NORTHBROOK, ILL. — PACE Loan Group has provided a $6.2 million C-PACE loan that was part of a $32.8 million refinancing package for the former Northbrook Marriott hotel in suburban Chicago. The loan was a retroactive payback for property improvements that were completed from 2019 to 2022. The enhancements included roofing and insulation, weatherization, HVAC, plumbing, LED lighting, elevator improvements, common area and public space renovations and elevator upgrades. Now flagged as a Renaissance brand, the hotel includes 391 rooms across two towers, which were built in 1973 and 1986. Matthew McCormack of PACE Loan Group originated the loan. The PACE funding entity is managed by the City of Northbrook under the provisions of the Illinois Finance Authority PACE Program.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. — Lee & Associates has negotiated the $4.1 million sale of a 6.5-acre development site located at the southwest corner of Route 59 and Hoffman Boulevard in the Chicago suburb of Hoffman Estates. Rick Scardino of Lee & Associates represented the seller, Prairie Pointe Commercial (c/o Conor Commercial). Jacob Dell and Gary Fazio of CBRE represented the buyer, Advocate Health and Hospitals Corp. According to Scardino, Advocate Health plans to build a 36,000-square-foot outpatient center at an estimated cost of $34 million, inclusive of land costs.
CHICAGO — Kiser Group has brokered the sale of a historic multifamily property located at 2324 W. 111th St. in Chicago’s Morgan Park neighborhood for $1.9 million. Known as “The Castle” for its architecture, the property’s 16 apartment units were vacant at the time of sale. Originally constructed in the late 1800s as a funeral home, the building was later converted into a mixed-use asset in the 1920s. John George and Joe Bianchi of Kiser brokered the sale. Buyer and seller information was not provided.
AURORA AND PALATINE, ILL. — PGIM Real Estate has provided a $66 million loan for the refinancing of two newly built industrial properties in suburban Chicago. The assets, which include 90 Logistics Center in Palatine and 2800 W. Diehl Road in Aurora, total 760,669 square feet. The borrower, Logistics Property Co., will use proceeds of the loan to pay off construction debt, cover closing costs and return equity to the company. Craig Foreman of PGIM originated the fixed-rate loan.
CHICAGO — AmTrust RE has unveiled plans for a $50 million capital improvements program at two of its Chicago office properties, One East Wacker and 33 North Dearborn. The improvements will provide tenants with a “hospitality-inspired setting,” equipped with amenities, modern finishes and furniture, and elevated conveniences. This initiative marks the initial stage of the company’s $100 million commitment to upgrading its Chicago portfolio. Additionally, AmTrust has enlisted Stream Realty Partners to manage leasing for its Chicago office portfolio. At One East Wacker, AmTrust will upgrade the property’s exterior and entrances along both Wacker Drive and State Street, create multiple spec suites and fulfill a corridor and restroom renovation. Additional plans call for a comprehensive lobby renovation envisioned by Chicago-based Eastlake Studio; creation of a comprehensive amenity floor on the second level overseen by wellness amenities management service Lulafit; and significant renovations to the top-floor lounge on the 41st floor. The office tower spans 540,000 square feet. Improvements to the 330,000-square-foot 33 North Dearborn include renovating and expanding the fourth-floor conference center to double in size; creating an outdoor tenant roof deck; enhancing building conveniences such as expanding the bike room; new ground-floor retail offerings; aesthetic upgrades to the building …
NORTHBROOK, ILL. — Focus, together with development partner Fort Union, is scheduled to break ground on a new electric vehicle sales, service and distribution center for Tesla in Northbrook, a northern suburb of Chicago. Focus is hosting a groundbreaking event for the 50,000-square-foot project on Wednesday, Oct. 4. According to a press release, the project will assist the city in achieving the goals set in its 2021 Climate Action Plan.
CHICAGO — Interra Realty has arranged the sale of a seven-unit apartment building in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood for $2.2 million. The property, located at 1338 N. LaSalle St., was originally built in the 1880s and recently rehabilitated. Harrison Pinkus of Interra represented the undisclosed seller. Joe Smazal of Interra represented the private buyer, who assumed the debt from the seller.
WEST DUNDEE, ILL. — McShane Construction has completed The Woodlands at Canterfield, a 131-unit senior living community in West Dundee, about 41 miles northwest of Chicago. Built for Westbrook at Canterfield LLC, the development features 91 assisted living units and 40 memory care beds. Units are offered in studio, one- and two-bedroom configurations. The assisted living wing also features a guest suite for visitors. There are 16,000 square feet of amenity spaces, including a fitness center, two spas, a salon, theater, pub, clubrooms, onsite restaurants, patios, a bocce ball court and putting green. AG Architecture was the architect, and RDG Planning and Design was the interior designer. NAVIGATE Building Solutions served as the owner’s representative.
DES PLAINES, ILL. — Advanced Plastic Corp. has signed an 87,703-square-foot industrial lease in the Chicago suburb of Des Plaines. The custom plastic extrusion company will occupy the entire building, which is located on Marshall Drive. Rick Anesi of Lee & Associates of Illinois represented the tenant. Jeff Janda, John Cassidy and Brad Simousek of Lee & Associates of Illinois represented the owner, DRA Advisors.
TROY, ILL. — Contegra Construction Co. has completed a 35,000-square-foot fabrication facility for NuWay FAB in Troy, an eastern suburb of St. Louis. The project quadruples NuWay’s annual rebar production capacity, enabling the company to produce 15,000 tons of reinforcing steel or rebar annually. The project features a 31,000-square-foot fabrication shop and 4,000 square feet of office space. There are three overhead cranes, three bays and five drive-in doors. Joining Contegra on the project were J.F. Electric, Vee-Jay Cement Contracting, Illinois Electric Works and Affton Fabricating & Welding Co.