NEW YORK CITY — Chances for Children has signed a 10-year, 3,000-square-foot office lease in The Bronx. The nonprofit organization will relocate from 1178 Anderson Ave. to a custom-built space on the fourth floor of the building at 412-424 E. 147th St. Alexander Smith and Kate Whitman of OPEN Impact Real Estate represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Jesse Rubens of JLR Realty Inc. represented the landlord.
Nearly one-fifth of Americans rent self-storage space, according to a recent study conducted by StorageCafe, an online platform that provides storage unit listings across the nation. Owners and operators of the property type are keen to capitalize on the strong demand. According to StorageCafe, the total amount of new storage space delivered in 2023 reached 49 million square feet, up 15.6 percent from the prior year. The national average rate for a standard 10-by-10-foot, non-climate-controlled unit is currently around $122 per month. The primary demand drivers for self-storage are what the industry refers to as the four D’s — death, divorce, dislocation and downsizing. But there are additional factors at play. Matt Clark, director of operations for Skokie, Illinois-based StorSafe Self Storage, cites remote work and flexible lifestyles; decluttering and minimalism; and urbanization. “With the rise of remote work, individuals seek storage solutions for work-related equipment and belongings, while those with flexible lifestyles require storage for items not needed during travels or temporary stays,” he says. “Minimalism prompts individuals to seek storage for sentimental items or occasional-use belongings. Urban dwellers in compact spaces require storage for seasonal items or bulky furniture that doesn’t fit in their homes.” David Perlleshi, a …
HUDSON, OHIO — Joann Inc. (NASDAQ: JOAN), a fabrics and sewing retailer based in Hudson, has filed for prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company’s 829 stores and its website (JOANN.com) will remain open for business. Following the bankruptcy process, if approved, Joann will become a private company owned by some of its lenders and other industry parties, and its shares will no longer be listed on Nasdaq or any other national stock exchange. As of this writing, the company’s stock has been delisted. Joann expects to emerge from the voluntary bankruptcy process as early as April. In addition to the bankruptcy decision, the 81-year-old company has entered into a transaction support agreement with a majority of its financial stakeholders and additional industry financing parties. As part of the agreement, Joann has received commitments for approximately $132 million in new financing and related financial accommodations. “This agreement is a significant step forward in addressing Joann’s capital structure needs, and it will provide us with the financial resources and flexibility necessary to continue to deliver product assortments and enhance the customer experience wherever they are shopping with us,” says Scott Sekella, Joann’s chief financial officer. He adds that 95 percent of the company’s …
DENVER — A joint venture between Westfield and Reinsurance Group of America has purchased Centerpark, a three-building industrial project in Denver, from an undisclosed seller for $73 million. Situated on more than 22 acres, the three buildings are located at 4900, 5000 and 5050 Osage St. At the time of sale, the 431,157-square-foot multi-tenant property was fully leased to 10 tenants. Centerpark features multiple points of ingress/egress, suitable tenant size flexibility with various storefronts, loading options (Buildings C and D are spine cross-dock), functional column spacing, ample parking, concrete truck aprons and ESFR sprinklers. Additionally, the property is located within a Denver Enterprise Zone. Will Strong, Jim Carpenter, Kirk Kuller, Michael Matchett, Molly Hunt and Dean Wiley of Cushman & Wakefield’s National Industrial Advisory Group brokered the transaction. Alec Rhodes, Aaron Valdez and Tyler Smith of Cushman & Wakefield provided leasing advisory for the buyers, which retained the team for future leasing of Centerpark.
HOUSTON — JLL has arranged a loan of an undisclosed amount for the refinancing of Montrose Collective, a shopping and dining destination in Houston’s Midtown neighborhood. Montrose Collective opened in 2022 and was 98 percent leased at the time of the loan closing to restaurants such as Marmo and Uchi, as well as tenants such as Live Nation and Reformation Brewery. Prime Finance provided the loan to the borrower, a partnership between Radom Capital and institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives. Colby Mueck, Michael Johnson and Jack Britton led the JLL team that placed the loan, which retires the original construction loan that JLL arranged for the development in 2020.
GARDENA, CALIF. — Matthews Real Estate Investment Services has arranged the sale of an industrial property located at 14011 S. Normandie Ave. in Gardena. Classic Components acquired the vacant asset from California-based Marmon Properties for $10.7 million. Austin Borges and Alexander Harrold of Matthews handled the transaction. Classic Components, a leader in supply chain solutions, intends to use the 37,072-square-foot, single-tenant facility as its new corporate headquarters.
LANCASTER AND PALMDALE, CALIF. — A private investor has acquired two retail locations in Los Angeles County for $3.4 million each, or $6.8 million combined. The properties are net-leased to IHOP. The restaurants are located at 1650 W. Ave. K in Lancaster and at 39176 10th St. W in Palmdale. The deal terms consisted of a new 23-year lease that commenced at the close of escrow, 1.5 percent annual increases and a 30-unit guarantee. Andre Thompson and Peter Deltondo of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor, and secured the buyer in the deal.
PLANO, TEXAS — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has brokered the sale of a 65-unit seniors housing facility in Plano. The unnamed property was built in the 1990s and offers assisted living and memory care services. The seller was a national development and investment firm, and the buyer was a regional seniors housing owner-operator. Both parties requested anonymity. Giancarlo Riso, Amy Sitzman and Alex Florea of Blueprint brokered the deal.
NORMAN, OKLA. — Indianapolis-based developer Bremner Real Estate has broken ground on the Oklahoma University Health Stephenson Cancer Center at Norman Regional, 48,000-square-foot healthcare project that will be located just south of Oklahoma City. The facility, which will serve patients from Norman Regional Health System and OU Health, will feature an underground tunnel connection to the main hospital, 24 infusion bays, exam rooms and physician office spaces. Completion is slated for 2025.
SUMNER, WASH. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of 1314 Maple, a multifamily property in Sumner. A limited liability company sold the asset to an undisclosed buyer for $3.6 million, or $495 per square foot. Located at 1314 Maple St., the building features 16 studio and urban one-bedroom units, averaging 458 square feet. The sellers completed a more than $1 million interior and exterior renovation to the property. Kellan Moll, Mitchell Loofburrow and Scott Morasch of Marcus & Millichap’s Seattle office represented the seller in the deal.