Ohio

COLUMBUS, OHIO — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has arranged a total of $28.2 million in first mortgage loans through Freddie Mac for two multifamily properties located in Columbus. KeyBank arranged a $14.6 million loan for College Park Apartments, a 28-building, 250-unit property. The buildings were constructed between 1999 and 2000 and renovated in 2017. KeyBank also arranged a $13.6 million loan for Gateway Lakes, a 17-building property constructed in 2000. Chris Black and Caleb Marten of KeyBank arranged the seven-year loans, which feature 30-year amortization schedules. The borrower was not disclosed.

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BEACHWOOD, OHIO — As part of what DDR Corp. (NYSE: DDR) calls a “strategic transformation,” the shopping center REIT has approved a plan to spin off a portfolio of 50 assets — including 38 continental U.S. assets and all 12 of its properties in Puerto Rico — into a separate publicly traded REIT to be named Retail Value Trust (RVT). The gross book value of the assets in the RVT portfolio is approximately $3 billion. “We believe that these two distinct companies with two distinct business plans will appeal to a much broader pool of investors than the combined DDR today,” said David Lukes, president and CEO of Beachwood-based DDR, during an investor conference call late Thursday afternoon. “This strategy adds value for all of our stakeholders and maximizes both our growth and optionality well into the future.” Specifically, the RVT portfolio consists of 38 high-quality, lower-growth assets in the continental U.S. and all 12 assets in the Puerto Rico portfolio. The properties within the RVT portfolio in the continental U.S. are mostly located in suburbs outside metro areas. Common tenants include Bed Bath & Beyond, Michaels, Kohl’s and T.J. Maxx. The remaining company, known as the “New DDR,” will …

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NORTH CANTON, OHIO — The A. Altman Co. has unveiled plans to develop a new 36,410-square-foot pediatric care facility in North Canton, about 20 miles south of Akron. The Akron Children’s North Canton Medical Center will be part of the Aultman Health Foundation North Campus. Akron Children’s entered into a long-term ground lease at the property. The move will allow the children’s hospital to consolidate operations from three locations around Stark County under one roof. The first floor of the building will feature Akron Children’s hospital pediatrics, while the second floor will be home to outpatient services such as cardiology, allergy and sports medicine. The ground floor will house physical, occupational and speech therapy rehabilitation services. The A. Altman Co. will develop and own the building.

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COLUMBUS, OHIO — The Woda Group Inc. has opened Wheatland Crossing in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus. The $8.6 million project features 42 affordable seniors housing units, developed for residents 55 and older who earn 60 percent or less of the area median income. The Ohio Housing Finance Agency provided private activity bonds, while the city of Columbus contributed a housing preservation bond grant. The project was also supported by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.

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COLUMBUS, OHIO — Avison Young has brokered the sale of a two-building industrial portfolio spanning 451,215 square feet near Columbus. The sales price was not disclosed. Both buildings are located in Rickenbacker Global Logistics Park, a 1,777-acre park with 30 million square feet of development. The portfolio includes Rickenbacker IV, a 330,179-square-foot distribution center located at 2400 Spiegel Drive in Groveport, Ohio, and Creekside V, a 121,036-square-foot corporate laboratory facility located at 2150 Bixby Road in Lockbourne. Creekside V is 100 percent leased to Luxottica, a global eyewear company, which utilizes the space for its U.S. manufacturing and distribution operations. Luxottica has occupied the building since 2007 and has invested nearly $30 million in specialized equipment within the space. Rickenbacker IV is 70 percent leased to Essilor of America, an optical-lens manufacturer and distributor. Essilor moved to the property in 1999 and has increased its space by 46 percent since then. Erik Foster and Mike Wilson of Avison Young represented the seller, institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Exeter Property Group purchased the portfolio.  

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WILLOWICK, OHIO — Dougherty Mortgage LLC has provided a $24.8 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Shoregate Towers in Willowick, about 16 miles northeast of Cleveland. The 404-unit property is located at 30901 Lakeshore Blvd. Dougherty’s Minneapolis office arranged the 15-year loan, which features a 30-year amortization schedule. Shoregate Towers NS LLC was the borrower.

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BLUE ASH, OHIO — Enervise has signed a 12,700-square-foot office lease at Vista Business Center II in Blue Ash, about 15 miles northeast of Cincinnati. Vista Business Center II, totaling 57,000 square feet, is part of a two-building office campus located along Alliance Road. Enervise, a commercial HVAC services company, is relocating from Evendale, Ohio, and will use the building as its new headquarters. Other tenants at the property include The Urology Group and Technical Training Associates. John Eckert, Travis Likes and Scott Yards of CBRE represented the landlord, Neyer Properties, in the lease transaction.

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CINCINNATI AND DAYTON, OHIO — Confluent Development has completed two Verizon Wireless stores in Cincinnati and Dayton. The Cincinnati project is a renovation of a 4,522-square-foot freestanding, renovated facility along a retail corridor in the Western Hills area. Verizon relocated the Cincinnati store for a larger space. The renovation included the expansion of the sales floor area to enhance customer service. The store is located at 6211 Glenway Ave. The Dayton store is a 4,983-square-foot ground-up, build-to-suit development. Verizon decided to relocate the store in favor of the new facility’s more functional layout. Located at 2340 Miamisburg Centerville Road, the freestanding facility is in the Centerville neighborhood immediately adjacent to Target and near South Dayton Mall. The project marks one of the first Verizon Wireless locations built under the company’s new “Next Generation” store design, which incorporates the latest digital technology and merchandising concepts under Verizon’s new retail vision, according to Confluent.

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CLEVELAND, OHIO — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided $163.1 million in financing through a Fannie Mae credit facility for the recapitalization of 14 manufactured housing properties in six states. Totaling 5,013 combined pad sites, the properties are part of a 23-property portfolio owned and operated by Inspire Communities. The property names were not disclosed. Todd Linehan of Key structured the financing with a 10-year term, five-year interest only period and 30-year amortization schedule. The loan will be cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted.

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OHIO — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of the Stop-N-Stor portfolio in Ohio for $31.4 million. The portfolio spans a total of eight properties, 3,050 units and 391,458 square feet in Lorain, Elyria, Cuyahoga Falls, Northwood, Oregon, Toledo and Stow, Ohio. The properties feature both nonclimate-controlled and climate-controlled units. Brett Hatcher and Gabriel Coe of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, an out-of-state investment group.

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