
“This acquisition underscores the continued commitment by PGIM’s real estate business to providing innovative development and investment solutions in a constrained German residential market.”
PGIM’s real estate business has acquired an office property for residential conversion in Frankfurt on behalf of its European value-add strategy. The asset was acquired from CELLS and will be redeveloped into a modern micro-living property, adding more than 300 residential units to the market. With assets under management of US$206 billion, PGIM’s real estate business is the third-largest real estate investment manager in the world.1
This transaction marks the second acquisition for omniLiv, PGIM’s real estate business’ dedicated German micro-living platform, following the acquisition of a Berlin office property from PIMCO earlier this year.
Nabil Mabed, Senior Portfolio Manager for PGIM real estate business’ European Value-Add Strategy, commented: “This acquisition underscores the continued commitment by PGIM’s real estate business to providing innovative development and investment solutions in a constrained German residential market, which continues to experience strong demand for high-quality, well-located housing tailored to the needs of young urban residents.”
The redevelopment will transform the vacant office structure, comprising of roughly 15.000 sqm of gross floor area, into a high-quality residential asset with over 300 units, including micro-living apartments and student accommodation. The project will also feature shared amenities such as co-working spaces, fitness and wellness areas, and social lounges.
The asset is located in Frankfurt’s Gallus district, close to the city’s central business district. The area has seen significant urban development in recent years, making it an increasingly attractive location for young professionals and students.
The redevelopment aims to achieve at least DGNB Gold certification and a best-in-class EPC rating.
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1 As of June 30, 2025. Net AUM is $138 billion and AUA is $47 billion. PGIM’s real estate business is the third-largest real estate investment manager (out of 72 firms surveyed) in terms of global real estate assets under management based on Pensions & Investments’ “Largest Real Estate Investment Managers” list published October 2024.
2 As of June 30, 2025