WHITTIER, CALIF. — San Juan Capistrano, Calif.-based ALMQUIST will open Rodeo 72, a 20,000-square-foot food hall in Whittier. The food hall is being created in a building that once housed a juvenile correctional facility. Rodeo 72 will contain 15 food-and-beverage concepts, a bar and a community-driven space for live music, local art and pop-up events. Additionally, tattoo studio Grailed Galley will also open inside Rodeo 72. The food hall is scheduled to open Saturday, May 3. ALMQUIST has also developed Rodeo 39 Public Market in Stanton, Calif., and Rodeo at River Street in San Juan Capistrano.
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HEMET, CALIF. — Avison Young has negotiated the sale of a single-tenant retail property located at 1735 W. Florida Ave. in Hemet. A California-based limited partnership sold the asset to a California-based private investor for $2.2 million. Harbor Freight Tools occupies the 20,571-square-foot building, which was renovated in 2023. The tenant has approximately 11 years remaining on its absolute triple-net lease. Chris Maling and David Maling of Avison Young represented the seller in the transaction.
C&C Development, Riverside Charitable Corp. Open Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Lake Forest, California
by Amy Works
LAKE FOREST, CALIF. — C&C Development and Riverside Charitable Corp. have opened The Meadows Senior Apartments in Lake Forest, an affordable housing community for residents 62 years and older. Located within Toll Brothers’ Meadows master-planned community, The Meadows Senior Apartments offers 65 units designed for seniors earning 30 percent to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). The two-story building offers units ranging in size from 600 square feet to 800 square feet, all of which are ADA-accessible and adaptable. The property offers community space with grassy areas, verandas and pickleball courts and a common amenity space with a kitchen, laundry room, leasing office, supportive services manager office and outdoor verandas with a barbecue pavilion. The property is also located adjacent to a community park and dog park. Residents will receive onsite supportive services from LifeSTEPS. Services will consist of educational classes and health-and-wellness programs. Financing for The Meadows consists of LIHTC (low-income housing tax credit) funding through the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, California Debt Limit Committee and California Statewide Communities Development Authority. Bank of America also provided a construction and permanent loan. Additional financing was provided by the City of Lake Forest, The County of Orange, Calif., OC …
LOS ANGELES — Community Preservation Partners (CPP) has purchased Witmer Manor, an affordable housing property in Los Angeles. Located at 1501 Miramar St. in Los Angeles’ Westlake neighborhood, Witmer Manor comprises eight three- and four-story, elevator-served buildings containing 142 studio and 96 one-bedroom units. Common area amenities include a laundry room and an onsite property management office. CPP is partnering with LifeSTEPS to provide onsite adult education, health-and-wellness and skill-building classes and services to residents. Originally built in 1930, the property was most recently renovated in 2005. CPP’s total development investment is approximately $64 million, which includes the purchase price of $48.4 million and estimated renovation costs of approximately $65,000 per unit. Planned renovations include extensive ADA upgrades; exterior upgrades with new roofing, energy-efficient windows, upgraded heat pumps and LED lighting; and interior upgrades with kitchen updates, new vanities, new flooring, LED interior lighting, fresh paint and essential drywall repairs. Additionally, bathrooms will be upgraded with modern fixtures and replacements and new blinds. Renovations are slated for completion in early 2026. Dedicated to serving residents through the Section 8 program, all units will be income-restricted to family households earning between 30 percent to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). …
Gantry Secures $15M Acquisition Loan for North Canyons Business Center in Livermore, California
by Amy Works
LIVERMORE, CALIF. — Gantry has secured a $15 million permanent loan for the purchase of North Canyons Business Center, located at 3025-3095 Independence Drive in Livermore. The six-building business offers 105,000 square feet of industrial and office space. Tony Kaufmann and Joe Foley of Gantry arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate loan for the borrower, a private real estate investor. The loan was structured with one of Gantry’s correspondent insurance company lenders with an interest-only period transitioning to 30-year amortization. Gantry will service the loan. The borrower plans to reposition the asset, including increasing industrial use ratios at the property and activating a leasing program.
EAH Housing Starts Construction of 48-Unit Affordable Housing Development in West Hollywood
by Amy Works
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — EAH Housing has commenced construction for Lexington Gardens, an affordable housing property in West Hollywood. Located at the corner of Detroit Street and Lexington Avenue, Lexington Gardens offers 47 studio apartments ranging in size from 383 square feet to 447 square feet and one two-bedroom, 869-square-foot manager’s unit, all with energy-efficient appliances, window coverings and walk-in closets. The five-story community will serve families and individuals earning 30 percent and 60 percent of local area median income (AMI). Designed by DE Architects and built by Walton Construction, Lexington Gardens will offer a range of indoor and outdoor amenities, including onsite vehicle and bicycle parking, a community room, shared open spaces, laundry and a dedicated management office. EAH Housing will also provide resident services through an onsite resident services coordinator and collaborate with local organizations to offer specialized programs aimed at enhancing residents’ well-being.
PASADENA, CALIF. — On behalf of Welcome Group Inc., R.D. Olson Construction has completed the development of AC Hotel Pasadena located at 19 S. Madison Ave. in Pasadena. Completed in 21 months, the 100,000-square-foot AC Hotel Pasadena features 194 guest rooms and a bar and cafe serviced by an onsite kitchen. The project also includes 5,000 square feet of leasable space on the first floor along with an event space for planned gatherings. The project team for the $60 million hotel included AXIS, Saiful Bouquet and Wild Muse (formerly known as Design Force).
Lee & Associates Brokers $20.8M Sale of Arrow Grand Business Park in Covina, California
by Amy Works
COVINA, CALIF. — Lee & Associates has negotiated the sale of Arrow Grand Business Park, an industrial property at 753-759 Arrow Grand Circle in Covina. CTT Tools Inc. sold the asset to 2Trees LLC for $20.8 million, or $290.52 per square foot. The 71,762-square-foot property offers 10,000 square feet of office space. Nathan Lara and Jack Nersesian of Daum listed the property, while Justin Chiang and Kevin Ching of Lee & Associates served as procuring agents for the transaction.
Affinius Capital Originates $148.5M in Refinancing for 800 Broadway Multifamily Community in San Diego
by Amy Works
SAN DIEGO — Affinius Capital has closed a $148.5 million loan to refinance 800 Broadway, a newly built high-rise multifamily property in San Diego. The loan was made to an affiliate of Diamond Realty Investments. James Burrell of Northmarq arranged the financing. The 40-story building offers 356 market-rate apartments and 33 affordable units, ranging from studio and one-/two-bedroom apartments to two-/three-bedroom penthouses. The units feature private patios/balconies, Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, nine-foot ceilings, in-unit washers/dryers, quartz countertops, frameless glass showers and porcelain tubs, modular closet shelving, luxury vinyl and tile flooring, gas stoves, under cabinet lighting and pendant island lighting. Onsite amenities include a rooftop deck with swimming pool and hot tub, speakeasy bar, outdoor lounge with fire pits and grilling stations, a clubroom, coworking space and business center, TV and game lounge, fitness center with yoga studio, pet spa and dog walk, bike storage and repair station, electric vehicle charging stations and a 24-hour concierge. Additionally, 800 Broadway offers 4,830 square feet of commercial space.
Capital Investment Network Disposes of 35,013 SF Oceanside Square Retail Center in California
by Amy Works
OCEANSIDE, CALIF. — Capital Investment Network has completed the disposition of Oceanside Square, a shopping center at 4750 Oceanside Blvd. in Oceanside. A San Francisco-based buyer, in a 1031 exchange, acquired the asset for $11.6 million. Oceanside Square offers 35,013 square feet of retail space occupied by 21 tenants. At the time of sale, the property was 95.1 percent leased. Originally built in 1990, Oceanside Square underwent substantial capital improvements in 2022 and 2024. Ross Sanchez and Nick Totah of Marcus & Millichap’s San Diego Del Mar office represented the seller in the transaction.