Michigan

University of Michigan Student Center Reopens Following $85.2M Renovation

by Kristin Harlow January 14, 2020

ANN ARBOR, MICH. — Michigan Union at the University of Michigan has reopened following an 18-month, $85.2 million renovation. The project included electrical, mechanical and plumbing system improvements; elevator replacements and upgrades; replacement of the roof and windows; and restroom upgrades. The building now features more social space, meeting options and a newly created IdeaHub. Project architects included Integrated Design Solutions, Workshop Architects and Hartman Cox Architects. Walbridge Aldinger served as construction manager and contracted Full Spectrum Stained Glass to complete a preservation of the century-old windows. Originally built in 1919, the building spans 250,000 square feet. There are more than 44,000 enrolled students at the university.

January 14, 2020

Development Michigan Midwest Multifamily

City Club Apartments Begins Redevelopment of 18-Story Multifamily Building in Detroit

by Kristin Harlow January 13, 2020

DETROIT — City Club Apartments has broken ground on the redevelopment of the formerly named Elmwood Park Plaza, an 18-story apartment building in Detroit built in the early 1970s. Located at 750 Chene St. in the newly renamed Rivertown District, the redevelopment will comprise 202 apartment and penthouse units, 20 percent of which will be affordable for existing residents. The project will feature green space, a new HVAC system and new efficiency windows. Amenities will include a lobby lounge, clubroom, fitness center, outdoor park, beach volleyball court, dog park and an 18th-floor sky lounge. The property will be named City Club Apartments Lafayette Park. Existing residents can stay in place during the redevelopment. New residents are expected to begin moving into the redeveloped units in March. City Club Apartments is an owner, developer and manager of apartments with approximately 10,000 units within 30 communities.

January 13, 2020

Acquisitions Michigan Midwest Retail

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.8M Sale of Net-Leased Childcare Property in Michigan

by Kristin Harlow January 7, 2020

NEW HUDSON, MICH. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $2.8 million sale of a 9,451-square-foot property net leased to KinderCare in New Hudson, about 40 miles northwest of Detroit. The building is located at 30786 Lyon Center Drive. KinderCare has signed a new 15-year lease. Dominic Sulo and Chad Lieber of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a private investor. Andrean Angelov, Chad Lieber, Dominic Sulo, Ryan Engle and Timothy Stephenson Jr. of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer, a limited liability company.

January 7, 2020

Industrial Loans Michigan Midwest

Bernard Financial Group Arranges $8.5M Refinancing for Industrial Property in Romulus, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow January 6, 2020

ROMULUS, MICH. — Bernard Financial Group has arranged an $8.5 million loan for the refinancing of a 139,733-square-foot industrial property in Romulus, about 25 miles southwest of Detroit. Dan Duggan of Bernard arranged the loan with the life insurance company Aegon. The borrower was DNM Industrial Park LLC.

January 6, 2020

Acquisitions Michigan Midwest Office

Dominion Arranges Sale-Leaseback of 21,887 SF Office Building in Southfield, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow January 2, 2020

SOUTHFIELD, MICH. — Dominion Real Estate Advisors (DRA) has arranged the sale-leaseback of 29444 Northwestern Highway, a 21,887-square-foot office building in Southfield, for an undisclosed price. Sean Jamian and Jordan Banks of DRA represented the buyer, JQK Properties LLC. As part of the transaction, DRA negotiated a new lease between the seller, ENCO Systems, and the new buyer. Enco, an audio-visual equipment supplier, will continue occupying a portion of the building while JQK completes renovations to the property’s interior.

January 2, 2020

Acquisitions Michigan Midwest Retail

Out of the Box Ventures Acquires Lakeside Mall in Michigan, Plans to Bring in New Uses

by Kristin Harlow December 23, 2019

STERLING HEIGHTS, MICH. — Out of the Box Ventures, a subsidiary of Miami-based Lionheart Capital, has acquired Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights. The purchase price was $26.5 million, according to Crain’s Detroit Business. Out of the Box Ventures plans to incorporate new uses to the property other than retail but has not disclosed specific plans. The buyer acquired the mall after General Growth Properties Inc. defaulted on its $144 million mortgage loan. Lakeside Mall is the largest mall in the state of Michigan with more than 1.5 million square feet. It first opened in 1976. The Lord + Taylor and Sears stores have closed, but the JC Penney and Macy’s stores remain open.

December 23, 2019

Acquisitions Michigan Midwest Multifamily

Greystone Bel Arranges Sale of 94-Unit Apartment Property in Michigan

by Kristin Harlow December 9, 2019

BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICH. — Greystone Bel Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of Park Manor Apartments in southwest Michigan’s Berrien Springs. The sales price was undisclosed. Built in 1971 and located on Rosehill Road, the 94-unit garden-style community is situated on nearly six acres. The property consists of nine separate buildings. Austin Hull of Greystone Bel represented the undisclosed buyer and seller.

December 9, 2019

Acquisitions Michigan Midwest Restaurant Retail

Captain D’s to Open at Former Dunkin’ Property in Michigan

by Kristin Harlow December 9, 2019

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICH. — Gerdom Realty & Investment has arranged the sale of a 2,822-square-foot retail property formerly occupied by Dunkin’ in Clinton Township, north of Detroit. The sales price was undisclosed. The building is located on Groesbeck Highway, just north of 15 Mile Road. Tjader Gerdom and Vicki Gutowski of Gerdom represented the seller. Matt Croswell of CBRE represented the buyer, a Captain D’s restaurant franchisee. This will be the first Captain D’s restaurant in Michigan.

December 9, 2019

Loans Michigan Midwest Multifamily ORIX

Hunt Real Estate Capital Provides $7.5M Refinancing for Multifamily Portfolio in Detroit

by Kristin Harlow December 6, 2019

DETROIT — Hunt Real Estate Capital has provided a $7.5 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of East Jefferson Portfolio, a three-property, 131-unit multifamily portfolio in Detroit. The 10-year loan features a fixed rate. Hibbard Tower is a nine-story building with 44 units; the Kean Building is a 15-story tower with 49 units; and Trombley Lodge is a four-story property with 38 units. The properties were constructed between 1926 and 1931. The current owners purchased the portfolio in April 2017 and subsequently invested $1.6 million in upgrades.

December 6, 2019

Acquisitions Michigan Midwest Retail

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.7M Sale of Firestone-Occupied Property in East Lansing

by Kristin Harlow December 4, 2019

EAST LANSING, MICH. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a 10,000-square-foot property leased to Firestone Complete Auto Care in East Lansing for $2.7 million. The building, renovated this year, is located at 2700 E. Grand River Ave. Don McMinn of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, East Lansing BF Retail LLC. Andrew Irvine of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer, Lincoln Street Commercial LLC. “This Firestone traded at 99 percent of list price with a 1031 buyer with multiple back up offers. This speaks to the strong investor demand for Firestone deals due to its strong credit, long-term NNN leases with increases, solid retail locations and internet-resistant business model,” says McMinn.

December 4, 2019

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