Summit Design + Build Completes Construction of SpringHill Suites Hotel in Chicago’s Chinatown

CHICAGO — Summit Design + Build LLC has completed construction of a 148-room SpringHill Suites hotel in Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood. Summit constructed the four-story, 80,000-square-foot property on top of an existing two-story parking garage and retail center. The project includes a first-floor lobby, reception, gym, breakfast room and meeting room. SpringHill Suites is under the Marriott International umbrella. The project team included T2 Mechanical and Vari

April 16, 2021Development, Hospitality, Illinois, Midwest

Lee & Associates Negotiates 45,112 SF Industrial Lease in Elgin, Illinois

ELGIN, ILL. — Lee & Associates has negotiated a 45,112-square-foot industrial lease at 1755 Britannia Drive in Elgin. Kenneth Franzese and John Cassidy of Lee & Associates represented the owner, Scannell Properties. Steve Bass of NAI Hiffman represented the tenant, Hardinge Inc., which is a provider of advanced metal-cutting solutions. The 80,491-square-foot, newly constructed building features a clear height of 32 feet. There are 35,379 square feet remaining available for

April 16, 2021Illinois, Industrial, Leasing Activity, Lee & Associates, Midwest

Interra Negotiates $5.7M Sale of Apartment Building in Chicago’s Lakeview Neighborhood

CHICAGO — Interra Realty has negotiated the sale of a 16-unit apartment building in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood for $5.7 million. Originally constructed in 1916, the property is located at 700 W. Grace St. Units range in size from 850 to 1,500 square feet. The property was fully occupied at the time of sale. Joe Smazal of Interra represented both the East Coast-based seller and the private local

April 14, 2021Acquisitions, Illinois, Midwest, Multifamily

Garage Door Supplies Inks 30,000 SF Industrial Sublease in Bedford Park, Illinois

BEDFORD PARK, ILL. — Garage Door Supplies has subleased 30,000 square feet of industrial space at 6558 W. 73rd St. in Bedford Park, a southwest suburb of Chicago. The 35,000-square-foot building features a clear height of 23 feet, five exterior dock doors and 300 car parking spaces. Jeffrey Provenza and Rollo Dace of Darwin Realty/CORFAC International represented Garage Door Supplies, which manufactures and distributes garage doors and related parts. William Strey of Cushman & Wakefield …

April 14, 2021Illinois, Industrial, Leasing Activity, Midwest

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 253-Unit Multifamily Asset in West Chicago

WEST CHICAGO, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Aspen Ridge in West Chicago for an undisclosed price. The 253-unit multifamily asset is situated in a wooded area near DuPage County Forest Preserve. Built in 1967 on 12 acres, the property features an Olympic-size pool, fitness center and playground. There are 77 one-bedroom units and 176 two-bedroom units. Ryan Engle, Andrean Angelov and Zack Mahoney of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer. …

April 13, 2021Acquisitions, Illinois, Midwest, Multifamily

Dalfen Industrial Acquires 174,300 SF Industrial Facility in Aurora, Illinois

AURORA, ILL. — Dalfen Industrial has acquired a 174,300-square-foot industrial facility located at 1103 Butterfield Road in Aurora. Built in 2004, the property is known as Butterfield Logistics Center and offers convenient access to I-88. Brendan Sheahan and Nick Krejci of Darwin Realty/CORFAC International represented Dalfen in the transaction and will lead marketing efforts for the building. Seller information and the purchase price were undisclosed. A Dallas-based industrial owner and …

April 13, 2021Acquisitions, Illinois, Industrial, Midwest

Greystone Bel Negotiates Sale of 267-Unit Apartment Portfolio in Chicago

CHICAGO — Greystone Bel Real Estate Advisors has negotiated the sale of a five-property multifamily portfolio totaling 267 units in Chicago. The sales price was undisclosed. The buildings are situated in the neighborhoods of Buena Park, Rogers Park, Ravenswood and Lincoln Square. The portfolio sold to three individual investors, who plan to make improvements to the 1920s-era properties. Bill Montana and Chris Sackley of Greystone Bel’s Chicago office represented the seller, a family

April 12, 2021Acquisitions, Illinois, Midwest, Multifamily

Opus Completes Headquarters Building for WEN Power Tools in West Dundee, Illinois

WEST DUNDEE, ILL. — The Opus Group has completed the headquarters for WEN Power Tools in West Dundee, a far northwest Chicago suburb. The 180,623-square-foot build-to-suit features 4,000 square feet of office space, a 1,900-square-foot showroom, 21 dock doors, two drive-in doors and a clear height of 32 feet. Additionally, there is a 2,000-square-foot office buildout on the north side of the building that WEN will lease out on a short-term basis. WEN consolidated its three local facilities …

April 12, 2021Development, Illinois, Industrial, Midwest

Ready Capital Closes $29.1M Loan for Refinancing of Multifamily Portfolio in Metro Chicago

CHICAGO — Ready Capital has closed a $29.1 million loan for the refinancing and stabilization of a newly delivered multifamily portfolio throughout metro Chicago. The Class A portfolio consists of four properties and 118 units in the western and northern Chicago suburbs. Loan proceeds will be utilized to retire the existing construction loan, provide a cash-out at close and an earnout will be made available upon the properties achieving a pre-determined performance threshold. The …

April 12, 2021Illinois, Loans, Midwest, Multifamily

McShane to Build 285-Unit Apartment Project at Naperville’s CityGate Centre

NAPERVILLE, ILL. — Lincoln Property Co. and Calamos Real Estate have selected McShane Construction Co. to build a 285-unit luxury apartment project at CityGate Centre in Naperville, a western suburb of Chicago. Known as Lincoln at CityGate, the four-story project will include a 430-space parking garage and a shell for a 37,893-square-foot rooftop event center. Residents will have access to amenities such as a lounge, library, fitness and yoga rooms, bike lounge, storage, dog spa and pool …

April 9, 2021Development, Illinois, Midwest, Multifamily