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Hybrid Work is Here to Stay, So What Should Owners Do?

by John Nelson February 15, 2023

By Rod Olivero, senior director at Getzler Henrich It appears that the hybrid workforce is here to stay, leaving the future of traditional office space largely unknown. As return-to-office policies continue to evolve, an increasing number of companies are either embracing, or adjusting to, the reality that accommodating some level of remote workforce is now an inevitability. When workers packed up their laptops and work documents and walked out of their offices in March 2020 in compliance with U.S. stay at home mandates, few employer/tenants, landlords or lenders could have imagined what would ensue. The state of the workforce today isn’t merely a function of employees not wanting to return to an office environment on either a full- or part-time basis. In more cases than one might imagine, companies are coming to realize that they can, in fact, operate effectively and with great efficiency under some level of remote worker scenario. Collectively, these businesses occupy tens of millions of square feet of office space in some of the nation’s most historically valuable urban real estate markets. Regardless of their motivation, as more companies embrace or acquiesce to the reality of remote work, companies have started to shrink their physical footprint …

February 15, 2023

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JLL Arranges $43.2M Loan for Refinancing of Northern New Jersey Shopping Center

by Taylor Williams February 14, 2023

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — JLL has arranged a $43.2 million loan for the refinancing of St. Georges Crossing, a 343,423-square-foot shopping center located in the Northern New Jersey community of Woodbridge. Grocer ShopRite, which recently renewed its lease, anchors the center, which was fully leased at the time of sale. Other tenants include P.C. Richard & Son, PetSmart and T.J. Maxx. Jim Cadranell, Greg Nalbandian and Salvatore Buzzerio arranged the 12-year, fixed-rate loan through PGIM Real Estate on behalf of the borrower, Levin Properties LP.

February 14, 2023

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Garden Communities Completes 198-Unit Multifamily Project in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams February 14, 2023

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. — New Jersey-based developer Garden Communities has completed the second phase of The Enclave at Dewy Meadows, a 198-unit multifamily project in the Northern New Jersey community of Basking Ridge. Phase I of the project comprised 90 units, and the latest phase added another 108 apartments. Residences come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and include individual washers and dryers, as well as private balconies/patios in select units. The amenity package comprises a pool, courtyards, fitness center, two lounges, business center, dog park, card room and a children’s play area. Rents start at $2,700 per month for a one-bedroom unit.

February 14, 2023

Acquisitions Northeast Pennsylvania Retail

PREIT Sells Retail Property Leased to Whole Foods in Metro Philadelphia for $27M

by Taylor Williams February 14, 2023

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA. — Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) has sold a 65,155-square-foot retail property leased to Whole Foods Market in Plymouth Meeting, a northwestern suburb of Philadelphia, for $27 million. The store, which is located within Plymouth Meeting Mall, features a taco truck, rooftop patio, onsite pub and private event/meeting space. Jim Galbally, Chris Munley and Colin Behr of JLL represented PREIT in the transaction. The buyer was an undisclosed institutional investment firm.

February 14, 2023

Acquisitions Industrial New York Northeast

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $12.1M Sale of Industrial Outdoor Storage Site in Whitestone, New York

by Taylor Williams February 14, 2023

WHITESTONE, N.Y. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $12.1 million sale of a 4.6-acre industrial outdoor storage site in Whitestone, located north of Queens. The site, which is also zoned to support 121,882 square feet of industrial development, comprises six lots that are leased to 12 tenants on short-term bases. Daniel Abbondandolo, Robert Kuppersmith and Joegy Raju of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Brian Sarath, also with Cushman & Wakefield, represented the buyer, Top Rock Holdings.

February 14, 2023

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

Ariel Property Advisors Negotiates $6.7M Sale of Multifamily Property in The Bronx

by Taylor Williams February 14, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Ariel Property Advisors has negotiated the $6.7 million sale of a 22-unit multifamily property in the Pelham Bay area of The Bronx. The seven-story building offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units, includes 11 parking spots and was fully occupied at the time of sale. Daniel Mahfar, Jason Gold and Victor Sozio of Ariel Property Advisors brokered the deal. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.

February 14, 2023

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Leasing Activity in Saugus Offers Glimpse of Larger Retail Trends in Greater Boston Market

by Taylor Williams February 14, 2023

By Ben Starr, partner at Atlantic Retail As the retail real estate industry seeks to understand what may lie ahead in 2023, a study of the wild ride it took in 2022 will likely produce the best clues. As early as March of last year, it was clear that 2022 would be a year of activity like none of the prior 15. While headlines through the spring and summer emphasized a run-up in consumer prices and a recession hovering on the back of interest rate hikes, users of retail space intensified their pursuits of new opportunities, unbowed by the looming economic clouds. Everyone — traditional commodity retailers, direct-to-consumer concepts, restaurants, fitness users, medical and other services — was chasing deals. Whether small or large or in primary, secondary or tertiary markets, activity heated up with each new month. Reflecting Larger Trends With its dense middle-class demographics, close proximity to Boston and high traffic counts, Saugus has historically been in high demand among category killers as well as high-profile service and restaurant operators. Though its local mall, Square One, has struggled as larger, more regional malls rose in upscale neighboring markets, the heavily traveled Route 1 corridor has remained one of …

February 14, 2023

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Arbor Report Finds Rental Housing Insulated from Economic Contraction, Risk Factors Endure

by Sarah Daniels February 14, 2023

— By Ivan Kaufman, founder, chairman and CEO of Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.; and Sam Chandan, a professor of finance and director of the Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance at the NYU Stern School of Business Rental housing is uniquely positioned to withstand tremendous economic headwinds. Although some observers point to the slowdown in apartment rent growth as a sign of growing weakness, this trend is a cyclical feature that is not reflective of any structural change in the profile of demand or supply. It is normal to expect a period of slowing rent growth while there is uncertainty in the economic outlook. In-depth findings on these trends, plus a thorough economic outlook for 2023 and a complete breakdown of risk factors, are detailed in Arbor Realty Trust Special Report Spring 2023: Navigating a Corrective Environment, from which this article is excerpted. While no asset class is immune from the challenges of higher interest rates, the presence of amortization, which spreads out a loan into a series of fixed payments over time, makes the multifamily sector less likely to see mounting distress. All Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-conforming multifamily loans are fully amortizing. Moreover, Fannie …

February 14, 2023

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Wells Fargo Provides $288M in Financing for Manhattan Affordable Housing Project

by Taylor Williams February 13, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Wells Fargo has provided $288 million in financing for North Cove, a 611-unit affordable housing project in Manhattan’s Inwood neighborhood. The financing includes $155 million in debt that backs city-issued, tax-exempt bonds, as well as $133 million in equity that was generated through the purchase of tax credits. The borrower and developer is a partnership between Joy Construction Corp. and Maddd Equities. Units will be restricted to households earning between 27 and 110 percent of the area median income, and roughly 15 percent (94) of the residences will be reserved for formerly homeless residents. The development will include 60,000 square feet of commercial space and offer amenities such as outdoor picnic areas, community recreation rooms and various supportive services. Lastly, as part of the project, the city has donated an adjacent parcel for the construction of a waterfront park.

February 13, 2023

Acquisitions Industrial New Jersey Northeast

Rockefeller Group Sells Distribution Center in Eastampton, New Jersey, for $83M

by Taylor Williams February 13, 2023

EASTAMPTON, N.J. — New York City-based development and investment firm Rockefeller Group has sold a 345,600-square-foot warehouse and distribution center in Eastampton, located east of Philadelphia, for $83 million. Building features include a clear height of 36 feet, 185-foot truck court depths, 54 dock doors, 384 car parking spaces, 96 trailer parking spaces and 4,000 square feet of office space. Glendale Warehouse & Distribution Corp. purchased the facility and will use it to store and distribute spices and other food products. Tom Monahan, Gerard Monahan, Stephen D’Amato, Larry Schiffenhaus, Lauren Hageman and Ana Lazarides of CBRE represented Rockefeller Group in the transaction. Chuck Fern of Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer.

February 13, 2023

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