GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — NAI Wisinski of West Michigan has negotiated the sale of Alpine Summit Shopping Center in Grand Rapids for an undisclosed price. The 136,942-square-foot shopping center is located at 3165 Alpine Ave. The center is fully occupied by Ulta, HomeGoods, Marshalls, Petco, Party City, CATO, Sola Salons, America’s Bride and ABC Warehouse. Bob Lotzar and Bill Tyson of NAI Wisinski represented the buyer. NAI Wisinski also serves as the property manager.
LANSING, MICH. — Dwight Capital has provided a $23 million loan for the construction of City View Apartments in Lansing. Upon completion, the five-story building will include 117 apartment units and 3,500 square feet of ground-level retail space. Amenities will include a fitness center and parking garage. Adam Sasouness of Dwight originated the loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.
MILFORD, MICH. — Dominion Real Estate Advisors has brokered the sale of a 14,800-square-foot industrial building located at 4999 McCarthy Drive in Milford, about 40 miles northwest of Detroit. The sales price was undisclosed. Barry Landau of Dominion represented the seller, Houston-based Parita Michigan Ventures LLC. Rob Hughes of RH Commercial Realty represented the buyer, a building contractor that will occupy the property.
SOUTHFIELD, MICH. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. has arranged the sale of a single-tenant retail building occupied by OptimEyes in Southfield for an undisclosed price. The property is located at 29350 Southfield Road. Daniel Waszak of Quantum represented the seller, an Illinois-based investor. Jason Caplan of Quantum represented the buyer, a New Jersey-based investment fund.
CANTON, MICH. — L. Mason Capitani CORFAC International has brokered the sale of a five-building industrial portfolio in Canton, about 30 miles west of Detroit. The sales price and seller were undisclosed. Vail Holdings LLC purchased the properties, which are located within Haggerty II Corporate Park. The sale also included 10 acres of vacant land. Three of the buildings are leased, while two are vacant and currently being offered for lease. Together, the five buildings total 261,241 square feet. Joseph DePonio III and Jason Capitani of L. Mason Capitani brokered the sale. The duo is also overseeing the marketing of the vacant assets.
TROY, MICH. — Awecomm Technologies LLC has signed a 5,112-square-foot office lease at PNC Center in Troy. The IT company is currently located at 165 Kirts Blvd. in Troy. Built in 1974 and renovated in 2002, PNC Center rises 25 stories and spans 535,000 square feet. Steve Eisenshtadt and Robert Gagniuk of Friedman Real Estate represented the undisclosed landlord in the lease transaction.
By Anthony Pellegrino III, P.A. Commercial Detroit is the industrial, transnational logistics and auto powerhouse of the Midwest. Detroit has continued year after year to grow and transform its industrial sector in three prominent geographical locations. Each of these locations is anchored by auto innovation, creating a stable market for suppliers and transport: 1. The Mount Elliot Employment District: This is the home of General Motors’ $2.2 billion investment into its existing Hamtramck Assembly. GM is renaming it “GM Factory Zero” to represent its full dedication to electric vehicle production. 2. Southeast Detroit: Fiat Chrysler’s $2.5 billion expansion to Jefferson North includes a new 1.4 million-square-foot Mack Avenue Engine Complex. This is part of a total $4.5 billion earmarked for Michigan plants. 3. Southwest Corktown: Ford is conducting an ongoing investment of $1.45 billion into its autonomous vehicle campus in an area called Corktown. The multi-building transformation is near Detroit’s international bridge and tunnel. Each area contains various tax incentivized Opportunity Zones, New Market Tax Credits and qualified HUB Zones. According to Costar Group MLS, Greater Detroit has a healthy 4.6 percent vacancy rate while Detroit proper has a 9.45 percent vacancy rate for industrial buildings. Much of the 9.45 …
DETROIT — Bedrock’s Book Tower project in Detroit will be home to Roost Apartment Hotel. The project will include 118 studios, one- and two-bedroom extended-stay apartments across four floors. The Book Tower is currently undergoing an extensive restoration and is set to reopen in late 2022 with a mix of retail, office and residential space. The Roost brand is known for bridging a boutique hotel concept with apartment-style living, according to Bedrock. Amenities include a coffee program with La Colombe, bike share program, 24-hour concierge, fitness center, coworking space and onsite housekeeping and maintenance services. Philadelphia-based hospitality company Method Co. will operate the Roost at Book Tower. Method operates several Roost locations across the country, including an upcoming outpost in Cleveland. Method will also operate several dining options at Book Tower, including two restaurants, a lobby bar/lounge and a bakery. One-night rates for the units will start at $195, according to Crain’s Detroit Business. Bedrock acquired the 486,760-square-foot Book Tower property in 2015. Designed by Louis Kamper and completed in 1926, the 38-story office tower is currently vacant. Architecture firm ODA is leading the historic renovation and interior design. Morris Adjmi Architects, which has designed all prior Roost properties, is …
ANN ARBOR, MICH. — Mag Mile Capital has arranged a $7 million loan for the refinancing of a 128,000-square-foot flex office property located at 600 S. Wagner Road in Ann Arbor. An entrepreneurial community occupies the building. Members include professionals from startups and established companies across sectors such as life sciences, drug discovery, medical devices, alternative energy mobility, robotics and business development. The property includes wet labs, offices, production areas, collaborative spaces, warehouse storage, coworking areas and conference rooms. A regional credit union provided the recourse loan at an interest rate of 3.75 percent.
FLINT, MICH. — Colliers International Ann Arbor has brokered the sale of an 80,000-square-foot industrial building in Flint for an undisclosed price. The sale also includes nearly 13 acres of vacant land. Jim Chaconas and Joe Campbell of Colliers represented the seller, Fenton, Mo.-based Creative Foam Concepts. The buyer, Overhead Conveyor Co., specializes in custom manufacturing and installations of overhead conveyor systems.
