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Kenneth Salzman of Lee & Associates says Last-mile distribution centers are fetching rental rates of $35 to $50 a square foot in the New York metro area on a triple net-lease basis — generally double or more than typical warehouses.

Last-Mile Access to Customers Drives Distribution Center Conversions

by Jaime Lackey August 20, 2019

E-commerce has been driving demand for industrial real estate for several years, but steadily increasing online sales coupled with growing consumer expectations for speedier delivery continues to put pressure on merchants to bridge the last mile to their customers. Considering that these projects are located in densely populated areas where land and available product are typically scarce, developers are increasingly converting obsolete warehouse and other properties into fulfillment centers. For space that matches their needs, tenants are less price-sensitive than they have been historically, says Kenneth Salzman, SIOR, executive managing director and principal for commercial real estate service provider Lee & Associates. But tenants are avoiding taking more space than they need just to have it available in the future, he adds. “It’s less a space race and more that businesses want to reach their customers more quickly,” explains Salzman, who is located in the company’s New York office. “And the demand is not just coming from Amazon and other online retailers — traditional companies want to be able to ship their products to their customers more quickly because they’re competing with online resources, as well.” Online retailers and shippers are typical tenants of the buildings — even the U.S. …

August 20, 2019

Industrial Leasing Activity Texas

American Specialty Health Signs 164,000 SF Office Lease in Fort Worth

by Taylor Williams August 20, 2019

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — American Specialty Health, a provider of musculoskeletal and fitness solutions, has signed a 164,000-square-foot office lease at Heritage Commons IV at AllianceTexas in Fort Worth. Steve Aldrich and Ian Kinne of Hillwood represented the landlord, Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT, in the lease negotiations. Jenny Schreiner and Jon Altschuler of Altschuler & Co. represented the tenant. Mercedes-Benz Financial Services previously occupied the building before moving into a new space at AllianceTexas.

August 20, 2019

Acquisitions Industrial Self-Storage Texas

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 823-Unit Self-Storage Portfolio in Odessa

by Taylor Williams August 20, 2019

ODESSA, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of the Guardian Self-Storage portfolio, which comprises 823 units across three facilities. The facilities span 143,000 net rentable square feet. Brandon Karr of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor based in the Permian Basin that developed the portfolio in 2000. Karr also secured the buyer, a Texas-based private investment group.

August 20, 2019

Industrial Loans Midwest Nebraska

NorthMarq Arranges $1.4M Acquisition Loan for Industrial Property in Ralston, Nebraska

by Kristin Harlow August 20, 2019

RALSTON, NEB. — NorthMarq has arranged a $1.4 million loan for the acquisition of Ralston Business Park in Ralston near Omaha. The 59,488-square-foot industrial property is located along 77th Street. Steve Ruff of NorthMarq arranged the 10-year loan, which features a 25-year amortization schedule. A life insurance company provided the loan.

August 20, 2019

Industrial Leasing Activity Texas

NAI Partners Negotiates 41,866 SF Industrial Lease in Houston

by Taylor Williams August 19, 2019

HOUSTON — NAI Partners has negotiated a 41,866-square-foot industrial lease at 4300 Windfern Road in Houston for Henry Avocado Corp., a year-round grower and distributor of the fruit. Darren O’Conor and John Ferruzzo of NAI Partners represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. The name and representative of the landlord were not disclosed.

August 19, 2019

Development Industrial Nevada Western

Panattoni Development Completes 270,975 SF Longley Commerce Center in Reno, Nevada

by Amy Works August 19, 2019

RENO, NEV. — Panattoni Development Co. has completed the construction of Longley Commerce Center, a Class A industrial building located at 6550 Longley Lane in Reno. Built on the last large industrial site in south Reno, the asset features 270,975 square feet of flex units ranging in size from 8,400 square feet to 16,800 square feet, as well as bulk industrial units from 24,000 square feet to 218,775 square feet. The project features 30-foot clear heights in all suites, ESFR sprinkler systems, LED lighting and build-to-suit office space. Additionally, the property’s location allows access to Interstate 580, a variety of amenities and the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Longley Commerce Center is owned by Longley Commerce Center LLC, a joint venture between Markaz and Panattoni Development. Alston Construction served as general contractor for the project, which began in July 2018. Kidder Mathews is providing brokerage services for the project.

August 19, 2019

Acquisitions Industrial Michigan Midwest

Stan Johnson Co. Negotiates $14.9M Sale of Industrial Property Near Flint, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow August 19, 2019

GRAND BLANC, MICH. — Stan Johnson Co. has negotiated the sale of Waretech Industrial Park in Grand Blanc for $14.9 million. The multi-tenant industrial property is located at 7075 S. Dort Highway in suburban Flint. JASCO International, Joshen Paper & Packaging and WGS Global Services fully occupy the 667,000-square-foot property. Rob Gemerchak and BJ Feller of Stan Johnson represented the seller, Dallas-based developer Covington Group. Triyar Cos. LLC, a Los Angeles-based private equity group, purchased the asset.

August 19, 2019

Industrial Market Reports North Carolina Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Charlotte’s Industrial Market Is in Aggressive Expansion Mode

by Taylor Williams August 19, 2019

Charlotte has been in expansion mode for several years, due to population growth, excellent logistics infrastructure, low operating costs and low unionization rates. At the mid-point of 2019, the market continues to expand at a healthy rate and is growing outward into Cabarrus, York and Gaston counties. This expansion follows a strong 12-month period ending first-quarter 2019 when nearly 6 million square feet of new product was delivered. Now encompassing 322 million square feet of space, Charlotte is the second largest industrial market in the Southeast. Charlotte’s accessible location and low cost of doing business is attracting many e-commerce and logistics providers, as well as more traditional industrial businesses looking to expand or realign their space requirements. One common theme is consolidation of business units, which has been a significant benefit to the Charlotte market. Among the examples are J.J. Haines & Co. consolidating its Carolina warehousing operations from several Carolinas locations into a 500,000-square-foot distribution center in Cabarrus County and Staples consolidating from multiple Charlotte facilities into a 600,000-square-foot logistics center in south Charlotte. Driven by available land and access to key transportation routes, a look at the market’s growth patterns shows that development and leasing are extending up …

August 19, 2019

Acquisitions California Industrial Western

Stockbridge Capital Acquires 6.4 MSF Industrial Portfolio from Westcore Properties

by Amy Works August 16, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Stockbridge Capital Group has purchased a portfolio of 26 institutional-quality logistics and e-commerce properties spanning nine U.S. markets, with a heavy focus on the West Coast. PGIM Real Estate Finance provided $350 million in financing for the acquisition. The 6.4 million-square-foot portfolio includes a complement of bulk distribution facilities and light industrial properties. The bulk distribution facilities are relatively new and are as large as 1.1 million square feet, while the light industrial properties are smaller and generally geared toward local last-mile distribution tenants. Approximately 60 percent of the portfolio’s net operating income is generated from assets in California markets: Inland Empire, East Bay, San Diego and Central Valley. PGIM Real Estate Finance served as the lender with Jaime Zadra and Elizabeth Velazquez pf PGIM Real Estate Finance arranged the acquisition financing through two seve-year fixed-rate loans. Kristin Renaudin, Nicole Stagnaro and Kristin Paul led the Stockbridge transaction team. Debra Bonebrake of JLL will serve as property manager.

August 16, 2019

Development Industrial New Jersey Northeast

Seagis Begins Construction of 415,533 SF Industrial Property in Kearny, New Jersey

by Alex Patton August 16, 2019

KEARNY, N.J. — Seagis Property Group, a Pennsylvania-based developer, has begun construction of a 415,533-square-foot industrial property in Kearny, a western suburb of New York City. The property features 40-foot clear heights, 88 dock doors, four drive-in doors and close access to the New Jersey Turnpike and Port Newark. Construction is slated for completion in early 2020.

August 16, 2019

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