MCKINNEY, TEXAS — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of a 17,550-square-foot office building in the northern Dallas suburb of McKinney. The building at 230 E. Hunt St. was originally constructed in 2015, according to LoopNet Inc. Ryan Hoopes and Johnny Johnson of Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer, Morrow Renewables, which is also a tenant at the building, in the transaction. The seller was an entity doing business as Tynas Texas LP.
IRVINE, CALIF. — CBRE IM has completed the disposition of 2600 Michelson Drive, a 16-story office building in Irvine, to a Southern California-based private investor for $42 million. Anthony DeLorenzo, Todd Tydlaska, Sean Sullivan, Sammy Cemo, Bryan Johnson and Grant Goldman of CBRE Investment Properties represented the seller in the deal. Located on 4.6 acres in the Greater Airport submarket of Orange County, Calif., the 310,925-square-foot office property includes an adjacent five-level parking structure with 1,013 spaces. Built in 1986, the property has undergone extensive renovations. The asset features a two-story lobby and mezzanine, car charging stations, a conferencing facility, fitness center and MJ’s Café Irvine. Additionally, the building offers immediate access to Interstate 405 and State Routes 55 and 73. This year, the Jamboree-Michelson Pedestrian Bridge will be completed, connecting the building with walkable retail, residential and hospitality amenities.
— By Patti Dillon, Executive Vice President, Colliers — Las Vegas’ office market is at a critical juncture as shifting dynamics could shape its future for years to come. New developments like the anticipated 30-acre studios development project in discussion with Howard Hughes Corporation present opportunities, though second-generation office space is expected to dominate over the next three to five years. This shift is driven by cost efficiency, evolving tenant demands and the higher expenses tied to new construction. Though new builds offer state-of-the-art facilities, the adaptability and affordability of second-generation spaces make them a practical solution for many businesses. Las Vegas continues to attract high-profile corporate tenants from out of state. These companies are drawn to flexible office spaces that feature modern technology and proximity to mixed-use developments that support the evolving hybrid work model. The increasing demand for live-work-play environments has placed a premium on mixed-use developments that combine residential, office and retail spaces. Despite ongoing demand, the market faces significant challenges. Investor confidence has been impacted by broader economic factors, including the U.S. elections, geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures. Supply chain disruptions, rising construction costs and higher interest rates also create barriers for developers and limit financing options …
DALLAS AND NEW YORK CITY — CBRE Group Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) has announced plans to acquire Industrious National Management Co. LLC, a flexible workspace provider. Dallas-based CBRE, which has invested in Industrious since late 2020 through roughly 40 percent equity interest and a $100 million convertible note, will purchase the remaining 60 percent equity stake for approximately $400 million, giving Industrious an overall valuation of $800 million. Founded in 2012, New York City-based Industrious offers workplaces with private offices, suites, meeting rooms and desks. The current Industrious portfolio features approximately 200 properties across 65 cities globally. According to a press release issued by CBRE, Industrious’ revenue has grown at a compound annual rate of more than 50 percent since 2021. In addition to the acquisition, CBRE will establish a new business segment. Dubbed Building Operations & Experience (BOE), the new segment will “unify building operations, workplace experience and property management, positioning CBRE to deliver scalable, future-ready solutions for offices, data centers, warehouses and other facilities,” according to CBRE. Jamie Hodari, CEO and co-founder of Industrious, will lead CBRE’s BOE division, which will include CBRE’s Enterprise Facilities Management, Local Facilities Management and Property Management divisions, as well as Industrious. The new business …
NASHVILLE, TENN. — FlexEtc, a hybrid office and industrial co-warehousing concept with a few locations out West and in Texas, has completed its build-out at 1133 Polk Ave. in Nashville. Architectural firm Ware Malcomb recently completed the design for the 91,380-square-foot tenant improvement project. DWC Construction was the general contractor, and Colliers served as the client manager. Situated outside of the downtown area, FlexEtc Nashville features contemporary warehouse spaces, with modular units ranging from 3,000 to 2,300 square feet that are suitable for uses ranging from logistics to content creation studios. The location also offers coworking features including private and shared offices, a front reception area, conference room, lounge, break room, kitchen, coffee bar and studio space for photographers and podcasters.
IRVING, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Corporate Park Place, a 113,429-square-foot office building in Irving. The building was constructed on 6.1 acres in 1980 and houses 52 suites. Ron Hebert and Joseph Jaques of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed seller in the all-cash transaction. The duo also procured the buyer, a local investor who acquired the property via a 1031 exchange. The sales price was also not disclosed.
ENCINO, CALIF. — Soma Encino LLC has completed the disposition of an office building located at 16200 Ventura Blvd. in Encino to PS Country Club LLC for an undisclosed price. Built in 1974, the four-story building offers 55,207 square feet of office space that recently underwent extensive capital improvements, including upgrades to common areas and restrooms, a tenant lounge with a kitchen area, a new roof and an HVAC system. At the time of sale, the building was 86 percent occupied by 70 tenants, each occupying an average of 600 square feet. Mark Shaffer, Michael Longo, Grant Goldman, Anthony DeLorenzo, Gerard Poutier and Dylan Rutigliano of CBRE Investment Properties represented the seller in the transaction.
NEW YORK CITY — Tishman Speyer has received a $2.9 billion refinancing for The Spiral, a 66-story office tower in Midtown Manhattan. JPMorgan Chase provided the five-year, fixed-rate CMBS loan with Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo serving as co-lenders. Tishman Speyer began developing the 2.8 million-square-foot tower, which was designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, in June 2018. The Spiral opened its doors in 2023 and is currently 94 percent leased, with the 23rd and 24th floors devoted to the firm’s co-working platform dubbed Studio. The building is anchored by biopharmaceutical company Pfizer and serves as the U.S. headquarters of HSBC, a British bank and financial services group. NewYork-Presbyterian’s Och Spine outpatient center and HSBC’s flagship wealth center occupy the base of the tower. Additional tenants include TPG Global, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, AllianceBernstein, Turner Construction and Marshall Wace. The Spiral offers shared amenities including ZO Clubhouse, an amenity center and lounge on the top floor, a conference center and outdoor terraces with a green pathway that wraps around the façade of the building. The clubhouse features panoramic views of New York City, food and beverage services and multiple spaces for meetings, conferences and events. The Spiral also offers street-level …
NEW YORK CITY — Newmark has brokered the $360 million sale of Two Park Avenue, a 1 million-square-foot office building located in Manhattan’s Murray Hill neighborhood. The 29-story building was constructed in the mid-1920s and features a 27th-story penthouse lounge and outdoor terrace, a ground-floor lobby and conference center and bike parking space. Adam Spies, Doug Harmon, Adam Doneger, Marcella Fasulo, Josh King, Avery Silverstein and Willis Robbins of Newmark represented the seller, Morgan Stanley, in the transaction. The buyer, Haddad Brands, plans to occupy a portion of the property and lease the remainder.
NEW YORK CITY — Sciame Construction LLC has signed a 37,206-square-foot office lease renewal in Lower Manhattan. The locally based firm will continue to occupy the entire 20th floor of 14 Wall Street, a building that was originally constructed in 1910 for the Bankers Trust Co., for the next 20 years. Bradley Gerla, Jon Cope, Mike Rizzo and Masha Dudelzak of CBRE represented the landlord in the lease negotiations. Adam Foster, Matt Bergey, Chris Mansfield and Ryan Luck, also with CBRE, represented the tenant.