BINGHAM FARMS, MICH. AND NEW YORK CITY — Newmark has arranged $240 million in joint venture financing on behalf of Bingham Farms-based Burton-Katzman and New York City-based DRA Advisors for the recapitalization of 24 light industrial properties in the Midwest. The portfolio totals more than 2.2 million square feet and is 99 percent leased. With over 40 tenants on the rent roll, no tenant occupies more than 15 percent of the portfolio’s total square footage. The venture will target value-add returns by acquiring industrial assets across the Midwest where rents are below market. Jordan Roeschlaub, Dustin Stolly and Eden Abraham of Newmark arranged the venture and financing, while Daniel Canvasser of Newmark provided regional support. Roeschlaub, Stolly and colleague Chris Kramer arranged a $150 million acquisition loan. Burton-Katzman is a fully integrated real estate company with an emphasis on the industrial market. DRA Advisors is an investment advisor specializing in real estate investment and management services for institutional and private investors.
Loans
Progress Capital Arranges $14.9M Construction Loan for Northern New Jersey Multifamily Redevelopment
ROSELLE PARK, N.J. — Locally based financial intermediary Progress Capital has arranged a $14.9 million construction loan for Hunter Lofts, a 57-unit multifamily redevelopment project in the Northern New Jersey community of Roselle Park. The site formerly housed the operations of H&H Building Supply. Six of the units will be reserved as affordable housing, and the new development will include 4,000 square feet of retail space. Kathy Anderson and Caillin Boles of Progress Capital arranged the loan through Columbia Bank on behalf of the developer, The Kontos Group.
HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — Northmarq has secured a $14 million loan for Madison Plaza, a 153,739-square-foot shopping center located at 930 Old Monrovia Road in Huntsville. Randy Wolfe of Northmarq arranged the 10-year financing through a regional credit union on behalf of RCP Cos., the developer of the adjacent MidCity district. The loan features one year of interest-only payments and a 25-year amortization schedule. Built in 1984 and renovated in 2016, Madison Plaza was leased at the time of financing to tenants including Havertys, Stars and Strikes, State Farm, Dragon Alley and Viet Huong.
ORLANDO, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged $9.6 million in acquisition financing for Magic Mall Plaza, a flea market-style shopping center located at 2155 W. Colonial Drive in Orlando. Built in 1971 and renovated in 2000, the 128,939-square-foot complex houses multiple stores and restaurants, as well as event spaces. Garrett Fierstein of MMCC’s Orlando office originated the financing on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. The 10-year loan features a fixed 5.68 percent interest rate, 25-year amortization schedule and a loan-to-value ratio of 75 percent.
JLL Arranges $10.5M Refinancing for Park Place at Jordan Downs Affordable Community in Los Angeles
by Amy Works
LOS ANGELES — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $10.5 million construction takeout refinancing for Park Place at Jordan Downs, an affordable multifamily project in Los Angeles. The borrower is BRIDGE Housing Corp. Anson Snyder led the JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory team to secure the 17-year, fixed-rate Fannie Mae loan. JLL Real Estate Capital, a Fannie Mae DUS lender, will service the loan. Built in 2022, Park Place features 80 apartments that are both rent- and income-restricted at 30 percent, 40 percent, 50 percent, 60 percent and 80 percent of area median income. The property is part of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles’ multibillion-dollar plan to redevelop the Jordan Downs public housing community. Upon completion, the entire development will have nearly 1,600 affordable and market-rate apartments. The complex will also include more than 150,000 square feet of commercial space, a large community center and several public parks. Park Place at Jordan Downs is located at 2062 E. 99th Place in the Watts neighborhood of southeast Los Angeles.
Northmarq Arranges $52.8M Construction Loan for Anthem House Apartments in Huntsville
by John Nelson
HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — Northmarq has arranged a $52.8 million construction loan for Anthem House Apartments, a 304-unit multifamily project that is part of the MidCity District master-planned development in Huntsville. In addition to apartments, Anthem House will include 32,000 square feet of ground-level retail space and 35,000 square feet of collaborative office space, as well as an amenity package comprising a coffee bar, coworking lounge, fitness center, yoga studios, community gardens, resort-style pool and a courtyard. Randy Wolfe and Drew Markley of Northmarq arranged the five-year loan through a major regional bank on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.
JLL Arranges $310M Construction Loan for Avia Labs at Millbrae Station Life Sciences Campus in California
by Amy Works
MILLBRAE, CALIF. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $310 million construction loan for the development of Avia Labs at Millbrae Station. Located in Millbrae, southwest of San Francisco International Airport, the life sciences development will total 315,000 square feet. Jordan Angel, Lillian Roos and Pat Aslanian of JLL Capital Markets’ debt advisory team secured the loan through Otera Capital for the borrower, Longfellow Real Estate Partners. Longfellow broke ground on Avia Labs on March 1. The six-story, Class A building is targeting LEED Gold and Fitwel certifications and emphasizes both energy efficiency and quality of life for tenants. Onsite amenities will include a fitness center, public café open to the community, large conference spaces, bike storage, two levels of underground parking and a large terrace with city and mountain views. According to the developer, this will be California’s first all-electric life sciences project. All-electric buildings often have reduced construction costs, are easier to maintain and offer a lower carbon footprint than developments that offer multiple energy sources, such as both electric and natural gas. The property is positioned on 2.1 acres at 210 Adrian Road in the North County submarket of the Mid-Peninsula of the San Francisco Bay Area. …
Northmarq Secures $25.3M Construction Financing for Bourbon Barrel Storage Facility in Shelbyville, Kentucky
by John Nelson
SHELBYVILLE, KY. — Northmarq has secured $25.3 million in financing for the construction of the first two phases of a bourbon barrel storage facility in Shelbyville. Randall Waddell of Northmarq’s Louisville office arranged the fixed-rate loan through a Kentucky-based bank on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between The Spirits Group and K-RAX. The loan carries a five-year term with three years of interest-only payments followed by a 25-year amortization schedule. Upon completion, the development, situated on 107 acres at 2517 Vigo Road will feature seven rickhouses — each of which will have capacity for 19,800 barrels — and one blending/bottling building.
FAIRFIELD, N.J. — Locally based mortgage banking firm G.S. Wilcox & Co. has arranged a $15 million loan for the refinancing of Madison Corporate Campus, a 350,000-square-foot industrial flex property located in the Northern New Jersey community of Fairfield. David Fryer of G.S. Wilcox arranged the financing through Ohio National Life Insurance Co. The borrower was not disclosed.
KEARNY, N.J. — New York-based BEB Lending has provided a $5 million, 18-month bridge loan for the acquisition of an 87,000-square-foot industrial property in the Northern New Jersey community of Kearny. The building at 244 Duke St. sits on 2.4 acres. Sean Silverbrook led the transaction for BEB Lending, and Mark Brachfeld of Meridian Capital Group arranged the debt. The borrower was not disclosed.