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281 Park Avenue South

Brian Chesky Of Airbnb Acquires Landmark Office Building In Manhattan For $81.5M
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Brian Chesky Of Airbnb Acquires Landmark Office Building In Manhattan For $81.5M

281 Park Avenue South

$81,500,000

$1,917/SF

Building Size

42,500 SF

Asset Type

Other

Closing

Jul 8, 2026

AI

An office building located at 281 Park Avenue South, Manhattan was sold in a closed transaction. The asset encompasses a total of 42,500 square feet and was purchased for $81,500,000, resulting in a price per square foot of $1,918.

Summary of transaction details:

  • Property Type: Office
  • Transaction Amount: $81,500,000
  • Address: 281 Park Avenue South
  • Market: Manhattan
  • Buyer: Brian Chesky - Airbnb
  • Seller: Aby Rosen - RFR Holding

This transaction marks Airbnb's first property acquisition in New York City, setting the foundation for a significant employee hub while maintaining its flexible work policy. The deal features key individuals including Brian Chesky representing Airbnb and Aby Rosen representing RFR Holding in the sale.

Players

Brian Chesky

Airbnb

Buyer

1 deal

Buyer

New York Other Market Snapshot

Boundary boundary · Other · Sale transactions

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Purchase Price

Annual NOI

Loan Amount

Interest Rate (%)

Loan Term (yrs)

Down Payment (%)

Cap Rate

0.19%

Cash-on-Cash

-0.06%

Monthly Payment

$14,164

Annual Debt Svc

$169,964

Annual Cash Flow

$-11,334

DSCR

0.93