  • Prices: $3,947 a square foot on average, as first offered; $238 million in all
  • Common charges: $3,103–$11,958 a month, the sponsor's first-year estimate
  • Developer: The Naftali Group; principals Miki Naftali
  • Sponsor: 1039-1045 Madison Ave Owner LLC, represented by Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, LLP
  • Subway: 6-minute walk to 77 St (6); 10 minutes to 86 St (4, 5, 6)
  • Amendments: 7, the latest in February 2023
  • Other filings: NA210175 (no-action filing, filed 2021), NA230043 (no-action filing, filed 2023)
  1. SubmittedJuly 2020
  2. AcceptedMarch 2020
  3. 7 amendments
  4. First sale
  5. Latest sale

Sales

15 of 15homes sold (100%)
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First-Year Budget

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Property Taxes

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Closing Costs

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Amendments

Amendment 6 Jun 9, 2022

Subdivision of Unit 3B into new Units 4B and 4C; addition of approximately 2,148 square feet; updated Schedule A with revised prices and Common Interest allocations; updated budget and Certificate of Occupancy cost reduction; extended filing period by six months.

  • Unit 3B subdivided; new Units 4B and 4C offered for sale
  • Approximately 2,148 square feet of Residential Unit and Common Element space added to 4th Floor
  • Common Interest allocations decreased for all existing Units
  • Permanent Certificate of Occupancy cost reduced from $200,000 to $50,000
  • Schedule A updated with revised Purchase Prices for certain Residential Units
  • Real estate taxes calculated using actual 2022/2023 tax year amounts
  • Schedule B (Projected Budget for First Year) replaced
  • Plan filing period extended six months
  • Schedule A prices decreased for 1 home (median -4.0%): 3B $6,250,000 → $6,000,000

Amendment 5 Mar 18, 2022

Amendment discloses first closing completed on January 19, 2022, updates financial and occupancy information, extends plan term, and establishes escrow arrangements pending permanent certificate of occupancy.

  • First closing of Unit 7F occurred January 19, 2022
  • Temporary Certificate of Occupancy issued January 6, 2022; permanent certificate not yet issued
  • Estimated cost to complete work for permanent certificate: $200,000.00 as of January 11, 2022
  • Purchaser deposits held in escrow at Citibank pending permanent certificate of occupancy
  • Working Capital Fund established with balance of $44,180.00 as of March 15, 2022
  • Monthly Common Charges for unsold units approximately $55,369 aggregate as of March 15, 2022
  • Construction Loan principal balance: $19,412,806.36 as of March 11, 2022, maturing June 26, 2022
  • First Annual Meeting not yet held; will occur within 30 days of second anniversary of First Closing or 50% unit sales closure, whichever is earlier

Amendment 4 Aug 26, 2021

This amendment updates the managing agent, reconfigures storage bins, adjusts the budget and schedules, and provides financial and legal disclosures.

  • Managing Agent changed to Century Management Services, Inc. at 440 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1500, New York, New York 10001
  • Storage Bins reduced from 17 to 16 on Sub-Cellar level; Floor Plan and Schedule A-1 updated
  • Schedule B (budget) updated for new Managing Agent and storage bin changes
  • Storage Bin Licenses offering updated with new designations, monthly fees, and measurements
  • No residential closings yet; no financial statements available; Construction Loan from Bank of Hapoalim matures June 26, 2022
  • Initial Board members designated: Frieda Naftali, Danielle Naftali, and Ali Bulman
  • FinCEN title company reporting requirements disclosed through October 31, 2021
  • New York State Tax Law Section 1404(a) amended effective July 1, 2021 regarding RETT calculation

Amendment 3 Mar 24, 2021

Plan declared effective with 11 of 15 residential units under agreement, and offering prices revised for certain units.

  • Plan declared effective as of March 10, 2021
  • 11 of 15 residential units have executed agreements representing approximately 73% of units
  • Offering prices updated in revised Schedule A for all residential and commercial units
  • Schedule A prices increased for 5 homes (median +3.1%): 3B $5,950,000 → $6,250,000; 5th Floor $12,950,000 → $13,450,000; 7th Floor $12,950,000 → $13,350,000; 14th Floor $14,350,000 → $14,450,000; ...

Amendment 2 Jan 28, 2021

Amendment updates storage bin configuration, 5th floor terrace layout, unit prices, common charges, and extends the plan's filing period.

  • Storage Bins increased from 16 to 17 on Sub-Cellar level
  • 5th Floor Unit terrace layout and square footage changed due to construction variances
  • Schedule B (budget) updated to reflect change in storage bin income
  • Unit purchase prices on revised Schedule A increased or decreased
  • Common Charges and carrying costs estimates updated for all Residential Units
  • Storage Closet designations, license fees, and measurements updated in Schedule A-1
  • Zoning Challenge filed February 27, 2020 was denied on appeal
  • Plan filing period extended six (6) months from amendment date
  • Schedule A prices increased for 13 homes (median +5.4%): Townhouse $12,500,000 → $13,250,000; 6th Floor $12,700,000 → $12,800,000; 7th Floor $12,850,000 → $12,950,000; 8th Floor $13,500,000 → $13,600,000; ...

Amendment 1 Sep 2, 2020

Amendment updates townhouse configuration and square footage, adjusts unit prices, revises common charges and allocations, and changes the selling agent.

  • Townhouse unit configuration and square footage changed per NYC Department of Buildings Post-Approval Amendment approved June 30, 2020
  • Revised floor plans for Townhouse and 3rd and 4th Floors attached
  • Purchase prices of certain units increased and/or decreased per revised Schedule A
  • Common Charge totals for Residential and Commercial Units brought into conformance with Schedule B projections
  • Common Interest allocation among units updated
  • Compass Development replaces Stribling Marketing Associates LLC as Selling Agent for Residential Units
  • FinCEN title company reporting requirements updated, effective until November 5, 2020
  • Schedule A prices increased for 8 homes (median +4.2%): 8th Floor $12,995,000 → $13,500,000; 9th Floor $13,150,000 → $13,650,000; 10th Floor $13,300,000 → $13,800,000; 11th Floor $13,450,000 → $13,950,000; ...
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Team

Sponsor
1039-1045 Madison Ave Owner LLC
Principals
Miki Naftali
Tax estimate
Goldberg Weprin Finkel Goldstein LLPPrepared the first-year real estate tax projection
Construction lender
Bank Hapoalim$120.5 million loan stated in the plan
General contractors
Leeding Builders Group, Titanium Construction ServicesHeld the general construction permit on DOB job 121188366
MEP engineer
WSP USAMechanical, electrical and plumbing · Named on p. 63
Interior designer
Peter Pennoyer ArchitectsReported by naftaligroup.com
Title agency
Royal Abstract of New York LLCThe sponsor's title company for buyers; you can choose another · Named on p. 62

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Zoning

Zoning district
C5-1
Special district
Special Madison Avenue Preservation District (MP)

Today's zoning, from city data (PLUTO 26v2).

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