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Onyx Partners
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onyxp.com
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2001
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Onyx Partners is a privately held real estate investment and asset management firm headquartered in Lakewood, New Jersey, with additional offices in Hoboken, New York. Founded in 2001, the firm acquires, develops, and operates income-producing real estate on behalf of institutional investors and limited partners. Its core product is a diversified portfolio of multi-family residential properties concentrated in the Southeast United States, spanning South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Louisiana, alongside selectively held commercial assets including the 560,000 square foot property at 111 River Street in Hoboken, acquired in 2022.

The firm has expanded its product surface beyond traditional multifamily into industrial and logistics development, exemplified by the approximately 801,000 square foot Bob's Discount Furniture distribution center developed in Macon, Georgia in 2026. Onyx Partners has also pursued large-scale portfolio M&A, including a $947 million bid for the JCPenney store portfolio in 2025 that did not close, followed by a renewed $934 million offer in 2026. Earlier in its operating history, the firm executed a joint venture with David Werner and Carlton Associates that ultimately sold a multifamily portfolio to Harbor Group for $625 million, demonstrating capital recycling capability.

The business model centers on sourcing, acquiring, developing, and managing real estate assets, with returns generated through a combination of rental income, capital appreciation, asset management fees, and disposition gains. The senior team is led by founder and Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Y. Rieder, with Chief Financial Officer Naftali Leiser and Chief Operating Officer Philip J. Rubinstein, the latter recruited from JPMorgan Chase to support institutional capital deployment. The firm operates with a team of approximately 51 to 100 employees.

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Onyx Partners is a private real estate investment and asset management firm that acquires, develops, and operates multifamily residential and commercial properties across the US for institutional investors and limited partners.

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Operating
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51–100
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HeadquartersLakewood, United States
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Lakewood
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
real estate investment, asset management, multifamily residential, commercial real estate, property management
NAICS code2 codes
  • Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers53121
  • Portfolio Management and Investment Advice52394
SIC code3 codes
  • Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account)6532
  • Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others)6531
  • Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings6512
Product category
Real Estate Investment & Asset Management
Revenue model1 record
1Real Estate Investment Returns
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Onyx Partners generates returns through real estate investment, acquiring properties with compelling potential, maximizing investments, and delivering returns to partners. Revenue is derived from property appreciation, rental income, and capital gains.

onyxp.com
Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others
GTM typeB2B
B2B
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Services
Core offering1 text field

Onyx Partners is a real estate investment and asset management firm that acquires, develops, and manages multi-family residential and commercial properties across the United States. The firm sources properties with compelling potential, secures quick-access funding for efficient closings, and provides ongoing property management, construction, and accounting services to its institutional and private investor partners to deliver stable returns.

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Functional benefit
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Product overview1 text field

Onyx Partners operates as a real estate investment and asset management firm offering a portfolio of multi-family residential properties across the southeastern United States (South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia) and commercial properties. The core offering consists of property acquisition, asset management, and investment services for institutional partners. The portfolio includes named multi-family properties such as Martin Square, Grandview at Lake Murray, Haven at Market Street Station, Heights at Lake Murray, Lauren Ridge, Promenade at Boiling Springs, River Run, Reserve at Mill Creek, Haven at Reed Creek, Highborne, Haven at Knob Creek, and Gardner Village and Villas at North Park. The company also manages commercial/industrial assets such as the 111 River Street property in Hoboken, NJ. Services include acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and property management.

Product and service15 records
1Multi-Family Residential Portfolio
CategoryReal Estate Investment
Description

Portfolio of multi-family residential properties across the southeastern United States, including apartments in South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and other states, providing investment opportunities and asset management services to partners.

2111 River Street Property
CategoryCommercial Real Estate
Description

Commercial office/industrial property located in Hoboken, NJ, spanning 560,000 square feet, acquired in 2022.

3Real Estate Investment & Asset Management Services
CategoryAsset Management
Description

Investment and asset management services including property acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and portfolio management for institutional and private investors.

4Haven at Knob Creek
CategoryMulti-Family Residential Property
Description

Multi-family residential property located at 1185 W Mountain View Road, Johnson City, TN 37604-2523, with 372 units.

5Highborne
CategoryMulti-Family Residential Property
Description

Multi-family residential property located at 1414 Kingsman Dr. Augusta, GA 30906, with 162 units.

6Haven at Reed Creek
CategoryMulti-Family Residential Property
Description

Multi-family residential property located at 4060 Washington Road, Martinez, GA 30907.

7Reserve at Mill Creek
CategoryMulti-Family Residential Property
Description

Multi-family residential property located at 2350 Freedom Boulevard, Florence, SC 29505, with 268 units.

8River Run
CategoryMulti-Family Residential Property
Description

Multi-family residential property located at 901 Meridian River Run, Spartanburg, SC 29301, with 272 units.

9Promenade at Boiling Springs
CategoryMulti-Family Residential Property
Description

Multi-family residential property located at 901 Dornoch Drive, Boiling Springs, SC 29316, with 264 units.

10Lauren Ridge
CategoryMulti-Family Residential Property
Description

Multi-family residential property located at 500 Carlen Avenue, Lexington, SC 29072, with 216 units.

11Heights at Lake Murray
CategoryMulti-Family Residential Property
Description

Multi-family residential property located at 100 Walden Heights Drive, Irmo, SC 29063, with 230 units.

12Haven at Market Street Station
CategoryMulti-Family Residential Property
Description

Multi-family residential property located at 8034 MacBean Loop, Aiken, SC 29801, with 284 units.

13Grandview at Lake Murray
CategoryMulti-Family Residential Property
Description

Multi-family residential property located at 2170 N. Lake Drive, Columbia, SC 29212, with 328 units.

14Gardner Village and Villas at North Park
CategoryMulti-Family Residential Property
Description

Multi-family residential property with two locations totaling 153 units: Gardner Village at 203 Nicholson Place, Gray, TN and Villas at North Park at 1504 Quartz Place, Kingsport, TN.

15Martin Square
CategoryMulti-Family Residential Property
Description

Multi-family residential property located at 311 Petie Way, Gray, TN 37615, with 120 units.

Scale indicator4 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
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Description

Omega Construction served as design-build general contractor for Onyx Partners' development of an approximately 801,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center for Bob's Discount Furniture in Macon, Georgia.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

New Jersey-based multifamily owner, developer, and manager. Highly comparable to Onyx given its NJ headquarters, multifamily focus, and vertically integrated operations across acquisitions, asset management, and property management.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Mid-market multifamily and commercial real estate investment and management firm. Direct peer as both a partner and counterparty to Onyx in the $625M apartment portfolio transaction, sharing similar multifamily acquisition strategy and institutional investor base.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Privately-held multifamily investment and management firm with a vertically integrated platform. Comparable to Onyx in scale, multifamily specialization, and integrated acquisitions/asset management/property management services.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Real estate investment manager with diversified U.S. strategies across multifamily, office, and industrial. Comparable to Onyx in managing institutional capital and pursuing similar property sector diversification.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Real estate private equity firm investing across multifamily, office, and retail in the U.S. Comparable to Onyx in sector diversification, transaction size, and private equity investment approach to real estate.

6The Related Companies
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large, diversified real estate development and investment firm with multifamily, office, and mixed-use assets. Comparable to Onyx in its multifamily and commercial holdings, but operates at materially greater scale and geographic reach.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Privately-held multifamily real estate investment and management firm focused on the East Coast. Comparable to Onyx in scale, multifamily focus, and vertically integrated property/asset management model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Privately-held real estate investment firm focused on U.S. opportunistic and value-add strategies. Comparable to Onyx in transaction size, opportunistic approach to acquisitions, and institutional investor partnerships.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Real estate investment manager specializing in equity and debt strategies across U.S. commercial real estate. Comparable to Onyx in mid-market transaction size and diversified property sector exposure.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Diversified real estate investment manager with multifamily and commercial strategies. Comparable to Onyx in managing institutional capital, multi-sector exposure, and integrated acquisition/asset management capability.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Named customers2 records

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Segment1 record

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Profiles10 records

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Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Onyx Partners

Real Estate Investment & Asset Managementonyxp.com

Onyx Partners is a private real estate investment and asset management firm that acquires, develops, and operates multifamily residential and commercial properties across the US for institutional investors and limited partners.

What Onyx Partners does

Onyx Partners is a privately held real estate investment and asset management firm headquartered in Lakewood, New Jersey, with additional offices in Hoboken, New York. Founded in 2001, the firm acquires, develops, and operates income-producing real estate on behalf of institutional investors and limited partners. Its core product is a diversified portfolio of multi-family residential properties concentrated in the Southeast United States, spanning South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Louisiana, alongside selectively held commercial assets including the 560,000 square foot property at 111 River Street in Hoboken, acquired in 2022.

The firm has expanded its product surface beyond traditional multifamily into industrial and logistics development, exemplified by the approximately 801,000 square foot Bob's Discount Furniture distribution center developed in Macon, Georgia in 2026. Onyx Partners has also pursued large-scale portfolio M&A, including a $947 million bid for the JCPenney store portfolio in 2025 that did not close, followed by a renewed $934 million offer in 2026. Earlier in its operating history, the firm executed a joint venture with David Werner and Carlton Associates that ultimately sold a multifamily portfolio to Harbor Group for $625 million, demonstrating capital recycling capability.

The business model centers on sourcing, acquiring, developing, and managing real estate assets, with returns generated through a combination of rental income, capital appreciation, asset management fees, and disposition gains. The senior team is led by founder and Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Y. Rieder, with Chief Financial Officer Naftali Leiser and Chief Operating Officer Philip J. Rubinstein, the latter recruited from JPMorgan Chase to support institutional capital deployment. The firm operates with a team of approximately 51 to 100 employees.

Onyx Partners firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Onyx Partners
Legal name
Onyx Partners
Website
https://onyxp.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2001
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
Onyx Partners is a private real estate investment and asset management firm that acquires, develops, and operates multifamily residential and commercial properties across the US for institutional investors and limited partners.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where Onyx Partners is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Lakewood
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

Onyx Partners business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

  1. Real Estate Investment Returns: Onyx Partners generates returns through real estate investment, acquiring properties with compelling potential, maximizing investments, and delivering returns to partners. Revenue is derived from property appreciation, rental income, and capital gains.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Onyx Partners product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Onyx Partners is a real estate investment and asset management firm that acquires, develops, and manages multi-family residential and commercial properties across the United States. The firm sources properties with compelling potential, secures quick-access funding for efficient closings, and provides ongoing property management, construction, and accounting services to its institutional and private investor partners to deliver stable returns.

Product overview

Onyx Partners operates as a real estate investment and asset management firm offering a portfolio of multi-family residential properties across the southeastern United States (South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia) and commercial properties. The core offering consists of property acquisition, asset management, and investment services for institutional partners. The portfolio includes named multi-family properties such as Martin Square, Grandview at Lake Murray, Haven at Market Street Station, Heights at Lake Murray, Lauren Ridge, Promenade at Boiling Springs, River Run, Reserve at Mill Creek, Haven at Reed Creek, Highborne, Haven at Knob Creek, and Gardner Village and Villas at North Park. The company also manages commercial/industrial assets such as the 111 River Street property in Hoboken, NJ. Services include acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and property management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Multi-Family Residential Portfolio Portfolio of multi-family residential properties across the southeastern United States, including apartments in South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and other states, providing investment opportunities and asset management services to partners.
  • 111 River Street Property Commercial office/industrial property located in Hoboken, NJ, spanning 560,000 square feet, acquired in 2022.
  • Real Estate Investment & Asset Management Services Investment and asset management services including property acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and portfolio management for institutional and private investors.
  • Haven at Knob Creek Multi-family residential property located at 1185 W Mountain View Road, Johnson City, TN 37604-2523, with 372 units.
  • Highborne Multi-family residential property located at 1414 Kingsman Dr. Augusta, GA 30906, with 162 units.
  • Haven at Reed Creek Multi-family residential property located at 4060 Washington Road, Martinez, GA 30907.
  • Reserve at Mill Creek Multi-family residential property located at 2350 Freedom Boulevard, Florence, SC 29505, with 268 units.
  • River Run Multi-family residential property located at 901 Meridian River Run, Spartanburg, SC 29301, with 272 units.
  • Promenade at Boiling Springs Multi-family residential property located at 901 Dornoch Drive, Boiling Springs, SC 29316, with 264 units.
  • Lauren Ridge Multi-family residential property located at 500 Carlen Avenue, Lexington, SC 29072, with 216 units.
  • Heights at Lake Murray Multi-family residential property located at 100 Walden Heights Drive, Irmo, SC 29063, with 230 units.
  • Haven at Market Street Station Multi-family residential property located at 8034 MacBean Loop, Aiken, SC 29801, with 284 units.
  • Grandview at Lake Murray Multi-family residential property located at 2170 N. Lake Drive, Columbia, SC 29212, with 328 units.
  • Gardner Village and Villas at North Park Multi-family residential property with two locations totaling 153 units: Gardner Village at 203 Nicholson Place, Gray, TN and Villas at North Park at 1504 Quartz Place, Kingsport, TN.
  • Martin Square Multi-family residential property located at 311 Petie Way, Gray, TN 37615, with 120 units.

Companies that use Onyx Partners

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Onyx Partners technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Onyx Partners partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Omega ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOmega Construction served as design-build general contractor for Onyx Partners' development of an approximately 801,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center for Bob's Discount Furniture in Macon, Georgia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Onyx Partners competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • The KRE Group: New Jersey-based multifamily owner, developer, and manager. Highly comparable to Onyx given its NJ headquarters, multifamily focus, and vertically integrated operations across acquisitions, asset management, and property management.
  • Harbor Group International: Mid-market multifamily and commercial real estate investment and management firm. Direct peer as both a partner and counterparty to Onyx in the $625M apartment portfolio transaction, sharing similar multifamily acquisition strategy and institutional investor base.
  • Wilder Balter Partners: Privately-held multifamily investment and management firm with a vertically integrated platform. Comparable to Onyx in scale, multifamily specialization, and integrated acquisitions/asset management/property management services.
  • AEW Capital Management: Real estate investment manager with diversified U.S. strategies across multifamily, office, and industrial. Comparable to Onyx in managing institutional capital and pursuing similar property sector diversification.
  • Rockpoint Group: Real estate private equity firm investing across multifamily, office, and retail in the U.S. Comparable to Onyx in sector diversification, transaction size, and private equity investment approach to real estate.
  • Pantzer Properties: Privately-held multifamily real estate investment and management firm focused on the East Coast. Comparable to Onyx in scale, multifamily focus, and vertically integrated property/asset management model.
  • Westbrook Partners: Privately-held real estate investment firm focused on U.S. opportunistic and value-add strategies. Comparable to Onyx in transaction size, opportunistic approach to acquisitions, and institutional investor partnerships.
  • Square Mile Capital: Real estate investment manager specializing in equity and debt strategies across U.S. commercial real estate. Comparable to Onyx in mid-market transaction size and diversified property sector exposure.
  • Crow Holdings Capital: Diversified real estate investment manager with multifamily and commercial strategies. Comparable to Onyx in managing institutional capital, multi-sector exposure, and integrated acquisition/asset management capability.

Broad incumbents

  • The Related Companies: Large, diversified real estate development and investment firm with multifamily, office, and mixed-use assets. Comparable to Onyx in its multifamily and commercial holdings, but operates at materially greater scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Onyx Partners social profiles

Digital presence

Onyx Partners financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Onyx Partners leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Onyx Partners funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Onyx Partners M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Onyx Partners

What does Onyx Partners do?

Onyx Partners is a real estate investment and asset management firm that acquires, develops, and manages multi-family residential and commercial properties across the United States. The firm sources properties with compelling potential, secures quick-access funding for efficient closings, and provides ongoing property management, construction, and accounting services to its institutional and private investor partners to deliver stable returns.

Is Onyx Partners a public or private company?

Onyx Partners is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Onyx Partners founded?

Onyx Partners was founded in 2001. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Onyx Partners based?

Onyx Partners is headquartered in Lakewood, United States, in the North America region.

How does Onyx Partners make money?

One revenue line is on record: real Estate Investment Returns.

Who are Onyx Partners's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are The KRE Group, Harbor Group International, Wilder Balter Partners, AEW Capital Management, Rockpoint Group, Pantzer Properties, Westbrook Partners, Square Mile Capital and Crow Holdings Capital. The Related Companies is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does Onyx Partners have an API?

No public API is recorded for Onyx Partners.

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The Des Moines RegisterPrivate equity firm revives bid for 117 JCPenney storesOnyx Partners, a Massachusetts-based private equity firm, has submitted a $934 million bid to acquire 117 JCPenney store properties from Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust, reviving a deal that failed to close last year. The properties span 35 states with over 16 million square feet of retail space, though JCPenney operations are expected to continue largely unchanged due to existing long-term lease agreements. The renewed offer represents the latest phase of JCPenney's ongoing effort to reshape its business following its 2020 bankruptcy, as the retailer and its creditors work to monetize real estate assets.Retail DivePrivate equity firm tries again to buy 100-plus J.C. Penney storesOnyx Partners, a private equity firm, has made a renewed offer of $934 million to acquire 117 J.C. Penney store properties from Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust, averaging about $8 million per store. The trust, established during J.C. Penney's 2020 bankruptcy to manage and sell 160 store leases, is selling its remaining 117 parcels across 35 states, with Onyx prepared to close by September 25 pending response. A Catalyst Brands spokesperson stated the deal would not impact J.C. Penney operations since it represents only a transfer of property ownership under existing long-term leases.YahooPrivate equity firm tries again to buy 100-plus J.C. Penney storesOnyx Partners, a private equity firm, has made a new offer of $934 million to acquire 117 J.C. Penney store properties across 35 states, averaging about $8 million per store, marking its second attempt after a previous deal fell through in December. The properties are part of the Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust, established during J.C. Penney's 2020 bankruptcy to manage and sell leases from 160 stores and six distribution centers, with these 117 parcels representing the final unsold holdings. Catalyst Brands, which operates J.C. Penney stores, stated that a sale would not affect operations since all 117 stores have long-term leases that would remain in place.CostarOnyx Partners takes another swing at buying national J.C. Penney portfolioBoston-based private equity firm Onyx Partners has submitted a revised $934 million offer to acquire a portfolio of 117 J.C. Penney stores spanning 15.7 million square feet across 35 states, down from its rejected $947 million offer in December. The sale is being handled by Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust, a Jersey City-based trust created following J.C. Penney's 2020 Chapter 11 filing, which rejected Onyx's initial bid citing a missed December 26 deadline, prompting litigation. Onyx stated it has the required capital to close by September 15, though the trust has not responded and the proposal has already passed its stated expiration date.American City Business Journals'You-Do-It' sign in Needham to be kept with new headquartersOnyx Partners began renovating the former You-Do-It Electronics building in Needham, paying $5.7 million for the site. The firm will modernize the interior while preserving the iconic sign, aiming to create a vibrant workplace for the next 50-plus years.BostonGlobe.comWhy Boston World Cup organizers spurned AirbnbBoston 26 rejected Airbnb's $5 million World Cup sponsorship after Airbnb proposed relaxing short-term rental rules. The committee avoided alienating Mayor Michelle Wu and Meet Boston, which funds hotels competing with Airbnb. Boston 26 has since raised only about $20 million in private donations.Concord MonitorReversal of fortune: Steeplegate mall plans revivedThe owners of Steeplegate Mall, Onyx Partners, have resolved a lease dispute with JCPenney that had previously stalled redevelopment plans for the property. Developers are now resuming negotiations with city officials regarding potential public investment for a mixed-use project that includes housing units and new retail stores like Costco and Whole Foods.MaconbibbMacon-Bibb County GovernmentOmega Construction and project partners celebrated the groundbreaking on March 26, 2026, for an approximately 801,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center for Bob's Discount Furniture in Macon, Georgia. The facility, developed by Onyx Partners with Omega Construction as design-build general contractor, will serve as the retailer's first Southeastern distribution hub and a major logistics operation supporting the company's continued growth across the region. The development highlights strategic investment in Macon's industrial sector and positions the area as a growing supply chain hub for the Southeast market.WWDDinosaurs No Longer? Department Stores Poised for Modest Gains in 2026The department store sector is positioned for modest growth in 2026, replicating gains seen in 2025 through improved inventory management, better product curation, and restrained discounting rather than expansion, as Americans demonstrate renewed interest in physical retail and mall visits. Macy's continues its streamlining toward 350 stores by end of 2026, focusing investment on its top 125 outperforming doors, while Nordstrom has gone private under family and Mexico's Liverpool ownership, enabling longer-term focus. Von Maur is expanding with its first New Jersey location, Dillard's reported a 4.2% gain in Q3 net income, and JCPenney posted $110 million in net income compared to a prior-year loss, though a $947 million deal to sell 199 locations to Onyx Partners fell through in December 2025.New York PostJCPenney store deal turns ugly as buyer accuses seller of sabotaging $947M saleOnyx Partners has filed a lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court against Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust, alleging the seller deliberately sabotaged a $947 million deal to sell 119 JCPenney store properties. Onyx accuses the trust of refusing to extend closing deadlines, blocking delivery of a required tenant estoppel certificate, and violating a no-shop clause by marketing the portfolio to other buyers during the pre-closing period. The buyer is seeking at least $200 million in damages or a court order to complete the sale, which collapsed ahead of the trust's January 30, 2026 liquidation deadline.