Office

InterFace Panel: Time to Rethink How We Meet Demand for Office Space

by Taylor Williams February 8, 2018

HOUSTON — Much like the preferences of younger generations are influencing how retailers pick their locations and sizes, the whims of today’s office-using workforce significantly impact the way professional services companies view their office spaces. This is not strictly an amenities-based trend. It goes beyond adding fitness centers, walking trails and food trucks to cater to Millennial workers. It’s an evolution of the role that office space plays in company budgets and operations. For developers and brokers in the office sector, it means rethinking the ways in which they meet demand. A panel of veteran players in Houston’s embattled office market addressed this trend and others during the InterFace Houston Office Forecast on Feb 1. Approximately 150 real estate professionals attended the event, which was held at the Royal Sonesta hotel in the Galleria area of the city. Old Product Trails Trends Houston’s office market has been hobbled by high vacancy and negative absorption as a three-year slump in oil prices has taken a toll on Houston’s energy industry. In addition, the sector also suffers from a lack of modernized product. Panel moderator Rand Stephens, managing director at Avison Young, said the latter factor is increasing demand for build-to-suit projects …

February 8, 2018

North Carolina Office Southeast

Childress Klein, Partners to Break Ground on 154,000 SF Creative Office Building in South Charlotte

by Camren Skelton February 8, 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Childress Klein, in partnership with Crosland Southeast and the B. Frank Matthews II Family, will break ground next month on The Nexus, a 154,000-square-foot, creative office building in south Charlotte. The six-story building will be the second creative office building at Waverly, the joint venture’s master-planned mixed-use development. The Remi Group, an equipment maintenance management provider, has preleased 31,000 square feet at The Nexus for its new corporate headquarters. Ben Speir of Cherry & Associates represented The Remi Group in the lease negotiations, while Travis Hart and Jenny Fowler represented Childress Klein internally. The Nexus will feature exposed ceilings, collaborative office space, a covered parking deck, bike storage, outdoor Wi-Fi-enabled meeting space and a connection to The Yard, Waverly’s master-planned park. In addition, the developers are seeking LEED certification. Wells Fargo will provide construction financing for the project. The design team includes general contractor Shelco and architect Rule Joy Trammell Rubio. The first creative office building at Waverly, The Hub, was delivered in August 2017. NN Inc., an industrial company, plans to relocate its global corporate headquarters to The Hub. Childress Klein has also signed leases with tenants including Esri, Horizon Investments, Axene and Tokai Carbon GE LLC. …

February 8, 2018

New Jersey Northeast Office

HFF Brokers Sale of 264,000 SF Office Complex in Rockaway, New Jersey

by Amy Works February 8, 2018

ROCKAWAY, N.J. — HFF has arranged the sale of Rockaway 80, an office complex located at 100 Enterprise Drive in Rockaway. Toronto, Canada-based Northbridge Investment Management Inc. acquired the 264,000-square-foot office complex from an institutional client for an undisclosed price. Situated on 11 acres, the seven-story property features a two-story atrium lobby, a glass and reflective facade, a full-service cafeteria and ample covered parking. Jose Cruz, Kevin O’Hearn, Brett Segal, Michael Oliver and Stephen Simonelli of HFF represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.

February 8, 2018

Mixed-Use New York Northeast Office

Concord Capital Acquires 203,000 SF Shopping Plaza in Middletown, New York

by Amy Works February 8, 2018

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — Concord Capital New York has purchased Playtogs Shopping Plaza, a mixed-use shopping plaza situated on 18 acres at 130-138, 144-146 and 156 Dolson Ave. Concord Capital plans to renovate the existing structure, rename the property Middletown Plaza and Playtogs Corporate Center and lease the mall. The property is a 203,000-square-foot four-building community retail center with more than 40 retail spaces. At the time of sale, the property was 40 percent leased to a variety of tenants, including Family Dollar, TD Bank, Rent-A-Center, Mavis Discount Tire, Carvel and Middletown Cinemas.

February 8, 2018

Loans New York Northeast Office

Houlihan-Parnes, GHP Office Realty Secure $13M Loan for Office Property in White Plains, New York

by Amy Works February 8, 2018

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Houlihan-Parnes Realtors and GHP Office Realty has secured a $13 million first mortgage for an office property located at 400 Westchester Ave. in White Plains. The loan was placed for a period of 20 years and self-liquidating basis at a rate of 4.06 percent. Fordham University occupies the property with a net lease through 2038. Christie Houlihan, Bryan Houlihan and Andrea Lofaro of Houlihan-Parnes Realtors and GHP Office Realty arranged the loan. Elizabeth Smith of Goldberg Weprin Finkel Goldstein LLP represented the undisclosed borrower and the title was ensured by The Great American Title Agency in White Plains.

February 8, 2018

California Office Western

The Anti-Recidivism Coalition Leases 12,633 SF of Creative Office Space in Los Angeles

by Nellie Day February 7, 2018

LOS ANGELES — The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) has leased 12,633 square feet of creative office space at ROW DTLA. The space is located at 1320 E. 7th St. The support network for formerly incarcerated young men and women and advocate for fairer criminal justice policies will relocate from the nearby Perch Building. The lease is for 66 months. The landlord is Alameda Square Owner LLC.

February 7, 2018

Industrial Northeast Office Pennsylvania

Colliers Brokers $36M Sale of Five-Property Portfolio in Philadelphia

by Amy Works February 7, 2018

PHILADELPHIA — Colliers International/Philadelphia has arranged the sale of a five-property portfolio of office and industrial buildings located in the East Callowhill section of Philadelphia. Arts & Crafts Holdings purchased the portfolio for $36 million. Totaling more than 195,000 square feet, the portfolio includes 444 N. Third and 309-15 Callowhill Streets; 437-461 N. Third Street; 827 Spring Garden Street; 854-56 N. Third Street and 302-308 Poplar Street; and 600 Spring Garden Street. Michael Barmash and Michael Kahan of Colliers International/Philadelphia arranged the transaction. The properties were part of the Willow Management Corp.’s family-owned portfolio of industrial and office buildings.

February 7, 2018

Colorado Office Western

M & J Wilkow, DRA Advisors Buy 238,302 SF Office Tower in Glendale, Colorado

by Nellie Day February 6, 2018

GLENDALE, COLO. — A joint venture between M & J Wilkow and a fund managed by DRA Advisors LLC has acquired Cherry Creek Corporate Center, a 238,302-square-foot office tower in Glendale, for an undisclosed sum. The 12-story tower is located at 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South. Cherry Creek Corporate Center was built in 1978 southeast of Denver. It recently underwent a $15 million renovation. Amenities include a newly renovated lobby and updated common areas, as well as a fitness center. The property is 85 percent occupied. M & J Wilkow Properties will manage the asset and carry out additional building improvements and amenity enhancements.

February 6, 2018

Georgia Loans Office Retail Southeast

HFF Arranges $16.2M Acquisition Loan for Adaptive Reuse Project in Atlanta

by Camren Skelton February 6, 2018

ATLANTA — HFF has arranged a $16.2 million acquisition loan for Ellsworth Lofts, a three-building adaptive reuse complex located at 1460 and 1510 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. N.W. in Atlanta’s West Midtown district. Gregg Shapiro of HFF arranged the five-year, floating-rate loan through Wells Fargo Bank on behalf of the borrower, Origin Investments. Ellsworth Lofts comprises two office buildings totaling 80,977 square feet and one retail outparcel totaling 9,840 square feet. Bacchanalia and Star Provisions Market & Café occupy the property’s retail portion. In addition, the 6.7-acre site includes 1.2 acres of developable land. Ellsworth Lofts was 70 percent leased at the time of sale.

February 6, 2018

North Carolina Office Southeast

Rockford, Blue Vista Acquire 153,000 SF Office Building in Charlotte

by Camren Skelton February 6, 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rockford Capital Partners, in partnership with Blue Vista Capital Management, has acquired Four Resource Square, a 153,000-square-foot office building in Charlotte’s University submarket. Rob Cochran and Jared Londry of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the transaction on behalf of the undisclosed seller. The sales price was not disclosed. Medical technology provider Allscripts anchors Four Resource Square. Rockford and Blue Vista plan to invest in capital improvements to upgrade the building and available suites. Joe Franco and Katherine Richey of CBRE will handle the building’s leasing assignment on behalf of the new ownership.

February 6, 2018

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