Bill Ackman And Neri Oxman Acquire Life Sciences Asset At 125 West End Avenue For $188M
125 West End Avenue
$188,000,000
$470/SF
Building Size
400,000 SF
Asset Type
Life Sciences
Closing
Jul 28, 2026
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125 West End Avenue, located in the Upper West Side, is a life sciences asset that has recently been sold for $188,000,000. The property spans 400,000 square feet, resulting in a price per square foot of $470.
Summary of transaction details:
- Property Type: Life Sciences
- Transaction Amount: $188,000,000
- Buyer: Bill Ackman & Neri Oxman - Pershing Square Foundation
- Seller: Charles R. Bendit - Taconic Partners
- Market: Upper West Side
- Square Footage: 400,000
- Price per Square Foot: $470
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Foundation intends to develop a $260 million brain research institute in collaboration with Mount Sinai, with future plans that may lead to expansion up to 700,000 square feet through an additional property acquisition in the vicinity.
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Purchase Price
Annual NOI
Loan Amount
Interest Rate (%)
Loan Term (yrs)
Down Payment (%)
Cap Rate
0.08%
Cash-on-Cash
-0.02%
Monthly Payment
$14,164
Annual Debt Svc
$169,964
Annual Cash Flow
$-11,334
DSCR
0.93