Friday, October 17, 2025

A Canadian Pension Fund Just Sold An NYC Office Building for $1

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), Canada’s largest pension fund, has recently concluded a series of transactions involving its real estate investments at substantially reduced prices.

One of the most notable transactions includes CPPIB’s disposal of its 29% interest in 360 Park Avenue South in New York. The stake was sold to Boston Properties for a total of $1, with the buyer also assuming the associated debt. 

This sale, concluded at the end of 2023, was part of a broader trend of devaluation in office space investments. The pension fund originally had plans to redevelop the 20-story office building.

CPPIB also offloaded a 45% stake in Santa Monica Business Park for $38 million at the year’s end, marking a 75% discount from its purchase price in 2018. Office buildings, amid the commercial real estate sector’s turmoil, exacerbated by the pandemic-induced shift to remote work and rising interest rates, have not been the exposure method of choice recently when it comes to real estate.

Despite these divestitures, CPPIB, which manages a $436.9 billion fund with a $30.6 billion global real estate portfolio, is not entirely exiting the office real estate market. However, it is recalibrating its investments in this sector amidst ongoing volatility and uncertainty.

The commercial real estate market has been under intense scrutiny, especially following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, which triggered market volatility and concerns over banks’ exposure to commercial mortgages. This situation has led to significant sell-offs, such as the recent one involving New York Community Bank, driven by fears over its commercial real estate loan portfolio.

Economic analysts and institutions like Goldman Sachs and Moody’s have offered bleak outlooks for the office real estate sector. 

Predictions include a continued rise in office vacancies and a potential long-term downturn in property values. Some suggest office-to-residential conversions as a potential remedy for the surplus of office space and the housing market’s supply shortage, though financial and logistical challenges remain.


Information for this story was found via Bloomberg, Business Insider, and the sources and companies mentioned. The author has no securities or affiliations related to the organizations discussed. Not a recommendation to buy or sell. Always do additional research and consult a professional before purchasing a security. The author holds no licenses.

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