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Howard Hughes Corp. Unveils Plans for 51-Story Office Tower in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow March 22, 2017

CHICAGO — The Howard Hughes Corp. has received unanimous approval from the Chicago Plan Commission for the development of 110 N. Wacker Drive, a 51-story office tower downtown. The company will again collaborate with Riverside Investment & Development, Goettsch Partners and CBRE, the team behind the recently completed 150 N. Riverside Plaza office tower. The 1.3 million-square-foot tower will be located between Wacker Drive and the Chicago River. Amenities will include retail and dining options, a conference center and a fitness facility. The project includes a voluntary $19.5 million payment into the City’s Neighborhood Opportunity Bonus system due to its size. The new high-rise will take approximately two-and-a-half years to build. A construction start date has not been finalized.

March 22, 2017

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ASC Arranges $11.1M Acquisition Loan for Mixed-Use Property in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow March 22, 2017

CHICAGO — American Street Capital (ASC) has arranged an $11.1 million loan for the acquisition of a 40-unit mixed-use property in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood. Built in 2009, the building consists of six ground-floor retail units and 34 residential units with a mix of two- and three-bedroom apartments. Additional amenities include in-unit washers and dryers, balconies, rooftop decks and indoor parking. Igor Zhizhin of ASC originated the seven-year loan, which includes a 30-year amortization schedule.

March 22, 2017

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A&G Realty to Manage Sale of 58 MC Sports Leases in Midwest

by Kristin Harlow March 22, 2017

MELVILLE, N.Y. — A&G Realty Partners will handle the sale of 58 MC Sports leases in seven states across the Midwest following the retailer’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The locations range in size from 11,000 to 46,000 square feet. The stores are located in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. Bids are due no later than the close of business on Friday, April 7. MC Sports filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Feb. 14 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Michigan, Grand Rapids. A joint venture between Tiger Capital Group and Great American Group is currently conducting the going-out-of-business sale.

March 22, 2017

Illinois Midwest Retail

Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund IV Acquires 272,060 SF Retail Center Near St. Louis for $35.4M

by Kristin Harlow March 21, 2017

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, ILL. — Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund IV has acquired Lincoln Place in Fairview Heights near St. Louis for $35.4 million. The 272,060-square-foot shopping center is located at 5905-6109 North Illinois St. Lincoln Place is nearly fully leased to a mix of national tenants, including Kohl’s, Ross, Old Navy, Marshalls, Famous Footwear, Five Below, Pier 1 Imports, Saint Louis Bread Co. and Mattress Firm, in addition to a separately owned Lowe’s, Chili’s and Chick-fil-A. Developed in 1999, the center was renovated in 2005. Amy Sands and Clinton Mitchell of HFF represented the seller, Spirit Realty Capital. Timothy Joyce of HFF secured a $23.1 million acquisition loan for the new owners. A national bank provided the five-year loan. Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund IV is managed by Acadia Realty Trust.

March 21, 2017

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Essex Brokers $10.1M Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow March 21, 2017

NAPERVILLE AND GENEVA, ILL. — Essex Realty Group Inc. has brokered the sale of two apartment properties in suburban Chicago for $10.1 million. The larger asset, 7-20 Simpson St., is a 56-unit apartment complex located in Geneva. The property consists of three two-story buildings. All units measure approximately 900 square feet and are two-bedroom units. The second property, 1330 E. Chicago Ave., is a 34-unit apartment building located in Naperville. The property consists of 31 one-bedroom units and three two-bedroom units. Doug Imber, Brian Kochendorfer and Brian Karmowski of Essex brokered the transaction.

March 21, 2017

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Bridge to Develop 133,951 SF Build-to-Suit for Okabe in Grayslake, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow March 21, 2017

GRAYSLAKE, ILL. — Bridge Development Partners LLC has unveiled plans to develop a 133,951-square-foot industrial facility for Okabe Co. in Grayslake. The metal working company will relocate its North American headquarters from Vernon Hills, Ill. The development, located at the intersection of Peterson and Midlothian roads, will feature 30-foot clear heights, 10 exterior truck docks, two drive-in doors, 4,000 amps of power and an ESFR sprinkler system. Okabe acquired the land site from the Lake County Fair Association. The 21.8-acre site features close proximity to I-94 and major thoroughfares in Lake County. Mas Ishida of Colliers International represented Okabe in the build-to-suit deal, while Keith Puritz, Brett Kroner and Eric Fischer of Cushman & Wakefield represented Bridge. Keith Puritz of Cushman & Wakefield represented the association in the land transaction.

March 21, 2017

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Avison Young Arranges Sale of 61,000 SF Industrial Building in Cary, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow March 21, 2017

CARY, ILL. — Avison Young has arranged the sale of a 61,000-square-foot building in Cary, about 45 miles northwest of Chicago. The sales price was not disclosed. The property, located at 165 Chicago St., is fully leased to AMPAC, a global manufacturer of creative and flexible packaging for pharmaceuticals, health and beauty products and retailers. The building, developed in 1985, includes three exterior docks, one drive-in door and heavy power for manufacturing. Erik Foster and Mike Wilson of Avison Young represented the seller, ML Realty Partners. Agracel Inc., a regional industrial development firm based in Effingham, Ill., purchased the property.

March 21, 2017

Illinois Industrial Midwest

CenterPoint Properties to Develop 380,944 SF Industrial Building in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow March 20, 2017

CHICAGO — CenterPoint Properties has been selected by CRRC Sifang America Inc. to develop a 380,944-square-foot industrial building for the rail car manufacturer in Chicago. Located on 45 acres at 13535 S. Torrence Ave., the facility will include warehouse, office and rail car assembly and testing space. The building footprint also incorporates room for future growth and expansion of CRRC’s North American production capabilities. The Chicago assembly facility will serve initially to fulfill a contract between CRRC and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) for new rail cars. CRRC will assemble, test and deliver the CTA’s new, modern 7000 Series transit cars, with the first cars expected by 2019. The building will achieve a LEED certification upon completion and feature LED lighting for internal production lighting, skylights for natural lighting, water-efficient fixtures, natural landscaping and storm water management. A groundbreaking ceremony took place on March 16.

March 20, 2017

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Money360 Provides $16.2M Bridge Loan for Office Property in Rosemont, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow March 20, 2017

ROSEMONT, ILL. — Money360 has provided a $16.2 million bridge loan for a 71,132-square-foot office property in Rosemont. Constructed in 2006, the single-tenant building includes a central break room, executive suite, conference room, large meeting room, computer training room, fitness center and locker rooms. The borrower was a single-purpose entity.

March 20, 2017

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Dayton Street Sells 43,000 SF Distribution Facility in Chicago for $4.1M

by Kristin Harlow March 20, 2017

CHICAGO — Dayton Street Partners has sold its 43,000-square-foot distribution facility at 920 W. Pershing Road in Chicago to a private investor for $4.1 million. Originally acquired in 2015, Dayton Street transformed the manufacturing building into a modern warehouse/distribution facility. Last year, Trane U.S. signed a 25,000-square-foot lease at the property and Stanley Steemer signed an 18,000-square-foot lease.

March 20, 2017

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