CHICAGO — Gantry has arranged an $8 million permanent loan to refinance existing debt on a self-storage facility in Chicago’s South Loop. The property at 605 S. Wabash Ave. was formerly a parking structure, but now encompasses 1,184 self-storage units across five stories and 95,000 square feet. The property is under new management, operating as Extra Space Storage. Andy Bratt and Sean Kuang of Gantry arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, a private real estate investor. An insurance company provided the five-year, fixed-rate loan.
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SAN ANTONIO — San Francisco-based investment firm Cooper Street Capital has purchased South Hill Apartments, a 174-unit multifamily property in southeast San Antonio. Built in 1965, South Hill Apartments offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as three pools, tennis courts, a playground and a business center. Zar Haro, Moses Siller, Bryan VanCura, Brian Booth and Phil Grafe of Northmarq represented the seller in the transaction.
MIAMI — Related Urban Development Group (RUDG), the affordable housing arm of Related Group, has broken ground on Phase 4 of the 60-acre Liberty Square redevelopment in Miami. Dubbed Serenity Liberty Square, the fourth phase will comprise 193 residential units across three buildings for families and individuals earning 30 to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI). Upon completion, which is scheduled for March 2025, the property will also feature the Jessie Trice Healthcare Center, as well as the new headquarters of the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce. Funding for Liberty Square Phase Four includes tax-exempt bonds, low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity and funds from the Florida Housing State Apartment Incentive Loan Program (SAIL) and Miami-Dade County Surtax. The Liberty Square redevelopment will total nine phases and comprise roughly 1,900 new residential units, renovations to the Liberty Square Community Center, a new educational center, green spaces and a grocery store.
DALLAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Polk Villas, a 165-unit apartment complex in South Dallas. The 16-building property was built in phases between 1960 and 1973. Al Silva and Ford Braly of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed seller and procured the buyer, a partnership led by Henley Properties, in the transaction. The new ownership plans to implement a value-add program. Tyler Rentfro, Travis Headapohl and Diego Garcia of Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. arranged $12.8 million in preferred equity and agency financing for the deal.
HOUSTON — Atlanta-based investment firm Formation Capital has acquired a 147,135-square-foot office building that sits on a 3.1-acre site at 16666 Northchase Drive in North Houston. The building rises six stories and was constructed in 1985. David Carter of Colliers represented the seller, Geosam Capital Group, in the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed.
LADY LAKE, FLA. — Thompson Thrift will begin development this month on Standard441, a 300-unit multifamily community to be located in the Orlando suburb of Lady Lake. Upon completion, the property will feature apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Amenities at the community will include a fitness center, swimming pool and outdoor spa, pavilion with a built-in fireplace and grills, pickleball court, dog park and pet spa, 24-hour social hub, work-from-home suites and electric vehicle charging stations. Standard441 is scheduled to open in late 2024.
MADISON, ALA. — Doster Construction Co. has completed the construction of The Dempsey Apartments, a 290-unit multifamily community in Madison. In addition to studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, the property features 483 surface parking spaces, 25 detached garages and 5,000 square feet of retail space. Amenities at the community include a swimming pool, coworking lounge, fitness center, dog park and a clubroom. Located at 375 Lime Quarry Road, Dempsey Apartments is adjacent to the 563-acre Town Madison mixed-use community. Doster completed the construction on behalf of the developer, Novare Group.
NEW YORK CITY — An affiliate of New Jersey-based financial intermediary Cronheim Mortgage has arranged a $120 million loan for the refinancing of the 341-room Renaissance Hotel in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. The hotel features a variety of rooms and suites, a fitness center, meeting space and an onsite restaurant and bar. Beau Williams of Cronheim Mortgage arranged the loan through an undisclosed life insurance company on behalf of the borrower, locally based developer LAM Generation.
OVIEDO, FLA. — LeCesse Development Corp. has sold Avila, a 269-unit apartment community located in Oviedo, about 18 miles northeast of Orlando. LeCesse completed construction on the property — which features one-, two- and three-bedroom units across three buildings — in June 2022. Humphreys & Partners Architects was the project architect, and Roger B. Kennedy Construction served as the general contractor. Florida Engineering Group was the civil engineer. Wells Fargo and Federal Capital Partners provided financing. Amenities at the community include a clubhouse, dog park, car wash, grilling stations, a putting green, fire pits and electric car charging stations. GAIA Real Estate acquired the property for an undisclosed price. Scott Ramey, Brad Downing and Paul Grant of Newmark represented the buyer in the transaction.
KENNESAW, GA. — Two new tenants have signed leases at Boone Centre, a shopping center located in Kennesaw, roughly 30 miles northwest of Atlanta. Backsmith Chiropractic and Axe Throwing Therapy will open at the property, which is situated at 2680 Cobb Parkway. Max Albers of Stratus Property Group represented both tenants in the lease negotiations. The landlord was not disclosed.