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TCC Breaks Ground on 788,320 SF Spec Warehouse in Plainfield, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

PLAINFIELD, ILL. — Trammell Crow Co. (TCC) has broken ground on Building 2 of Plainfield Business Center in Plainfield, about 40 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The 788,320-square-foot spec warehouse is slated for completion by the third quarter of 2027. Matt Mulvihill and Phil DeBoer of CBRE are marketing the building for sale or lease. Building 2 will feature a clear height of 40 feet, 80 dock doors and 211 trailer parking stalls. The site offers proximity to both I-55 and I-80. At full build-out, Plainfield Business Center will encompass more than 8 million square feet of industrial space across 600 acres. Building 1, which also measures 788,320 square feet, was delivered earlier this year and is fully leased to RJW Logistics Group. Harris Architects and Kimley-Horn and Associates designed Plainfield Business Center, while FCL Builders is the general contractor.

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AcquisitionsIllinoisMidwestMultifamily

Interra Realty Brokers $23M Sale of Apartment Complex in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

MOUNT PROSPECT, ILL. — Interra Realty has brokered the $23 million sale of 20West, a six-story, 71-unit apartment complex in Mount Prospect. Paul Waterloo, Patrick Kennelly and Nathan Zito of Interra represented the buyer, Wheeling, Ill.-based Anemone Real Estate. The trio also represented the seller, Wingspan Development Group, which opened the property in 2019. The asset was 94 percent occupied at the time of sale. The property features nine studios, 41 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom layouts as well as a three-bedroom penthouse. Amenities include a fitness center, yoga studio, lounge and demonstration kitchen. A two-story restaurant space is currently leased to The Prospect.

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AcquisitionsIllinoisMidwestRetail

United Properties Acquires Two Chicagoland Shopping Centers for $22.6M

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO AND ROMEOVILLE, ILL. — United Properties Corp. has acquired Bishop Plaza, a 76,000-square-foot retail center in Chicago, for $11.5 million. The company also purchased the Shops at Romeoville, an 82,687-square-foot shopping center along the South Weber Road corridor in Romeoville, for $11.1 million. The Shops at Romeoville is home to tenants such as TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, Petco and Five Below. Based in East Meadow, N.Y., United Properties owns and operates shopping centers across 22 states.

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Fromm International Signs 72,745 SF Industrial Lease in Algonquin, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

ALGONQUIN, ILL. — Fromm International LLC has signed a 72,745-square-foot industrial lease at Algonquin Corporate Center in the Chicago suburb of Algonquin. The manufacturer of professional salon tools and accessories is relocating its national distribution operations from the O’Hare submarket. Adam Marshall and Mark Deady of Newmark represented the tenant, with Newmark’s Cooper Weisman and Dylan Weisman providing strategic support. Mike Sedjo and John Hamilton of CBRE and Ben Dickey of Stream Realty Partners represented the landlord, NorthPoint Development. Fromm International will occupy space within Building 1 of the five-building, 1.7 million-square-foot campus. Constructed in 2022, the facility features a clear height of 36 feet, 130-foot truck courts, ESFR sprinkler systems and spec office space.

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Eastern Union Secures $125.3M Acquisition Loan for Chicago Apartment Property

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Eastern Union has arranged a $125.3 million loan for the acquisition of The Pavilion, a 15-story, 1,115-unit apartment property located at 5441 N. East River Road in Chicago. The transaction is believed to be the largest apartment building sale in Chicago on a year-to-date basis, according to Eastern Union. Michael Muller and Mike Orlik of Eastern Union secured the financing. The five-building complex was built between 1968 and 1972. Amenities include a club building, pool, spa, sauna, fitness center and barbecue area. The property was 96 percent occupied at the time of the loan closing. The borrower was Chicago-based R.I.G. Capital, and the seller was Brookfield Asset Management. Stephen York of Arbor Realty Trust originated the agency financing. The sales price was $167 million. The loan featured a 75 percent loan-to-cost ratio, and payments will be based on a 30-year amortization. The transaction represents the first time that the property has traded hands in several decades.

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Coda Resources Signs 244,343 SF Industrial Lease in Joliet, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

JOLIET, ILL. — Coda Resources has signed a 244,343-square-foot industrial lease at 2000 S. Rowell Ave. in Joliet. The 399,930-square-foot facility was newly developed by Cabot Properties. Frank Melchert, Stevan Arandjelovic and Simon Porras of Cawley Commercial Real Estate represented the tenant, while Steve Ostrowski of Colliers represented the landlord. Coda, which manufactures consumer and industrial products, is expected to take occupancy in September, and the lease term is 75 months. The building features intermodal access, 50 dock doors and a clear height of 36 feet.

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Entre Commercial Realty Brokers Sale of 28,300 SF Industrial Building in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

WAUCONDA, ILL. — Entre Commercial Realty has brokered the sale of a 28,300-square-foot industrial building located at 280-290 Industrial Drive in Wauconda. The freestanding facility features a clear height of 19 feet, two exterior docks and two drive-in doors. The buyer, WSI Machinery, plans to renovate both the office and warehouse spaces. The acquisition also provides future expansion capability, with the opportunity to lease the secondary unit. Founded in 1985, WSI provides woodworking machinery and supplies, including millwork, machinery and panel processing equipment. Elisabeth Lazzara, Mike DeSerto and Cory Kay of Entre represented the buyer. Bruce Kaplan of Premier Commercial Realty represented the seller.

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Cushman & Wakefield, JLL Broker Sale of 2,043-Unit Self-Storage Portfolio in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Cushman & Wakefield and JLL have brokered the sale of a two-property self-storage portfolio in Chicago. The brokerage firms represented the seller, Self Storage 1. Etude Storage Capital purchased the portfolio, which comprises 2,043 units across 150,216 square feet in the Lincoln Park/Bucktown and Wrigleyville/Lakeview neighborhoods. Cushman & Wakefield’s Greg Wells, Mike Mele, Luke Elliott and Ross Bailey partnered with JLL’s Steve Mellon, Brian Somoza, Dan Reynolds and Tom Kirschbraun. The portfolio offers immediate scale and operating efficiencies, along with upside through continued lease-up, rental rate optimization and unit mix refinement, according to a release.

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Skender Breaks Ground on 33-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Evanston, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

EVANSTON, ILL. — Skender has broken ground on Mt. Pisgah Apartments, a 33-unit affordable housing development in Evanston. The project, led by Housing Opportunity Development Corp. (HODC) in partnership with Skender, Mt. Pisgah Ministries and the City of Evanston, will transform the current church site at 1813 Church St. The one-, two- and three-bedroom units will be reserved for households earning up to 60 percent of the area median income. The development will also include 2,250 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, shared community amenities and energy-efficient building features. Mt. Pisgah Apartments will remain under the long-term ownership and management of HODC. Cordogan, Clark & Associates Inc. is the architect. Financing partners include the Illinois Housing Development Authority, City of Evanston, Clocktower Tax Credits, Housing Authority of Cook County, National Equity Fund, Wintrust Village Bank & Trust and ComEd.

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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.4M Sale of Medical Office Building in Gurnee, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

GURNEE, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $3.4 million sale of a 10,000-square-foot medical office building leased to Aurora Health Care in Gurnee. The Class A property was built in 2005. Aurora Health Care offers dermatology, family medicine and internal medicine services at the facility. Frank Roti and Brett Rodgers of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private entity. Brian Munn of Marcus & Millichap procured the East Coast-based buyer, which completed a 1031 exchange.

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