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

by Kristin Harlow

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

by Kristin Harlow

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

by Kristin Harlow

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

by Kristin Harlow

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

by Kristin Harlow

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 and workforce to streamline warehouse and distribution operations at the new headquarters. Opus provided development services and also served as design-builder, interior designer, architect and structural engineer. This is the eighth project that Opus has completed in Oakview Corporate Park.

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

by Kristin Harlow

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 floating-rate loan features a 24-month term. Borrower information was undisclosed.

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

by Kristin Harlow

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 area. Completion is slated for February 2023. CallisonRTKL is the architect. CityGate Centre is home to a hotel, office space and bars and restaurants.

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Colliers Brokers Sale of 503,244 SF Distribution Center in Aurora, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

AURORA, ILL. — Colliers International has brokered the sale of Butterfield VI Distribution Center, a 503,244-square-foot facility in Aurora, located about 40 miles west of Chicago. Situated on 34.5 acres at 2350 Frieder Lane, the warehouse features a clear height of 36 feet and parking for 125 trailers and 286 cars. Built in 2020, the property is 66 percent leased to LGSTX Distribution Services. It is located within the larger Butterfield Center for Business and Industry. Jeff Devine and Steve Disse of Colliers represented the seller, a partnership between Sterling Bay Industrial, Development Resources Inc. and Levy Family Partners. An institutional investment advisor purchased the asset for an undisclosed price.

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PGIM Real Estate Provides $41M Acquisition Loan for Three Industrial Buildings Near Las Vegas, Chicago

by Amy Works

HENDERSON, NEV., AND AURORA, ILL. — PGIM Real Estate, on behalf of its U.S. core-plus debt fund, has provided a $41 million loan facility to Dalfen Industrial for the acquisition of a Class A industrial portfolio in the Las Vegas and Chicago metro areas. Totaling 438,000 square feet, the portfolio includes AirParc South and Suncrest Commerce Center in Henderson, plus Butterfield Logistics Center in Aurora. The loan features a three-year term with two one-year extension options. Trevor Arnholt of PGIM Real Estate originated the loan on the firm’s behalf.

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Hotel Essex on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue Rebrands as Le Méridien Essex Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Hotel Essex, a luxury hotel located on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue adjacent to Grant Park, has been rebranded as Le Méridien Essex Chicago. Oxford Hotels & Resorts LLC owns the asset in joint venture with Quadrum Global. The property will continue to operate as an independent hotel until it officially joins the Marriott Bonvoy family this summer. The property reopened in 2019 after undergoing a multimillion-dollar transformation from Essex Inn into Hotel Essex. Each of the 274 guestrooms include a workstation, 55-inch smart TV, refrigerator and luxury linens. The onsite fitness center features workout equipment by Peloton, Star Trac, Life Fitness and Powermill. Guests can dine at Grant Park Bistro, a modern French grill, or SX Sky bar, a lounge with space for meetings and events. A Marriott brand, Le Méridien features a European flair and mid-century modern design aesthetic. “We’re always looking for ways to optimize the performance and value of our hotels and as leisure and business travel regains momentum this year, and in the years ahead, we felt combining forces with Le Méridien was a prudent, strategic move,” says John Rutledge, founder, president and CEO of Oxford.

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