Illinois

HFF Secures $78M Construction Loan for Creative Office Building in Chicago

by Christina Cannon August 19, 2016

CHICAGO — HFF has secured a $78 million construction loan for the development of a 290,699-square-foot creative office building in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. The nine-story Fulton West Phase II is slated for completion in 2017 and will feature a 24,000-square-foot courtyard, a 5,750-square-foot rooftop deck, a shuttle service, 18,429 square feet of ground-floor retail space and a 610-stall parking structure. Floor plates will average 34,000 to 40,000 square feet, and Glassdoor, Skender Construction and Sterling Bay will occupy nearly half the building. A joint venture between J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Sterling Bay will develop the project. Michael Kavanau, Tim Joyce and Christopher Knight of HFF worked to place the financing with Bank of America on behalf of the borrower.

August 19, 2016

Illinois Midwest Retail

Store Net Leased to American Mattress in Chicago Changes Hands for $1.5M

by Christina Cannon August 18, 2016

NEW LENOX, ILL. — A Chicago-based private real estate investor in a 1031 exchange has purchased a 4,000-square-foot retail building in New Lenox, approximately 40 miles southwest of Chicago, for $1.5 million. A California-based development company sold the property, which is leased to American Mattress. The property is located at 751 E. Lincoln Highway and was built in 2015. The building is situated on an outparcel to the New Lenox Town Center, a development anchored by Walmart Supercenter and featuring other tenants such as Ross Dress for Less, T.J. Maxx, Goodwill, Aldi, AutoZone, Discount Tire, PepBoys, Chase Bank and Physicians Immediate Care. The New Lenox Town Center was built in 2010. The 10-year lease for American Mattress expires in 2025. Chad Firsel of Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. represented the buyer in the transaction. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller.

August 18, 2016

Illinois Midwest Retail

Amazon to Open Pickup Location at University of Illinois at Chicago Campus

by Christina Cannon August 18, 2016

CHICAGO — Amazon is set to open a staffed pickup location on the University of Illinois at Chicago’s campus. The 2,300-square-foot Amazon@UIC will be located in the Student Center East and will provide a place for the campus community to pick up and return Amazon orders. The store is scheduled to open before the end of the year. Amazon Prime members will receive free same-day pickup for orders placed by noon and free one-day pickup for orders placed by 10 p.m. Amazon also plans to open a staffed pickup location at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign by the end of the year.

August 18, 2016

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Industrial Facility in Metro Chicago Changes Hands for $6.2M

by Christina Cannon August 17, 2016

ITASCA, ILL. — A buyer in a 1031 exchange has acquired a 40,150-square-foot industrial facility in Itasca, approximately 25 miles northwest of Chicago, for $6.2 million. The building, sold by an undisclosed development firm, is situated within the Spring Lake Business Park. LabCorp of America occupies the facility, which is located on 3.3 acres at 150 Spring Lake Drive. The building underwent a $7.2 million renovation that included a new roof, HVAC units and a parking lot. The facility was also built out to meet the needs of LabCorp, which still has eight years remaining on its lease. Jason Caplan of SVN | Chicago Commercial represented the buyer in the transaction, and Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller.

August 17, 2016

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Transwestern Arranges 48,370 SF Industrial Lease in Waukegan, Illinois

by Christina Cannon August 17, 2016

WAUKEGAN, ILL. — Transwestern has arranged a 48,370-square-foot industrial lease for Design Phase Inc. in Waukegan, approximately 40 miles north of Chicago. Design Phase will occupy space at Amhurst II, a 167,916-square-foot building within the Amhurst Lake Business Park. The company’s headquarters is also located in a separate building within the business park. The building features 24-foot ceilings, four exterior docks, one drive-in door and 1,300 square feet of office space. Located at 3540–3630 Amhurst Parkway, Amhurst Lake Business Park consists of six industrial buildings situated on 452 acres owned by Prudential Real Estate Investors. Tom Boyle and Jared Paff of Transwestern represented the tenant in the transaction.

August 17, 2016

Hospitality Illinois Midwest

Laurus Corp. Completes $7.6M Renovation of Chicago Renaissance O’Hare Suites Hotel

by Christina Cannon August 16, 2016

CHICAGO — Laurus Corp. has completed a $7.6 million renovation of the 362-room Chicago Renaissance O’Hare Suites Hotel. The 15-story building features a restaurant and bar, Starbucks coffee shop, business center, fitness center, indoor heated pool, whirlpool spa, 13 conference suites, a 5,000-square-foot ballroom and approximately 21,500 square feet of meeting and event space. The hotel is located at 8500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.

August 16, 2016

Illinois Midwest Retail

Baum Realty Brokers $7.2M Sale of 24,000 SF Retail Space in Chicago’s West Loop

by Christina Cannon August 16, 2016

CHICAGO — Baum Realty Group LLC has brokered the sale of 24,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space at 1000 W. Washington Blvd. in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood for $7.2 million. A partnership between R2 and Marc Realty Capital acquired the property from a local developer. Existing tenants include French restaurant La Sardine and Subway. The property, which includes 10 parking spaces, has 18,000 square feet available for lease. Danny Spitz and Greg Dietz of Baum Realty represented the seller in the transaction, and Doug Renner and Trevor Jack of Baum Realty have been retained to market the property.

August 16, 2016

Illinois Midwest

McShane Completes 32,000 SF Arts and Recreation Center in Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood

by Christina Cannon August 16, 2016

CHICAGO — McShane Construction Co. has completed the 32,000-square-foot Arts and Recreation Center at Ellis Park. The two-story facility is located in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood and features a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, music and theater performance spaces, and additional spaces for art, education and community use. The building, located at 3520 S. Cottage Grove Ave., also includes a rooftop terrace. The Community Builders Inc. and Quad Communities Development Corp. were the project developers. Booth Hansen and NIA Architects Inc. provided design services.

August 16, 2016

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

JDL Development Opens 469-Unit Luxury Apartment Tower in Chicago’s South Loop

by Christina Cannon August 15, 2016

CHICAGO — JDL Development has opened 1000 South Clark, a 469-unit luxury apartment tower in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. The 29-story building boasts 43,000 square feet of amenity space that includes a 20,000-square-foot outdoor terrace with grilling stations; an indoor/outdoor pool and rooftop running track; a 10,000-square-foot fitness center; basketball and racquetball courts; a virtual golf simulator and putting area; a library lounge and wine bar; chef’s demonstration kitchen; a game room and billiards lounge; neighborhood bar room with customizable beer taps; news room and media lounge; and a board room with business center. The property also includes a four-story parking garage with space for 327 vehicles and a landscaped outdoor dog park and Bark on Clark, a full-service, privately run pet care and boarding facility. Currently 60 percent leased, 1000 South Clark offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units that range from 512 to 2,730 square feet. Rents start at $1,895 and reach $7,000 per month. Additionally, the community features six three-bedroom rental townhomes, each with 3.5 baths and attached two-car garages.

August 15, 2016

Illinois Midwest Multifamily Seniors Housing

Lifespace Communities Completes $19M Expansion of Seniors Housing Community Near Chicago

by Christina Cannon August 12, 2016

LOMBARD, ILL. — Lifespace Communities Inc. has completed the $19 million expansion and renovation of Beacon Hill, a continuing care retirement community in Lombard, approximately 20 miles west of Chicago. The expansion added a 28,000-square-foot building to the community featuring a new theater and lounge, multiple dining venues, a kitchen and culinary preparation space, and various activity areas for entertainment and wellness functions. Beacon Hill is 32 years old and hosts more than 500 residents in its 360 apartments homes and undisclosed number of memory care and skilled nursing suites. Construction on the new building and renovations began in 2014. Chicago-based Walsh Construction was the contractor for the project, which Minneapolis-based Tremain Architects & Planners designed.

August 12, 2016

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