Midwest

Krusinski Construction Renovates 33,000 SF Industrial Facility in Bensenville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow January 10, 2025

BENSENVILLE, ILL. — Krusinski Construction Co. has completed an industrial redevelopment project for developer Dayton Street Partners in the Chicago suburb of Bensenville. Krusinski revitalized an existing building by completing selective demolition and enhancing the space with a more efficient layout. The original facility was converted into a 33,000-square-foot terminal with 37 newly installed dock doors and an attached 2,000-square-foot, two-story office. The interior refresh included new bathrooms, flooring, paint and mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades. Krusinski also completed upgrades to the storm systems, installed new concrete aprons and performed select paving improvements. The project team included Space Co and A+M Architects.

January 10, 2025

Acquisitions Indiana Midwest Retail

Block & Co. Brokers Sale of 30,300 SF Retail Center in Decatur, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow January 10, 2025

DECATUR, IND. — Block & Co. Inc. Realtors has brokered the sale of a 30,300-square-foot retail center in Decatur, about 20 miles southeast of Fort Wayne. The sales price was undisclosed. The Rural King-anchored property is located at the northwest quadrant of Nuttman Avenue and 13th Street. David Block and Phil Peck of Block & Co. represented the undisclosed seller, and the asset sold to a local buyer. The transaction marks the final sale in a 13-property shopping center portfolio, which was comprised of primarily Walmart Supercenter or Rural King-anchored properties in six Midwest states. Block & Co. was also the management and leasing company for all 13 shopping centers.

January 10, 2025

Acquisitions Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

JLL Arranges Sale of 480-Unit Apartment Complex in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow January 9, 2025

BROOKLYN PARK, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of 610 West Apartments, a 480-unit apartment complex in the Twin Cities suburb of Brooklyn Park. Built between 2016 and 2018, the property features four buildings with units averaging 1,003 square feet. Amenities include three swimming pools, two courtyards, a 22,000-square-foot clubhouse, fitness center, sauna, golf simulator and heated underground parking. Josh Talberg and Joseph Peris of JLL represented the seller, The Doran Group. Scott Loving, Ken Dayton and Pat McMullen of JLL originated acquisition financing through Fannie Mae on behalf of the buyer, Spyglass Capital Partners.

January 9, 2025

Industrial Leasing Activity Midwest Minnesota

States Manufacturing Corp. Signs 503,440 SF Industrial Lease in Suburban Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow January 9, 2025

DAYTON, MINN. — States Manufacturing Corp. has signed a 503,440-square-foot industrial lease to occupy half of The Cubes at French Lake in Dayton, a suburb of Minneapolis. CRG developed the 1 million-square-foot facility, which marks the largest speculative industrial project ever completed in the state. Built in 2024, the cross-dock warehouse features a clear height of 40 feet, 169 dock doors, four drive-in dock doors, 60-foot speed bays, a concrete truck court with 185-foot depth, 231 trailer parking spaces and 652 car parking spaces. Dan Swartz, James DePietro and Austin Lovin of CBRE represented CRG in the lease, while Brent Masica and Danny McNamara of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant. The lease marks the largest industrial lease signed in the Twin Cities market in the past two years, according to CBRE. States Manufacturing has started building out its space to support the fabrication and manufacturing of custom electronic and metal products. The company will maintain its current headquarters in Champlin, Minn. CRG integrated partner Lamar Johnson Collaborative designed The Cubes at French Lake, and parent company Clayco served as general contractor.

January 9, 2025

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Berkadia Negotiates $27M Sale of Multifamily Property in Chicago’s Gold Coast

by Kristin Harlow January 9, 2025

CHICAGO — Berkadia has negotiated the $27 million sale of 1344 North Dearborn, a 94-unit multifamily property in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Built in 1967, the asset had been converted into individual condominiums but then de-converted back to a fully rental community. Ralph DePasquale of Berkadia represented the seller, Illinois-based Ravinia Capital Group. The buyer was Bill Silverstein, owner of Beal Properties. The building was 95 percent occupied at the time of sale.

January 9, 2025

Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest Retail

Boot Barn, Best Buy Join Tenant Lineup at The Levee District in East Peoria, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow January 9, 2025

EAST PEORIA, ILL. — Boot Barn and Best Buy have joined the tenant lineup at The Levee District, a mixed-use center and shopping destination owned by Cullinan Properties in East Peoria. Both stores are expected to open in 2025. Best Buy is moving from its current location in metro Peoria. The Levee District is home to anchor retailers Target, Costco, Slumberland Furniture, Ulta and Ross Dress for Less. The development features a 137-room Holiday Inn & Suites hotel and is home to the City of East Peoria offices and the Fondulac Public Library.

January 9, 2025

Acquisitions Hospitality Midwest North Dakota

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 80-Room Candlewood Suites Hotel in Minot, North Dakota

by Kristin Harlow January 9, 2025

MINOT, N.D. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Candlewood Suites Minot, an 80-room hotel in North Dakota. The sales price was undisclosed. The four-story property is located just off U.S. Route 83. Ebrahim Valliani and Michael Klar of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer and seller, both of which were private investors. The buyer plans to complete property renovations. The transaction received additional support from Allan Miller and Chris Gomes of Marcus & Millichap’s Miller-Gomes Hotel Team.

January 9, 2025

Development Industrial Loans Michigan Midwest

Department of Commerce to Provide $325M in CHIPS Funding for Hemlock Semiconductor Facility in Michigan

by Kristin Harlow January 8, 2025

HEMLOCK, MICH. — The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) up to $325 million in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentive Program’s Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facilities. The funding will support the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Hemlock, about 65 miles north of Lansing. The project is expected to create approximately 180 manufacturing jobs and over 1,000 construction jobs. HSC is the only U.S.-owned manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon.

January 8, 2025

Development Hospitality Midwest Multifamily Ohio

Kassouf Development to Build Dual-Branded W Residences, W Hotels Project in Downtown Cleveland

by Kristin Harlow January 8, 2025

CLEVELAND — Kassouf Development has closed on financing for the Erieview Tower & Galleria redevelopment in downtown Clevleand. The developer will convert the property into a dual-branded W Residences and W Hotels by Marriott project. Plans call for 227 residences and 210 luxury hotel rooms. Residents will have access to concierge services, housekeeping, a doorman, bellman and butler services in addition to all hospitality and experiential amenities as well as access to the connected retail Galleria. The hotel component will feature a rooftop bar, fine dining restaurant, spa, fitness center, lobby lounge, office spaces and a 15,000-square-foot ballroom. The project marks the first W Hotels offering in Ohio. The development’s price tag is more than $218 million. The dual-branded W Residences and W Hotels concept is offered by Marriott worldwide, and there are eight locations in the United States. The existing Erieview Tower & Galleria is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Construction will be completed in phases, with residential construction commencing immediately and hotel construction beginning later this year. Completion is slated for late 2026. The Kassouf family purchased Erieview Tower in 2018 and has worked since the acquisition to secure the various capital sources needed to …

January 8, 2025

Acquisitions Affordable Housing Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

JLL Brokers Sale of 84-Unit Affordable Housing Portfolio in Rural Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow January 8, 2025

BRAHAM AND SANDSTONE, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of a two-property affordable housing portfolio totaling 84 units in rural Minnesota for an undisclosed price. Braham Meadows in Braham was built between 1978 and 1980. There are 42 units averaging 1,024 square feet each. Sandy Pines in Sandstone was built in 1979. There are 42 units across 47,400 square feet of rentable space. Both properties operate under project-based Housing Assistance Payments contracts and maintain 88 percent occupancy rates. JLL represented the seller, Gaughan Cos. The sales were part of a larger affordable housing portfolio consisting of five assets with 256 units. The locally based buyer specializes in acquisition rehabs to maintain long-term viability of apartment communities.

January 8, 2025

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