Select Properties Begins Work on $40M Mixed-Use Project in Souderton, Pennsylvania

SOUDERTON, PA. — Locally based developer Select Properties Inc. has begun construction on Towne Gate Commons, a $40 million mixed-use project in Souderton, about 40 miles north of Philadelphia. Located at the site of the former Souderton Area High School, Towne Gate Commons will include 66 new three-bedroom townhomes with private balconies and two-car garages. The new residences will add to the 74 townhomes that were completed and leased in 2019 under the first phase of the project. Towne …

September 27, 2021Development, Mixed-Use, Northeast, Pennsylvania

Pacific Western Funds $30M Construction Loan for Philadelphia Multifamily Development

PHILADELPHIA — Pacific Western Bank has funded a $30 million construction loan for a 142-unit multifamily development in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, wellness room, resident lounge, game room and private workspaces. The property will also house 10,450 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Gregg Wallace of AMA Financial placed the debt on behalf of the developer, a joint venture between Philadelphia-based Method Co. and Cimbra …

September 9, 2021Development, Loans, Multifamily, Northeast, Pennsylvania

Eastern Union Arranges $9.7M in Financing for Philadelphia Flex Portfolio

PHILADELPHIA — Eastern Union has arranged $9.7 million in financing for a 218,961-square-foot flex portfolio in Philadelphia. The portfolio consists of three waterfront buildings with both office and industrial space. The financing comprises a $5.2 million acquisition loan and a $4.5 million credit facility to cover renovations and leasing costs. The borrower was a partnership between Michael Bauer of New York City-based BASH Capital and Joseph Cunane of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Marc Tropp …

September 8, 2021Industrial, Loans, Northeast, Office, Pennsylvania

Endurance, ASB Real Estate Sell Bucks County Industrial Building for $41.9M

BENSALEM, PA. — A partnership between Pennsylvania-based developer Endurance Real Estate Group and ASB Real Estate Investments has sold a 430,373-square-foot industrial building in Bensalem, located in Bucks County, for $41.9 million. The property was originally built in 1973 within Expressway 95 Business Park. Brad Ruppel, Mike Hines, Brian Fiumara and Lauren Dawicki of CBRE represented the partnership and procured the buyer, global owner-operator EQT Exeter, in the

September 3, 2021Acquisitions, Industrial, Northeast, Pennsylvania

TriState Capital Bank Signs 22,000 SF Office Lease in Downtown Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Regional lender TriState Capital Bank Inc. (NASDAQ: TSC) has signed a 22,000-square-foot lease to occupy the entire 16th floor at 11 Stanwix Street, an office building in downtown Pittsburgh. Jason Stewart and Jeff Adams of JLL represented the landlord, a partnership between M&J Wilkow and DRA Advisors, in the lease negotiations. Brendan McManus and Michael Connor of Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis represented the tenant. The deal increases TriState’s total footprint in …

August 31, 2021Leasing Activity, Northeast, Office, Pennsylvania

Larken Associates Begins Renovation of 224-Unit Apartment Community in York, Pennsylvania

YORK, PA. — New Jersey-based Larken Associates has begun renovations of The View at Mackenzi, a 224-unit apartment community in York. As part of the project, the company will add a community pool, an outdoor grilling area and a new clubhouse, with completion slated for early 2022. Units at the property feature two-bedroom floor plans and individual washers and dryers. Select units also offer stainless steel appliances, island breakfast bars and private balconies/patios. Existing amenities …

August 27, 2021Development, Multifamily, Northeast, Pennsylvania

JLL Negotiates $73M Sale of Logistics Facility in York, Pennsylvania

YORK, PA. — JLL has negotiated the $73 million sale of York Logistics Hub, a 1.4 million-square-foot industrial and office development in southern Pennsylvania. The property consists of a 743,413-square-foot industrial facility anchored by Johnson Controls, a 548,632-square-foot warehouse with redevelopment potential and a 116,255-square-foot, multi-story office tower. York Logistics Hub was 72.5 percent leased at the time of sale to a roster of 13 tenants. John Plower, Ryan Cottone and Jeff …

August 26, 2021Acquisitions, Industrial, Northeast, Pennsylvania

Paramount Realty Services Sells 500,000 SF Retail Power Center in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Paramount Realty Services has sold Northeast Town Center, a 500,000-square-foot retail power center located at 4600 Roosevelt Blvd. in northeast Philadelphia. Walmart and Home Depot anchor the property, which was originally built in 1996. Other tenants include Old Navy, Ross Dress for Less, DD’s Discount, PetSmart, Pep Boys and Dollar Tree. Brad Nathanson of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, brokered the transaction. The buyer was …

August 24, 2021Acquisitions, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Retail

HREC Negotiates Sale of 179-Room Crowne Plaza Suites Hotel in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — HREC Investment Advisors has negotiated the sale of Crowne Plaza Suites Pittsburgh South, a 179-room hotel located about seven miles from the downtown area. The property offers a pool, fitness center, business center, restaurant and bar and indoor and outdoor event space. Phil White and Mark von Dwingelo of HREC represented the undisclosed buyer in the transaction. The seller and sales price were also not

August 20, 2021Acquisitions, Hospitality, Northeast, Pennsylvania

Equus Capital Partners Sells 188-Unit High-Rise Apartment Complex in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Locally based investment firm Equus Capital Partners has sold Hill House, a 188-unit high-rise apartment complex in Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill neighborhood. The property offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, resident lounge, coffee bar, private library and an outdoor courtyard with grilling areas. Erin Miller, Lizann McGowan and Marybeth Farris of Newmark brokered …

August 19, 2021Acquisitions, Multifamily, Northeast, Pennsylvania