BALA CYNWYD, PA. — A joint venture between Keystone Property Group and Mack Cali Realty Corp. has acquired 15 office properties and three parcels located in suburban Philadelphia submarkets for $233 million. Keystone plans to reinvest in the portfolio by modernizing the office buildings.The partnership will also seek to develop the three parcels, located in Lester, Media and Berwyn, which include up to 162,200 buildable square feet. The acquisition adds approximately 1.7 million square feet of existing office space to Keystone’s portfolio.
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FAIRHAVEN, MASS. — Heyman Properties has sold the 212,393-square-foot Fairhaven Commons, located in the Boston suburb of Fairhaven, for $23.8 million. The property, which was built in 1989, is 93 percent leased. Walmart and Marshalls anchor the center. Additional tenants include Sears Hardware, GNC and Wendy's. James Koury and Ben Sayles with HFF represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction.
NEW YORK CITY — Pembrook Capital Management LLC has provided a $20 million bridge loan for the refinancing of the Clarendon Gardens apartment complex in Brooklyn. Clarendon Gardens is a 224-unit, seven-building multifamily property totaling 195,000 square feet. The garden-style apartment complex is more than 98 percent occupied and is located at the southeast corner of Kings Highway and Avenue D. The financing Pembrook provided, along with additional $2 million in preferred equity from a separate private investor, enabled the borrower to refinance the existing debt and complete repair work and renovations.
CONCORD, N.H. — NAI Norwood Group has arranged the sale of 247-249 Pleasant St., two 5,356-square-foot office buildings in Concord. Judy Niles-Simmons and Karl Norwood of NAI Norwood Group represented the seller, the State of New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services. The buyer, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, a New Hampshire-based healthcare system, purchased the property for $900,000. Situated on one acre, the two buildings are located across from Concord Hospital.
NEW YORK CITY — DelShah Capital LLC has closed on the $8.6 million purchase of 69 Gansevoort St. in the Meatpacking District of New York City. The property includes a 2,950-square-foot commercial building with 7,160 square feet of air rights. DelShah will lease the retail space at 69 Gansevoort St. to a subsidiary of The Line Group, an operator of multiple entertainment venues across Manhattan, while plans and construction are completed to utilize the building’s air rights. Berkadia Commercial Mortgage provided $6.5 million in acquisition financing to DelShah.
NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $2.6 million sale of 361 7th Street, a seven-unit apartment property in Brooklyn. The sales price represents $330 per-square-foot. Jakub Nowak, an investment specialist in Marcus & Millichap’s Brooklyn office, marketed the property on behalf of the seller and represented the buyer, a private investor.
SHREWSBURY, MASS. — Fantini & Gorga has arranged $1.8 million in acquisition financing for a single-story, multi-tenant flex property in Shrewsbury. The 37,800-square-foot building is located at 910 Boston Turnpike, about 40 miles west of Boston. Situated on 3.8 acres, the property is located on Route 9. John Gorga, president and principal at Fantini & Gorga, represented the borrower, Hecht Shrewsbury LLC, in the transaction.
MONROE, CONN. — GAT, a manufacturer of sports and fitness supplements, has signed a 21,000-square-foot warehouse and office lease in Monroe. GAT will occupy almost half of the building, leaving 5,000 square feet of office and 16,000 square feet of warehouse space available. Brett Sherman, CCIM at Angel Commercial LLC, represented GAT, while Jon Angel, also of Angel Commercial, represented the landlord. The flex building is located at 578 Pepper St., about 19 miles east of Danbury.
ALLENDALE, N.J. — NorthMarq Capital has arranged $27.7 million in first mortgage refinancing for a flex portfolio in Allendale, located about 25 miles north of Newark. The properties total 368,556 square feet and are located at 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7 Pearl Court and 59 Route 17. James Murphy, managing director at NorthMarq’s Boston regional office, arranged the five-year loan, which includes a 25-year amortization schedule. High Street Equity was the borrower, and a life insurance company provided the loan.
NEW YORK CITY — Meridian Capital Group LLC has arranged $16.4 million in construction financing and $5.7 million in joint venture equity for a condominium project in Queens. A local bank provided the two-year loan, which includes interest-only payments. Stonecutter Capital Management LLC provided the equity. Emanuel Westfried, a vice president at Meridian Capital, negotiated the joint venture equity on behalf of Rising Developers Group LLC and Stonecutter Capital Management LLC. The condominium development is located at 42-60 Crescent St. and will include 40 units.