CHICAGO — Associated Bank has partnered with National Equity Fund Inc. to provide $13 million of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity for the rehabilitation of West Town Crossing Preservation. The apartment community spans 318 units and 68 buildings in several Chicago neighborhoods. The buildings scheduled for rehabilitation include 60 townhomes constructed between 1982 and 1991, and eight three-story buildings constructed between 1889 and 1948. The project, expected to take 24 months, will help preserve quality affordable housing. Bickerdike Redevelopment Corp. was the borrower.
CHICAGO — Tucker Development has completed the lease-up of the Offices at 900 West in Chicago. The property, which includes 45,000 square feet of retail space, is located in the heart of the Fulton Market neighborhood. Spaces, an Amsterdam-based co-working space provider, signed a 40,000-square-foot lease. Bill Rogers and Kerry Gilar of JLL represented Spaces in the deal. The firm will occupy its space in early 2018. In a separate transaction, private investment firm ParkerGale leased 6,146 square feet. Jud Henry of EnTrust Realty Advisors represented the firm in the lease transaction. Ron Lakin, Jessica O’Hara and Ellen Zalatoris of CBRE represented Tucker Development in both leases.
LAKEVIEW, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of 3244 N. Clifton Ave. in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood for $9 million. The condominium building features 32 units. Kyle Stengle of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the condo owners. Stengle also secured the buyer, Beal Properties. Under the Condominium Property Act in Illinois, condo unit owners can elect to sell a condo property if 75 percent or more are in agreement. Sellers then have the option to either move out or to lease back the property from the new owner.
ST. LOUIS — Hilliker Corp. has arranged the sale of a 28,840-square-foot retail property in St. Louis for $3.3 million. The center is located on 3.6 acres at 5228 and 5240 South Lindbergh Blvd. Outback Steakhouse is the primary tenant at the property. Frank Yocum of Hilliker Corp. represented the seller, NICO Properties I LLC. Stephen F. Bahn Commercial Real Estate represented the buyer, DLJ Lindbergh LLC.
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American Campus Communities Acquires 3,776-Bed Student Housing Portfolio for $590.6M
AUSTIN, TEXAS — American Campus Communities Inc. (NYSE: ACC) has acquired a portfolio of seven student housing properties totaling 3,776 beds across the Western and Midwestern United States for approximately $590.6 million. Affiliates of Milwaukee-based development firm and Core Spaces and Chicago-based DRW Real Estate Investments LLC sold the assets. All of the properties are associated with major universities, with enrollment averaging about 35,000 undergraduate and graduate students at each school. The company will invest about $8 million in up-front capital improvements to the portfolio. Two of the properties are stabilized: the 513-bed Hub Eugene and the 655-bed State, which service students at the University of Oregon and Colorado State University, respectively. The company acquired these assets in August for a combined $146.1 million. Another two of the properties, the 850-bed The James and the 248-bed Hub U District Seattle, are opening this fall. Those properties are located near the University of Wisconsin and the University of Washington, respectively. The final three properties, which total 1,500 beds, are all under construction and slated for fall 2018 delivery. They include Hub Ann Arbor, Hub West Lafayette and Hub Flagstaff, which offer housing to students attending the University of Michigan, Purdue University …
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Colliers International has brokered the sale of Sterling Place in Columbus for $32.5 million. The 300-unit multifamily property was built in 1991. Will Mathews and Russ Williamson of Colliers represented the seller, CORE Realty Holdings Management Inc. The Conor Group purchased the property.
INDIANAPOLIS — CBRE has arranged a $3.1 million loan for the refinancing of Cherry Tree Crossing in Indianapolis. The 13,400-square-foot retail property is home to tenants such as QDoba Mexican Grill, Gentle Dentist and T-Mobile. Jason Brown and Dan Gable of CBRE arranged the 10-year loan, which includes a 30-year amortization schedule. EverBank provided the loan for the undisclosed borrower.
CHICAGO — Essex Realty Group Inc. has brokered the sale of a condominium building in Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago, for $2 million. The property, located at 922-924 Ontario St., features 13 one-bedroom units. Ontario Association purchased all of the units in what is known as a condo deconversion. Under the Condominium Property Act in Illinois, unit owners can elect to sell a condo property if 75 percent or more are in agreement. Owners then have the option to either move out or to leaseback from the new owner. Jim Darrow and Jordan Gottlieb of Essex arranged the sale on behalf of the buyer.
CHICAGO AND LAKE BLUFF, ILL. — The Missner Group has completed renovations for the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) in Chicago and Lake Bluff, Ill. At 111 N. Canal St. in Chicago, renovations included the addition of a 2,900-square-foot physical therapy space, private consultation suite and a new reception and waiting lounge. At 101 Waukegan Road in Lake Bluff, a 6,000-square-foot renovation featured the build-out of both physical therapy and clinic space. The facility now consists of a renovated reception area, private examination rooms and 2,800 square feet of space for physical therapy. Heath Yarger and Steve Bulger of Missner Group led the project team. Stephen Rankin & Associates provided architectural services. With more than 20 locations, IBJI specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO. — Universal Windows Direct has signed an 8,250-square-foot industrial lease in Maryland Heights. The property is located at 11993 Borman Drive. This is the first Missouri location for the Cleveland-based window installation and home improvement company. Scott Martin of Hilliker Corp. represented the tenant in the five-year lease transaction. Pace Properties represented the undisclosed landlord.