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Bridge Development, Cabot Properties to Develop 133,100 SF Industrial Building in Lombard, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow July 2, 2020

LOMBARD, ILL. — Bridge Development Partners LLC and Cabot Properties have unveiled plans to develop Bridge Point I-355, an industrial building spanning 133,100 square feet in Lombard, about 20 miles west of Chicago. Bridge and Cabot bought the vacant, 7.2-acre site from Location Finders International. The development will feature a clear height of 32 feet, 22 exterior docks, four drive-in doors, 10 trailer stalls and 170 car parking spaces. The development will be divisible for multiple tenants. The project is slated for completion in the fourth quarter. Dominic Carbonari, Frank Griffin and Kate Coxworth of JLL represented the seller.

July 2, 2020

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

NAI Hiffman Brokers $7.5M of Cold Storage Facility in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow July 2, 2020

CHICAGO — NAI Hiffman has brokered the sale of a 42,000-square-foot cold storage building in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood for $7.5 million. In conjunction with the sale, NAI Hiffman also negotiated a six-year lease with the sole tenant, Moesle Meat Co. Built in 2016, the property is located at 5115 S. Millard Ave. John Basile of NAI Hiffman represented the buyer, Chicago-based Karis Cold Storage, a newly launched private investment and development company.

July 2, 2020

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

Venture One Acquires 100,562 SF Industrial Building in Mundelein, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow July 1, 2020

MUNDELEIN, ILL. — Venture One Real Estate, through its acquisition fund VK Industrial V LP, has acquired a 100,562-square-foot industrial building in Mundelein, about 40 miles north of Chicago. The purchase price was undisclosed. The single-tenant building was fully leased at the time of sale. Built in 1973, the property sits on four acres at 111 Washington Blvd. It features a clear height of 18 feet, 10 docks and one drive-in door. Marc Samuels of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. VK Industrial V LP is a partnership between Venture One and Kovitz Investment Group.

July 1, 2020

Development Illinois Midwest Multifamily

City Club Apartments Breaks Ground on Phase II of Chicago Apartment Property

by Kristin Harlow June 30, 2020

CHICAGO — City Club Apartments (CCA) has broken ground on the second phase of MDA within downtown Chicago’s Loop. The first phase was a 23-story historic building dating back to 1927 that CCA redeveloped into apartments in 2006. Phase II will include the addition of a new seven-story building that will add 81 units to the existing 190 apartments and penthouses. A new rooftop sky park will include a heated outdoor pool, outdoor theater, grill stations, cabanas and lounge seating. The sixth floor will house a clubroom and conference room that will connect to Phase I via a skybridge. Phase I and II residents will have access to combined amenities, including a library, fitness center, bark park and concierge services. The first residents are expected to begin moving into Phase II in March 2021. The initials MDA are derived from the building’s original name, the Medical & Dental Arts Building. Detroit-based CCA currently has four communities under construction — two in Detroit, one in Kansas City and one in Chicago.

June 30, 2020

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

JLL Brokers Sale of 111-Unit Luxury Apartment Community in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow June 29, 2020

LAKE FOREST, ILL. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of Apartment Homes at Kelmscott Park in Lake Forest, about 30 miles north of Chicago. The sales price was undisclosed. The luxury apartment property consists of three buildings with 111 units that average 1,220 square feet. The community is 92 percent occupied and the majority of renters are age 50 and older. Monthly rents start at $2,141. Marty O’Connell, Wick Kirby, Kevin Girard and Amanda Friant of JLL represented the sellers, Focus and funds managed by Castlelake LP. Matt Schoenfeldt and Chris Knight of JLL originated acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer, Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. The Fannie Mae loan has a 10-year term. Steve Centrella and Chris LaFrance of Intercontinental led the transaction on behalf of Intercontinental.

June 29, 2020

Development Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Vermilion Tops Off Luxury Condo Building in Chicago’s Wicker Park

by Kristin Harlow June 29, 2020

CHICAGO — Vermilion Development has topped off Alcove Wicker Park, a 43-unit, luxury condominium building set to deliver this fall in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Hirsch MPG Architecture designed the seven-story building and @properties Developer Services is the sales and marketing firm. Floor plans range from 1,365 to 2,430 square feet, and each condo unit features its own balcony or terrace measuring at least 8 feet. The first condo buyers are expected to take occupancy in early October. Prices range from $600,000 to $1.1 million. The project also features 12 adjacent townhomes that range in size from 2,895 to 3,475 square feet. The for-sale, four-level townhomes range from $1.1 million to $1.4 million. The townhomes are slated for completion in late November and each feature their own bonus room and private roof deck.

June 29, 2020

Development Illinois Midwest Restaurant Retail

Principle Construction Completes Conversion of Auto Dealership into Brewery in Huntley, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow June 29, 2020

HUNTLEY, ILL. — Principle Construction Corp. has completed the conversion of a former Chevrolet auto dealership in Huntley into a brewing facility and full-service restaurant for More Brewing. The property is located at 13980 Automall Drive within metro Chicago. The 25,302-square-foot building includes 11,302 square feet of beer production space and a 14,000-square-foot restaurant with two private dining rooms that will double as barrel-aging rooms. Guests dining at the restaurant will be able to view the brewing area through 12-foot glass walls. The property features four drive-in doors for the distribution of More’s products and 114 car parking spaces for customers and employees. Harris Architects provided architectural services. Dominic Carbonari of JLL provided brokerage services on behalf of More. A timeline for opening was not disclosed.

June 29, 2020

Development Illinois Midwest Multifamily Seniors Housing

High Street Residential Completes 169-Unit Active Adult Community in Evanston, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow June 26, 2020

EVANSTON, ILL. — High Street Residential, a subsidiary of Trammell Crow Co., has completed Avidor Evanston, a 169-unit active adult community in Evanston. The community, reserved for residents 55 years of age or older, offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a bistro bar, business center, activity center, pet spa, dog run, fitness center, theater room and chef’s kitchen. On the 18th floor, residents have access to a rooftop deck with a pool and fire pits. Daily activity offerings include fitness classes, game nights, cooking classes and community happy hours. Allegro Management Co. operates the property.

June 26, 2020

Affordable Housing Illinois Loans Midwest Multifamily

Merchants Capital Provides $25.9M in Fannie Mae Financing for Affordable Housing Property in Joliet, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow June 25, 2020

JOLIET, ILL. — Mortgage banking company Merchants Capital has provided $25.9 million in Fannie Mae financing for Larkin Village, a 476-unit affordable housing property in Joliet. Merchants arranged the loan on behalf of the owners, Brinshore Development, The Richman Group and Eric Richelson. Located at 947 Lois Place, Larkin Village operates under a tax credit program through the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), which requires that the property reserves 256 of its units for residents earning at or below 60 percent of the area median income. The other 220 units are unrestricted. The 10-year loan will enable ownership to retire IHDA debt, make repairs to the property and redeploy the equity accumulated over the years. The equity will be used to invest in other affordable housing projects.

June 25, 2020

Illinois Industrial Leasing Activity Midwest

Focal Point Leases 60,000 SF Industrial Building in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow June 24, 2020

CHICAGO — Focal Point LLC has leased a 60,000-square-foot industrial building located at 4400 W. 45th St. in Chicago. The company manufactures architectural lighting products. Jeff Locascio and Chris Wilbur of Entre Commercial Realty represented the tenant in the lease transaction. Colin Green and Larry Goldwasser of Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord, Talos Capital.

June 24, 2020

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