NEWTON, MASS. — Spindrift, a provider of sparkling water, has renewed and expanded its headquarters space at Chapel Bridge Park, an office and life sciences development located in the western suburb of Boston of Newton. The tenant now occupies more than 20,000 square feet at the eight-building, 250,000-square-foot campus, which is owned by The Bulfinch Cos. Jared Pimm of CBRE represented Spindrift in the lease negotiations.
NEWTON AND ALLSTON, MASS. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $23.5 million sale of a portfolio of two multifamily buildings totaling 59 units in the Boston area. The buildings are located in Newton and Allston, both of which are situated west of the downtown area. The Newton property offers eight two-bedroom units and 23 one-bedroom units with private balconies and storage units. Constructed in 1985 on 0.59 acres, the Allston property features 28 units and 41 off-street parking spaces. Evan Griffith and Tony Pepdjonovic of Marcus & Millichap brokered the deal in collaboration with Matthew Petty of Frame Residential. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.
MASHPEE, MASS. — A partnership between Housing Assistance Corp. and the Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) will develop LeClair Village Apartments, a 39-unit affordable housing project in Mashpee, located in southern Massachusetts at the base of Cape Cod. LeClair Village will offer 14 one-bedroom apartments, 21 two-bedroom units and four three-bedroom apartments that will be rented to households meeting a range of income restrictions. Eastern Bank provided construction and permanent financing for LeClair Village and purchased $10 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits that will also be used to finance the project. Delivery is slated for 2025.
BOSTON — The LEGO Group has chosen 1001 Boylston St. in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood as the location of its new Americas head office when the company relocates in 2026. LEGO first announced in January that it would be relocating from its current base in Enfield, Conn. Samuels & Associates is the developer of 1001 Boylston St., which will feature 450,000 square feet of office and life sciences space, 35,000 square feet of shops and restaurants, new public plazas and a CitizenM hotel over the Massachusetts Turnpike. The project is slated to open in 2024. Amenities at the property will include a fitness center, wellbeing room, parent room and onsite parking and bike storage. The building was designed to achieve multiple sustainability certifications: LEED Gold, WELL Gold and WELL Core Gold v2. Elkus Manfredi served as the project architect. Spread over five floors and more than 100,000 square feet, LEGO’s new office will feature areas for collaboration as well as “concentrative work zones.” The site is accessible for employees walking and cycling to work, and is situated near Green Line and Orange Line public transit stops. LEGO says the location was strategically chosen to draw upon the region’s diverse talent …
SOUTHBOROUGH, MASS. — Thomas Park Investments has purchased Reliant Healthcare Southborough, a 125,000-square-foot healthcare property located in Worcester County in the central part of the Bay State. Reliant Medical Group, which recently signed a 97,000-square-foot extension, as well as UMass Memorial and Walgreens, anchor the outpatient facility. Brannan Knott and Mindy Berman of JLL represented Thomas Park Investments, which acquired the asset in a joint venture with an undisclosed partner, in the transaction. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — A partnership between Capstone Communities and Hope Real Estate Enterprises has opened Frost Terrace, a 40-unit affordable housing complex in Cambridge. Designed by Bruner/Cott Architects, the property consists of four buildings that house one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are reserved for renters earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income. Amenities include a community room, outdoor green spaces and onsite laundry facilities. Frost Terrace received over 900 applications during its initial leasing cycle.
BOSTON — Harbor Group International (HGI), a privately owned international real estate investment and management firm, has sold a 1,722-unit multifamily portfolio comprising six properties in metro Boston. A fund managed by Bridge Multifamily Fund Manager LLC, an affiliate of Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BRDG), was the buyer. While the sales price was undisclosed, HGI purchased the portfolio in 2019 for $384 million. At that time, the firm instituted a $13.6 million capital improvement program to renovate interior units, upgrade amenities, address deferred maintenance and enhance overall curb appeal. The properties include Commons at Haynes Farm in Shrewsbury, Middlesex Crossing in Billerica, Meadows at Marlborough and Heights at Marlborough in Marlborough, Stone Ends in Stoughton and Village at Marshfield in Marshfield. The portfolio is surrounded by large employment hubs and situated in close proximity to major highways and Metro Boston Transit Authority train stations, according to HGI. “The Boston portfolio sale further exemplifies HGI’s ability to identify strategic opportunities to divest high-quality stabilized assets amid varying market conditions,” says Richard Litton, president of HGI. “The properties are well-positioned in their respective submarkets, as the in-place rents have been significantly below the rents of similar renovated Class A properties. …
PLYMOUTH, MASS. — Maryland-based developer Bozzuto has begun leasing Rowen at The Pinehills, a 178-unit apartment complex in Plymouth, located in the southern coastal part of The Bay State. The four-story building houses one-, two- and three-bedroom units that feature stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and tile backsplashes. Select residences also offer private balconies/patios. The amenity package consists of a pool, landscaped courtyards, fitness center with yoga and Pilates studios, a library with coworking spaces, entertainment and demonstration kitchen, billiards room, pet spa and storage lockers. Rents start at $2,550 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — MassHousing has provided $13.3 million in financing for Van der Heyden Apartments, an affordable housing complex located in the western Massachusetts city of Springfield. The undisclosed borrower will use the proceeds to acquire and renovate the property as well as preserve its affordability status. Built in 1914, the property totals 45 units. Under the new affordability agreement, 18 of the units are reserved for households earning 30 percent or less of the area median income (AMI). The other 27 are earmarked for renters earning 50 percent or less of AMI. Residences come in one- and two-bedroom floor plans. As part of the renovation, the building’s commercial space will be converted into a supportive services area with an office and meeting room.
MEDFORD, MASS. — Pacific Urban Investors, a California-based owner-operator, has acquired The Residences at River’s Edge, a 222-unit apartment complex located in the northern Boston metro of Medford. Built in 2009, the property offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Onsite amenities include a pool, fitness center and outdoor grilling and dining stations, and the property is also situated adjacent to a 10-acre riverfront park. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.