HOUSTON — Skanska USA has completed a 20,772-square-foot adaptive reuse project in Houston’s Third Ward. The project converted the historic Riverside General Hospital, which originally opened in 1926, into the new home of the Harris County Public Health Department. The work encompassed renovations to the main hospital building, former nursing school and adjacent utility structure. The project team also integrated new mechanical, electrical and life-safety systems throughout.
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PLANO, TEXAS— C&S Electric Services, a Michigan-based company, has signed an 18,302-square-foot lease in Plano. The space is located within the 82,600-square-foot industrial flex property at 2600 Technology Drive. Brian Pafford and Jared Laake of Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services represented the landlord, Kennington Commercial, in the lease negotiations. Casey Hilbun and Sara Fredericks of Newmark represented the tenant.
Ascentris-Led Partnership Sells Two South Florida Office Buildings, Launches Multifamily Conversion Project
by Abby Cox
DORAL, FLA. — Ascentris, in partnership with Highline Real Estate Capital and Square2 Capital, has completed a multi-phase repositioning of Westside Plaza, a three-building, 382,637-square-foot office complex in Doral, a western suburb of Miami. As a result of the project completion, Miami-based COFE Properties purchased two office buildings within Westside Plaza totaling 276,637 square feet at 8200 and 8400 N.W. 33rd St. for $63 million, according to South Florida Business Journal. Westside I and II were 98 percent leased following a renovation, including upgraded lobbies, common areas and tenant amenities, as well as the addition of two spec suites. Tenants in the office buildings include Guidewell Sanitas, US Med, LLC, Inktel Contact Center Solutions and Venture X. Chris Lee, Sean Kelly, Tom Rappa and Matthew Lee of CBRE brokered the sale. Parallel to the transaction, a joint venture between the Ascentris-led partnership and multifamily developer ZOM Living acquired Westside Plaza II, a 106,000-square-foot office building that will be transformed into a 380-unit multifamily community under Florida’s Live Local Act, a strategy designed to provide more affordable housing opportunities. Robert Given, Brad Capas and Troy Ballard of CBRE brokered the sale of Westside Plaza II.
Bucksbaum Properties Buys One El Paseo Plaza Mixed-Use Complex in Palm Desert, California
by Amy Works
PALM DESERT, CALIF. — Bucksbaum Properties has acquired One El Paseo Plaza, a mixed-use office and restaurant property in Palm Desert. Terms of the transaction were not released. Situated on 5 acres at 74199 El Paseo Drive and 74225 and 74245 Highway 111, One El Paseo Plaza offers 86,835 rentable square feet. The complex features two two-story office buildings and an adjacent restaurant pavilion — originally Palm Desert’s first commercial building. The buildings feature granite lobbies, flexible floor plates and a parking ratio of 3.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet, including assigned and covered parking.
BRAINTREE, MASS. — Regional brokerage firm Hunneman has negotiated a 24,103-square-foot office lease in Braintree, a southern suburb of Boston. The tenant is the Massachusetts Department of Children & Families, and the space is located within Forbes Business Center, a three-building, 150,000-square-foot development. Ned Halloran and Leeanne Rizzo of Hunneman represented the landlord, KS Partners, in the lease negotiations.
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — QSAC, a nonprofit organization supporting people with autism, has signed a 23,633-square-foot office lease in Garden City, located on Long Island. The space spans portions of the first and second floors of the building at 711 Stewart Ave. Kyle Crennan and Joe Lopresti of JLL represented the landlord, Benedict Realty Group, in the lease negotiations. Roy Chipkin of CBRE represented the tenant.
BELLEVUE, WASH. — Kemper Development Co. has secured $238 million for the refinancing of an office tower located in Bellevue, situated to the east of Seattle across Lake Washington. The property, Lincoln Square North, is part of The Bellevue Collection, a shopping and dining district featuring more than 200 retail tenants, 50 restaurant and entertainment venues and three luxury hotels. Bellevue-based Kemper, the master developer of The Bellevue Collection, originally built the tower in 2007. Totaling 561,466 square feet across 25 stories, the building was fully leased at the time of financing. Jonathan Firestone, Blake Thompson and Jack Condon of Newmark arranged the financing from Blackstone and New York Life on behalf of the owner. According to Newmark, more than 461,000 square feet in office leases were executed or commenced at the tower between November 2023 and March 2025, representing over 25 percent of the total office leasing activity in the Bellevue central business district (CBD) during that period. “This financing underscores the exceptional performance and institutional quality of Lincoln Square North and the strength of the Bellevue market,” says Firestone. “With near-full occupancy, premier amenities and unmatched connectivity to The Bellevue Collection, the property continues to attract top-tier tenants and support …
HOUSTON — John Moore LLC has signed a 16,234-square-foot office lease in northwest Houston. The provider of home services has committed to Sam Houston Crossing II, a 159,056-square-foot building. Charles Dorfman of Cresa (formerly Cushman & Wakefield) represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Louann Pereira and Doug Little of Transwestern represented the landlord, California-based Buchanan Street Partners.
DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has secured $4 million in financing for a 19,000-square-foot office and retail property located at 5100 Main St. in Downers Grove. Dean Giannakopoulos of MMCC secured the financing with a regional lender on behalf of the private client. The loan features high leverage, flexible prepayment and a 5.95 percent interest rate. The property’s ground floor is home to Peet’s Coffee and Duly Health. There is additional office space on the building’s upper floors.
HOUSTON — Forum Energy Technologies has signed an 81,138-square-foot office lease extension in northwest Houston. The global manufacturing company that serves the energy sectorwill remain a tenant at Sam Houston Crossing II, a 159,056-square-foot building. Jeff Cairns of JLL and Bill Boyer of CBRE represented Forum Energy in the lease negotiations. Louann Pereira and Doug Little of Transwestern represented the landlord, California-based Buchanan Street Partners.
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