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Lendlease, John Buck Co. to Develop 586-Unit Apartment Complex in Chicago’s West Loop

by Kristin Harlow January 4, 2019

CHICAGO — Lendlease and The John Buck Company are developing 845 West Madison, a 586-unit luxury apartment complex in Chicago’s West Loop. The property will include two 17-story towers totaling approximately 720,000 square feet of residential space and 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Both towers will share a one-acre outdoor amenity deck, featuring green spaces, two pools and a lounge area with grills and fireplaces. Additional amenities will include a fitness center, yoga room, game room, resident lounge, coffee bar, demonstration kitchen, dog park, co-working space and parking garage. Danny Kaufman, Christopher Knight and Mary Dooley of HFF arranged $61.8 million in joint venture equity through Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. for the project.

January 4, 2019

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Venture to Convert Newly Acquired Condo into Apartment Complex in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow January 3, 2019

CHICAGO — A venture between The Wolcott Group, Marc Realty, Ruttenberg Gordon Investments and funds managed by Elliott Management Corp. has acquired River City, a 449-unit residential condominium building in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago. The new owner plans to convert the serpentine-shaped building into apartment units as well as upgrade the lobby, common areas and commercial components of the property. The renovation work is scheduled to begin early this year. New residents are expected to begin occupying the apartments in March. Monthly rental rates have yet to be announced. Devon Grace Interiors is designing the apartments, while Luxury Living Chicago Realty will market and lease the property. The River City Condo Association was the seller. The transaction is the largest condo deconversion in Chicago history, according to the buyers. Maverick Commercial Mortgage arranged $93.8 million in acquisition financing through Silverpeak Argentic. The nonrecourse loan has an initial term of three years.

January 3, 2019

Illinois Loans Midwest Multifamily

Meridian Capital Group Arranges $37M Refinancing for Multifamily Portfolio in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow January 3, 2019

CHICAGO — Meridian Capital Group has arranged a $37 million CMBS loan for the refinancing of a 46-property multifamily portfolio in Chicago. The portfolio includes a total of 835 units. Many of the assets include ground-floor commercial space. Seth Grossman and Sarah Kuebler of Meridian arranged the 10-year loan on behalf of the borrower, a Chicago-based private REIT. The lender was not disclosed.

January 3, 2019

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily Student Housing

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $9.2M Sale of Student Housing Property in Normal, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow January 3, 2019

NORMAL, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $9.2 million sale of Heartland Village Apartments near Illinois State University in Normal. The student housing property includes 288 beds within 144 units. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center and outdoor pool. All units are fully furnished. Eric Bell and Jordan Callaway of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller. Bell also represented the out-of-state buyer.

January 3, 2019

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Office

CIM Group, Golub & Co. Acquire 36-Story Office Tower in Chicago for $138M

by Kristin Harlow January 2, 2019

CHICAGO — A joint venture between CIM Group and Golub & Co. has acquired 444 N. Michigan, a 36-story office tower along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Germany-based GLL Real Estate Investors sold the asset for $138 million, according to Crain’s Chicago Business. Built in 1976, the 517,000-square-foot building also includes ground-floor retail space. Technology, media, healthcare, law, real estate and professional services tenants occupy the office portion. CIM Group and Golub & Co. are in the midst of redeveloping the landmark Tribune Tower into luxury condos.

January 2, 2019

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

IDI Logistics Acquires 57-Acre Industrial Development Site in Romeoville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow December 21, 2018

ROMEOVILLE, ILL. — IDI Logistics has acquired 57 acres of industrial land in Romeoville with plans to deliver a 351,870-square-foot speculative facility. The building will feature a clear height of 36 feet, 40 docks and 65 trailer spaces. Joshua Hearne and Daniel Cawley of Cawley Chicago will represent IDI Logistics in lease-up of the building. The project, known as Romeoville Gateway, is slated for completion in 2019.

December 21, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Office

Fairbridge Properties Acquires Office Building in Warrenville, Illinois for $20.7M

by Kristin Harlow December 19, 2018

WARRENVILLE, ILL. — Fairbridge Properties has acquired Cornerstone I at Cantera, a 152,520-square-foot office building in Warrenville, about 30 miles west of Chicago, for $20.7 million. The Class A building is part of the 650-acre mixed-use development known as Cantera. The seller, Northwestern Mutual, invested $540,000 in fitness center and conference room renovations. The building is currently 79.6 percent leased. Jim Postweiler, Peter Harwood and Derek Fohl of JLL represented Northwestern Mutual in the sale.

December 19, 2018

Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest Office

Chicago Office of Colliers International Moves Locations

by Kristin Harlow December 19, 2018

CHICAGO — Colliers International | Chicago has moved its downtown operations to 71 S. Wacker Drive. The 17,000-square-foot space will house the company’s valuation and advisory services, Chicago office advisory group and corporate solutions teams. The firm will continue to have a strong presence in Rosemont, where its industrial advisory, supply chain logistics, investment services and office leasing groups reside. The downtown office has 83 workspaces, of which 55 are workstations and 28 are private offices. In addition, the new office includes client workspace, wellness rooms and a café-style break area. The Irvine Company owns the 48-story, 1.5 million-square-foot office tower.

December 19, 2018

Illinois Loans Midwest Multifamily

Allstate Provides $27.5M Acquisition Loan for Multifamily Property in Glenview, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow December 18, 2018

GLENVIEW, ILL. — Allstate Investments has provided a $27.5 million acquisition loan for Valley Lo Tower II, a 112-unit, mid-rise multifamily property in the northern Chicago suburb of Glenview. Valley Lo offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Community amenities currently include a 2,300-square-foot clubhouse, an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court. Matthew Schoenfeldt of HFF arranged the loan on behalf of the borrowers, The Marquette Companies and LEM Capital. The buyer plans to make upgrades to the amenities.

December 18, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Retail

Thor Equities Sells Retail Property in Chicago for $26M

by Kristin Harlow December 18, 2018

CHICAGO — Thor Equities Group has sold its two-level retail property at 36 S. State St. in Chicago for $26 million. Jenel Management Corp. purchased the asset. Verizon, T-Mobile and Blick Art Materials fully occupy the 18,800-square-foot property. Thor Equities purchased the entire 19-story building for $10.3 million in 2004, before selling the upper floors to a developer for conversion to residential condominiums.

December 18, 2018

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