Northeast

Bridge Investment Group Acquires Somerby Living Services, Including Nine Seniors Housing Communities

by John Nelson January 7, 2019

NEW YORK CITY AND BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — An affiliate of Bridge Investment Group has purchased Somerby Senior Living Services, a seniors housing operator based in Birmingham. The seniors housing firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dominion Partners, a Birmingham-based real estate developer. The sales price was not disclosed. The acquisition includes a nine-property portfolio of seniors housing assets located in prime markets in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. The portfolio’s unit mix includes 134 independent living villas, 771 independent living units, 393 assisted living units and 260 memory care units. Ryan Maconachy and Chad Lavender of HFF represented Dominion Partners in the portfolio sale. Sarah Anderson led HFF’s debt placement team to secure acquisition financing on behalf of Bridge. Bridge currently owns 90 properties totaling 10,600 units across two private equity funds managed by its seniors housing affiliate, Bridge Seniors Housing Fund Manager. “We are excited to further vertically integrate Bridge Seniors Housing Fund Manager through this acquisition,” says Robert Chapin, CEO of Bridge Seniors Housing Fund Manager. Bridge plans to retain David Grady, president and chief operating officer of Somerby, to lead the company post-acquisition. Somerby currently has 20 corporate-level employees and more than 1,350 property-level …

January 7, 2019

Loans Multifamily New York Northeast

HFF Secures $32M Refinancing for Caesura Apartment Building in Brooklyn

by David Cohen January 4, 2019

NEW YORK CITY — HFF has secured a $32 million loan to refinance Caesura, a newly completed, 123-unit apartment building in Brooklyn’s cultural district. Located at 280 Ashland Place, the 12-story property comprises a mix of 74 market-rate and 49 affordable units. Amenities at Caesura include walk-in closets, in-unit washers and dryers, and a fitness center. Steven Klein and Geoff Goldstein of HFF secured the 10-year, fixed-rate financing on behalf of the borrower, Jonathan Rose Companies through lender Allegiant Real Estate Capital LP. Loan proceeds were used to replace the existing construction loan.

January 4, 2019

Acquisitions New York Northeast Retail

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $7M Sale of Retail Building in Queens

by David Cohen January 4, 2019

NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $7 million sale of an 8,730-square-foot retail building in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens. Located at 84-02 Roosevelt Ave., the property is situated in an R6/C1-3 zoning district, which allows for a maximum mixed-use development potential of 35,000 square feet. Stephen Preuss of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, LDG Associates LLC, in the transaction. The buyer was Malachite Services LLC.

January 4, 2019

Acquisitions Industrial New Jersey Northeast

NAI Hanson Negotiates Sale of 15,070 SF Industrial Building in New Jersey

by David Cohen January 4, 2019

BLAIRSTOWN, N.J. — NAI James Hanson has negotiated the sale of a 15,070-square-foot industrial building in Blairstown. The sales price was undisclosed. Located at 126 Route 94, the property features four 14-foot drive-in doors and parking for 30 cars, as well as 2,000 square feet of office space. Joseph Vindigni of NAI James E. Hanson represented the seller, L&W Supply Corp., in the transaction. The buyer was refrigeration assembly and distribution company Khalil Alijla LLC.

January 4, 2019

Industrial Leasing Activity Northeast Pennsylvania

Urban Outfitters Signs 309,000 SF Industrial Lease at Bristol Commerce Center in Pennsylvania

by David Cohen January 4, 2019

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, PA. — Urban Outfitters has signed a 309,000-square-foot industrial lease at the Bristol Commerce Center in Bristol Township. The clothing retailer will occupy a new industrial facility on 20 of the industrial park’s 81 acres. Construction on the fabric warehouse began in December and is expected to be ready for occupancy by mid-year. Current tenants at the Bristol Commerce Center include XPO Logistics, AirGas Corp., Goodyear and PetValu.

January 4, 2019

Hospitality Loans Massachusetts Northeast

Cherrytree Group Arranges Bridge Loan for Preservation of Historic Hotel in Massachusetts

by David Cohen January 4, 2019

LOWELL, MASS. — Cherrytree Group has arranged an $825,000 bridge loan for the preservation of the Lowell Legacy Hotel, a registered historic landmark in Lowell. The five-story building, built between 1896 and 1905, was recently declared eligible to receive Federal tax credits for historic preservation. Warren Kirshenbaum of Cherrytree arranged the pre-development funding on behalf of the borrower, Madison Security Group. Hampton Financial Partners provided the loan, which will serve as a bridge leading to long-term financing by the Small Business Administration. The new Lowell Legacy Hotel will contain 52 guest rooms as well as banquet facilities.

January 4, 2019

Development Loans Multifamily Northeast Rhode Island

EagleBridge Capital Secures $25.1M Construction Loan for Apartment Building in Rhode Island

by David Cohen January 3, 2019

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — EagleBridge Capital has arranged a $25.1 million construction loan for the development of Chestnut Commons, a six-story, 116,000-square-foot apartment building in Providence. Located at 91 Chestnut St. in downtown Providence, the property consists of 92, one- and two-bedroom units as well as 6,000 square feet of street-level retail space. Amenities will include a fitness center, rooftop terraces and covered parking. Brian D. Sheehan and Ted. M. Sidel of EagleBridge secured the financing on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. The lender was a leading Massachusetts financial institution. Terms of the financing were not disclosed.

January 3, 2019

Loans Multifamily New York Northeast

Greystone Arranges $11.7M Refinancing for Multifamily Portfolio in Brooklyn

by David Cohen January 3, 2019

NEW YORK CITY — Greystone has arranged $11.7 million in Fannie Mae loans to refinance a portfolio of multifamily properties in Brooklyn. The four-property portfolio is located at 867-869 Knickerbocker Ave., 221 Himrod St., 299 Throop Ave. and 634 Wilson Ave. The refinancing included four separate Fannie Mae loans, which are all seven-year hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). The loan proceeds will be used for value-add improvements to the properties. Anthony Cristi in Greystone’s New York office secured the financing on behalf of borrower Zalmen Wagschal.

January 3, 2019

Acquisitions Mixed-Use New York Northeast

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $5.4M Sale of Mixed-Use Building on Lower East Side

by David Cohen January 3, 2019

NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $5.4 million sale of a 5,467-square-foot mixed-use building on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Located at 48 Clinton St., the four-story property was formerly known as the Loho Studios and has hosted a number of recording artists through the years, including Willie Nelson, John Mayer, Joey Ramone, Phish, Patti Smith, Lindsay Lohan, OAR, Art Garfunkel and Joan Jett. Michael F. DeCheser, Patrick Dugan, Mei Ling Wong, Andrew T. Berry and Bryan Hurley of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, the Blue Man Group, in the transaction. The buyer was Arani Bose.

January 3, 2019

Acquisitions Industrial New Jersey Northeast

Seagis Property Group Acquires 93,000 SF Industrial Building in Northern New Jersey

by David Cohen January 3, 2019

CARTERET, N.J. — Seagis Property Group has acquired a 93,000-square-foot warehouse in Carteret. The sales price was undisclosed. The property is located at 1001 Roosevelt Ave., which is approximately 10 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport. With the acquisition, Seagis now owns 28 buildings totaling 4.4 million square feet throughout Northern New Jersey. The seller was undisclosed.

January 3, 2019

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