Midwest

Wayfair Plans 1.2 MSF Fulfillment Center in Metro Chicago, Will Add 250 Full-Time Jobs

by Taylor Williams February 22, 2021

ROMEOVILLE, ILL. — Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W) has announced plans for a 1.2 million-square-foot fulfillment center on a 60-acre tract in Romeoville, located along the Interstate 55 corridor about 30 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Construction of the facility is scheduled to begin this spring with a projected opening date of mid-2022. The Boston-based online furniture retailer anticipates hiring about 250 people on a full-time basis at the facility, with that figure expected to grow to as many as 500 positions over time. The new facility will be located on Renwick Road near the Lewis University Airport. As part of the development, the Village of Romeoville partnered with Illinois State Sen. John Connor to secure funding for a road extension from Airport Road to Renwick Road. “Our new fulfillment center in Romeoville will enable us to further scale our shopping experience to meet the needs of our rapidly growing customer base in the greater Chicago region and across the U.S.,” says Thomas Netzer, COO of Wayfair. “Online retail continues to be the dominant force in the market today,” adds Romeoville Mayor John Noak. “Facilities such as this are large property and sales tax generators, which provide additional funding to our …

February 22, 2021

Development Midwest Nebraska Retail

Lerner Co. to Develop NorthStar Crossing Project in Lincoln, Nebraska

by Kristin Harlow February 19, 2021

LINCOLN, NEB. — The Lerner Co. will develop NorthStar Crossing, a retail and commercial project at the corner of 27th Street and Folkways Boulevard in Lincoln. Situated immediately in front of North Star High School, the 50-acre project will ultimately include up to 500,000 square feet of commercial space. The site has sat vacant for 30 years. The Lincoln Planning Department approved the use permit for the project in January. Construction is expected to commence later this month, with the first tenants slated to open in early 2022. Lerner was also the developer behind Lincoln Crossing, a shopping center located one block away from the new project site.

February 19, 2021

Acquisitions Midwest Minnesota Retail

Phillips Edison Acquires 142,724 SF West Village Center in Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow February 19, 2021

CHANHASSEN, MINN. — Phillips Edison & Co. Inc. (PECO) has acquired West Village Center in Chanhassen, about 20 miles southwest of Minneapolis. A 64,643-square-foot Lunds & Byerlys grocery store anchors the 142,724-square-foot shopping center. Other tenants include Party City, TCF Bank, FedEx, OfficeMax, Caribou Coffee, Great Clips, a nail salon and an orthodontic office. The purchase price and seller were undisclosed.

February 19, 2021

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Interra Realty Brokers Sale of Historic Building in Chicago for $2.5M

by Kristin Harlow February 19, 2021

CHICAGO — Interra Realty has brokered the sale of the Chicago Defender Building in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood for $2.5 million. Built in 1899 and designed by Henry Newhouse, the property served as a Jewish synagogue before housing the Chicago Defender newspaper from 1920 to 1960. In 2016, the building was renovated to include one ground-floor commercial space and eight apartment units. A medical supply company currently occupies the commercial space. Joe Smazal of Interra represented the seller, TRB Properties One LLC, as well as the undisclosed buyer.

February 19, 2021

Acquisitions Midwest Missouri Retail

Block & Co. Purchases Goodyear-Occupied Property in Kansas City

by Kristin Harlow February 19, 2021

KANSAS CITY, MO. — An investment group headed by Block & Co. Inc. Realtors has purchased a Goodyear Auto Service-occupied property in Kansas City for an undisclosed price. The 6,840-square-foot building is located at 7620 Wornall Road. Block & Co. will provide property management services for the asset. This is the second net-lease investment purchase for the company so far this year.

February 19, 2021

Leasing Activity Midwest Missouri Restaurant Retail

Loaded Elevated Nachos Opens at Streets of St. Charles in Suburban St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow February 19, 2021

ST. CHARLES, MO. — Loaded Elevated Nachos is now open at The Streets of St. Charles in suburban St. Louis. The nacho concept occupies 1,400 square feet at 1450 Beale St., which is also home to Narwhal’s Crafted, Yoga Six and Napoli III. The menu boasts 10 different nacho dishes. Loaded is a new concept from the owners of Narwhal’s Crafted, a frozen drink bar. The Streets of St. Charles is a 27-acre development with retail, dining, entertainment, hospitality, multifamily and office components. Cullinan Properties Ltd. is the owner and manager.

February 19, 2021

Loans Midwest Multifamily South Dakota

Tzadik Properties Receives $115M in Loans for Refinancing of South Dakota Multifamily Portfolios

by Kristin Harlow February 18, 2021

SIOUX FALLS AND RAPID CITY, S.D. — Tzadik Properties LLC has received more than $115 million in loans for the refinancing of portions of its multifamily portfolios in Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Tzadik’s Lucas Grassano handled the processing and Michael Davalos oversaw the lender sourcing. The refinancings are part of the company’s business plan to move from short-term loans to long-term, lower-cost debt. Greystone provided financing for a 707-unit portfolio and a 439-unit portfolio in Sioux Falls. Under the new terms, Tzadik replaced bridge loans that charged a 6 percent interest rate with long-term loans at a 3.17 percent interest rate. Additionally, Tzadik assigned $4.5 million of the proceeds for capital improvements. Merchants Bank provided financing for two more portfolios in Sioux Falls, including 459 units across four properties, as well as a 261-unit portfolio in Rapid City. Under these terms, Tzadik replaced bridge loans that carried a 6 percent interest rate with long-term loans at a 3.5 percent interest rate. Tzadik entered the South Dakota market in 2018 with 721 units and now owns and operates 2,206 units across the market.

February 18, 2021

Leasing Activity Midwest Missouri Office

General Contractor McCarthy Relocates to New Headquarters in St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow February 18, 2021

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis-based general contractor McCarthy has relocated its headquarters to a new space that is nearly 30,000 square feet larger than its previous office. McCarthy Holdings Inc. will occupy the building’s third floor and staff members of the central region of McCarthy Building Cos. Inc. will occupy the second floor. The building is located at 12851 Manchester Road. McCarthy collaborated with building owner Franklin Partners to complete extensive interior and exterior renovations prior to its move-in. The buildout features a central staircase connecting the two floors as well as conference and training facilities, flex space, a fitness center and micro café. A construction technology suite features smart screens and three-dimensional virtual reality technology. In response to COVID-19, the building’s existing HVAC system was upgraded to an air treatment system designed to neutralize pathogens. Workspaces have been arranged to incorporate social distancing. Divider screens separate individuals and panel heights between workstations were increased by 16 inches. Christner Architects served as project architect. The building was originally constructed in 1996 for AT&T.

February 18, 2021

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Huntley Investment Partners to Build 717,400 SF Industrial Development in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow February 18, 2021

HUNTLEY, ILL. — Huntley Investment Partners (HIP) has unveiled plans to develop a 717,400-square-foot industrial development in Huntley, about 50 miles northwest of Chicago. HIP acquired the 60.8-acre site, located along I-90, from Simon Property Group in April 2016. The site housed a 320,000-square-foot outlet mall that was experiencing a declining occupancy rate. Crews began tearing down Huntley Outlet Center in April 2018. Construction of the first phase of the industrial project is expected to begin this summer. HIP is a joint venture among affiliates of Craig Realty Group Inc., The Prime Group Inc. and The Capital Cos. Adam Marshall, James Schutter and Mark Deady of Newmark will represent HIP in the lease-up process.

February 18, 2021

Development Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

Lyon Contracting Underway on 110-Unit Apartment Complex Near Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow February 18, 2021

BURNSVILLE, MINN. — Lyon Contracting Inc. is underway on construction of The Overlook on Crystal Lake, a 110-unit apartment complex in Burnsville, about 15 miles south of Minneapolis. Northland Real Estate Group LLC is the project developer. Units will range from 600-square-foot studios to 1,500-square-foot three-bedrooms. Amenities will include a rooftop patio, community room, fitness room and workspaces. The project sits on a three-acre site adjacent to Crystal Lake and directly across from Buck Hill Ski Area. Construction began in January and is expected to be completed in 14 months. Venture Capital Mortgage arranged the debt and equity for the project. Additional project team members include The Cole Group, Civil Site Group and Great Lakes Management Co.

February 18, 2021

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