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KBS Sells 210,938 SF Salt Lake Hardware Building in Downtown Salt Lake City

by Amy Works April 3, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY — KBS has completed the sale of the Salt Lake Hardware Building, a historic office building located at 155 N. 400 West in downtown Salt Lake City, to Dart Interests for an undisclosed price. The five-story Salt Lake Hardware Building was owned by KBS Real Estate Investment Trust III, part of KBS’ portfolio of funds and separate accounts. Originally constructed in 1909 as a hardware retail property, the 210,938-square-foot building was converted into a Class A creative office property. The site also includes 2.4 acres of land zoned for mixed-use, providing future development potential for approximately 340 or more residential units.During its ownership, KBS has invested more than $9 million in capital improvements, enhancing tenant and common areas, amenities and building systems to support long-term performance and positioning. Charley Will, Phil Brierley, Patrick Bodnar and Cole Macadaeg of CBRE represented KBS in the sale. Attorneys Bruce Fischer and Howard Chu of Greenberg Traurig LLP represented KBS in the disposition.

April 3, 2026

Iowa Leasing Activity Midwest Office

Samsung Expands in Cedar Rapids, Joins Kingston Yard Tech Cluster

by Kristin Harlow April 3, 2026

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — Samsung Electronics will relocate within Cedar Rapids and expand its research and development operations. The company has been conducting ongoing testing on GPS location software at its current location off Collins Road. Samsung joins a growing list of businesses selecting the emerging Kingston Yard district of downtown Cedar Rapids. Notable recent additions include Big Grove Brewery & Taproom and Pickle Palace, as well as the future opening of the AC Hotel by Marriott. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and the City of Cedar Rapids worked together to assist Samsung’s growth in the city.

April 3, 2026

Loans Office Top Stories Washington Western

Newmark Arranges $525M Refinancing for Amazon-Leased Office Tower in Bellevue, Washington

by Abby Cox April 3, 2026

BELLEVUE, WASH. — Newmark has arranged a $525 million loan for the refinancing of The Artise, a recently delivered, 25-story trophy office tower located in downtown Bellevue. Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank issued the new loan, which replaces a $520 million loan that was originally secured in September 2021, according to Puget Sound Business Journal. Jonathan Firestone, Blake Thompson and Kevin Shannon of Newmark secured the financing on behalf of a joint venture between Schnitzer West, the developer of the tower, and The Baupost Group. “Securing this refinancing for The Artise underscores lender confidence in Bellevue’s premier office market and the long-term durability of this tenancy,” says Firestone, who serves as the co-president of Global Debt & Structured Finance at Newmark. Situated at the corner of NE 8th Street and 106th Avenue on the other side of Lake Washington from Seattle, The Artise was completed in 2024 and includes more than 600,000 square feet of office space that is fully preleased to Amazon. Amazon paused interior construction at the office property in 2022, but restarted work in October 2025, as reported by Puget Sound Business Journal. Along with office space, The Artise features 7,000 square feet of vacant ground-floor retail …

April 3, 2026

Development Loans Multifamily New York Northeast Office

Naftali Provides $203M in Financing for Office-to-Residential Conversion Project in Manhattan

by Taylor Williams April 2, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — Naftali Credit Partners, an alternative lender and subsidiary of global investment firm Naftali Group, has provided $203 million in financing for an office-to-residential conversion project in Midtown Manhattan. The financing comprises a $167 million senior loan and a $36 million mezzanine loan. The borrower is private equity firm Yellowstone Real Estate Investments, and the property in question is the 25-story building at 221 West 41st St., which was originally constructed in 1925. The converted building will include a 25 percent affordable housing component and amenities such as a fitness center, spa, golf simulator, lounge and an outdoor terrace. A construction timeline was not announced.

April 2, 2026

Loans New York Northeast Office Retail

GFP Real Estate Receives $83M Loan for Refinancing of Manhattan Office, Retail Building

by Taylor Williams April 2, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — Local owner-operator GFP Real Estate has received an $83 million loan for the refinancing of 100 Crosby Street, an office and retail building in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. The six-story, 175,000-square-foot building was originally constructed in 1884 and was fully leased at the time of the loan closing. Office users include Runway Growth Capital, Little Spoon, Shine Capital and Empire Entertainment, while American Eagle and Canadian fashion retailer Aritzia anchor the building’s retail component. TD Bank and BNY (formerly Bank of New York Mellon) provided the loan, which was arranged by Paul Talbot of Newmark.

April 2, 2026

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

South African Consulate Signs 31,494 SF Office Lease in Midtown Manhattan

by Taylor Williams April 2, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — The South African Consulate has signed a 31,494-square-foot office lease in Midtown Manhattan. The diplomatic organization will occupy the penthouse space at 805 Third Avenue, a 31-story building. Michael Goldman of Cresa represented the consulate in the lease negotiations. Glenn Isaacson, Tony Builder and Ava Beganovic of Bradford Allen, along with internal agent Marc Horowitz, represented the landlord, Cohen Brothers Realty Corp.

April 2, 2026

Leasing Activity Office Texas

Yetter Coleman Signs 43,906 SF Office Lease in Downtown Houston

by Taylor Williams April 1, 2026

HOUSTON — Yetter Coleman LLP has signed a 43,906-square-foot office lease in downtown Houston. The law firm will relocate from the nearby building at 811 Main St. to the 53rd and 54th floors of 600 Travis Street, a 75-story tower. Jon Lee and Claire Douthit of CBRE represented the tenant in lease negotiations. A partnership between Hines and Cerberus Capital Management owns the building.

April 1, 2026

California Loans Office Western

Sonnenblick-Eichner Co. Secures $80M Refinancing for Del Rey Office Campus in Los Angeles

by Amy Works April 1, 2026

LOS ANGELES — Sonnenblick-Eichner Co. has arranged an $80 million first-mortgage loan secured by Del Rey Campus, a creative office campus in the Marina del Rey submarket of West Los Angeles. The five-year, fixed-rate, interest-only financing was funded by Goldman Sachs and refinanced a construction loan for the property. The sponsor, a joint venture between Continental Development Corp. and Mar Ventures, built the asset in 2020. Located at 4800 Alla Road, the three-building campus offers 162,031 square feet of creative office space with flexibility for full floor and multi-tenant buildouts. All buildings feature 21-foot clear space with exposed ceilings, generous balconies, ground-floor patios and courtyards. The campus also features a café, fitness center with men’s and women’s locker rooms, secured bicycle and surfboard storage areas. Current tenants include the global headquarters of the World Surf League, the westside location for CENTRL Office, a Portland, Ore.-based coworking operator and a large video game studio.

April 1, 2026

Acquisitions California Office Western

Bridgeway Real Estate Partners, LBX Investments Buy Plaza Del Mar Office Campus in San Diego for $43M

by Amy Works April 1, 2026

SAN DIEGO — Bridgeway Real Estate Partners, in partnership with LBX Investments, has acquired Plaza Del Mar, an office campus in the Del Mar Heights submarket of San Diego, for $43 million, or $352 per square foot. Located at 12520 and 12526 High Bluff Drive, Plaza Del Mar offers 120,000 square feet of office space. Bridgeway plans to reintroduce the property to the market with an enhanced campus environment, including upgrades to the common area courtyards. Scott Peterson, Mark McGovern, Colby Matzke and Michael Kolcum of CBRE’s Debt and Structured Finance secured acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer. CBRE’s Mike Hoeck, Chris Pascale and Ellycia Walker will handle leasing for the property. Rick Reeder of Newmark represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.

April 1, 2026

California Loans Office Western

JLL Arranges $7.5M Refinancing for Retail, Office Building in Long Beach, California

by Amy Works April 1, 2026

LONG BEACH, CALIF. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $7.5 million permanent loan to refinance 200 Pine Avenue, a 64,376-square-foot retail and office property located in Long Beach. Brad Vansant and Jenna Frakes of JLL secured the fixed-rate financing on behalf of the borrower, Bascom Group. Renovated in 2022, 200 Pine Avenue is a six-story building with an attached 123-stall parking garage and ground-floor retail space. The building, which has recently been renovated to provide common area and tenant improvements, is 81 percent leased to 15 tenants. Restaurant and sports bar Dirty Birds recently signed a lease to occupy a portion of the ground-floor retail space, joining Agaves Kitchen & Tequila and Agaves Ultra Lounge.

April 1, 2026

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