Amazon closes purchase of 522 Fifth Ave.

A few weeks ago, we described Amazon as an “ever-expanding behemoth” on the Manhattan scene, following its 330,000 square-foot lease signing at 10 Bryant Park. The deal followed its $1 billion purchase of the former Lord & Taylor building and large leases at three other buildings.But Jeff Bezos wasn’t done. On Friday, Amazon closed on the purchase of 522 Fifth Ave. from Aby Rosen’s RFR Realty, as reported by the Real Deal. Amazon’s purchase of 522 Fifth Ave, above, closed on Friday. Google MapsThe price was ...