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Standard Real Estate Invests in Trammell Crow’s Woodridge Industrial Center in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

WOODRIDGE, ILL. — Standard Real Estate Investments LP is making an equity investment through its new $150 million investment vehicle in the Woodridge Industrial Center, a 217,000-square-foot logistics facility being developed by Trammell Crow Co. in suburban Chicago. The project is located on a 17-acre site in Woodridge and is slated for completion in summer 2024. The building will feature 22 dock doors, 130-foot truck courts and 270 parking spaces. The project team includes Harris Architects, general contractor FCL and civil engineer SpaceCo.

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ACO Commercial Arranges $8M Sale of Development Site on Chicago’s South Side

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — ACO Commercial has arranged the sale of a five-acre development site located at 3000-3052 S. Pitney Court in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood for $8 million. George Toscas and Linda Hatter of ACO represented the seller, St. Louis-based SOHO Investments Inc. The buyer was the Chinese American Service League Inc. The nonprofit plans to develop the site into a comprehensive community care campus with affordable seniors housing, an adult day service center for seniors, an early childcare center and an industrial/commercial kitchen for senior meals and culinary training programs. Additionally, a community center will offer sports programs and outdoor garden space along the river as well as space for meetings. People’s Gas and Coke Co. formerly owned the riverfront property for more than 100 years.

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Tiny Giants Acquires 24,563 SF Commercial Building in Chicago, Plans Daycare, Apartment Project

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Tiny Giants has acquired a 24,563-square-foot commercial building located at 2801 W. Montrose Ave. in Chicago. The family-owned company plans to redevelop the site into a mixed-use project with a 10,000-square-foot daycare on the ground floor and apartments above. Longtime tenant Ruby Dry Cleaners relocated to a new location several blocks away. Chris Irwin of Colliers represented the buyer, while Craig Wolf and Dale Strauss of Strauss Realty Ltd. represented the sellers, private investors. The sales price was undisclosed.

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Flack Global Metals Inks 6,000 SF Office Lease in Chicago’s Fulton Market

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Flack Global Metals (FGM) has signed a 6,000-square-foot office lease at 345 N. Morgan in Chicago’s Fulton Market. Owned and developed by Sterling Bay, the boutique office building is now more than 90 percent leased. FGM will be relocating its current office from 20 N. Clark St. and nearly doubling its square footage. The 11-story building is located just south of Metra’s Union Pacific West line and includes retail space on the ground floor. Sterling Bay began construction of the 200,000-square-foot property in August 2021, and completed it in September 2022. Amenities include private outdoor terraces, a top-floor bar and lounge, roof deck, fitness and wellness center, and conference rooms. Other tenants include HAVI Group, Wellington Management, Allsteel, Humanscale and JSI. Liz McCleary of CBRE represented FGM, while Austin Lusson and Daniella Hemsley represented Sterling Bay on an internal basis.

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Missner Group, Realterm Complete Development of 130,354 SF Spec Industrial Building in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — A joint venture between The Missner Group and Realterm has completed development of a 130,354-square-foot speculative industrial building in Chicago. The Class A facility is located at 1032 W. 43rd St. within the Chicago Stockyards. The Missner Group also served as general contractor for the project, which features a clear height of 32 feet, 26 exterior docks, two drive-in doors, a 276-space parking area and 20 dedicated trailer stalls. Atom Banana, a fruit wholesaler based in Illinois, leased 61,000 square feet of the building prior to completion. The Missner Group will complete the tenant build-out and intends to start construction in the fourth quarter. The project marks the final of three developments for Realterm and Missner’s joint venture. The project team included Cornerstone Architects and engineer Spaceco Inc. Larry Goldwasser, Colin Green and Michelle Maguire of CBRE served as the leasing agents.

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Venture One Acquires 30,963 SF Industrial Building in Elmhurst, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

ELMHURST, ILL. — Venture One Real Estate, through its acquisition fund VK Industrial VI LP, has acquired a 30,963-square-foot industrial building in the Chicago suburb of Elmhurst. The purchase price was undisclosed. Located at 851 Industrial Drive and constructed in 1980, the property is fully leased to seven tenants. The building features seven docks and parking for 36 cars. Each unit has its own dock and office area. Joe Bronson and Paddy Dwyer of NAI Hiffman represented the undisclosed seller. VK Industrial VI is co-sponsored by Venture One and Kovitz Investment Group. The fully discretionary fund targets industrial acquisitions in the Chicago, Northeast and Florida markets.

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SVN Chicago Commercial Brokers $2.2M Sale of Office, Retail Building in Winfield, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

WINFIELD, ILL. — SVN Chicago Commercial has brokered the $2.2 million sale of an office and retail building in Winfield, a western suburb of Chicago. The ground floor of the building is fully leased to a variety of retail and restaurant tenants. The second floor is vacant office space that was previously occupied by one tenant. SVN represented the seller. The buyer retained SVN to lease the remaining spaces with intentions of converting them into medical office suites. Buyer and seller information was not provided.

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Alive Telecom Signs 74,978 SF Industrial Lease in University Park, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

UNIVERSITY PARK, ILL. — Alive Telecom has signed a 74,978-square-foot industrial lease at 500 Crossing Drive in the Chicago suburb of University Park. The 150,000-square-foot building, constructed in 2006, is now fully leased. Brian Vanosky, Michael O’Leary and Dylan Maher of Lee & Associates represented the landlord, Mapletree. Jeff Galante of Lee & Associates represented the tenant, which is a global supplier of equipment, systems and services for the communications market.

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Development Team Tops Off The Saint Grand Mixed-Use Building in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — The development team of Mavrek Development, GW Properties, Luxury Living and Double Eagle Development, alongside general contractor Lendlease, have topped off construction of The Saint Grand, a 21-story mixed-use building in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. Office tenant build-outs are scheduled for later this year, with residential deliveries expected in early 2024. The project will consist of 248 luxury apartment units, 45,000 square feet of office space and 7,500 square feet of street-level retail space. Amenities will include a package receiving service, coworking lounge, fitness center and outdoor pool deck. Office tenants will enjoy all building amenities as well as a private outdoor space.

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BGO Launches Move-In Ready Offices in Chicago, Nationwide

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — BGO has launched Move-In Ready Offices (MIRO) to provide small and medium-sized businesses with immediate access to adaptable workspaces. Current MIRO suites range from 1,000 to 18,000 square feet and offer immediate occupancy and flexible lease terms. BGO currently has MIRO suites available in Chicago, New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. The firm plans to deliver more prebuilt suites across its entire U.S. office portfolio. Gensler and Michaelis Boyd designed the spaces. MIRO offers both private workstations and collaboration spaces. Tenants also benefit from access to amenity centers, townhalls and various perks. As of June 30, BGO had $83 billion of assets under management.

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