Illinois

ROCKDALE, ILL. — Industrial Realty Group LLC (IRG) has acquired a 1.5 million-square-foot industrial facility formerly occupied by Caterpillar in Rockdale near Joliet. The purchase price was undisclosed. The 69-acre property includes several buildings along the Des Plaines River. The largest building is 1.3 million square feet and includes 65,384 square feet of office space. Caterpillar used the site for its hydraulic manufacturing operations. IRG’s CEO John Mase says the company intends to convert the single-tenant manufacturing facility into a multi-tenant complex capable of accommodating warehouse, distribution and manufacturing users. IRG plans to immediately begin renovations and marketing the space for lease.

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CHICAGO — Chicago-based Bridge Development Partners LLC has rebranded and changed its name to Bridge Industrial. The privately owned industrial real estate operating company and investment manager also launched a new website. The new name represents Bridge’s evolution over the past 20 years, according to the company. Bridge is also prioritizing the growth of its investment management business. The company hired Sean Zasche as CFO in September to lead all capital markets efforts.

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CHICAGO — Chicago-based Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has expanded its platform into medical office brokerage. Coinciding with the announcement is the addition of medical office veterans Eric Lee and Chris Lashmet to lead the practice. Known for its activity in the seniors housing and care space, Blueprint says the expansion is an effort to provide innovative advisory services to the healthcare sector while also best serving its core senior living clients. Blueprint’s medical office practice will include services such as investment sales; sale-leaseback structuring for physician groups; strategic real estate advisory for health systems and investors; joint venture structuring with developers; and capital raising for ground-up development.

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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 Architects.

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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 lease.

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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 buyer.

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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 represented the sublandlord, Jerich USA. The sublease is for 18 months.

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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. Both parties were private investors.

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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 operator, Dalfen focuses on urban infill warehouses and distribution buildings.

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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 office.

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