Northeast

TerraCRG Arranges $55.9M Sale of 150,000 SF Office Building in Brooklyn

by Taylor Williams June 13, 2019

NEW YORK CITY — Commercial brokerage firm TerraCRG has arranged the sale of 1000 Dean Street, a 150,000-square-foot office building in the Crown Heights area of Brooklyn, for approximately $55.9 million. Asher Abehsera, founder and CEO of LIVWRK, was the buyer of the historic building, which was originally constructed in 1920 as a service station for Dodge and Plymouth vehicles. LIVWRK is a real estate company focused on mixed-use urban development. The seller, a joint venture that included the Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group, purchased the building in 2012 and converted it into an office property that is now home to more than 90 media companies, nonprofit organizations, tech start-ups and manufacturers. Ofer Cohen, Dan Marks and Daniel Lebor of TerraCRG brokered the deal.

June 13, 2019

Acquisitions Development Industrial New York Northeast Retail Self-Storage

Hampshire to Convert Newly Acquired 134,444 SF Retail Building in Syracuse Into Self-Storage Facility

by Taylor Williams June 13, 2019

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Hampshire Venture Partners LLC has purchased a 134,444-square-foot retail building in Syracuse that was formerly occupied by Sam’s Club The purchase price was roughly $5.6 million. The new ownership plans to convert the building, which sits on 14.2 acres at 2649 Erie Blvd., into a self-storage facility. Phil Marshall of O,R&L Commercial represented Hampshire in the sale. Bill Anninos of CBRE represented the seller, Sam’s Real Estate Business Trust. No timeline for the building conversion was provided.

June 13, 2019

Acquisitions Connecticut Northeast Retail

Urstadt Biddle Sells 10,100 SF Retail Property in Monroe, Connecticut

by Taylor Williams June 13, 2019

MONROE, CONN. — Urstadt Biddle, a publicly traded REIT based in Connecticut, has sold a 10,100-square-foot retail property in Monroe for $3.6 million. The deal closed at a capitalization rate of 6.9 percent. Tenants at the property, which Urstadt Biddle acquired in 2007, include Starbucks Coffee and M&T Bank. The buyer was an undisclosed, locally based investor.

June 13, 2019

Acquisitions Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

DSF Group Acquires 1,020-Unit Apartment Community in Metro Boston

by Taylor Williams June 12, 2019

FRAMINGHAM, MASS. — An affiliate of DSF Group, an investment firm with offices in Boston and Washington, D.C., has acquired Jefferson Hills Apartments, a 1,020-unit multifamily community in the western Boston suburb of Framingham. The property is situated on 27 acres and consists of four six-story apartment buildings and a clubhouse. The unit mix comprises 180 studio units, 551 one-bedroom apartments and 289 two-bedroom residences. Unit features include stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, walk-in closets and private balconies. Communal amenities include a pool with a sundeck, fitness center, turf soccer field, basketball and tennis courts, a dog park, internet café, business center, game room and a children’s play area. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

June 12, 2019

Loans Northeast Office Pennsylvania Retail

JLL Arranges Financing for Leasehold Interest in 186,000 SF Retail, Office Building in Philadelphia

by Taylor Williams June 12, 2019

PHILADELPHIA — JLL’s Capital Markets group has arranged an undisclosed amount of permanent financing on behalf of Alliance Partners HSP, which owns the leasehold interest in the SoNo commercial building in Philadelphia. Located at 456 N. Fifth St., the 186,000-square-foot former warehouse property was fully leased at the time of the loan closing to tenants such as Yards Brewing Co. (70,000 square feet), the City of Philadelphia Archives Dept. (68,000 square feet) and Target (48,000 square feet). Tristate Capital Bank provided the loan to Alliance, which acquired the property in 2015 and recently completed its redevelopment in 2017. Chad Orcutt of JLL placed the debt.

June 12, 2019

Acquisitions Mixed-Use Northeast Pennsylvania

NAI Mertz Negotiates Sale of 7,140 SF Mixed-Use Building in Bensalem, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams June 12, 2019

BENSALEM, PA. — NAI Mertz has negotiated the sale of a 7,140-square-foot building in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, located northeast of Philadelphia. The property is located along the Bristol Pike and includes office, retail and industrial space. Joe Sternberg, Adam Lashner and Jeffrey Licht of NAI Mertz represented the seller, Medimpex Holdings LLC, in the transaction. The buyer was not disclosed.

June 12, 2019

Acquisitions Industrial New York Northeast

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $3.2M Sale of Queens Industrial Asset

by Taylor Williams June 12, 2019

NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $3.2 million sale of 37-55 61st St., a 6,200-square-foot industrial asset in the Woodside neighborhood of Queens. The building includes office space. Stephen Preuss and Rani Bendary of Cushman & Wakefield handled the transaction on behalf of the buyer and seller, both of which were private investors. The site allows for future expansion of an additional 9,600 square feet.

June 12, 2019

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

ACT Commodities Expands Office Lease in Manhattan to 17,750 SF

by Taylor Williams June 12, 2019

NEW YORK CITY — ACT Commodities Inc., a commodities brokerage firm, has expanded its office lease at 437 Madison Avenue in Manhattan by 4,805 square feet, raising the size of its footprint at the property to 17,750 square feet. The 40-story, 850,000-square-foot building was recently renovated to the tune of $60 million. Frank Doyle, David Kleiner, Cynthia Wasserberger, Hayley Shoener and Harlan Webster of JLL represented the landlord, The William Kaufman Organization (WKO), in the lease negotiations along with Michael Lenchner of Sage Realty Corp., the leasing and management division of WKO. Craig Lemle of Savills represented the tenant.

June 12, 2019

Market Reports New Jersey Northeast Northeast Market Reports Retail

Landlords Target Dining, Personal Services and Fitness to Woo Customers

by Taylor Williams June 12, 2019

Shifting consumer preferences for convenience and variety have become key drivers for brick-and-mortar retail. And when it comes to creating co-tenancies that drive traffic to retail properties, dining, personal services and fitness are among today’s most desirable categories. Fortunately, they also are among the sector’s most active space users in today’s market. Strong restaurant demand among brands new to, and expanding in, the regional market continues unabated, and year-to-date activity reflects a new level of diversity. From national brands to regional chains like café and bakery Dulce De Leche to expanding local mom-and-pop businesses, these tenants are serving as “internet-proof” placemakers for the retail properties they occupy. And many tenants are looking to step up the dining experience with outdoor seating, revolving menus and entertainment, among other offerings that spark return visits. The same holds true for personal services, where boutique concepts have become sought-after shopping center additions. Again, diversity is a common theme, with activity involving traditional salons as well as specialized concepts like Sport Clips, which caters to men and boys, and local businesses that offer makeup services, waxing and other niche beauty treatments. We also are watching with interest the emergence of brands offering coworking space for …

June 12, 2019

Acquisitions Industrial Northeast Pennsylvania Self-Storage

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges Sale of 718-Unit Self-Storage Facility Near Philadelphia

by Taylor Williams June 11, 2019

CLIFTON HEIGHTS, PA. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of a 718-unit self-storage facility in Clifton Heights, a western suburb of Philadelphia. The property comprises 82,116 rentable square feet with 590 climate-controlled units and 128 non-climate-controlled units. Units range from 18 to 320 square feet. Mike Mele, Robert Bloch and Noah Obuchowski of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, an affiliate of Vertical Fields Capital LLC, in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed. CubeSmart has been retained as a third-party manager. More than 200,000 people with an average household income in excess of $80,000 live within a three-mile radius of the property.

June 11, 2019

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