KENILWORTH, N.J. — Newmark has brokered the $322 million sale of a facility within the Northeast Science & Technology Center, a 107-acre data center and life sciences campus located in the Northern New Jersey community of Kenilworth. Spanning roughly 2 million square feet and formerly owned and occupied by pharmaceutical company Merck, the campus comprises nine buildings with office, lab and research-and-development space, as well as a 50-megawatt substation, cogeneration and chiller plants and a central boiler facility. The buyer, New Jersey-based data center owner-operator CoreWeave, committed last fall to a 280,000-square-foot lease and a larger $1.2 billion investment at the property. The seller, a partnership between Onyx Equities and Machine Investment Group, bought the campus in 2023 for $187.5 million with plans to reposition the property into a life sciences and innovation hub. The Newmark deal team included Andrew Warin, Josh King, Brent Mayo, Doug Harmon and Jordan Roeschlaub. Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer in the transaction.
ATLANTA — JLL Capital Markets has negotiated the $39 million sale of 12th & James, a 214-unit luxury apartment complex in Atlanta’s Upper Westside neighborhood. While all units will be dedicated to long-term affordable housing under the new ownership, half of the apartments will be specifically reserved for families earning up to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI). An agreement with the Atlanta Urban Development Corp. ensures the units will remain affordable for at least 25 years. Situated along 1212 James Jackson Parkway NW, the complex was originally built in 2002 and features 189 partially renovated units and 25 original apartments spanning one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. The partially renovated units include upgrades such as white cabinetry, new countertops, tile backsplashes, stainless steel appliances, Nest thermostats and smart home features. Community amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, business center, outdoor kitchen and an off-leash dog park. John Weber, Peter Yorck, Nick Brown and Dean Shoham of JLL’s Investment Sales and Advisory team represented the seller, Aspen Square Management, in the transaction. The buyer was EQ Housing Advisors Inc., who partnered with Atlantica Properties to convert the property into long-term affordable housing.
HYATTSVILLE, MD. — Horning has acquired Plaza Towers Apartments, a 288-unit multifamily community located in Hyattsville, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Horning has agreed to 99-year affordability covenants on all the building’s units, capping rents between 40 and 80 percent of the area median income (AMI). Amazon’s Housing Equity Fun provided $18.7 million in low-cost financing, while Prince George County contributed $3 million through its Right of First Refusal Preservation Fund, as well as a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for an undisclosed value. Additionally, an unnamed Freddie Mac Optigo lender provided senior debt financing. Built in 1964 near the University of Maryland’s College Park campus, the 11-story building houses 44 studio, 158 one-bedroom, 62 two-bedroom and 24 three-bedroom apartments. Community amenities include a business center, fitness room, club room, bike storage, playground and an outdoor pool. Horning plans to invest in the property with updated infrastructure and building systems. The buyer’s property operator affiliate, Horning Management Co,. will provide management services for Plaza Towers.
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Locally based owner-operator Woodmont Properties has sold Woodmont Liberty Apartments, a 120-unit multifamily complex in Independence Township, about 60 miles west of New York City. Completed in 2023 and fully stabilized at the time of sale, the property offers one- and two-bedroom units that are furnished with custom-designed kitchens, walk-in closets, keyless entry mechanisms, individual washers and dryers and private balconies/patios. Amenities include a pool, outdoor grilling and dining areas, a fitness center, game room, conference center, walking trails and a dog park. Steve Tragash, Greg Pine, Eli Herskowitz and Angela Melillo of Sage Investment Real Estate Advisors represented Woodmont and the undisclosed buyer in the transaction.
DALLAS — Newmark has arranged the $218 million sale of The Link at Uptown, a 25-story office building in Dallas. Completed in 2021, The Link at Uptown spans 292,000 square feet and is home to tenants such as Houlihan Lokey, PMG and McGuireWoods. Amenities include a customer lounge, fitness and conference centers and an outdoor terrace with an activity lawn. Chris Murphy, Robert Hill, Gary Carr and Austin Sheahan of Newmark represented the seller and developer, Kaizen Development Partners, in the transaction. The buyer was Atlanta-based REIT Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ). The property was approximately 94 percent leased at the time of sale.
REDLANDS, CALIF. — Sentinel Real Estate has purchased The Venue at Orange, an apartment community in Redlands, approximately 60 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Terms of the transaction were not released. Completed in 2023, the 328-unit, garden-style property is comprised of seven buildings including six residential structures and a mixed-use community clubhouse. The Venue on Orange offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units featuring nine-foot ceilings, full-sized washers and dryers, fully equipped kitchens with islands, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and tile backsplashes. Community amenities include a pool, spa, fitness center with a yoga/Pilates studio and spin room, a lounge and game room, chef’s kitchen and a coffee bar. Additionally, residents have access to a business center with private and open coworking spaces, a media room, grilling areas, EV charging stations and automated package lockers with controlled access via gated community entry.
SAN FRANCISCO — Lincoln Property Co. and New York Life Real Estate Investors (NYLREI) have acquired 600 Townsend West, a creative office building San Francisco’s Design District. The five-story, 210,000-square-foot building offers average floor plates of 42,000 square feet, a top-floor terrace, a two-story lobby, an outdoor courtyard, shuttle service to BART, secure car and bike parking and LEED Gold certification. At the time of sale, the property was 90 percent leased. Terms of the transaction, which was handled by JLL, were not disclosed. This is the first time the asset has been to for sale since it’s original development in 1989.
BILLINGS, MONT. — Veeder Hospitality Associates LLC has sold Courtyard Billings, a 137-room leisure and business hotel in Montana, to InterMountain Management for an undisclosed price. Constructed in 2024, the four-story Courtyard Billings offers meeting event spaces, a restaurant and fitness and business centers. Skyler Cooper, Chris Gomes and Allan Miller of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. Adam Christofferon of Marcus & Millichap assisted in closing the deal as the broker of record.
TEXAS CITY, TEXAS — Colliers has brokered the sale of Shoal Pointe Apartments, an 87-unit multifamily building in Texas City, located southeast of Houston. Built in 1970 and partially renovated in 2020, Shoal Pointe comprises nine buildings on a 2.5-acre site. Residences come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Bob Heard, Chip Nash and Jaleel Adatia of Colliers brokered the deal. The name of the buyer, a private investor, as well as the seller and sales price, were not disclosed.
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $15.7 million sale of York Farm Estates, a 77-unit multifamily property located about 45 miles north of New York City. Built in 1996, the property offers townhouse-style units in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. The average unit size is 847 square feet, and the property has value-add potential. Matthew Gault, Seth Glasser, Michael Turkiewicz and Michael Fusco of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, HVT Realty, in the transaction. The team also procured the buyer, Westchester Management LLC.