CHICAGO — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has brokered the sale of Shops of Beverly, a 21,571-square-foot retail center in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. The fully leased property is home to tenants such as Chipotle, Chase Bank and For Eyes. Rick Drogosz and Emily Gadomski of Mid-America represented the seller, Sperry Equities. A private investor purchased the asset for an undisclosed price.
By Ryan Foran, Cresa As we approach the three-year anniversary of the start of the pandemic, it continues to affect the commercial real estate industry in many ways, with no asset class impacted as significantly as the office sector. While retail initially stumbled but rebounded, and industrial soared to unexpected heights amid distribution emergencies, millions of U.S. office employees continue a tenuous balance of working from home versus going into the office. The pandemic wasn’t all bad news for office tenants. Many businesses with simple infrastructure and experienced staff have been so effective with remote set-ups that they have shed office space permanently and eliminated rent from the books. Others have embraced emerging technologies like virtual meetings and chat solutions to reduce the need for face-to-face interaction. In one way or another, most businesses were able to leverage this unique situation to improve their business processes, technology and personnel, and have embraced remote work at some level. But many businesses with younger, less experienced staff have reported ongoing struggles with recruiting, mentorship, culture development and staff retention. Some of these may have been amplified by complex external factors such as an ongoing labor shortage, an unprecedented resignation of our older …
ADDISON, ILL. — Clear Height Properties has acquired a 34,700-square-foot industrial building in Addison, a western suburb of Chicago, for an undisclosed price. The property at 1404 W. Fullerton Ave. features convenient access to I-355 between I-290 and Route 83. The facility features six exterior docks, seven drive-thru service bays and an additional 1.5 acres of secured land for outdoor storage or trailer parking. Nick Saraceno and Howard Caplan of CTK Chicago Partners represented the undisclosed seller. Robin Stolberg and Dominic Carbonari of JLL are marketing the property for lease.
PLAINFIELD, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $1.9 million sale of a Chili’s ground lease in Plainfield, about 40 miles southwest of Chicago. The restaurant building spans 6,150 square feet. The property at 12740 Illinois Route 59 is situated near Target, Ross Dress for Less and Five Below stores. Austin Weisenbeck and Sean Sharko of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, an individual trust. The duo also secured and represented the buyer, a Chicagoland private investor and limited liability company. The property sold at the full list price.
CHICAGO — The Habitat Co. and joint venture partner Diversified Real Estate Capital LLC have broken ground on Cassidy on Canal, a 33-story luxury apartment tower in Chicago’s Fulton River District. Designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz, the 375-foot glass tower will feature 343 units. The project site at 350 N. Canal St. was formerly home to the Cassidy Tire building. The developers plan to integrate some of the property’s original bricks into the new development. “To honor the location’s rich history, it was important to us to bring this neighborhood a new development that stands out through its forward-looking design and modern conveniences, yet also pays homage to the site’s legacy by keeping the Cassidy family name,” says Matt Fiascone, president of Habitat. Cassidy on Canal will feature a variety of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans along with 1,313 square feet of ground-floor retail space and parking for 123 cars. The property’s fifth floor will feature amenities such as a fitness center, game room, coworking center, spa, pool, grilling areas and dining areas. First move-ins are scheduled for spring 2024. McHugh Construction is the general contractor. Development costs were not disclosed. Cassidy on Canal is one of several major …
BENSENVILLE, ILL. — DSV Air & Sea Inc. has preleased a 307,378-square-foot industrial building in the Chicago suburb of Bensenville. The property at 1401 Devon Ave. is slated for completion in spring 2023. ML Realty Partners owns the development along with an adjacent 297,238-square-foot building that was leased by Apex Logistics International Inc. last winter. Both buildings feature a clear height of 40 feet and are situated in DuPage County. The site is less than one-half mile north of Illinois Route 390. Kevin Segerson of CBRE represented DSV Air & Sea in the lease. Andrew Maletich, Matt Garland and Dustin Albers of Cawley Chicago represented ML Realty Partners.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. — Inspired by Somerset Development, the owner of Bell Works Chicagoland, has leased nearly 21,000 square feet of its “ready-to-wear” office suites. The suites total 23,628 square feet and offer spaces that are available for immediate occupancy with flexible, short-term leasing options. The owner also plans to launch a second version of the ready-to-wear suites, which will comprise nine new spaces totaling 20,000 square feet at the campus in Hoffman Estates. The current roster of tenants within the ready-to-wear spaces includes Clover Imaging Group, Stoltmann Law Offices, CPATAX Services, RiskSmith Insurance, CPA Advisors Group, Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate, Victor Construction Co. Inc., LinkSpace and Mosquito Hunters. Colliers represented ownership in the lease transactions. Bell Works Chicagoland is the redevelopment of the former AT&T campus.
CHICAGO — In a statement posted on her Twitter page, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that the city would forgo for one year the Consumer Price Index increase on the property tax levy. According to the mayor, the economy continues to show a better than projected recovery and the city revenues continue to exceed estimates. The mayor’s statement applies only to an inflation-related hike in property taxes, not to already-approved levy hikes that were passed in earlier years, according to Crain’s Chicago Business. The mayor’s recommendation is part of her budget proposal.
CHICAGO — NAI Miami has arranged the sale of a former Midas Total Car Care center located at 158 W. Grand Ave. in Chicago for $4 million. Jeremy Larkin and Joseph Gallaher of NAI Miami, along with Elan Rasansky and Al Rodenbostel of ARC Real Estate Group, represented the seller, TBC Corp. The buyer, Friedman Properties Ltd., developed the adjacent Moxy Hotel. The sales price equates to roughly $470 per square foot.
GURNEE, ILL. — Cawley Chicago has brokered the sale of a 31,000-square-foot industrial building in Gurnee, a city in Northeast Illinois. The sales price was undisclosed. The property is located at 3940 Tannahill Drive. Dustin Albers, Andrew Maletich and Matt Garland of Cawley Chicago represented the buyer, Imperial Lubes, which is relocating and expanding its operations from Elk Grove Village. Marc Samuels of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller.
