Illinois

Interra Realty Brokers $8.1M Sale of Chicago Apartment Building

by Kristin Harlow November 29, 2023

CHICAGO — Interra Realty has brokered the sale of a 69-unit apartment building in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood for $8.1 million. Located at 7219 N. Sheridan Road, the property features three studios, 37 one-bedroom units, 21 two-bedroom units and eight ground-floor retail spaces. Kevin Rahmanim of Interra represented the buyer, a local private investor. The sale marks the first time the building, which was constructed in 1931, has transacted in over 50 years. The local private seller was self-represented.

November 29, 2023

Affordable Housing Development Illinois Midwest Multifamily Seniors Housing

NHP Foundation Completes Renovation of 57-Unit Affordable Seniors Housing Property in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow November 29, 2023

CHICAGO — The NHP Foundation (NHPF) has completed a major renovation of the Edwin C. Berry Manor Apartments in Chicago. The Section 8 seniors housing property is located at 737 E. 69th St. The rehabilitation project was made possible by a financial partnership between HUD, Merchants Capital, Illinois Housing Development Authority, National Affordable Housing Trust and UnitedHealth Group. The 57-unit community, built in 1991, marks the fourth property that NHPF has acquired or built in Chicago in the last five years and the first specifically for seniors. The units are fully leased. The project team included Weese Langley Weese, Burling Builders Inc., Solis Construction and baso ltd. Operation Pathways, a subsidiary of NHPF, will provide social and enrichment services to the residents. An onsite resident services coordinator will work with residents to support aging well in their independent living spaces.

November 29, 2023

Illinois Industrial Leasing Activity Midwest

Entre Commercial Realty Negotiates 68,825 SF of Industrial Subleases in Libertyville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow November 28, 2023

LIBERTYVILLE, ILL. — Entre Commercial Realty has negotiated two subleases totaling 68,825 square feet in the Chicago suburb of Libertyville. The property at 801 Technology Way is now fully leased and features a clear height of 24 feet, eight truck docks, two grade-level doors and ample parking. In the first transaction, AAT Sales Inc. subleased 24,777 square feet. The provider of food service equipment is relocating and expanding from nearby Northbrook. Rob Elbrecht of Tri State Realty represented the subtenant, while Dan Benassi and Sam Deihs of Entre represented the sublandlord. LED Tranquility Inc., a full-service audio, video, lighting and scenic company, subleased 44,048 square feet. Dan Benassi and Sam Deihs of Entre represented the sublandlord and were the sole brokers for the lease.

November 28, 2023

Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest Retail

Starbucks, Cooper’s Hawk Join Tenant Lineup at Ogden Hill Shopping Center in Montgomery, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow November 28, 2023

MONTGOMERY, ILL. — Starbucks and Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant are the latest tenants to join Ogden Hill Shopping Center in Montgomery, just south of Aurora. Both tenant build-outs are under construction and are scheduled to open in mid-2024. Starbucks will feature a drive-thru on the eastern side of the center in front of Menards. Cooper’s Hawk will be positioned on the western side of the center. Inland National Development Co. LLC owns the shopping center, which is situated on 67 acres.

November 28, 2023

Affordable Housing Development Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Housing Trust Group Opens $18.2M Affordable Housing Community in Arlington Heights, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow November 27, 2023

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. — Housing Trust Group (HTG) has opened Crescent Place, an $18.2 million affordable housing community in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights. The community marks HTG’s entry into the Illinois market. HTG developed the property in partnership with nonprofit developer Turnstone Development Corp. Crescent Place offers 40 units that are reserved for residents who earn up to 60 percent of the area median income. Monthly rents range from $621 to $1,489, while units range from 646 to 880 square feet. Amenities at the four-story development include a community room, library, computer café, fitness room, resident garden, outdoor patio, tenant storage compartments, bicycle storage and 80 outdoor parking spaces. Funding for Crescent Place included a $10.9 million construction loan and a $1.6 million permanent loan from BMO Harris Bank; $12.1 million in 9 percent Low Income Housing Tax Credit equity from National Equity Fund; $4 million from the COVID-19 Affordable Housing Grant Program provided by the Illinois Housing Development Authority; and a $110,214 ComEd grant for building according to Energy Star efficient standards. The project team included general contractor Henry Bros Co., civil engineer Groundwork, landscape architect Krogstad Land Design, architect UrbanWorks Architecture, interior designer Frosolone Interiors, …

November 27, 2023

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Lee & Associates Brokers Sale of 94,490 SF Industrial Facility in Schaumburg, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow November 27, 2023

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — Lee & Associates has brokered the sale of a 94,490-square-foot industrial facility in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg for an undisclosed price. Constructed in 1988, the building is located at 2050 Mitchell Blvd. adjacent to Schaumburg Regional Airport. Terry Grapenthin, Michael Plumb and Ryan Earley of Lee & Associates represented the undisclosed seller. Nick Krejci and Noel Liston of Core Industrial Realty represented the buyer, a manufacturing user.

November 27, 2023

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest Top Stories

CBRE Arranges Sale of 1.1 MSF Industrial Campus in West Chicago

by Taylor Williams November 27, 2023

CHICAGO — CBRE has arranged the sale of a two-building, 1.1 million-square-foot industrial campus located at 4700-4800 Proviso Drive and 5000 Proviso Drive in Chicago. The properties are located in the Melrose Park neighborhood on the west side of the city. The site is located roughly 10 miles from O’Hare International Airport and is also near the Union Pacific Intermodal railway and the interchange of interstates 290 and 294. According to data from CBRE, the O’Hare submarket had an industrial vacancy rate of 2.4 percent as of the third quarter. Houston-based Hines purchased the campus for an undisclosed price. Zach Graham, Michael Caprile and Joe Horrigan of CBRE represented the unnamed seller in the transaction. The campus was fully leased at the time of sale, with a single logistics user that has been in place for approximately 20 years occupying each of the three spaces. Building features include 32- and 35-foot clear heights, one dock per 5,000 square feet of space, 159 trailer parking stalls and the capacity for dual rail loading. Hines plans to implement a value-add program to make improvements at the property. “This transaction represented a compelling opportunity given its strategic infill location in the densely populated …

November 27, 2023

Development Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Synergy Proposes 147-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex in Winfield, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow November 22, 2023

WINFIELD, ILL. — Synergy Construction & Development Co. has proposed plans for a 147-unit luxury apartment complex in the Chicago suburb of Winfield. Named Winfield Reserve, the project will feature a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Plans also call for a 142-space parking garage, 6,000-square-foot indoor amenity space and a large outdoor area with a pool. Synergy expects to break ground in August 2024 and complete the project in early 2026. The project is part of the Town Center revitalization plan. The project site spans 2.4 acres at the intersection of Jewell Road and Church Street, 0.7 acres of which are currently owned by Metra and 1.7 acres by Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (NM-CDH). NM-CDH and Synergy have entered into a Letter of Intent for the sale and purchase of the hospital property for $2.5 million, contingent upon the village’s final approval of the development. To facilitate acquisition of the Metra-owned property, village officials worked closely with Metra on an arrangement to swap ownership of commuter parking lots, which allowed assembly of parcels necessary for the project. The Town Center redevelopment plan is based on an agreement the village negotiated with NM-CDH to provide funding and …

November 22, 2023

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Industrial Outdoor Ventures Nears Completion of Phase I of Spec Development in Zion, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow November 22, 2023

ZION, ILL. — Industrial Outdoor Ventures is nearing completion of the first phase of Trumpet Park, a speculative industrial service facility (ISF) in Zion, a city in Northeast Illinois. Completion is slated for early 2024. The first phase, which is part of a larger $35 million project, is situated on nine acres adjacent to a FedEx freight terminal. Construction on the first phase includes an 11,440-square-foot maintenance/service facility and a paved parking area that will feature 180 stalls. ISFs provide supply chain infrastructure solutions to essential industries such as transportation, bulk material distribution, last-mile logistics, heavy equipment and the utility industry. When completed, the property will include a secured storage yard with fencing, security lighting and keypad access. The second phase of Trumpet Park will involve a larger 47-acre parcel. The project team includes Spaceco for civil engineering and surveying services, and Arete Design Studio for architecture, planning and design services. Chris Volkert, Ned Frank and Pat Hake of Colliers are the leasing agents.

November 22, 2023

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Breneman Capital Purchases 47-Unit Ashland Place Apartment Property in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow November 22, 2023

CHICAGO — Breneman Capital has purchased Ashland Place, a 47-unit apartment property located at 33 S. Ashland Ave. in Chicago. Built in 2018, the community is situated in the city’s West Loop neighborhood and features two one-bedroom units and 45 two-bedroom units. Breneman assumed a loan on the property that features a 73.5 percent loan-to-value ratio, a fixed interest rate of 4.6 percent and roughly five years of remaining term. Dwelle Properties will manage the asset. Breneman plans to improve efficiencies at the property. The purchase price and seller were undisclosed.

November 22, 2023

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