WEST ALLIS, WIS. — Siegel-Gallagher has brokered the sale of a multifamily property in West Allis, approximately six miles from Milwaukee, for an undisclosed price. The Community Development Authority of the City of West Allis purchased the eight-unit building from the Milwaukee Center for Independence. The property is located at 7402 W. Washington Ave. Patrick Gallagher, Matson Holbrook and Max Schultz of Siegel-Gallagher brokered the transaction.
TROY, MICH. — Friedman Integrated Real Estate Solutions has arranged the lease of 18,049 square feet of office and warehouse space in Troy, approximately 25 miles north of Detroit. Carlex Glass America LLC will occupy the space at Oakland Office Commons, located at 1225 E. Big Beaver Road. Carlex Glass America is a global Tier 1 supplier of original equipment and replacement glass for the automakers and aftermarket industries. Stuart Frankel Development Co. is the landlord. Robert Gagniuk and Greggory Kent of Friedman represented the tenant in this transaction.
CHICAGO — Chicago-based Harrison Street Real Estate Capital LLC has completed its $1.9 billion acquisition of Campus Crest Communities, the investment management firm announced earlier this week. Shareholders of Campus Crest Communities approved the merger with Harrison Street on Jan. 26, 2016, with 99.3 percent of shareholders voting in favor of the merger. To date, Harrison Street has acquired or developed over 107,000 student housing beds at more than 85 universities across the country. As of the close of the transaction, Harrison Street’s total student housing portfolio now includes over 76,000 beds. Campus Crest’s current portfolio of student housing properties encompasses over 38,000 beds across the country. Harrison Street has retained Asset Campus Housing as the new third-party property manager for the portfolio. In connection with the closing of the transaction, Campus Crest’s stock (NYSE: CCG) has ceased to be publicly traded. Raymond James and Associates Inc. acted as financial advisor, and DLA Piper LLP acted as legal advisor to Harrison Street. Moelis & Co. LLC acted as financial advisor, and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP acted as legal advisor to Campus Crest.
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Morgan/Harbour Construction will complete two projects within the O’Hare Logistics Center on behalf of DCT. Morgan/Harbour will build out a warehouse facility at 2200 Arthur Ave. McNichols Co. will occupy the entire 112,862-sqaure-foot building, which is situated on 6.8 acres. The cross-docked facility features 32-foot clear heights, 38 exterior dock positions and 40 trailer stalls. The build-out will include the addition of 12,167 square feet of office space, a new interior truck dock, an exterior drive-in ramp, an ADA customer service entry, three bridge cranes and equipment power distribution. The renovation is scheduled for completion in May. Morgan/Harbour will also redevelop a neighboring property, 2201 Arthur Road. The redevelopment of the 108,931-square-foot industrial warehouse will include the demolition of the interior offices and the exterior façade, replacement of office windows and the installation of a new metal panel exterior wall system. Morgan/Harbour will also demolish the eastern exterior wall of the warehouse to add 10 exterior truck docks, completely overhaul the electrical service and add a new ADA-compliant entrance. A new parking area will also be constructed and will accommodate 49 cars and 21 trailers. Construction is slated for completion this summer. Harris Architects is …
LINCOLN, NEB. — HSA Commercial Real Estate has acquired a 42,040-square-foot medical office building in Lincoln for an undisclosed price. Elizabeth Park South Medical Center is located at 4501 S. 70th St. and is fully leased by The Physician Network’s East Lincoln Internal Medicine, Lincoln Pediatric Group and Lincoln Behavioral Group. The three tenants have occupied the building since it opened in 1996. Dana Hamric and Jonathan Kesler of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank represented the seller, MJM-MED LLC, in the transaction.
CHICAGO — Barnett Capital has sold a 90,490-square-foot retail property to 3115 Properties for $5.7 million. The building is located at 3115-23 N. Broadway in Chicago. Located in the Lakeview neighborhood, the five-story building features tenants such as Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea, The Apartment People and Contacts & Specs. The property also contains a five-story parking garage. Keely Polczynski of CBRE represented Barnett Capital, and Danny Spitz of Baum Realty represented 3115 Properties LLC.
American Street Capital Arranges $4M in Financing for 81-Unit Multifamily Property in Chicago Suburb
OAK LAWN, ILL. — American Street Capital has arranged a $4 million acquisition loan for an 81-unit apartment property in Oak Lawn, approximately 16 miles southwest of Chicago. The three-building property, Oak Lawn Gardens, was constructed in 1963 and is 97 percent occupied. The asset features on-site laundry facilities and 67 parking spaces. The non-recourse loan features a 10-year fixed rate and 25-year amortization schedule. The financing was placed with a CMBS lender. Igor Zhizhin of American Street Capital arranged the financing.
LEAWOOD, KAN. — In a blockbuster merger, AMC Theatres (NYSE: AMC) has agreed to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Carmike Cinemas Inc. (NASDAQ: CKEC) for $30 per share in cash. The transaction — valued at approximately $1.1 billion including the assumption of debt — creates the largest chain of movie theaters in the United States and the world. The purchase price per share represents an approximate 19.5 percent premium to Carmike’s closing stock price on Thursday, March 3. The purchase price per screen is approximately $376,000. AMC currently has 5,426 screens at 387 theaters, located primarily in the United Sates, including many in the nation’s top markets. Carmike has 2,954 screens at 276 theaters, primarily located in mid-size, non-urban communities. Together, AMC and Carmike will have well over 600 theater locations in 45 states across the country, including the District of Columbia. The deal, which has been approved by the board of directors at both AMC and Carmike is expected to close by the end of this year. “By broadening AMC’s geographic and demographic base for delivering our groundbreaking guest experience innovations in comfort and convenience — such as plush power-recliners, enhanced food and beverage, premium sight and …
COLUMBUS — A joint venture comprised of CASTO, The Daimler Group and The New Albany Company has unveiled plans to develop a 320-acre, mixed-use project in Columbus. Hamilton Quarter, which will be located at the State Route 161 and Hamilton Road interchange, will include over 700,000 square feet of office space, 1 million square feet of retail, restaurant, and entertainment space, up to 800 multifamily units and 130 senior living units. The development will also include hospitality components. The development team and the City of Columbus will also develop the S-Curve extension, a new roadway that will connect the Hamilton Road exit directly with Hamilton Road to the west. In addition to the S-Curve extension, part of Dublin Granville Road will be rerouted to allow for a Central Boulevard to be constructed. The Central Boulevard will be a walkable, destination space that will feature Main Street-style restaurants and retail spaces. The first wave of development on Hamilton Quarter is expected to begin in late 2016 or early 2017.
AMES, IOWA — Vesper Holdings has acquired an off-campus student housing property, located in Ames near Iowa State University, for an undisclosed price. The Foundry contains one six-story building with an underground parking garage, and offers two- and four-bedroom floor plans with bed-to-bath parity. Units feature large fully equipped kitchens, full-sized washers and dryers, furniture, 50-inch flat screen televisions, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and high-speed internet connection in every bedroom. Amenities at the property include ground-floor retail anchored by Starbucks Coffee, a fitness center, study areas, a game room, secure bike storage and a tanning booth. The Foundry was fully occupied in its first year of opening. With this transaction, Vesper’s student housing portfolio now totals 19 apartment complexes and approximately 10,700 beds. This transaction is the fifth student housing acquisition for Vesper over the past 10 months. The seller in the deal was undisclosed.