NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Brax Realty has arranged the $8.5 million sale of an eight-unit apartment building in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. According to LoopNet Inc., the building at 150 N. Ninth St. rises four stories and was originally constructed in 1910. Units at the property also recently underwent gut renovations and now feature modern finishes. Alan Stenson of Brax Realty brokered the deal. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.
Acquisitions
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Chicago-based investment firm Venture One Real Estate has purchased a 50,043-square-foot industrial building in Farmingdale, located on Long Island. The building at 220 Sherwood Ave. features suites that range in size from 11,373 to 25,383 square feet, as well as four exterior docks, four drive-in doors and a 155-foot truck court. David Pennetta, Stephen Cadorette and Tom DeLuca of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.
TUCSON, ARIZ. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Courtyard by Marriott Airport Tucson, a hotel located at 25050 E. Executive Drive in Tucson. Terms of the transaction were not released. Built in 1988 and renovated in 2021, Courtyard Airport Tucson offers 149 guest rooms, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, business center, an on-site bistro and meeting space. The three-story hotel is located less than one mile from Tucson International Airport. Ebrahim Valliani and Michael Klar of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed seller and secured the undisclosed buyer in the transaction. Allan Miller and Chris Gomes, also of Marcus & Millichap, assisted with the deal. Ryan Sarbinoff is the firm’s broker of record in Arizona.
SEATTLE — Kidder Mathews has arranged the $42.6 million sale of Metro on First, a multifamily property in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Dylan Simon, Jerrid Anderson and JD Fuller of Kidder Mathews’ Simon | Anderson Multifamily team represented the seller, a large institutional owner, and sourced the undisclosed buyer in the deal. Located at 215 First Ave. W., Metro on First offers 106 studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Originally built in 2001, the 72,194-square-foot property has undergone substantial interior renovations in recent years.
GMH Communities Acquires 533-Bed Student Housing Property Near University of Kentucky
by John Nelson
LEXINGTON, KY. — GMH Communities has acquired The Stretch, a 533-bed student housing community located near the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington. A joint venture between Campus Advantage and Tramview Capital Management sold the property for an undisclosed price. Teddy Leatherman, Scott Clifton, Kevin Kazlow and Jack Goldberger of JLL represented the seller in the transaction. Built in 2009 at 1051 Red Mile Road, the community offers a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a clubhouse; pool and hot tub; fitness center; basketball, pickleball and volleyball courts; study rooms; a tanning salon; and outdoor grilling areas. The property was 96 percent leased at the time of sale.
MATTESON, ILL. — Tutera Senior Living & Health Care has acquired a 75-unit seniors housing community in Matteson, about 30 miles south of Chicago, for an undisclosed price. Built in 2021 for $21 million, the property formerly operated under the name Alexi Senior Living before closing in 2022. Tutera plans to make improvements to the community and reopen it as Ridgeland Senior Living this spring. Situated on 5.5 acres, the 81,589-square-foot development features 55 assisted living units and 20 memory care residences. Amenities at the property will include a restaurant-style dining room; poker area and art studio; barbershop, beauty salon and spa; therapy room and gym; movie theater, library and chapel; bistro; courtyard with walking paths; and common areas. The acquisition brings Tutera’s portfolio to 77 communities operated across 10 states.
INDIANAPOLIS, ELKHART AND KENDALLVILLE, IND. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of three retail centers in Indiana for a combined $5.4 million. The properties include Northfield Plaza in Elkhart, Kendallville Plaza in Kendallville and Michigan Road Shops in Indianapolis. Jordan Klink and Mike Banwell of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed seller and implemented a national marketing and auction campaign to attract investor interest.
MUSCLE SHOALS AND TUSCUMBIA, ALA. — Matthews Real Estate Investment Services has facilitated the sale of two multifamily complexes located in Tuscumbia and Muscle Shoals, approximately just one mile apart. Breckenridge Apartments in Tuscumbia features 120 units with one-, two- and three-bedroom options ranging from 890 square feet to 1,200 square feet. Harvest Hills in Muscle Shoals totals 42 units with one- and two-bedrooms up to 1,280 square feet. Richard Lindsey of Matthews Real Estate represented the seller in the disposition of the properties to two separate buyers. The purchase price, seller and buyers were not disclosed. This transaction marks the largest multifamily sale in the metro Florence, Ala., area in recent years.
CRYSTAL LAKE, ILL. — Entre Commercial Realty has brokered the sale of a 17,200-square-foot industrial building located at 110 East St. in the Chicago suburb of Crystal Lake. The sales price was undisclosed. The freestanding property features a clear height of 18 feet, nine drive-in doors, ample parking and the potential for outside storage. The facility previously served as the headquarters of Fishstone Concrete Supply, a concrete product supplier. The buyer, RPM Building Solutions, plans to establish its new headquarters at the location. Elisabeth Lazzara, Mike DeSerto and Cory Kay of Entre were the sole brokers in the transaction.
FLINT TOWNSHIP, MICH. — Dominion Real Estate Advisors LLC has arranged the sale of a 1,632-square-foot medical office condominium in Flint Township for an undisclosed price. The property at 1128 S. Linden Road is situated near Flint’s “Medical Mile,” which is home to major hospitals such as Hurley Medical Center and McLaren Hospital. James Mitchell of Dominion represented the seller, Imperial Holdings LLC also known as Imperial Wellness Center LLC. Jack Fox of Piper Realty Co. represented the buyer, Peace of Mind Counseling LLC, which will use the premises for counseling services.