Gary Barnett is having a moment in Midtown, and it’s not just about new construction. Within days, the Extell Development founder popped up on two very different fronts: quietly locking up one of the most consequential development assemblages on Park Avenue and winning a court ruling that clears the way for him to potentially take control of a deeply distressed office tower owned by rivals SL Green and RXR.  Together, the moves underscore Barnett’s playbook in a market still working through pain: lean into prime locations, exploit dislocation and don’t shy away from conflict. On the growth side, Barnett is […]

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