FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A partnership between two New Jersey-based firms, The STRO Cos. and KRE Group, has begun an industrial redevelopment project in the Northern New Jersey community of Florham Park. The project will convert a former office building that sits on a 14.4-acre site at 19 Vreeland Road into a 136,714-square-foot warehouse with a clear height of 36 feet, 26 loading docks, one drive-in door and parking for 108 cars and 36 trailers. Cushman & Wakefield will market the project for lease. Completion is slated for the first quarter of next year.
BERKELEY, CALIF. — CBRE has arranged the sale of a 0.43-acre development site at 2587 Telegraph Ave. in Berkeley, approximately five blocks south of the University of California, Berkeley campus. 2565-2589 Telegraph Black LLC, a local private investor and related party of Anchor Valley Partners, sold the asset for an undisclosed price. An undisclosed buyer plans to build a 52-unit, 232-bed student housing development on site. The project is approved and entitled for an eight-story, 112,562-square-foot, mixed-use building featuring studio, four-, five- and six-bedroom units, including six affordable housing units. Additionally, the finished project will include 2,902 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, 5,105-square-foot of outdoor space, a fitness room, an amenity room, study pods and bike parking. Keith Manson, Zachary Greenwood and Mac Watson of CBRE’s Oakland office represented the seller in the transaction.
WENTZVILLE, MO. — Midas Hospitality has opened a TownePlace Suites by Marriott extended-stay hotel in Wentzville, a far west suburb of St. Louis. The 96-room property is located at 20 Cliff View Drive along I-70. The four-story hotel features a fitness center, guest laundry facilities, complimentary breakfast buffet, complimentary high-speed internet, a 10-person meeting room and outdoor patio area. CMC Construction was the general contractor, and Royal Banks of Missouri provided project financing.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Major League Baseball team the Texas Rangers and The Cordish Cos. have topped out One Rangers Way, a 300-unit apartment development in the Dallas suburb of Arlington. The community is the multifamily component of Cordish’s Arlington Entertainment District and is situated steps away from Globe Life Field, the home ballpark of the Rangers. One Rangers Way will offer a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with rental rates starting at the $1,500s, as well as penthouses with rates starting in the $4,000s. Each apartment will feature high-end interior finishes and appliances, including in-unit washers and dryers, high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. Each of the community’s 52 floor plans are named after Rangers players or significant events, including the team’s 2023 World Series title. “One Rangers Way will bring an upscale residential component to the Arlington Entertainment District, which has become one of the fastest-growing sports and entertainment destinations in the country,” says Ray Davis, managing partner and majority owner of the Rangers. “This project also reflects the tradition of the Rangers as many of the franchise’s legendary players are being incorporated into the branding of the building.” The property will feature 43,000 square feet of amenities, including an …
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Minneapolis-based developer Ryan Cos. has begun leasing Rivette Tower, a 345-unit apartment community located in Austin’s Mueller District. The project comprises two three- and five-story buildings with 2,500 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. Units feature one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, with 15 percent of the residences (about 50 units) reserved for renters earning up to 60 percent of the area median income. Amenities include a pool, rooftop deck, coworking space and outdoor gathering areas. Construction began in March 2022 and topped out in November 2023. Rents start at $1,900 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.
HOUSTON — Wolf Capital Partners is nearing completion of the renovation of a 120,000-square-foot medical office building in Houston. The project team has completed the refresh of the lobby and multiple common areas and is now underway on an overhaul of the façade and upgrades to vehicle access areas, outdoor patio spaces and additional interior floor renovations. Completion of the latest phase is slated for the fourth quarter. In addition, Wolf Capital has completed 38,253 square feet of new leasing activity at the building over the past year.
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Developer DXD Capital has completed construction of a 761-unit self-storage facility in Toms River, located on the Jersey Shore. The four-story building spans 62,818 net rentable square feet and features multiple elevators and a drive-in loading area. DXD Capital acquired the site in summer 2022. Public Storage will operate the facility. Jayeff served as the general contractor on the project, and Century Bank was the construction lender.
WORCESTER, MASS. — Trinity Financial, a developer with offices in Boston and New York City, has begun a multifamily redevelopment project in Worcester. The firm, in partnership with the Worcester Housing Authority, is redeveloping The Curtis Apartments, a 372-unit property that was originally built in the 1950s. The first phase of the project consists of 129 units in two buildings, replacing 90 former public housing units and adding 39 additional affordable units that will be reserved for households earning up to 60 and 80 percent of the area median income.
DELRAY BEACH, FLA. — BBX Logistics Properties, along with joint venture partner PCCP LLC, has broken ground on The Park at Delray, a new 40-acre industrial park located along U.S. Highway 441 in Delray Beach, about 20 miles south of West Palm Beach. Phase I of the project includes the construction of a 200,000-square-foot building, with plans for two additional buildings to follow. The first phase can accommodate tenants seeking spaces as small as 50,000 square feet. City National Bank provided a $31.3 million construction loan for The Park at Delray. The timeline for construction was not disclosed.
SANFORD, FLA. — Working on behalf of Crescent Communities, Doster Construction Co. has completed Novel Parkway, a 325-unit apartment community situated along International Parkway in Sanford, a northeast suburb of Orlando. The property features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 656 to 1,527 square feet. Monthly rental rates range from $1,700 to $3,437, according to Apartments.com. Novel Parkway features 10,000 square feet of amenities, including a pool, fitness center, clubhouse, business center and walking/biking trails.