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Core5 Industrial Partners Begins Work on 591,360 SF Spec Project in Souderton, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams January 12, 2021

SOUDERTON, PA. — Atlanta-based Core5 Industrial Partners has begun construction on Core5 Logistics Center at Park 31, a 591,360-square-foot speculative industrial project that will be situated on 74.4 acres in Souderton, about 35 miles north of Philadelphia. The first phase of the development will consist of two buildings totaling approximately 400,000 square feet that are expected to be complete in the third quarter. Michael Golarz and Tom Golarz of Colliers International are handling leasing of the project.

January 12, 2021

Affordable Housing Development Multifamily New York Northeast

NRP Group Breaks Ground on 179-Unit Workforce Housing Project in New Rochelle, New York

by Taylor Williams January 12, 2021

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — The NRP Group has broken ground on Renaissance at Lincoln Park, a 179-unit workforce housing project in New Rochelle, located north of New York City. The project will also include the construction of a 23,400-square-foot Boys & Girls Club facility that will feature a gym, basketball court, recording studio, demonstration kitchen, administrative offices and other rooms for work and play. The NRP Group is developing the project in partnership with Guion Renaissance Housing Development Finance Corp. (HDFC), Kensworth Consulting, The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle and The City of New Rochelle. The total development cost of the project is $97 million. The New York State Homes & Community Renewal provided $48 million of tax-exempt bonds issued by its Housing Finance Agency to help fund development costs.

January 12, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

Alpha Realty Brokers $25M Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in Queens

by Taylor Williams January 12, 2021

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based firm Alpha Realty has brokered the $25 million sale of a five-building, 115-unit multifamily portfolio in the Far Rockaway area of Queens. All of the buildings recently underwent full renovation programs that added new roofs and windows, as well as electrical and mechanical systems. Lev Mavashev of Alpha Realty represented the seller and buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction. The deal traded at a cap rate of 6.8 percent.

January 12, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Kislak Arranges $8.5M Sale of Apartment Property in Morristown, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams January 12, 2021

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Kislak Co. has arranged the $8.5 million sale of a 23-unit luxury multifamily property in the Northern New Jersey city of Morristown. Units at the property, which was built in 2015, feature individual washers and dryers, balconies and two assigned private parking spaces. Joseph Keenan and Robert Holland of Kislak represented the seller, Morristown Gateway LLC, in the transaction. Jason Pucci and Justin Lupo, also with Kislak, procured the buyer, an affiliate of regional multifamily owner-operator The Kamson Corp. The property was 96 percent occupied at the time of sale.

January 12, 2021

Leasing Activity Massachusetts Northeast Retail

Aldi to Open 21,000 SF Grocery Store at Dartmouth Mall in Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams January 12, 2021

DARTMOUTH, MASS. — German discount grocer Aldi will open a 21,000-square-foot store at Dartmouth Mall in southeastern Massachusetts in the fourth quarter. Aldi will backfill a space previously occupied by Sears and will join Burlington, Old Navy, H&M and Five Below as some of the largest tenants at the property. Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) owns Dartmouth Mall.

January 12, 2021

Market Reports New York Northeast Northeast Market Reports Retail

NYC Retail Market Embraces Hard Change on the Fly

by Taylor Williams January 12, 2021

By Kristin Hiller and Taylor Williams Retail and restaurant reopenings this fall gave a modest boost to the New York City retail market in the third quarter. But even with the easing of some operational restrictions, business activity remains diminished in a city known for its hustle and bustle. Both retail tenants and landlords have had to regroup and quickly adapt to the curveballs thrown at them by COVID-19 over the past nine months. While retail and restaurant users in some areas are finding more success than others, the market as a whole has been characterized by falling rents and a pronounced shift to delivering goods, services and experiences through different channels. In order to get a better handle on current market conditions and the outlook for 2021, Northeast Real Estate Business spoke with retail real estate experts in New York City, Northern New Jersey and surrounding markets. Submarket Fortunes Vary Without question, the city’s retail market is still suffering from a lack of office workers and a reduced tourist population as a result of COVID-19. According to recent data from CBRE, through September, the average office re-occupancy rate in Manhattan was 11 percent, meaning that roughly 89 percent of …

January 12, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $92.5M Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in New Jersey

by Taylor Williams January 11, 2021

EAST ORANGE AND IRVINGTON, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $92.5 million sale of a 24-property, 702-unit multifamily portfolio in East Orange and Irvington, two cities located in Essex County. Approximately 55 percent (390) of the units are located in East Orange, and the remaining units (312) are located in Irvington. Richard Gatto and Fahri Ozturk of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a partnership between ERCT Capital Group, MAVeCap and Metropolitan America, in the transaction. Eric Anton and Chris Warner in the firm’s Manhattan office represented the buyer, Spaxel LLC, a New York-based multifamily developer. Brad Domenico of Progress Capital arranged $81 million in acquisition financing for the deal.

January 11, 2021

Connecticut Development Multifamily Northeast

Building & Land Technology Opens 435-Unit Waterfront Apartment Community in Stamford, Connecticut

by Taylor Williams January 11, 2021

STAMFORD, CONN. — Developer Building & Land Technology (BLT) has opened Escape, a 435-unit waterfront apartment community located in the Harbor Point district in Stamford. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units as well as four-bedroom penthouses that range in size from 701 to 4,445 square feet and that feature floor-to-ceiling windows and stainless steel appliances. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, lounges, a café and a wine tasting room, as well as courts for basketball, pickleball and shuffleboard. Rents start at approximately $2,500 per month for a one-bedroom unit, according to Apartments.com.

January 11, 2021

Acquisitions Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

Pacific Urban Residential Acquires 266-Unit Apartment Community in Salem, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams January 11, 2021

SALEM, MASS. — California-based investment firm Pacific Urban Residential has acquired Bell at Salem Station, a 266-unit apartment community in Salem. Built on 10.5 acres in 2002, the property features 12 different floor plans with an average unit size of 1,333 square feet. Amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, media room and a community room. Simon Butler, Biria St. John and John McLaughlin of CBRE represented the seller, Bell Partners, and the buyer in the transaction. Pacific Urban Residential will rebrand the community as Sofi at Salem Station.

January 11, 2021

Affordable Housing Development Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

Callahan Breaks Ground on 244-Unit Multifamily Project in Metro Boston

by Taylor Williams January 11, 2021

WALTHAM, MASS. — Callahan Construction Managers has broken ground on Broadstone Watch City, a 244-unit multifamily project that will be located in the western Boston suburb of Waltham. The development will span 348,936 square feet and will consist of 195 market-rate residences and 49 affordable housing units. Amenities will include 293 parking spaces, an outdoor pool and courtyard, resident lounges, a conference room and a fitness center. CUBE 3 Studio is designing the project, which is being developed by a partnership between Alliance Residential Co. and The Carlyle Group. Completion is scheduled for May 2022.

January 11, 2021

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