Midwest

Mid-American Elevator to Build New Headquarters in East Dundee, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow February 16, 2021

EAST DUNDEE, ILL. — Mid-American Elevator Co. is building a new corporate headquarters in East Dundee, about 40 miles northwest of Chicago. The company is relocating from downtown Chicago. The 45,000-square-foot industrial build-to-suit is situated within the Prairie Lake Business Park. Cory Kay, Jeff Locascio and Mike DeSerto of Entre Commercial Realty represented Mid-American Elevator in the transaction as well as the developer, Triumph Construction. Completion is slated for May. Additionally, the Entre team represented Mid-American Elevator in the sale of its 22,500-square-foot office building in Chicago for $4.1 million.

February 16, 2021

Loans Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

Colliers Mortgage Provides $32.5M HUD-Insured Loan for Apartment Refinancing in Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow February 16, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS — Colliers Mortgage has provided a $32.5 million HUD 223(a)(7) loan for the refinancing of Third North Apartments in Minneapolis. The 204-unit apartment complex was built in 2014. The new loan features a 40-year amortization schedule, a lower interest rate and a lower mortgage insurance premium, resulting in annual cash flow savings, according to Colliers. Third North LLC was the borrower.

February 16, 2021

Development Midwest Missouri Multifamily

St. Louis Board of Aldermen Approves $104M Project to Transform Historic Jefferson Arms Building

by Kristin Harlow February 15, 2021

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Board of Aldermen has approved the $104 million project to transform the historic Jefferson Arms building in downtown St. Louis into a residential and commercial development. Construction is expected to begin in 2022 and be completed in mid-2025. Alterra Worldwide is the developer. The project has received $20 million in tax-increment financing to assist with environmental remediation and rehabilitation costs. Constructed in 1904 in anticipation of the first World’s Fair, the Jefferson Arms building is located within walking distance of the Cardinals Busch Stadium, America’s Center Convention Complex, Kiener Plaza and Arch Grounds. The building has been vacant since 2006. St. Louis-based Kwame Building Group is serving as construction manager. Merriman Anderson Architects Inc. is the project architect. When the transformation is complete, the development will feature historic elements such as exposed brick and original flooring. Amenities will include a fitness and yoga studio, business center, game room, media room, music room and art room. The project now has complete approval.

February 15, 2021

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Bridge Development Partners to Expand Schiller Park Industrial Development

by Kristin Harlow February 15, 2021

SCHILLER PARK, ILL. — Bridge Development Partners LLC has acquired two existing industrial buildings in Schiller Park with plans to develop the sites into Bridge Point Schiller Park III and IV. Bridge purchased the buildings from Duravant, an equipment and automation solutions provider for the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors. Bridge will demolish the outdated structures and develop two buildings totaling 62,038 square feet and 54,080 square feet, respectively. Each facility will feature a clear height of 32 feet, 125-foot truck courts and five exterior docks. Completion is slated for the fourth quarter of this year. Bridge completed buildings I and II in 2016 and leased them to five different tenants. Steve Stone and David Friedland of Cushman & Wakefield represented Duravant in the transaction. Duravant is relocating its headquarters to one of Bridge’s facilities in Wood Dale.

February 15, 2021

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Office

The Equitable Funds Acquires Four-Building Office Property in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow February 15, 2021

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — The Equitable Funds has acquired Remington Office Court, a four-building, single-story office campus in Schaumburg. The purchase price was undisclosed. Located on Remington Road, the property totals 83,370 square feet. Upon acquisition, it was approximately 90 percent leased. Tenants enjoy direct entrances from the outdoors, dedicated HVAC systems, operable windows and private restrooms, features that are desirable as a result of COVID-19, according to the buyer. NAI Hiffman will serve as leasing agent. One Story LLC, a property management firm formed by principals of The Equitable Funds, will manage the asset. The acquisition is in line with the firm’s strategy of acquiring, owning and managing single-story office properties throughout Chicagoland. Jonathan Berger and Josh Silvergalde established The Equitable Funds in 1999 and has since completed more than $100 million of real estate acquisitions and dispositions.

February 15, 2021

Illinois Industrial Leasing Activity Midwest

Frozen Assets Signs 86,000 SF Cold Storage Lease in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow February 15, 2021

CHICAGO — Frozen Assets has signed an 86,000-square-foot cold storage lease in Chicago. The property is located at 4220 S. Kildare Ave. Frozen Assets, a Chicago-based cold storage and logistics provider, is slated to occupy the space beginning in May. Steven Livaditis of CBRE represented the tenant in the lease transaction. The landlord was undisclosed. With the new lease, Frozen Assets will maintain the largest freezer footprint in Chicago, according to CBRE.

February 15, 2021

Acquisitions Indiana Midwest Retail

Stan Johnson Co. Brokers $4.9M Sale of Stafford Crossing Shopping Center in Metro Indianapolis

by Kristin Harlow February 15, 2021

PLAINFIELD, IND. — Stan Johnson Co. has brokered the sale of Stafford Crossing in Plainfield for $4.9 million. The 26,000-square-foot shopping center is located at 2230 Stafford Road. It was built in 2007 and sits on nearly four acres. The center was 91 percent leased to nine tenants at the time of sale. Anchor tenant Chicago’s Pizza recently executed a long-term lease extension. Blaise Bennett and BJ Feller of Stan Johnson represented the seller, a locally based developer. An Indiana-based private investor purchased the asset.

February 15, 2021

Hospitality Illinois Loans Midwest

Owner of Residence Inn Chicago Hotel Receives $141M Refinancing Loan

by Kristin Harlow February 12, 2021

CHICAGO — Prime LaSalle/Madison Partners (PLMP) has received $141 million for the refinancing of the 381-room Residence Inn Chicago Downtown hotel located at 11 S. LaSalle St. The hotel opened in September 2015 upon completion of the adaptive reuse of the 38-story Roanoke Building & Tower, a historic property built in three phases from 1915 to 1925. It was constructed originally as the Lumber Exchange Building and also served as a late Chicago school. The Prime Group Inc. and Michael Reschke own and control PLMP. Proceeds of the financing were used to repay the senior loan and preferred equity financing originally funded to acquire and construct the hotel; to establish reserves for working capital, interest and other items; and to pay fees and transaction costs. Loan terms were not disclosed.

February 12, 2021

Loans Midwest Office Ohio Walker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop Arranges $30.5M Loan for Acquisition of Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow February 12, 2021

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Walker & Dunlop has arranged a $30.5 million loan for the acquisition of 65 East State Street in Columbus. Built in 1983, the 26-story office tower comprises 494,487 rentable square feet. Located in the heart of the central business district, the building is across the street from the Ohio State Capitol Building on Capitol Square. Recent capital improvements to the property include an exterior façade renovation, a new conference center and fitness center, updated lobby and elevator cabs, renovated exterior patio space and new monument signage. A Walker & Dunlop team led by Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Adam Schwartz and Jonathan Schwartz arranged the loan on behalf of Group RMC. Voya provided the three-year bridge loan, which features a floating rate.

February 12, 2021

Acquisitions Midwest Missouri Multifamily

Berkadia Negotiates $24.9M Sale of Apartment Community in Suburban St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow February 12, 2021

FENTON, MO. — Berkadia has negotiated the sale and financing of Turtle Creek, a 128-unit apartment community in the St. Louis suburb of Fenton. Built in 2018, the garden-style property is located at 201 Turtle Drive. Amenities include a pool, clubhouse, dog park and storage space. Ken Aston and Andrea Kendrick of Berkadia arranged the $24.9 million sale on behalf of the seller, Highgate Capital Group LLC. Mitch Sinberg and Matthew Robbins of Berkadia arranged $18.9 million in acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer, RM Communities. The Freddie Mac Green loan features a 10-year term and a fixed rate. The buyer plans to make capital improvements, including eco-friendly upgrades. RM Communities is the acquisition arm of RealtyMogul, an online real estate investing platform.

February 12, 2021

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