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Equus Capital Partners Acquires 414,442 SF Office Property in Metro Chicago

by Christina Cannon August 3, 2016

OAKBROOK TERRACE, ILL. — An affiliate of Equus Capital Partners Ltd. has acquired a Class A office property in Oakbrook Terrace, approximately 20 miles west of Chicago, for an undisclosed price. Mid America Plaza is a 414,442-square-foot complex that includes two 10-story buildings. The property was 87 percent leased at the time of sale. Mid America Plaza, built in 1985, features amenities such as a conference center, deli, restaurant, a 16,600-square-foot fitness center, picnic areas, walking trails, a softball field and a pond. The complex is also located across the street from the Oakbrook Center Mall, which is currently undergoing a $150 million expansion. Mark Katz and Bryan Rosenberg of HFF represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.

August 3, 2016

Illinois Midwest Office

Fifield Cos. Completes Renovation of 106,000 SF Office Building in Chicago’s West Loop

by Christina Cannon August 3, 2016

CHICAGO — Fifield Cos. has completed a 12-month renovation of a 106,000-square-foot office property in Chicago’s West Loop. The eight-story Burnham 600 is located at 600 W. Jackson Blvd. and was designed by Daniel Burnham in 1912. After purchasing the building in 2015, Fifield Cos. renovated the lobby, hallways and elevators, and added new signage and a security desk. Fifield Cos. also made renovations to the building’s sixth floor, where the company’s 6,500-square-foot headquarters office is located. Other tenants in the building include Assemble, Bravo Foods, Evan Law Group, Family Health Network, Gibraltar Capital Advisors, Mark IV Realty, OKW Architects, Reed Construction, Seneca Real Estate Advisors and Starwood Hotels.

August 3, 2016

Michigan Midwest Office

Farbman Group Brokers $2.2M Sale of 40,509 SF Office Property Near Detroit

by Christina Cannon August 3, 2016

DEARBORN, MICH. — Farbman Group has brokered the sale of a 40,509-square-foot office building in Dearborn, approximately 10 miles west of Detroit, for $2.2 million. GJ Ramz Acquisition LLC acquired the Class B property, which is located at 19853 W. Outer Drive. The former Eastpointe Office Building is now being rebranded as the Safeway Building. The three-story facility was built in 1985 and was 87 percent occupied at the time of sale. Tenants at the Safeway Building include the United States of America General Services Administration, Riley and Hurley, Glaucoma Center of Michigan, YMT Vacations, AA1 Investments and Yogurtopia Holdings. The buyer plans to make improvements to the property such as updating the façade and entryway, renovating the lobby, upgrading the HVAC system, replacing the building signage, repaving and striping the parking lot, and revamping the landscaping. Ali Haidar of Farbman Group represented the buyer in the transaction. EAS&B investments #1-Eastpointe LLC was the seller. Farbman Group will manage and lease the property.

August 3, 2016

Mixed-Use Multifamily New York Northeast Office Retail

XIN Development Acquires RKO Keith’s Theater in Queens for $65.8M

by Amy Works August 3, 2016

NEW YORK CITY — XIN Development International has acquired the iconic RKO Keith’s Theater, located at 135-35 Northern Blvd. in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens. JK Equities sold the property in an all-cash transaction valued at $65.8 million. The property features fully approved and permitted plans for an approximately 389,746-square-foot mixed-use project featuring residential, retail and community facility components. Bob Knakal, Stephen Preuss and Jonathan Hageman of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, while Albert Benalloul of RLTY NYC represented the buyer.

August 3, 2016

Office Texas Top Stories

Fortis Property Group Acquires Chase Tower in Downtown Dallas for Reported $300M

by Haisten Willis August 3, 2016

DALLAS — New York-based Fortis Property Group has purchased Chase Tower in downtown Dallas from Hines, a privately owned real estate investment firm based in Houston. The 55-story, 1.3 million-square-foot tower is located on a 1.5-acre site at 2200 Ross Ave. in the city’s central business district. According to the Dallas Business Journal, the tower sold for “upwards of $300 million.” The skyscraper was built in 1987. Architect Richard Keating designed the building. Though it was recently renovated, Fortis plans additional upgrades. “It is always exciting to acquire a premier and iconic skyline office tower,” says Jonathan Laudau, CEO of Fortis. “In line with our strategy to purchase best-in-class properties, Chase Tower represents the best of downtown Dallas and the Arts District. We anticipate upgrading the Ross Avenue curb appeal and building accessibility as well as the foodservice amenities at the property.” J.J. Leonard and Matthew Wieser of Stream Realty Partners’ office division in Dallas will lead leasing efforts for the property. Amenities at the Class A property include the Dallas Petroleum Club, conferencing/lounge facilities, a fitness center, concierge in the main lobby, Chase Bank retail banking facility, Starbucks, free Wi-Fi in the mezzanine, 24-hour security and a full-service car wash. …

August 3, 2016

Healthcare Office Texas

Medistar Completes Medical Office Building in El Paso

by Haisten Willis August 2, 2016

EL PASO, TEXAS — Medistar Corp. has completed construction on Medical Plaza 1, a four-story, 110,000-square-foot medical office building located in El Paso on The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus. Located at Resler and Transmountain drives, the new campus is anchored by a 108-bed hospital, which can be expanded to 140 beds and will serve as the new teaching hospital for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC). In conjunction with Medistar, TTUHSC El Paso and The Hospitals of Providence are collaborating on the multi-million dollar teaching hospital to open in early 2017 and immediately adjacent to Medical Plaza 1. HKS is the architect for Medical Plaza 1, and Robins & Morton is the general contractor.

August 2, 2016

Illinois Loans Midwest Office

HFF Arranges $233.3M Construction Loan for Trophy Office Tower in Chicago’s West Loop

by Christina Cannon August 2, 2016

CHICAGO — HFF has arranged a $233.3 million construction loan for a 35-story office tower in Chicago’s West Loop. The John Buck Company will develop the Class A CNA Center at 151 N. Franklin St. The building will serve as the new world headquarters for CNA, an insurance organization and the principal subsidiary and operating company of CNA Financial. The tower will also house the national headquarters for Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, an international law firm. The LEED Gold-certified building will boast 807,137 square feet of space and a 500-stall parking garage. Amenities at 151 N. Franklin will include a 4,200-square-foot rooftop terrace and bar, 10,000 square feet of courtyards, a fitness center, 250-seat conference center, restaurant, bike room and a café and coffee bar. The project is slated for completion in the summer of 2018. Michael Kavanau and Danny Kaufman of HFF placed the loan with Bank of the Ozarks. John Ronan Architects and Adamson Associates are the project designers.

August 2, 2016

Mixed-Use Multifamily New York Northeast Office Restaurant Retail

Allianz Real Estate to Acquire $420M Stake in Manhattan’s 10 Hudson Yards Tower

by Amy Works August 2, 2016

NEW YORK CITY — Allianz Real Estate has acquired a 44 percent stake — an investment of approximately $420 million — in 10 Hudson Yards, located on Manhattan’s west side. The tower is the first building completed in Related Cos. and Oxford Properties Group’s mixed-use Hudson Yards development. A limited partnership that includes Allianz, Related Cos., Oxford and institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management now own the property. 10 Hudson Yards is 94 percent leased to a variety of tenants, including Coach, L’Oreal USA, SAP and Boston Consulting Group. The planned mixed-use development will feature more than 17 million square feet of commercial and residential space, with more than 100 shops, a collection of restaurants, approximately 4,000 residences, cultural space, 14 acres of public open space and a 750-seat public school. Paul Meyer of Mayer Brown provided legal counsel to Allianz on the transaction.

August 2, 2016

New York Northeast Office

The Rosenblum Companies Sells Office Park in New York for $14.5M

by Amy Works August 2, 2016

ALBANY, N.Y. — The Rosenblum Companies has completed the sale of Corporate Plaza, an eight-building office park located along Washington Avenue Extension in Albany. Cass Hill Development Cos. acquired the asset for $14.5 million. Totaling 150,000 square feet, the plaza is 96 percent leased to 25 corporate, state and nonprofit tenants. The properties are located at 260, 264, 254, 250, 240 and 286 Washington Ave. Ext., 7 Executive Centre Drive and 14 Columbia Circle Drive.

August 2, 2016

Loans Maryland Office Southeast

NorthMarq Arranges $72M Refinancing of Columbia Corporate Park

by John Nelson August 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, MD. — NorthMarq Capital has arranged a $72 million loan for the refinancing of Columbia Corporate Park, a 495,000-square-foot office park located at 8825, 8830, 8840 and 8850 Stanford Blvd. and 8890 McGaw Road in Columbia. Joseph Burke of NorthMarq Capital’s Baltimore office arranged the 12-year loan through an unnamed life insurance company on behalf of the borrower. The loan features four years of interest-only payments followed by a 30-year amortization schedule.

August 2, 2016

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