Northeast

True Storage Completes 1,033-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Bourne, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams June 16, 2021

BOURNE, MASS. — National self-storage developer True Storage has completed a 1,033-unit facility that will be operated under the CubeSmart brand in Bourne, located at the nexus of Cape Cod and mainland Massachusetts. The facility occupies the site of a former Grand Union supermarket and spans 111,000 square feet. The majority of the units are located indoors and feature climate-controlled space, multiple loading bays and elevator access to the second floor. The remaining units are located outside and offer drive-up access.

June 16, 2021

Acquisitions Healthcare Life Sciences Northeast Office Pennsylvania

CBRE Brokers Sale of 50,000 SF Life Sciences Building in Bristol, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams June 16, 2021

BRISTOL, PA. — CBRE has brokered the sale of 360 George Patterson Boulevard, a 50,000-square-foot life sciences building situated within Bridge Business Center in Bristol, located in Bucks County. At the time of sale, the building was fully leased to Abzena, a pharmacological research and manufacturing company that recently extended its lease through 2032. Stephen Marzullo, Adam Silverman, Robert Zwengler, Ken Zirk, Matthew Knowles and Anthony Hayes of CBRE represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.

June 16, 2021

Loans New York Northeast Office

Newmark Arranges $500M Acquisition, Construction Loan for Manhattan Office Redevelopment

by Taylor Williams June 15, 2021

NEW YORK CITY — Newmark has arranged a $500 million acquisition and construction loan for the redevelopment of 111 Wall Street, a 1.2 million-square-foot office building in downtown Manhattan. The 25-story building spans a full city block. The borrower, a joint venture between Nightingale Partners and Wafra Capital Partners, will reposition the property to feature touchless and smart-building technology and add new amenities. The new suite of amenities will include a 125-seat conference center, café and barista bar, upscale food and beverage options, an event room and a fitness center. The new ownership will also install new windows and HVAC systems. Dustin Stolly and Jordan Roeschlaub of Newmark arranged the financing through an undisclosed direct lender. The redevelopment is expected to take about two years to complete.

June 15, 2021

Acquisitions New Jersey Northeast Office

Mack-Cali Sells Office Complex in Red Bank, New Jersey for $84M

by Taylor Williams June 15, 2021

RED BANK, N.J. — Mack-Cali Realty Corp. (NYSE: CLI) has sold River Centre, a six-building, 639,490-square-foot office complex in the Northern New Jersey community of Red Bank, for $84 million. First Mile Properties, an affiliate of New York-based Crown Acquisitions, acquired the Class A complex, which was 66 percent leased at the time of sale. The property offers amenities such as a fitness center, tenant lounge and a café with outdoor seating. Andy Merin, David Bernhaut, Gary Gabriel, Frank DiTommaso, Seth Zuidema, Kevin Carton and Todd Elfand of Cushman & Wakefield represented Mack-Cali in the transaction. John Alascio, Alex Hernandez, Chuck Kohaut and T.J. Sullivan of Cushman & Wakefield arranged acquisition financing on behalf of First Mile Properties. The deal follows Mack-Cali’s divestiture of other office assets in Northern New Jersey, including its holdings in Short Hills (sold for $255 million) and in Edison and Iselin (sold for $254 million).

June 15, 2021

Acquisitions Connecticut Development Hospitality Multifamily Northeast

Chozick Realty Negotiates $22M Sale of Hotel, Multifamily Property in Hartford

by Taylor Williams June 15, 2021

HARTFORD, CONN. — Locally based brokerage firm Chozick Realty has negotiated the $22 million sale of a hotel and multifamily property located at 50 Morgan St. in Hartford. The 18-story building was originally constructed in 1971 as a 350-room hotel and currently houses 150 hotel rooms and 96 apartments following a recent conversion. The buyer, a partnership between Alexa Group and Shelbourne International, plan to reposition the remaining 150 hotel rooms into 164 apartments, bringing the total number of residences to 260. The new owners will also convert existing banquet space into an amenity area with a fitness center and coworking lounge and add a 380-space parking garage and a pool with a sun deck. Rick Chozick and Tom Boyle of Chozick Realty represented the seller, DW Capital, in the transaction and procured the buyer.

June 15, 2021

Company News Life Sciences New York Northeast

Savills Acquires Life Sciences, Tech Real Estate Consulting Firm T3 Advisors

by Taylor Williams June 15, 2021

NEW YORK CITY —Global real estate advisory firm Savills Inc. has acquired T3 Advisors, which provides site selection, project management and strategic planning services for life sciences and tech users. T3 Advisors, which was founded in 2001 and has offices in Boston, New York City, San Francisco and Palo Alto, will rebrand as T3 Advisors, A Savills Company. Roy Hirshland, CEO and founder of T3 Advisors, will become a vice chairman at Savills and will continue to lead the company. In addition, T3 Managing Partners Austin Barrett, David Bergeron and Mark Cote will become executive vice presidents and continue in their leadership roles with Savills.

June 15, 2021

Leasing Activity New Jersey Northeast Retail

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Opens 3,397 SF Gym in North Brunswick, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams June 15, 2021

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Mayweather Boxing + Fitness has opened a 3,397-square-foot gym at The Shoppes at North Brunswick, an upscale retail center located about 40 miles south of New York City. This will be the tenant’s first location in New Jersey. Azarian Realty Co. represented the undisclosed landlord in the lease negotiations.

June 15, 2021

Market Reports New York Northeast Northeast Market Reports Retail

New York City Must Be A Leader in Reimagining Retail in the Post-Pandemic World

by Taylor Williams June 15, 2021

By James Nelson, principal, head of Tri-State investment sales, Avison Young It probably won’t be a shock to learn that in the aftermath of COVID-19, we are going to need to reimagine retail. Even before the pandemic hit, retail vacancy was becoming more prevalent throughout New York City. Now more than ever, landlords and retailers are going to need to think outside the box to fill vacancies and allow retailers to survive. A recent survey among members of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), which consists of landlords, tenants and service providers, found that 57 percent of retail professionals believe that the economy will improve over the course of the next year. That being said, 73 percent wanted to see businesses open again in their state. A key question involves when we could expect to return to the in-person conventions and events that our industry is known for. ICSC is famous for its annual conference in Las Vegas that draws over 30,000 people. It’s a chance to catch up with friends and business contacts in a fun setting while also being able to accomplish dozens of meetings over a few days, as everyone is in the same place. Industry …

June 15, 2021

Acquisitions Industrial Northeast Pennsylvania

Greek Development Acquires Industrial Facility in Philadelphia for $31.5M

by Taylor Williams June 14, 2021

PHILADELPHIA — New Jersey-based Greek Development has acquired a 305,706-square-foot industrial facility located at the base of the Betsy Ross Bridge in Philadelphia. The price was $31.5 million. The property features clear heights of 19 to 21 feet, 30 loading doors and more than 350 parking spaces. John Plower, Ryan Cottone, Larry Maister and Kyle Lockard of JLL represented the seller, an entity doing business as 2121 Wheatsheaf Lane LLC, in the transaction. The property was leased to cocoa bean distributor Dependable Distribution Services at the time of sale.

June 14, 2021

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Acquisitions Industrial Northeast Pennsylvania

CBRE Negotiates Sale of Two Industrial Properties Totaling 198,721 SF in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams June 14, 2021

ELIZABETHTOWN, PA. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of two industrial properties totaling 198,721 square feet within Conewago Industrial Park in Elizabethtown, located in Lancaster County. Built in 2019, the properties were fully leased at the time of sale to Bel-Aqua Pool Supply Co. and Packaging Corp. of America. Michael Hines, Brian Fiumara, Brad Ruppel, Joe Hill and Lauren Dawicki of CBRE represented the seller, a partnership between Novaya Foxfield Industrial and Drake Real Estate Partners, in the transaction. Boston-based Cabot Properties purchased the assets for an undisclosed price.

June 14, 2021

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