CINCINNATI — CBRE Group Inc. has provided a $13.6 million HUD loan for the refinancing of The Reserve at 4th and Race, a luxury apartment property in downtown Cincinnati. The 15-story property features 88 residential units in addition to office space. The former Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, built in 1927, was converted into multifamily and office space in 2012. Mark Tran of CBRE originated the 40-year loan, which is fully amortized.
MIAMISBURG, OHIO — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $9 million sale of PNC Bank Office Building in Miamisburg, about 45 miles north of Cincinnati. The 68,000-square-foot office building, located at 3385 Newmark Drive, serves as offices for PNC’s mortgage division. PNC has occupied the property since 2004. Craig Fuller, Scott Wiles and Erin Patton of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a private investor. A New York-based private investor was the buyer.
CLEVELAND — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of The Esmond in Cleveland for an undisclosed price. The 24-unit apartment building is located at 4806 Euclid Ave. in the Midtown neighborhood. John Eisenmann, who built the renowned Cleveland Arcade, originally constructed the building in 1898. The building has historically been a popular residence for artists, musicians and other creative professionals. William Koontz, Charles Gagliano, Michael Barron, Daniel Burkons and Joshua Wintermute of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a limited liability company. The team also procured the buyer who plans to renovate the units. Lease-up will begin this summer.
NEW ALBANY, OHIO — Red Roof has unveiled plans to open a new, 43,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in New Albany, about 15 miles northeast of Columbus. The office, located at 7815 Walton Parkway, will house 150 corporate employees. The company plans to expand its portfolio of sub-brands, including Red Roof Inn, Red Roof PLUS and The Red Collection. The St. Clair Hotel in Chicago, The Red Collection’s flagship location, is scheduled to open this year.
LEBANON, OHIO — Huff, Niehaus & Associates Inc. has brokered the sale of the Carefree Inn in Lebanon, about 35 miles northeast of Cincinnati. The sales price and seller were not disclosed. The 42-room hotel is located at 674 N. Broadway St. near the Lebanon Raceway. Complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast are available for hotel guests. A first-time hotel owner purchased the asset. Brandt Niehaus of Huff, Niehaus & Associates marketed the property for sale.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Diamonds Direct has opened a 7,026-square-foot store in Columbus. The direct diamond importer will occupy the space at 1330 Polaris Parkway, formerly home to a T.G.I. Friday’s. Glenn Garland of Colliers International represented the tenant in the lease transaction. The landlord was not disclosed. This is the 15th location for Diamonds Direct, which has a flagship store in Charlotte, N.C.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Stonecrop Technologies has signed a 527,127-square-foot industrial lease to fully occupy a building located at 3500 Southwest Blvd. in Grove City, about 10 miles south of Columbus. The wireless systems deployment company will occupy the space for three years. Michael Linder of Colliers International brokered the lease transaction, according to Columbus Business First. Plymouth Industrial REIT Inc. owns the property and recently announced a new regional office in Columbus to serve its properties in Ohio and Indiana.
CINCINNATI — iFLY Indoor Skydiving has unveiled plans to open its first location in Ohio at Liberty Center in Cincinnati. The entertainment company will occupy 5,175 square feet upon its opening in the fall. iFLY has 67 facilities worldwide with 28 wholly owned in the United States. Liberty Center is a $350 million mixed-use property from developer Steiner + Associates.
AURORA, OHIO — PEBB Enterprises has sold Marketplace at Four Corners in Aurora, southeast of Cleveland, for $15.8 million. The 116,436-square-foot shopping center is home to tenants such as Stein Mart, Kirkland’s, Torrid, Old Navy, Party City and Gabe’s. PEBB purchased the property in 2013 when it was vacant, and has since made upgrades to the exteriors, landscaping and lighting, as well as added a new ground-up development. The property is now 100 percent occupied. The buyer was not disclosed.
NORTH CANTON, OHIO — Combi Packaging Systems LLC has signed a 156,000-square-foot lease at 6299 Dressler Road N.W. in North Canton, about 20 miles south of Akron. The facility will serve as Combi’s new corporate office and house its manufacturing, engineering and management departments. A joint venture company with 3M Packaging Systems Division and the MJ Maillis Group, Combi is a manufacturer of end-of-line packaging equipment. Herb Verderber of CBRE represented the tenant in the lease transaction. Sean Sanford of CBRE represented the landlord, One Whipple Co. LLC.
