PARAMUS, N.J. — Regional brokerage firm Hudson Atlantic Realty has negotiated the $9.2 million sale of a multifamily development site in the Northern New Jersey community of Paramus. The 9.9-acre site at 731 Pascack Road is fully approved for the development of a 162-unit, age-restricted project that will be known as The Residences at Joy Farms. Units will come in one- and two-bedroom floor plans, and amenities will include a fitness center, bar/kitchen area and indoor/outdoor social spaces. Adam Zweibel of Hudson Atlantic brokered the deal. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.
Development
PHOENIX — A partnership between Mack Real Estate Group and McCourt Partners has broken ground on Halo Vista, a $7 billion mixed-use development in North Phoenix that has been billed as a “city within a city.” Situated adjacent to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) campus, the 2,300-acre master-planned project is designed to be a global hub for science, innovation and community. The initial phase of construction will focus on crucial horizontal infrastructure and site preparation, with work led by Phoenix-based Willmeng Construction. The master plan for the site includes nearly 30 million square feet of industrial, office, retail, residential and educational uses. Companies that have already committed to Halo Vista include Costco and Marriott, which plans to develop a five-story, dual-branded hotel under the Courtyard and Residence Inn brands. Those announcements came in October. In addition, DeRito Partners is planning an “auto mall” at Halo Vista that will feature approximately 10 dealership facilities. These developments are part of the first phase of commercial space that is planned along I-17 and Dove Valley Road and is designed to serve the thousands of workers and residents anticipated to join the Halo Vista community. “Northwest Phoenix has always had strong neighborhoods and a …
HOUSTON — Skanska USA has completed a 20,772-square-foot adaptive reuse project in Houston’s Third Ward. The project converted the historic Riverside General Hospital, which originally opened in 1926, into the new home of the Harris County Public Health Department. The work encompassed renovations to the main hospital building, former nursing school and adjacent utility structure. The project team also integrated new mechanical, electrical and life-safety systems throughout.
NEW YORK CITY — Lendlease has welcomed the first residents to The Riverie, an 834-unit apartment community in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn. Spanning an entire city block along the East River, The Riverie comprises two towers that rise 37 and 20 stories, as well as a mid-rise podium with frontages along India, West and Java streets. Residences range from studios to three bedrooms, including select penthouses and townhomes. Of the total unit count, 30 percent of residences are designated as affordable housing. The development also features 13,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, Class A amenities and new public green space. Marvel was the project architect. Rents start at roughly $3,800 per month for a studio apartment. The Riverie was capitalized in late 2022. Construction began in spring 2023 and topped out in fall 2024, at which point the project was known as 1 Java Street.
Ascentris-Led Partnership Sells Two South Florida Office Buildings, Launches Multifamily Conversion Project
by Abby Cox
DORAL, FLA. — Ascentris, in partnership with Highline Real Estate Capital and Square2 Capital, has completed a multi-phase repositioning of Westside Plaza, a three-building, 382,637-square-foot office complex in Doral, a western suburb of Miami. As a result of the project completion, Miami-based COFE Properties purchased two office buildings within Westside Plaza totaling 276,637 square feet at 8200 and 8400 N.W. 33rd St. for $63 million, according to South Florida Business Journal. Westside I and II were 98 percent leased following a renovation, including upgraded lobbies, common areas and tenant amenities, as well as the addition of two spec suites. Tenants in the office buildings include Guidewell Sanitas, US Med, LLC, Inktel Contact Center Solutions and Venture X. Chris Lee, Sean Kelly, Tom Rappa and Matthew Lee of CBRE brokered the sale. Parallel to the transaction, a joint venture between the Ascentris-led partnership and multifamily developer ZOM Living acquired Westside Plaza II, a 106,000-square-foot office building that will be transformed into a 380-unit multifamily community under Florida’s Live Local Act, a strategy designed to provide more affordable housing opportunities. Robert Given, Brad Capas and Troy Ballard of CBRE brokered the sale of Westside Plaza II.
FREDERICK, MD. — Hanover Co. and its institutional partner Northwestern Mutual have completed construction of Frederick Airport Park, a 509,000-square-foot industrial development located in Frederick, about 44 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. Situated directly off I-70 and adjacent to Frederick Municipal Airport, Frederick Airport Park spans 37 acres and consists of two light industrial buildings featuring 36-foot clear heights. The project team included MGMA (architect), Harris Smariga (civil engineer) and Conewago (general contractor). Construction of both buildings was completed in January. Cushman & Wakefield is marketing Frederick Airport Park to potential tenants.
TUKWILA, WASH. — SecureSpace Self Storage has opened its newest facility located at 5950 Southcenter Blvd. in Tukwila. Formerly known as Tukwila Self Storage, the five-story, heated facility offers 53,185 square feet of storage space across 625 units in a variety of sizes. The facility is currently undergoing enhancements to meet SecureSpace’s standards. The upgraded property will feature proprietary AI-enabled cameras and sensors for enhanced security, as well as complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.
PHOENIX — Creation, a Phoenix-based developer, has completed construction for Park Algodon, an industrial and mixed-use development at the northwest corner of Loop 101 and Indian School Road in Phoenix. Spanning 86 acres, Park Algodon includes 1.3 million square feet of Class A industrial space and an adjacent 7-acre mixed-use destination with retail and restaurant space. The first phase of the industrial portion of Park Algodon was developed in partnership with Clarion Partners. The two-phase speculative industrial project includes four buildings, totaling 725,000 square feet, designed to accommodate tenants ranging from 30,000 square feet to 317,000 square feet. The industrial buildings offers 32-foot to 40-foot minimum clear heights, ample power and abundant employee parking. The second phase is permit-approved for a single 556,000-square-foot building. Separate from the joint venture, Creation developed The Shops at Park Algodon, a 14,000-square-foot restaurant and retail space. Buildings A and B will be delivered to tenants within the next 30 days. Confirmed tenants include Einstein Bros. Bagels, Chipotle, Luna Grill and Zara Nail Bar. LGE Design Build provided architectural and construction services for the project. Andy Markham and Phil Haenel of Cushman & Wakefield are handling leasing for the industrial component, while Matt Milinovich and James …
WILSONVILLE, ORE. — Capstone Partners has secured a $27.9 million construction loan from U.S. Bank to develop Villebois Village Center Apartments, a three-building multifamily community in Wilsonville. David Schaffer and John Petersen of Melvin Mark Capital Group originated the financing. Construction began in December 2025, with completion slated for mid-2027. Portland, Ore.-based C2K Architecture is serving as architect and Essex General Construction is the general contractor for the project. Located within the Villebois master-planned community, the project will feature 143 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, 9-foot ceilings and air conditioning in larger units. The community also features 2,460 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, a fitness center, library/game room, top-floor lounge, bike center and pet-friendly features, including a dog wash station. The three buildings will surround a large public piazza with bocce courts, landscaping and heritage trees.
CORCORAN, MINN. — United Properties has broken ground on Amira Corcoran, a 143-unit active adult community in Corcoran, about 22 miles northwest of Minneapolis. The four-story development expands the Amira senior living portfolio in metro Twin Cities. The project will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Amenities will include a clubroom, fitness and yoga spaces, an arts and crafts studio, golf simulator lounge, walking trails and an outdoor amenity patio with a pool and hot tub. The first move-ins are anticipated in summer 2027. The project team includes architect Momentum Design Group, general contractor Eagle Building Co. and property manager Great Lakes Management.