Illinois

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

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Essex Realty Group Brokers $4.1M Sale of 39-Unit Apartment Property in Chicago

by Christina Cannon August 12, 2016

CHICAGO — Essex Realty Group Inc. has brokered the sale of a 39-unit apartment property in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood for $4.1 million. The property, located at 1914-24 W. Morse Ave., was built in 1929. The building is near the Chicago Transit Authority Red Line and is less than a mile from Loyola University and Lake Michigan. Matt Welke of Essex Realty represented the seller in the transaction, and Dough Fisher represented the buyer. Both parties were undisclosed.

August 12, 2016

Illinois Loans Midwest Multifamily

KeyBank Provides $21.9M Loan for 228-Unit Apartment Property in Chicago Suburb

by Christina Cannon August 11, 2016

ST. CHARLES, ILL. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided a $21.9 million Fannie Mae loan to refinance a 228-unit apartment property in St. Charles, approximately 40 miles west of Chicago. Prairie Point was built in two phases in 1972 and 1976. Prairie Point features amenities such as a clubhouse, fitness center, pool with sundeck and playground. Located at 1820 Wessel Court, the property offers one- and two-bedroom units. Todd Linehan of KeyBank arranged the loan for the undisclosed borrower.

August 11, 2016

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Essex Realty Group Arranges $3.2M Sale of Apartment Property in Chicago

by Christina Cannon August 11, 2016

CHICAGO — Essex Realty Group Inc. has arranged the sale of a 12-unit apartment property for $3.2 million. Located at 3507-11 N. Elston Ave., the property consists of three contiguous buildings, which contain a mix of two-bedroom and three-bedroom units. The buildings were completed in 2015 and include 12 parking spaces. Matt Welke of Essex Realty Group brokered the transaction. Neither the buyer nor the seller was disclosed.

August 11, 2016

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