The Howard Hughes Corporation® Confirms Its Interest in Expanding Its Investment in the South Street Seaport District with the Proposed Acquisition of 80 South Street

The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) confirmed today its interest in expanding its investment in the South Street Seaport District with the proposed acquisition of 80 South Street. The company is currently redeveloping Pier 17 and is working with the community on its proposal for a mixed-use project that includes a mixed-use building with hotel and residential uses, a new marina, restoration of the Tin Building, an extension of the East River Esplanade, a food market and a plan to ensure the long term future of the Seaport Museum.

“The Howard Hughes Corporation is committed to transforming the South Street Seaport, and today we are reaffirming our belief in the future of the area by expanding our investment,” said Chris Curry, Senior Executive Vice President of Development for The Howard Hughes Corporation. “Our immediate priority is the rebuilding of Pier 17, bringing great new retail back to the historic district and advancing our proposed mixed-use project with its vital pier infrastructure investments.”

The company is under no obligation to close on the acquisition and is currently undergoing feasibility analysis of a potential development on the site.

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The Howard Hughes Corporation owns, manages and develops commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Our properties include master planned communities, operating properties, development opportunities and other unique assets spanning 16 states from New York to Hawai‘i. The Howard Hughes Corporation is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHC and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. For additional information about HHC, visit www.howardhughes.com.

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