Midwest

Associated Bank Provides $17.5M Loan for Self-Storage Project in Chicago’s Wicker Park

by Kristin Harlow August 23, 2017

CHICAGO — Associated Bank has provided a $17.5 million acquisition and construction loan for a self-storage project in Chicago’s Wicker Park. A joint venture between JSM Ventures Inc. and CEDARst Cos. plans to renovate the non-retail floors of two former office buildings located at 1279 N. Milwaukee Ave. and 1300 N. Ashland Ave. Upon completion later this summer, the self-storage facility will total 86,660 square feet and 1,273 units. The two buildings, originally constructed in 1928, are part of the 325,000-square-foot Wicker Park Commons shopping center. Centrum Properties sold the office portion of the buildings, totaling approximately 156,000 square feet, to the joint venture. RREEF will continue to own the ground-floor retail space as a separate condominium. Additionally, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Inc. will remain in place on the fourth floor. Daniel Barrins of Associated Bank originated the loan.

August 23, 2017

Industrial Midwest Minnesota

Kraus-Anderson Breaks Ground on 50,000 SF Addition to Banner Engineering Headquarters in Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow August 23, 2017

MINNEAPOLIS — Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. has broken ground on a research and development building at Banner Engineering’s headquarters in Minneapolis. The new building will enable the industrial automation technology provider to create more than 225 jobs and accelerate new product development for smart sensor technologies, according to Banner Engineering. The property is located at 9714 10th Ave. North. Designed by HCM Architects and slated for completion in summer 2018, the 50,000-square-foot addition will include labs, training spaces and over 44,000 square feet of new office space.

August 23, 2017

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Cawley Chicago Brokers Sale of 143-Acre Land Site in Channahon, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow August 23, 2017

CHANNAHON, ILL. — Cawley Chicago has brokered the sale of a 143-acre land site in Channahon, a southwest suburb of Chicago. The sales price was not disclosed. A joint venture partnership led by Venture One Real Estate acquired the land, which is part of a phased acquisition that will ultimately total 292 acres. Venture One also unveiled plans for the groundbreaking of Crossroads 55 Business Park and the commencement of a 1 million-square-foot speculative warehouse facility. The site is situated in the I-80/Joliet Corridor submarket with immediate access to the Route 6 and Bluff Road interchanges on I-55. Joshua Hearne of Cawley Chicago represented the buyer in the transaction. Marquette Properties represented the undisclosed seller.

August 23, 2017

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

29th Street Capital Acquires 75-Unit Multifamily Property in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow August 23, 2017

CHICAGO — 29th Street Capital (29SC) has acquired Wooded Isle Apartments in Chicago’s Hyde Park for an undisclosed price. The 75-unit multifamily community features studios, one- and two-bedroom units. 29SC has allocated approximately $1 million for capital improvements at the property, including interior upgrades such as granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Exterior renovations will include roof repairs, lighting, signage and landscaping. A family-owned enterprise was the seller.

August 23, 2017

Indiana Midwest Multifamily

Flaherty & Collins Properties Breaks Ground on $40M Apartment Property in Brownsburg, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow August 22, 2017

BROWNSBURG, IND. — Flaherty & Collins Properties has broken ground on The Arbuckle, a $40 million luxury apartment property in Brownsburg, about 17 miles west of Indianapolis. The property, located at 300 N. Green St., will consist of 208 luxury market-rate apartment units. Floor plans will comprise studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Among the nearly 7,000 square feet of amenities will be a courtyard, saltwater pool, coffee lounge, conference room, pet wash, study lounge and fitness center. Flaherty & Collins Construction is the general contractor. The project team also consists of CSO Architects, ecological engineering and design firm Williams Creek, and consulting engineering firm Lynch Harrison & Brumleve Inc. Busey Bank provided construction financing. The 391,502-square-foot project is slated for completion in spring 2019.

August 22, 2017

Loans Midwest Ohio Retail

PGIM Provides $33M Bridge Loan for Shopping Center in Columbus, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow August 22, 2017

COLUMBUS, OHIO — PGIM has provided a $33 million, two-year bridge loan for the Graceland Retail Center in Columbus. The shopping center spans 320,000 square feet. Anchor tenants include Kroger, LA Fitness and Michaels. The center was originally constructed in 1954 and redeveloped in 2005. Christy Lockridge and Craig Foreman of PGIM led the loan transaction on behalf of PGIM. Unnamed institutional investors were the borrowers. “This loan on a grocery-anchored retail center will help the sponsor make improvements at the property to achieve its business plans,” says Marcia Diaz, global head of originations at PGIM Real Estate Finance. “This financing represents the first of many we would like to realize in the core-plus space. Our expansion will continue through identifying both stabilized and transitional properties that meet our financing criteria.”

August 22, 2017

Affordable Housing Loans Midwest Multifamily Ohio

KeyBank Arranges $6.9M FHA Loan for Affordable Housing Property in Ironton, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow August 22, 2017

IRONTON, OHIO — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has arranged a $6.9 million FHA loan for the renovation of Sherman Thompson Towers Apartments in Ironton, located in southernmost Ohio along the Ohio River. The affordable seniors housing property consists of 151 units, each of which are designated for residents earning 30 to 60 percent of the area median income. The Ohio Housing Finance Agency provided tax credits for the project. Jeff Rodman of KeyBank arranged the loan for the borrower, Millennia Housing Development Ltd.

August 22, 2017

Illinois Midwest Retail

Adelphia Brokers $2.6M Sale of Retail Building in Plainfield, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow August 22, 2017

PLAINFIELD, ILL. — Adelphia Properties has brokered the sale of a 5,550-square-foot retail building in Plainfield for $2.6 million. The newly constructed property is located at 12750 S. Route 59, about 38 miles southwest of Chicago. Tenants include Potbelly and T-Mobile, with one vacant unit. George Spirrison and Simeon Spirrison of Adelphia Properties represented the buyer, a private investor. A Chicago-based developer was the seller.

August 22, 2017

Hospitality Illinois Midwest Top Stories

Natixis Provides $270M Refinancing for JW Marriott Chicago

by Katie Sloan August 22, 2017

CHICAGO — Natixis has provided a $270 million refinancing for the JW Marriott Chicago, a luxury hotel located within The Loop in downtown Chicago. Daniel Burnham designed the property in the early 1900s. It served as the Continental and Commercial National Bank Building for many years. In 2010, the first 12 floors of the building were transformed into a 610-room hotel. Architectural firm Lucien Lagrange & Associates led the $396 million restoration. The hotel offers amenities including a 20,000-square-foot spa; 38 meeting rooms totaling 45,000 square feet; a fitness center; barber and beauty shop; The Florentine, a full service Italian restaurant; lobby lounge; and 24-hour room service. Danny Kaufman and Jeff Bucaro of HFF placed the five-year, fixed-rate refinancing loan on behalf of UST XIX 208 S LaSalle, a German real estate investment fund managed by affiliates of Orlando, Fla.-based Estein USA. Natixis is the international corporate, asset management, insurance and financial services arm of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France. The firm is a full-service, direct lender for commercial real estate clients across the United States. Groupe BPCE has 31.2 million clients spread over two retail-banking networks — Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne. — Katie Sloan

August 22, 2017

Michigan Midwest Retail

TEI Acquires 205,435 SF Shopping Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan for $23.5M

by Kristin Harlow August 21, 2017

STERLING HEIGHTS, MICH. — Time Equities Inc. (TEI) has acquired Clinton Valley Shopping Center in Sterling Heights for $23.5 million. The 205,435-square-foot retail center is located at 44809 Schoenherr Road. The property is currently 91 percent occupied. Tenants include Hobby Lobby, Office Depot, DSW, OptimeEyes, Avenue, GameStop, Lifeway Christian, Carrabba’s Italian Grill and BD’s Mongolian Barbeque. Ami Ziff, Jonathan Kim and Adam Levitt of TEI represented TEI in the acquisition. Ben Wineman of Mid-America Real Estate Group represented the seller, Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust. This is TEI’s fourth asset in Michigan.

August 21, 2017

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