Midwest

TRiSTAR Breaks Ground on 1.1 Million SF of Speculative Industrial Space Near St. Louis

by Christina Cannon February 22, 2016

EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. — TRiSTAR Properties has broken ground on two new industrial buildings within the Gateway Commerce Center in Edwardsville, approximately 25 miles northeast of St. Louis. The two speculative distribution facilities will total 1.1 million square feet. Gateway Commerce Center is a 2,300-acre logistics and bulk distribution park. PCCP LLC is partnering with TRiSTAR to fund the $49 million project. The first building, Gateway East 618, will be situated on 53 acres and span 618,450 square feet. The facility will feature 36-foot clear heights, 68 dock doors and two drive-in doors. Gateway East 513 will be a 513,760-square-foot building that sits on a 46-acre site. This facility will include 32-foot clear heights, 58 dock doors and two drive-in doors. Both buildings are expandable by over 1 million square feet. Ed Lampitt of Cushman & Wakefield is the leasing agent for the two buildings, which are both slated for completion in the latter half of this year. Contegra Construction is serving as the project’s general contractor. Gray Design Group is the architect of record, and Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers Inc. is providing civil engineer services.

February 22, 2016

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Strategic Properties Acquires 396-Unit Multifamily Complex North of Chicago

by Christina Cannon February 22, 2016

GRAYSLAKE, ILL. — Strategic Properties of North America (SPNA) has acquired a 396-unit multifamily complex in Grayslake, approximately halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee, for an undisclosed price. SPNA plans to make $3 million worth of improvements to Grays Pointe Apartments. SPNA enacted Section 15 of the Condo Act, effectively allowing the company to dissolve the condominium association and apply the current apartment cap rate to the net operating income. The seller in the transaction was undisclosed.

February 22, 2016

Midwest Ohio Retail

Cooper Commercial Brokers $1.9M Sale of 16,820 SF Retail Center in Northeast Ohio

by Christina Cannon February 22, 2016

ASHTABULA, OHIO — The Cooper Commercial Investment Group has brokered the $1.9 million sale of a 16,820-square-foot retail center in Ashtabula, approximately 60 miles northeast of Cleveland. A Cleveland-based private investor sold AT&T Plaza to a Kansas buyer. Tenants at the shopping center include AT&T, Springleaf Financial, Best Cuts and Cashland. Dan Cooper of Cooper Commercial represented the seller in the transaction.

February 22, 2016

Michigan Midwest Office

Friedman Arranges 62,318 SF Office Lease in Troy, Michigan

by Christina Cannon February 22, 2016

TROY, MICH. — Friedman Integrated Real Estate Solutions has arranged a 62,318-square-foot office lease in Troy, approximately 25 miles north of Detroit. Midland Credit Management Inc. will occupy space in Building B of Troy Officentre. Osprey-Troy Officentre LLC owns the building located at 320 E. Big Beaver Road. Glenn DesRosiers of Friedman Integrated Real Estate Solutions represented the landlord in the transaction. Midland Credit Management is a subsidiary of Encore Capital Group, an international specialty finance company that provides debt-recovery solutions for consumers and property owners.

February 22, 2016

Hospitality Midwest Ohio

Embassy Suites by Hilton Opens New 150-Room Hotel in North Canton, Ohio

by Christina Cannon February 19, 2016

NORTH CANTON, OHIO — Embassy Suites by Hilton has opened a new 150-room hotel in North Canton, approximately 55 miles south of Cleveland. CPX Canton Airport LLC owns the Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport, and Commonwealth Hotel Collection is managing the property. The hotel includes a heated indoor swimming pool, fitness facility, business center, gift shop and a complimentary shuttle service within a 10-mile radius. All suites are equipped with two 42-inch LCD TVs, microwave, refrigerator, wet bar and Wi-Fi service. The hotel also features a ballroom, conference room and professional boardroom, which collectively make up over 6,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 500 guests.

February 19, 2016

Affordable Housing Illinois Loans Midwest Multifamily

National Cooperative Bank Provides $17.9M Loan for Renovations at Affordable Housing Cooperative in Chicago

by Christina Cannon February 19, 2016

CHICAGO — National Cooperative Bank (NCB) has provided a $17.9 million loan for capital improvements to Gill Park Cooperative, an affordable housing cooperative. The 260-unit limited equity housing cooperative has operated as a 100 percent Section 8 project. Planned improvements at the co-op include a new plumbing and HVAC system, a redesigned lobby and laundry facilities, as well as a number of exterior improvements. All interior units will also be renovated with new kitchens, floors and wall finishes. Larry Mathe of NCB arranged the financing, in collaboration with the co-op board of directors and managing agent.

February 19, 2016

Midwest Minnesota Retail

Oppidan Investment Co. Sells 118,627 SF Shopping Center in Minneapolis

by Christina Cannon February 19, 2016

MINNEAPOLIS — Oppidan Investment Co. has sold the White Bear Marketplace in Minneapolis for an undisclosed price. Oppidan developed the 118,627-square-foot shopping center on a site previously occupied by Kmart. Cub Foods, Planet Fitness, Northern Tool and Starbucks co-anchor the newly constructed retail center. Jim Leary and Jeff Budish of CBRE represented Oppidan Investment Co. in the transaction. The buyer was a regional private investor.

February 19, 2016

Loans Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

Dougherty Mortgage Provides $1.6M Loan for Apartment Property in Minneapolis Suburb

by Christina Cannon February 19, 2016

BROOKLYN PARK, MINN. — Dougherty Mortgage LLC has provided a $1.6 million Fannie Mae supplemental loan for a 96-unit multifamily property in Brooklyn Park, approximately 11 miles northwest of Minneapolis. The loan features a 4.5-year term and a 30-year amortization schedule. The Fountains in the Park LLC was the borrower. The capital will be used to fund capital improvements and a partnership recapitalization.

February 19, 2016

Indiana Midwest Office

JLL Arranges Sale of 16,500 SF Office Building in Indianapolis

by Christina Cannon February 19, 2016

INDIANAPOLIS — JLL has arranged the sale of a 16,500-square-foot office building in Indianapolis. MID by Design LLC sold the building, located at 9800 Association Court, to CKH Realty for an undisclosed price. The property consists of a 13,900-square-foot open studio with 21-foot ceilings and 2,600 square feet of mezzanine space. Kevin Gillihan of JLL represented the seller in the transaction, and Tim O’Brien of O’Brien Commercial Real Estate represented the buyer.

February 19, 2016

Illinois Midwest Office

Transwestern Arranges 47,038 SF Lease in Chicago for Coyne College

by Christina Cannon February 18, 2016

CHICAGO — Transwestern has arranged a 47,038-square-foot lease for Coyne College in Chicago’s Loop. The college will occupy the entire fourth floor at One North State, a 680,000-square-foot office tower, starting this June. Coyne College, which provides career training in allied health and construction trades, will move to the new location from its current campus at 330 N. Green St. John Marquardt, Cece Conway, Phil Utigard and William Briggs of Transwestern represented Coyne College in the lease transaction. Michael Lirtzman, Jeff Dowdell and Katie Steele of Transwestern represented the building’s owner, FD Stonewater LLC.

February 18, 2016

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