Pennsylvania

David’s Bridal Files for Bankruptcy Protection Ahead of Potential Sale

by John Nelson April 18, 2023

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA. — David’s Bridal LLC and some of its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Both the brand’s nearly 300 physical stores, as well as its online platforms, will remain open and operational, according to the company. The Conshohocken-based retailer is seeking customary “first-day” relief authorizations from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey to continue payment of employee wages and benefits, maintain certain customer programs and honor vendor obligations. The company had previously filed for bankruptcy in November 2018 and re-emerged under new ownership in early 2019. The retailer’s current ownership group comprises lenders led by global investment manager Oaktree Capital Management. Also in 2019, Brookfield Asset Management acquired a majority stake in Oaktree Capital Management. David’s Bridal has retained Gordon Brothers to assist with inventory sales. The company will also continue to evaluate its physical footprint and explore the sale of some or all of its assets. “Our business continues to be challenged by the post-COVID environment and uncertain economic conditions, leading us to take this step to identify a buyer who can continue to operate our business going forward,” says James Marcum, CEO of David’s …

April 18, 2023

Healthcare Leasing Activity Northeast Pennsylvania

365 Health Services Signs 3,175 SF Lease at The Poplar in Downtown Philadelphia

by Taylor Williams April 14, 2023

PHILADELPHIA — Home healthcare provider 365 Health Services has signed a 3,175-square-foot lease at The Poplar, an office and residential development in downtown Philadelphia. Colin McHale of Beacon Real Estate represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Matthew Guerrieri and Jeffrey Tertel of Newmark represented the landlord, Post Brothers.

April 14, 2023

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Acquisitions Multifamily Northeast Pennsylvania Seniors Housing

Presbyterian Senior Living Agrees to Acquire 532-Unit Community in Doylestown, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams April 13, 2023

DOYLESTOWN, PA. — Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL) has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Pine Run Retirement Community, a 532-unit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Doylestown, about 25 miles north of Philadelphia. Pine Run features 272 independent living cottages and 24 apartments on a 43-acre campus. The development is home to Pine Run Health Center, which offers rehabilitation services and 90 skilled nursing beds; a 40-bed memory care neighborhood on the top floor known as The Garden; and an intimate setting for palliative services known as The Willows. If the deal closes, PSL will assume ownership of Pine Run from Doylestown Hospital. PSL intends to continue operating Pine Run as a CCRC.

April 13, 2023

Acquisitions Northeast Pennsylvania Retail

Friedman Real Estate Negotiates Sale of 150,000 SF Retail Property in Pittsburgh

by Taylor Williams April 12, 2023

PITTSBURGH — Friedman Real Estate, a brokerage firm with five offices across the country, has negotiated the sale of a 150,000-square-foot retail property in Pittsburgh. The property, which is located within Washington Crown Center Mall and formerly housed a Macy’s department store, was fully occupied at the time of sale by M@C Discount, which specializes in reselling returned retail items. Steven Silverman of Friedman Real Estate represented the undisclosed buyer in the transaction. Additional terms of sale were not disclosed.

April 12, 2023

Industrial Loans Northeast Pennsylvania Self-Storage

MMCC Arranges $8.1M Loan for Refinancing of Philadelphia Self-Storage Facility

by Taylor Williams April 10, 2023

PHILADELPHIA — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged an $8.1 million loan for the refinancing of Compass Self Storage, a 1,167-unit facility located on the north side of Philadelphia. Douglas Brooks of MMCC originated the financing, which was structured with a five-year term, fixed interest rate and a 25-year amortization schedule. The borrower and direct lender were not disclosed.

April 10, 2023

Acquisitions Northeast Office Pennsylvania

Buccini/Pollin Acquires 271,678 SF Office Building in Metro Philadelphia

by Taylor Williams April 7, 2023

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA. — The Buccini/Pollin Group, a development and investment firm with offices in Maryland and Delaware, has acquired One Tower Bridge, a 271,678-square-foot office building in the northern Philadelphia suburb of Conshohocken. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and completed in 1989, the 15-story, riverfront building offers a fitness center, outdoor terrace and a multi-purpose room. One Tower Bridge was 92 percent leased at the time of sale, with Morgan Stanley serving as the anchor tenant. Buccini/Pollin plans to invest $9 million in capital improvements to the building. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

April 7, 2023

Acquisitions Multifamily Northeast Pennsylvania

Scope Commercial Negotiates $9.3M Sale of Multifamily Property in Philadelphia

by Taylor Williams April 7, 2023

PHILADELPHIA — Regional brokerage firm Scope Commercial Real Estate has negotiated the $9.3 million sale of The Yellowjacket, a 24-unit multifamily property in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood. The complex houses one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a fitness center and a rooftop deck, as well as 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Phil Sharrow and Fahd Malik of Scope Commercial represented the seller, a local developer that is nearing completion of the project, in the all-cash transaction. The duo also procured the buyer, a family office that purchased the asset via a 1031 exchange.

April 7, 2023

Development Multifamily Northeast Pennsylvania

Gotham, Brandywine Near Completion of 326-Unit Multifamily Project in Philadelphia

by Taylor Williams April 4, 2023

PHILADELPHIA — A partnership between New York City-based developer The Gotham Organization and locally based REIT Brandywine Realty Trust is nearing completion of Avira, a 326-unit multifamily project in Philadelphia. Residences will be constructed atop the 570,000-square-foot mixed-use building at 3025 JFK Blvd. within Brandywine’s Schuylkill Yards development. Units will come in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans and will be housed within the top 18 floors of the building. The property already includes 29,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space, 9,000 square feet of retail space, 200,000 square feet of office and life sciences space, 120 structured parking spaces and a 7,500-square-foot park. The first residences are expected to be available for occupancy this summer.

April 4, 2023

Leasing Activity Northeast Office Pennsylvania

CBRE Negotiates 10,470 SF Office Lease in Pittsburgh

by Taylor Williams April 4, 2023

PITTSBURGH — CBRE has negotiated a 10,470-square-foot office lease at 525 William Penn Place in Pittsburgh. The tenant, investment advisory firm Signature Financial Planning, will consolidate its offices at 1301 Grandview Avenue and One Gateway Center to the 41-story building, which originally housed the headquarters of U.S. Steel Corp. and Mellon National Bank. Patrick Greene of CBRE represented the undisclosed landlord in the lease negotiations. Dan Paterson of Swearingen Realty Group represented the tenant. The move-in is scheduled for the fourth quarter.

April 4, 2023

Acquisitions Affordable Housing Multifamily Northeast Pennsylvania

Scope Commercial Arranges $4.3M Sale of Affordable Housing Complex in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams April 3, 2023

STROUDSBURG, PA. — Regional brokerage firm Scope Commercial Real Estate Services has arranged the $4.3 million sale of Bridge Street Apartments, a 52-unit affordable housing complex in the Lehigh Valley community of Stroudsburg. The eight-building, garden-style complex originally opened in 2000 and exclusively offers four-bedroom units. A national multifamily investment firm sold the asset to a regional buyer, with both parties requesting anonymity. Jonathan Massaro of Scope Commercial brokered the deal.

April 3, 2023

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