LEBANON AND MOUNT JOY, PA. — BMO Harris Bank’s Healthcare Real Estate Finance group has provided a $12.3 million refinancing for two seniors housing properties owned by Juniper Communities LLC. The loan will refinance the mortgages on Juniper Village at Lebanon and Juniper Village at Mount Joy, both located in southeastern Pennsylvania. The Lebanon location features 40 independent living and 83 assisted living units, while the Mount Joy location features 63 assisted living units. An affiliate of Juniper Communities LLC, Juniper Management LLC, has managed the Lebanon and Mount Joy locations since acquisition in 2012.
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Columbia Pacific Provides $48.2M Acquisition, Construction Loan for Film Production Studio in Jersey City
by Alex Patton
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Columbia Pacific Advisors Bridge Lending, a division of Columbia Pacific Advisors, has provided a $48.2 million loan for the acquisition and redevelopment of a warehouse property in Jersey City into a film production studio. Industry Go, a partnership of Criterion Group and Ones Stop Properties, will use the funds to acquire two warehouse buildings at 14-16 Burma Road and 150 Theodore Conrad Drive and convert them into a 180,777-square-foot film production studio. Planned renovations include full structural reinforcement, raising the roof heights to at least 50 feet, repowering and adding new HVAC systems.
MultiVersity Housing Partners Acquires 94-Bed Student Housing Community in Pittsburgh
by Alex Patton
PITTSBURGH — MultiVersity Housing Partners has acquired Union on 5th, a 94-bed student housing community located near Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh, for an undisclosed price. The property features 35 fully furnished units in two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Renovations are planned for the property and will include a redesign of the lobby, the relocation of the office and leasing area, the addition of study space, hallway renovations, the construction of additional beds and the addition of a new package locker system. MultiVersity Property Management will oversee renovations and has been tapped to manage the community. Ryan Lang, Brandon Buell and Jack Brett of NKF Student Housing represented MultiVersity in the transaction. The seller was undisclosed.
PENNSAUKEN, N.J. — Colliers International has arranged the $1.3 million sale of 8000 National Highway, a 29,418-square-foot industrial property in Pennsauken, an eastern suburb of Philadelphia. The building features 14-foot clear heights and convenient access to Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 130. Patrick J. Kelly Drums, a provider of sustainable storage products, acquired the property. Ian Richman and Marc Isdaner of Colliers represented the seller, Puratos Corp.
PARK RIDGE, N.J. — NAI James Hanson has negotiated a 12,015-square-foot office lease renewal for Amica Mutual Insurance Co. in Park Ridge, a northwestern suburb of New York City. The space is located at One Maynard Drive, a three-story, 139,000-square-foot office building. Amica Mutual has been a tenant at the Class A building for nearly 20 years. The property is located near a fitness center and several retail centers, including the Wegmans-anchored Shoppes at Depiero Farm shopping center. Andrew Somple, Justin Allessio and Judy Troiano of NAI James Hanson represented the landlord, Sartak Holdings Inc., in the lease negotiations
STRATFORD, CONN. — Tapestry TeleHealth, a technology company that provides onsite and virtual healthcare to rural nursing facilities, has signed a 2,873-square-foot office lease in Stratford. The space is located at Merritt 8 Corporate Park, a 174,000-square-foot office complex. Yale New Haven Health Systems is the anchor tenant of the building. Randy Vidal of Vidal/Wettenstein LLC represented Tapestry TeleHealth in the lease negotiations. The landlord is a partnership of Merritt 8 Owner LLC and C/O Mountain Development Corp.
New York Governor Extends Temporary Business Closures Due to COVID-19 Through April 29
by Alex Patton
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has extended temporary business closures due to COVID-19 through April 29. The governor’s order to temporarily close nonessential businesses and schools to limit the spread of the virus began on March 22. Essential businesses, including grocery stores and pharmacies, have remained open, though many operate with limited hours and other restrictions. Some construction will also continue, including projects for housing, medical facilities and homeless shelters. Essential infrastructure and manufacturing businesses including public utilities, transportation and agriculture, will also remain operational. As of April 5, the New York Department of Health had reported 130,689 confirmed cases of the virus in the state.
BLUE BELL, PA. — JLL has arranged the sale of a 123,087-square-foot office building in Blue Bell, a northern suburb of Philadelphia. Located at 518 Township Line Road, the building was completed in 2001 and renovated in 2019 with a new lobby, conference center, café and fitness center. At the time of sale, the property was 80 percent leased to six tenants including Jefferson Blue Bell Surgery. Doug Rodio, Brett Segal and Brett Grifo of JLL represented the seller, a partnership between Kairos Real Estate Partners and Artemis Real Estate Partners. The team also procured the buyer, Apex Financial Advisors.
Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $22.6M Sale of Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center in Denville, New Jersey
by Alex Patton
DENVILLE, N.J. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $22.6 million sale of Denville Commons, a 73,000-square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping center in Denville, a northwestern suburb of New York City. Located at 3130 Route 10, the property is anchored by Corrado’s Market and was 90 percent leased at the time of the sale to 16 tenants including Goldfish Swim School and Orangetheory Fitness. Andrew Merin, David Bernhaut and Gary Gabriel led a Cushman & Wakefield team that represented the seller, Denville Commons Associates LP. The team also procured the buyer, Longpoint Realty Partners.
WEST ORANGE, N.J. — Atkins Cos. has sold Atkins Medical Plaza, a 38,500-square-foot medical office building in West Orange, a western suburb of New York City. Located at 1500 Pleasant Valley Way, the Class A medical property was 90 percent leased at the time of sale. Atkins Cos. constructed the property, which is located near Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Garden State Parkway, in 2001. Jim McGuckin and Brian Hosey of Marcus & Millichap represented Atkins Cos. in the transaction. Alan Cafiero and Ben Sgambati led a Marcus & Millichap team that represented the buyer, a private investor. The sales price was undisclosed.