Illinois

Avison Young Brokers Sale of 117,000 SF Industrial Property in Chicago Suburb

by Christina Cannon March 23, 2016

NORTHBROOK, ILL. — Avison Young has brokered the sale of a 117,000-square-foot industrial property in Northbrook, approximately 25 miles northwest of Chicago, for an undisclosed price. Molto Properties sold the asset to Atlas Fibre Co. The property, situated on 4.7 acres, is located within the Sky Harbor Industrial Park. The asset features 20-foot clear heights, new mechanical systems, six interior docks, two drive-in doors and 168 parking spaces. Brett Kroner, Keith Puritz and Eric Fischer of Avison Young represented the seller in the transaction.

March 23, 2016

Illinois Midwest New York Northeast Top Stories

First Niagara, KeyCorp Shareholders Approve $3.5B Merger

by Jeff Shaw March 23, 2016

BUFFALO, N.Y. AND CLEVELAND — Shareholders of First Niagara Financial Group (NASDAQ: FNFG) and KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) have overwhelmingly approved the proposed merger between the two financial giants. The votes were held today at special meetings in each of the companies’ headquarters — Buffalo for First Niagara and Cleveland for KeyCorp. Over 90 percent of shareholders who voted approved of the merger. Shareholders who did not participate counted as “no” votes, but even with those accounted for, approximately 75 percent voted in favor of the merger, according to The Buffalo News. The deal totals $3.5 billion and is structured as KeyCorp acquiring First Niagara, The News reported. “I would like to thank our shareholders for their support and their vote of confidence,” says Beth Mooney, chairman and CEO of KeyCorp. “KeyBank and First Niagara are indeed better together — a powerful combination that will bring a new level of capabilities and expertise to our clients, new opportunities for our employees, and even greater investment in our communities.” KeyCorp and First Niagara entered into a merger agreement on Oct. 30, 2015. The merger is still subject to regulatory approvals. Closing is expected during the third quarter of this year. KeyCorp is …

March 23, 2016

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Kinzie Real Estate Group to Build 258-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex in Chicago Suburb

by Christina Cannon March 22, 2016

ELGIN, ILL. — Kinzie Real Estate Group will construct a new luxury rental community in Elgin, approximately 40 miles northwest of Chicago. Kinzie, which will serve as the general contractor for Watermark at the Grove, is expected to break ground on the project in April. Watermark at the Grove will be situated on 11 acres and will include 258 units within five three-story buildings. Floor plans will include studios, one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities will feature a clubhouse, event space, a fitness facility, theater room, outdoor pool, dog park, walking trails and secure auto and bike parking. Interstate Partners LLC is the project developer.

March 22, 2016

Illinois Midwest Retail

Baceline Investments Acquires Suburban Chicago Shopping Center for $4M

by Christina Cannon March 22, 2016

HAZEL CREST, ILL. — Baceline Investments LLC has acquired The Commons at Hazel Crest shopping center for $4 million. The Commons at Hazel Crest is located at 18220-18244 Kedzie Ave. in Hazel Crest, approximately 30 miles southwest of Chicago. Dollar Tree and CSL Plasma anchor the 51,222-square-foot shopping center. The property was built in 1972. The seller in the transaction was undisclosed.

March 22, 2016

Illinois Midwest Mixed-Use

Target to Open at Vue53 Mixed-Use Development near the University of Chicago

by Christina Cannon March 22, 2016

CHICAGO — Target is set to open a 21,000-square-foot location at Vue53, a mixed-use development located in Chicago. Peak Campus and Avison Young are currently developing the project, which is located just north of Nichols Park within a few blocks of the University of Chicago campus. The complex will offer 267 apartment units, approximately 28,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and 230 parking spaces. The residential component, set to open in September, will offer studio, one- and two-bedroom units with washers and dryers. Community amenities will include a multi-purpose clubhouse with Wi-Fi, a 24-hour desk attendant, fitness center and business center, study and conference lounges, an outdoor terrace and a rooftop sundeck. The Target store is projected to open by early spring 2017.

March 22, 2016

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.9M Sale of Multifamily Property in Chicago

by Christina Cannon March 21, 2016

CHICAGO — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 49-unit apartment property in Chicago for $2.9 million. A private investor purchased the asset from a group of tenant-in-common owners. The property is located at 2231 E. 67th St. in the South Shore neighborhood. The seven-story building was constructed in 1928 and consists of 24 three-bedroom/three-bathroom units, 24 four-bedroom/three-bathroom units and one six-bedroom/six-bathroom penthouse that is two stories.

March 21, 2016

Illinois Midwest Mixed-Use Multifamily Retail

Baum Realty Group Brokers Sale of Three Chicagoland Properties for $49.5M

by Christina Cannon March 18, 2016

LINCOLNWOOD AND CHICAGO, ILL. — Baum Realty Group LLC has brokered the sale of three Chicagoland properties for $49.5 million. In the first deal, Baum Realty represented an undisclosed seller in the disposition of a 45,000-square-foot retail center anchored by CVS. The property is located at 7175 N. Lincoln Ave. in Lincolnwood and sold for $9.8 million. In the second transaction, Baum Realty represented the buyer of a 90,000-square-foot mixed-use property in Chicago. Located at 3115 N. Broadway, the facility consists of ground-floor retail and a four-level parking garage. The buyer plans to convert the property, acquired for $5.7 million, for multifamily use. Lux24 is a 73-unit apartment tower in Chicago’s West Loop that sold for $34 million. Baum Realty brokered the off-market transaction of the 66,000-square-foot property. Danny Spitz and Greg Dietz of Baum Realty brokered all three transactions.

March 18, 2016

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $1M Sale of Four-Unit Apartment Building in Chicago

by Christina Cannon March 18, 2016

CHICAGO — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a four-unit apartment property in Chicago for $1 million. A local partnership purchased the asset, located at 2014 W. Cortez St. in the Ukrainian Village historic district, from another undisclosed partnership. The property consists of a two-bedroom/two-bathroom duplex unit, a top floor three-bedroom/two-bathroom unit and two separate two-bedroom/one-bathroom units. Kyle Stengle and Joseph Bergman of Marcus & Millichap listed the property on behalf of the seller and secured the buyer.

March 18, 2016

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges Sale of Two Industrial Buildings in Chicago for $14.3M

by Christina Cannon March 17, 2016

CHICAGO — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of two newly renovated industrial properties along Chicago’s I-55 corridor for $14.3 million. 51st Holdings LLC purchased the assets, which total 391,483 square feet, from Venture One Real Estate LLC. Venture One acquired the properties in 2014 and completed a renovation that included restored roofs, facade improvements, updated loading docks, revamped office space, lighting and electrical upgrades, and interior and exterior painting. 6500 West 51st St. was vacant at the time of sale, while 6400 West 51st St. was fully occupied by NADC Group, a logistics and supply chain management firm. Larry Goldwasser, Sally Macoicz, Colin Green and Michael George of Cushman & Wakefield represented both parties in the transaction.

March 17, 2016

Illinois Midwest Restaurant Retail

Adelphia Properties Brokers Sale of 4,350 SF Net-Leased Property in Illinois

by Christina Cannon March 16, 2016

ST. CHARLES, ILL. — Adelphia Properties has brokered the sale of a 4,350-square-foot retail building net leased to Gabby’s Kitchen for an undisclosed price. Geneva State Bank sold the property to a local independent restaurant operator. The second-generation freestanding building was built in 2010 and is located at 1650 W. Main St. in St. Charles, approximately 45 miles west of Chicago. George Spirrison and Simeon Spirrison of Adelphia Properties represented both parties in the transaction.

March 16, 2016

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