Illinois

Colliers Brokers Sale of 58,800 SF Office Property in Chicago for $11.2M

by Jonathan Mehall August 18, 2015

CHICAGO — Colliers International’s Chicago office has arranged the $11.2 million sale of a 58,000-square-foot office property located at 1900 W. Walnut in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood. Mark IV Realty was the buyer. The one-story structure was originally designed as a multi-tenant building. The building features a fully air-conditioned office, ESFR sprinklers, one interior loading dock and two drive-in doors. 1900 West Walnut is the only 24-foot clear height, modern precast building in the fast growing West Loop and Fulton Market submarkets of Chicago, according to Colliers. The 1900 West Walnut building is located one mile west of Chicago’s central business district and a half-mile from Google’s new headquarters. Since its completion, the property has been 100 percent leased to Matthews International, a digital imaging studio. Michael Senner and Vern Schulz of Colliers International’s Chicago office represented the seller, Martin Capital Group.

August 18, 2015

Illinois Midwest Office

J.C. Anderson Undertakes 170,000 SF Office Renovation for Verizon in Rolling Meadows, Ill.

by Jonathan Mehall August 18, 2015

ROLLING MEADOWS, ILL. — General contractor J.C. Anderson Inc. will complete a 170,000-square-foot office renovation for Verizon Communications at 1701 E. Golf Road (Continental Towers) in Rolling Meadows. Headquartered in New York City, Verizon employs approximately 178,500 workers and maintains offices nationwide. The firm is relocating its office in Elgin, Ill., to Continental Towers. J.C. Anderson will complete the 170,000-square-foot build-out of new space, which will include the addition of offices on seven floors of the building; a call center with up to 305 positions per floor; as well as training rooms and conference rooms. The target date for completion is April 2016. William Burfeind and John Angelovich are leading the construction team for J.C. Anderson.

August 18, 2015

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

U.S. Bank Provides $73.5M Construction Loan to Onni Group in Chicago

by Jeff Shaw August 14, 2015

CHICAGO — U.S. Bank has provided a $73.5 million construction loan to the Onni Group, a Canadian-based firm that is developing The Hudson, a 25-story, 240-unit luxury apartment project located at 750 N. Hudson St. in downtown Chicago’s River North district. U.S. Bank served as lead left and administrative agent for the loan, with PNC Bank, N.A. as a participant. The Hudson will feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, each of which will include a balcony or terrace, granite countertops, designer cabinets, a washer/dryer and more. Common amenities include a pool and hot tub, fitness business centers, resident lounges, an outdoor terrace and more. The Hudson will also include ground-floor retail space. Onni broke ground on the project this summer. The target date for completion is mid-2017.

August 14, 2015

Illinois Midwest Retail

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net-Leased OfficeMax in East Peoria, Ill. for $2.8M

by Jeff Shaw August 14, 2015

EAST PEORIA, ILL. — The Boulder Group has arranged the sale of a net-leased OfficeMax for $2.8 million located at 200 Riverside Drive in East Peoria. The 1.86-acre OfficeMax store is centrally located within Peoria’s primary retail area that is anchored by Bass Pro Shops, Walmart Supercenter, Lowe’s, Costco, Target, Kohl’s and Gordmans. There are over eight years remaining on the recently extended OfficeMax lease, which expires in October 2023. The lease features two five-year renewal option periods with rental escalations in each. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction, a Midwest-based family partnership. The buyer was a high-net-worth individual based in the Northeast.

August 14, 2015

Illinois Midwest Multifamily Student Housing

Harrison Street Buys Dwight Lofts Student Housing Property in Chicago for $105M

by Jonathan Mehall August 13, 2015

CHICAGO — Harrison Street Real Estate Capital has acquired Dwight Lofts, a 771-bed student housing property located in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood, for a reported $105 million. During the school year, the property serves as housing for students attending Columbia College Chicago, which recently executed an 11-year lease extension. The institution specializes in art and media disciplines. Harrison Street acquired the 178-unit building, built in 2009, from Bethesda, Md.-based ASB Capital Management. The high-quality amenities and central location of Dwight Lofts make the property an ideal living space for students as well as those seeking housing during the summer months, says Joey Harrison, Harrison Street’s core fund portfolio manager. Dwight Lofts is located a quarter-mile from the main campus building of Columbia College Chicago, and within walking distance of four CTA “L” stations, the LaSalle Street Metra Station, Grant Park, lakefront running and bike paths, and retail and restaurant establishments. The property offers two- and four-bedroom units that are fully furnished. The building features amenities designed to cater to Columbia students, including art studio space, music practice rooms, study lounges, a sky lounge, an on-site fitness center and three food-service providers. The Dinerstein Cos. will manage the property.

August 13, 2015

Illinois Midwest Mixed-Use

Associated Bank Finances $17M Mixed-Use Project in Chicago

by Jeff Shaw August 12, 2015

CHICAGO — Associated Bank has provided a $17 million construction loan for a new mixed-use development at 2501 W. Armitage Ave. in Logan Square. The developer is a partnership between Mario Greco and Dimitri Nassis of Spearhead Properties LLC and Chris Fifield of Fifield Construction and Realty Inc. Michael McGovern of Associated Bank’s commercial real estate division originated the loan. The LEED-certified development will include two buildings comprised of 78 apartments and 6,500 square feet of retail space along Armitage. The project will feature a private courtyard and large landscaped second-floor terraces. Eight affordable units will be made available. Once completed, the new apartments will offer tenants sleek modern finishes and an amenity package that includes an automated package room, high-speed fiber Internet service, a workout area, 55 parking spaces, bicycle parking and a 1,300-square-foot amenity space overlooking a 6,000-square-foot landscaped courtyard. Demolition is scheduled to start in early August and construction will begin soon after.

August 12, 2015

Hospitality Illinois Midwest

CBRE Brokers Sale of Ramada Galena Hotel and Day Spa in Northwest Illinois

by Jeff Shaw August 12, 2015

GALENA, ILL. — CBRE Hotels has arranged the sale of the 72-room Ramada Galena Hotel and Day Spa, including a 4,000-square-foot banquet hall, in Galena to Galena Prime Hotels LLC for an undisclosed price. Galena Pines LLC was the seller. Brian Silberman, Stanley Wang and Scott Miller in the Chicago office of CBRE Hotels represented Galena Pines in the sale of the property. Ramada Galena Hotel and Day Spa is located at 11383 U.S. 20, two miles from historic downtown Galena and 12 miles from Dubuque, Iowa. The property, which offers bed-and-breakfast charm in northwestern Illinois, is situated on nearly 10 acres, including a catch-and-release fishing pond and gardens. The city of Galena attracts over 1 million visitors annually with a historic downtown shopping district, winter outdoor activities, museums, historic homes and buildings, wineries and more. The new owners have over 20 years of hospitality experience.

August 12, 2015

Oakley Industrial Machinery Inc. is a tenant at 1601 Lunt Ave.

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Lee & Associates Arranges 35,791 SF Industrial Lease in Elk Grove, Ill.

by Jeff Shaw August 11, 2015

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Lee & Associates has negotiated a lease for a 35,791-square-foot industrial space located at 1601 Lunt Ave. in Elk Grove Village, approximately 25 miles northwest of Chicago. Chris Nelson, principal at Lee & Associates of Illinois, represented the landlord, Colony Capital. Phil Reif of Paine Wetzel represented the tenant, Oakley Industrial Machinery Inc., a manufacturer of heating element production machinery and terminal pins.

August 11, 2015

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Amazon to Open Its First Fulfillment Center in Illinois, Creating 1,000 Jobs

by Jeff Shaw August 10, 2015

JOLIET, ILL. — Amazon.com Inc. has unveiled plans to open a nearly 500,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Joliet, Ill., located about 45 miles southwest of Chicago. Baltimore, Md.-based GLP Development Co. is the project developer. The fulfillment center, which is expected to create 1,000 full-time jobs when it opens, will be the company’s first in the state. Amazon employees at the fulfillment center will process smaller items such as books, electronics and consumer goods. “We are thrilled that Amazon has chosen Joliet as the location for its new Illinois fulfillment center,” says Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk. “The company is not only the leader in the e-commerce sector, but it also will create quality jobs for a diverse community throughout Joliet and Will County.” According to the Chicago Tribune, Amazon is already advertising for $13-an-hour and $14.95-an-hour jobs at the facility. The newspaper adds that Amazon has invested heavily in warehouses nationwide during the last three years as it faces increasing competition on speed from Walmart.com, eBay, Google and other online retailers.

August 10, 2015

1941-2019 Johns Drive in Glenview, Ill.,

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.87M Sale of Industrial Building in Metro Chicago

by Jeff Shaw August 10, 2015

GLENVIEW, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of 1941-2019 Johns Drive, a 68,075-square-foot industrial building located in Glenview, a northern Chicago suburb. The purchase price was $3.87 million. Built in 1980, 1941-2019 Johns Drive is a combined two-building portfolio. The one-story multi-tenant asset includes 68,075 square feet of rentable space and is currently operating at 81 percent occupancy. Stephen Lieberman and Paul Tesdal, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s downtown Chicago office, marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a local private investor. Lieberman and Tesdal also secured and represented the buyer, a local investor, in the transaction.

August 10, 2015

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