CHICAGO — The Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) has selected The Missner Group to undertake a renovation and expansion project for the company’s North Canal Street offices in Chicago. The 2,900-square-foot expansion will include interior improvements, a new physical therapy gym, reception area, paint and flooring. Heath Yarger is the project manager and Steve Bulger is the project superintendent for The Missner Group. Stephen Rankin Associates is providing the architectural services. The project is scheduled for completion in summer 2017.
OAK CREEK, WIS. — The Dickman Co./CORFAC International has arranged the sale of a 24,424-square-foot industrial building located at 440 W. Bell Court in Oak Creek, approximately 12 miles south of Milwaukee. Final Frontier LLC purchased the building from Liberty Lane LLC. Samuel D. Dickman, Samuel M. Dickman Jr. and Cale Berg of The Dickman Co. were the brokers involved in this transaction.
RAYTOWN, MO. — Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has opened a new, 3,625-square-foot location at 10019 E. 350 Highway in Rayotwn, a southeastern suburb of Kansas City. The new restaurant will be part of Block & Co. Inc.’s Raytown 350 Development, which includes an IHOP and is located across from a Walmart Super Center.
CLEVELAND — Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital LLC has arranged $80 million in refinancing for the Flats at East Bank Apartments, a 241-unit multifamily asset in Cleveland. Jim Doyle of Bellwether arranged the loan through Deutsche Bank, AG, on behalf of an undisclosed borrower. Built in 2016, the rental property offers penthouses, in addition to one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include a business center, 24-hour fitness center, 40,000-square-foot outdoor terrace and 24/7 concierge and room services. According to the property’s website, one-bedroom units range from about 700 to 1,200 square feet per unit and rent for $1,700 to $2,200 per month, depending on size. Two-bedroom units average approximately 1,400 square feet per unit and three-bedroom units average about 1,600 square feet per unit. Average rents for these apartments vary based on size. The building also houses 61,016 square feet of retail space primarily leased to food and beverage establishments. Current tenants include Punch Bowl Social, Beerhead Bar and Eatery and Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar. Several other food and beverage companies, including Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. and Dante’s Inferno, were recently added to the tenant roster. The complex is located at 1055 Old River Road on the city’s waterfront district. …
CHICAGO — The Habitat Co. has been awarded the property management and leasing contracts for two luxury apartment properties totaling 444 units in Chicago and Evanston, Ill. The Reserve at Evanston is a four-story building located at 1930 Ridge Ave. Habitat will consult on repositioning and upgrading the property, which opened in 2009. Amenities include a cyber café, fitness center, poolside gas grills and complimentary coffee bar. Barings owns the property. Slated to open this July, 640 North Wells consists of 250 apartment units. The new tower is located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Amenities include a rooftop swimming pool, fitness center, open-air terraces and lounges, billiards lounge and golf simulator. JDL Development is the developer.
OHIO, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI AND WISCONSIN — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has arranged a $12.7 million loan for the refinancing of the MVP Portfolio, which consists of six surface parking lots and garages across the Midwest and in Colorado. Totaling 994 parking spaces, the properties are located in Cleveland, Ohio; St. Paul, Minn.; St. Louis; Milwaukee; and Denver. Randy Martin of KeyBank arranged the 10-year loan, which includes a 25-year amortization schedule. A CMBS lender provided the loan.
CHICAGO — Associated Bank has provided a $4.9 million loan for the construction of a self-storage facility in Chicago. The 49,182-square-foot facility will be located at 3914 W. 111th St. Banner Storage Group is developing the climate-controlled facility. Edward Notz of Associated Bank managed the loan and closing.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Lincoln Village in Columbus for $4.5 million. The 210,036-square-foot shopping center is located at 2769 Northland Plaza Drive. Anchored by Discount Fashion Warehouse, Scare-A-Torium and Family Thrift, the center was 92 percent occupied at the time of sale. Other tenants include GNC, CSL Plasma, Donatos Pizza and Steak ‘n Shake. Erin E. Patton, Scott Wiles and Craig Fuller of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a New York-based family office. A private local buyer purchased the property.
PLYMOUTH, MICH. — Party City Corp. has signed a 38,640-square-foot industrial lease in Plymouth, about 30 miles west of Detroit. The property is located at 41100 Plymouth Road. Larry Kelly of Signature Associates represented the landlord, Plymouth 1848 LLC, in the lease transaction.
CHICAGO — Ivanhoé Cambridge and Callahan Capital Properties have acquired 125 S. Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago for $145 million. The 576,000-square-foot office building is situated at the corner of South Wacker Drive and West Adams Street in the West Loop. The property features a variety of tenant amenities, including a fitness center, conference center, quick-serve restaurant and financial services. The 31-story tower was originally constructed as a headquarters facility for Northern Trust. The new owners plan to make upgrades to the lobby, elevators and other amenities.