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Alliance Residential, GID Complete Phase II of 211-Unit Multifamily Complex in Billerica, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams October 8, 2021

BILLERICA, MASS. — A partnership between Arizona-based developer Alliance Residential and GID Real Estate Investments has completed Phase II of The Val, a 211-unit multifamily complex in Billerica, a northern suburb of Boston. Phase I of the project was completed this summer and consisted of 110 units. Residences come in one-, two- and three-bedroom formats, and amenities include a pool, fitness center and outdoor grilling stations. Project partners included architect Cube3, civil engineer Allen & Major Associates, general contractor Erland Construction and leasing/management agent Greystar. Rents start at $2,325 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.

October 8, 2021

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Berkeley Investments to Undertake 105,000 SF Life Sciences Conversion Project in Metro Boston

by Taylor Williams October 7, 2021

WATERTOWN, MASS. — Locally based developer Berkeley Investments will undertake a project to convert a building at 64 Pleasant St. in the western Boston suburb of Watertown into a 105,000-square-foot life sciences facility. The two-story building offers a conference room, rooftop deck, fitness center and outdoor gathering spaces. Berkeley will upgrade the property’s utility and mechanical systems, elevate the ceiling heights, introduce reinforced concrete floors and add lab space. SGA is the project architect. The development team hopes to complete core and shell construction by the end of next year. Newmark has been tapped to market the building for lease.

October 7, 2021

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Acquisitions Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

CBRE Brokers $139.2M Sale of The Cove Apartments in Hingham, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams October 5, 2021

HINGHAM, MASS. — CBRE has brokered the $139.2 million sale of The Cove, a 220-unit apartment community in Hingham, located south of Boston. Built in 2020, the property offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units with hardwood-style flooring, custom cabinets, artisan tile backsplashes and stainless steel appliances. Amenities include a pool, social lounge, fitness center, coworking spaces and pet grooming station. Simon Butler, Biria St. John and John McLaughlin of CBRE represented the seller, a joint venture between Arizona-based Alliance Residential and an institutional investor, in the transaction. The trio also procured an undisclosed institutional investor as the buyer.

October 5, 2021

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MMCC Places $5.1M Loan for Refinancing of Multifamily Asset in Worcester, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams October 5, 2021

WORCESTER, MASS. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has placed a $5.1 million loan for the refinancing of a 46-unit multifamily property located at 44 Byron St. in Worcester. Robert Damigella of MMCC arranged the loan, which carried a 10-year term, fixed interest rate of 3.5 percent and a 30-year amortization schedule. The borrower and direct lender were not disclosed.

October 5, 2021

Acquisitions Life Sciences Massachusetts Northeast Office

JLL Brokers $74.6M Sale of Future Life Sciences Building in Boston’s Seaport District

by Taylor Williams September 30, 2021

BOSTON — JLL has brokered the $74.6 million sale of a 102,727-square-foot office building in Boston’s Seaport District that will soon be converted to a life sciences facility. The nine-story building at 51 Melcher St. was originally constructed in 1916 as a concrete masonry warehouse and renovated in 2013. Coleman Benedict, Scott Carpenter and Mike Shepard of JLL represented the seller, Zurich Alternative Asset Management, and procured the buyer in the transaction. JLL has also been retained to lease the property on behalf of the new ownership.

September 30, 2021

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Moderna Breaks Ground on 462,000 SF Research and Development Facility Outside Boston

by Katie Sloan September 30, 2021

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) has broken ground on the Moderna Science Center, a 462,000-square-foot research and development facility located at 325 Binney St., less than one mile from the company’s global headquarters in the Boston-area community of Cambridge. The biotechnology company is a pioneer in the usage of messenger RNA (mRNA) for therapeutics and vaccines, including one of the earliest and most effective vaccinations against the COVID-19 virus. Moderna plans to use this site to advance its pipeline of mRNA research, which includes 37 programs currently in development and 22 ongoing clinical studies. Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. is developing the property, which will include custom scientific spaces for research and development, as well as collaborative office space. JLL represented Moderna in the acquisition of the development site. The project is targeting LEED Platinum certification and is scheduled for completion in 2023. “We have been located in Massachusetts since our founding more than 10 years ago and are proud to be based here,” says Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna. “As we advance our mRNA platform and science, our new science center will integrate digital-first scientific research and development labs along with space for innovation and co-creation with our …

September 30, 2021

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Port One, Tiderock Plan $190M Seniors Housing Community in Metro Boston

by Taylor Williams September 29, 2021

HOLBROOK, MASS. — Port One Cos. and Tiderock Cos. have formed a partnership to develop a 410-unit seniors housing community on a 48-acre parcel in Holbrook, approximately 15 miles south of Boston. The estimated budget for this project is $190 million. The developers are under contract to acquire the site for $19 million. Tiderock will provide operational support and oversight including but not limited to project management, marketing, budgeting, product mix and review of and negotiations for limited partner equity and debt. Further details on the project were not disclosed.

September 29, 2021

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Shawmut Completes $115M Expansion of Boston University’s School of Dental Medicine

by Taylor Williams September 29, 2021

BOSTON — Shawmut Design & Construction has completed the $115 million expansion of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University. The building was originally constructed in 1970. The three-year, four-phase project increased the building’s size by about 48,000 square feet and expanded clinical spaces by 70 percent to improve students’ educational experience and enhance patient care. Shawmut also added a learning simulation center, predoctoral patient treatment center and more collaborative workspaces for students as part of the project.

September 29, 2021

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Callahan Construction Managers Breaks Ground on 87-Unit Seniors Housing Project Near Boston

by Taylor Williams September 27, 2021

MARBLEHEAD, MASS. — Callahan Construction Managers has broken ground on The Mariner, a seniors housing project in Marblehead, located in the southern coastal part of the state, that will house 61 assisted living units and 26 memory care units. The Northbridge Cos., in partnership with Heather Cairns, Michael Lafayette and Philip Helmes, a local development team, is developing the building. EGA is serving as the project architect. The Mariner will feature a full-service restaurant, private dining, lounge, café, living rooms, beauty salon, health and wellness room, library and a movie theater. Completion is slated for February 2023.

September 27, 2021

Acquisitions Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

TruAmerica Acquires Two Apartment Communities Totaling 269 Units in Metro Boston

by Taylor Williams September 24, 2021

ANDOVER AND STOUGHTON, MASS. — Los Angeles-based investment firm TruAmerica Multifamily has acquired Marquee at Andover and Lux at Stoughton, two apartment communities totaling 269 units in metro Boston. The properties, which were purchased in two separate transactions, respectively total 115 and 154 units. The sellers were not disclosed. TruAmerica plans to implement a value-add program focused on unit interiors and amenity spaces. Chris Phaneuf of JLL represented the seller in the Andover deal, and Simon Butler of CBRE represented the seller in the Stoughton deal. Following these transactions, TruAmerica now owns approximately 500 apartments in the Boston area.

September 24, 2021

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