Shorenstein Properties Acquires 1.3 Million SF Bank of America Plaza in Atlanta

ATLANTA — Shorenstein Properties LLC, acting on behalf of Shorenstein Realty Investors Eleven, has acquired the 1.3-million-square-foot Bank of America tower in Atlanta. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the plaza was appraised at $236.5 million and that someone close to the deal indicated a $220 million purchase price. CWCapital, which acquired the building in 2012 after BentleyForbes lost the tower to foreclosure, was the seller. The 55-story building is currently the 11th tallest building in the United States. Built in 1992, the Bank of America Plaza is located at 600 Peachtree St. NE. The building is currently 45 percent leased and provides over 1,200 parking spaces and floor plates that range from 20,000 to 25,000 square feet. The 1,023-foot building was designed by Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates. Amenities include a conference center, 4,000-square-foot auditorium, bank with ATMs, Gallery Café and a 17,000-square-foot health club and spa. Shorenstein plans to make investments to the lobby and amenity areas, as well as cosmetic improvements and upgrades throughout the building.