Development

GUTTENBERG, N.J. — A joint venture between Black Bear Asset Management, Bettina Equities Management and Echevarria Industries is underway on construction of a 50-unit multifamily project in Guttenberg, located across the Hudson River from Manhattan. The site is located at 416 69th St., and the building will rise seven stories and offer amenities such as a rooftop terrace, solarium lounge, fitness center, indoor garage parking with electric vehicle charging stations and a community center with grills and entertainment space. Completion is slated for 2028.

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HOLLYWOOD, FLA. — Starlife Group has launched vertical construction on 21 Hollywood, a 14-story mixed-use development located in Hollywood. Designed by Miami-based architect Kobi Karp, the project will feature 200 apartments and 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space. Starlife Builders, a subsidiary of Starlife Group, serves as 21 Hollywood’s general contractor. The project broke ground in December 2024 and completion is slated for late 2026/early 2027.  Amenities at the property will include a business center with 16-foot ceilings, coworking spaces, private conference room and a fitness center with a dedicated yoga and Pilates room. Additional offerings consist of a children’s play area, dog park and dog spa, dual cinemas and an 85-foot infinity pool that serves as the centerpiece of the outdoor space.  

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WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Bradford Allen Investment Advisors has acquired One Clearlake, an 18-story office tower located at 250 S. Australian Ave. in downtown West Palm Beach. The Chicago-based buyer plans to invest $10 million to fully renovate the 221,661-square-foot property to include a new roof, updated elevator system and fitness center, reimagined tenant lounge and a newly constructed conference center. Additionally, Bradford Allen plans to build four move-in-ready spec suites on one floor that will be ready for delivery by the fourth quarter. Situated near South Florida’s Tri-Rail and Brightline rail services, One Clearlake was originally built in 1986 and is LEED Gold- and Energy Star-certified. Christian Lee, Amy Julian, Andrew Chilgren, Tom Rappa, Matthew Lee and Sean Kelly of CBRE’s National Office Partners of Florida represented the seller in the transaction. Bradford Allen will provide asset and property management services at the property, while Jon Blunk and Laurel Oswald of TCRE will handle leasing negotiations. The transaction marks Bradford Allen’s second office acquisition in South Florida following its purchase of 350 and 450 E. Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale in February.

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WELLESLEY, MASS. — Regional owner-operator Grander Capital Partners has completed the redevelopment of a 26,351-square-foot office building in Wellesley, a western suburb of Boston. Grander repositioned the vacant building at 70 Hastings St. to support healthcare uses, introduced new building systems, renovated the lobby and communal areas and upgraded the property’s landscaping. Grander also tapped regional brokerage firm Hunneman to lease the property, which is now 94 percent occupied.

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AVONDALE, ARIZ. — Crescent Communities has broken ground on HARMON Ascend, a build-to-rent multifamily community in Avondale. Situated on West Indian School Road, HARMON Ascend will feature 125 three- and four-bedroom, two-story townhomes featuring individual two-car garages. The property is slated to welcome its first residents in spring 2026. HARMOND Ascend will offer charcoal grills, green spaces, lawn games and more to foster community engagement. The project team includes Heitman LLC as account manager, Atwell and Kimley-Horn as civil engineers, BSB Design as architects and Mosaic as general contractor.

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DENTON, TEXAS — Colliers Mortgage has provided a $55.9 million HUD-insured loan for the construction of Millennium Crest, a 245-unit multifamily project that will be located in the North Texas city of Denton. The property will offer 20 studios, 155 one-bedroom units and 70 two-bedroom units. Amenities will include a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, rooftop lounge and a dog park. Kevin Gould of Colliers Mortgage originated the debt, which carries a 40-year term and amortization schedule, on behalf of the developer, an entity doing business as Millennium Crest LP.

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HUTTO, TEXAS — Locally based firm Urban Moment Development has completed YardHomes Cottonwood Creek, a 293-unit build-to-rent residential project in the northern Austin suburb of Hutto. The development offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units that range in size from 635 to 1,391 square feet and have private fenced backyards. Units feature stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, individual washers and dryers and smart technology. Amenities include an event lawn, pickleball court, fitness center and a dog park. Rents start at roughly $1,500 per month for a one-bedroom home.

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PUNTA GORDA, FLA. — Kitson & Partners has begun opening the first wave of retailers at The Shops at Yellow Pine, a 120,000-square-foot shopping center located within the master-planned community of Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda. Situated north of Crescent B Commons, a Publix-anchored shopping center, The Shops at Yellow Pine comprises three multi-tenant buildings and two standalone outparcels along Cypress Parkway. Five Guys, Marshalls, Ace Hardware, Five Below and Hope Chiropractic are already open at the center, while Panera Bread, Jersey Mike’s Subs and Verizon Wireless are expected to open in June. Several more tenants will follow later in the year, including Carvel; Papa Johns; Yummy Thai and Chinese; HomeGoods; Ulta Beauty; Aesthetics Lounge & Spa; Fountain Pools; Tipsy Nail Salon; Seymour Orthodontics; Tampa General Hospital (TGH) urgent care and medical services; and seafood and steak restaurant Oar & Iron Raw Bar & Grill, which will occupy its own building overlooking Sunset Lake. Additionally, outdoor seating areas will be available for use throughout the development, which is slated to open this summer.

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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — The Collier Cos. has closed on the purchase of a 10.7-acre parcel within the master-planned community of Nexton in Summerville, approximately 25 miles from downtown Charleston. The company plans to develop 360 new apartment homes on the site. Situated within walking distance from retail and dining options such as Publix, Harris Teeter and The Pickle Bar, the complex will feature studio, one-, two and three-bedroom apartments. Amenities at the property will include a fitness center, game area, pet spa, bocce ball court, yoga lawn, pickleball court, dog park, resort-style swimming pool and grilling stations. Collier Cos. anticipates to begin leasing at the community in early 2027.

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MONTGOMERY, ALA. — A partnership between Birmingham, Ala.-based The FiveStone Group, Bayer Ventures and New York City-based D&A Cos. is underway on the redevelopment of Old Cloverdale Village, an 11,000-square-foot retail property located in Montgomery’s Old Cloverdale District. The project team comprises CCR Architecture & Interiors, Pilgreen and Bostick Engineering Inc. and Prier Construction. The partnership also includes Fresh Hospitality and Charles Morgan. The historic Old Cloverdale Village is home to various locally owned restaurants, pubs, specialty shops and art galleries, as well as an independent arts cinema and a volunteer community theater. Southern restaurant concept Big Bad Breakfast is the first confirmed tenant at the property. Three additional suites are still available for lease. Along with the building’s restoration, the City of Montgomery and the project’s development team are collaborating on an improvement plan for existing infrastructure surrounding the property, including updated exterior lighting, landscaping and the addition of sidewalks. The redevelopment project is scheduled to be fully complete in the fourth quarter.

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