WINDSOR AND LOVELAND, COLO. — Two owners have sold two industrial properties to each other for a total consideration of $19.1 million. Cushman & Wakefield’s Jason Ells represented Schlosser Signs Inc., while Cole Herk of Cushman & Wakefield represented Bar S U in the acquisition and disposition transactions. Schlosser Signs Inc., an owner and user, acquired 31815 Great Western Drive in Windsor from Bar S U for $14.2 million, while Bar S U, an investor, purchased 3505 Draft House Court in Loveland from Schlosser Signs for $5.2 million. Schlosser Signs plans to relocate to the 100,000-square-foot Class A industrial facility in Windsor. The property features 40-foot ceilings, overhead cranes, abundant power and enhanced production capacity enabling Schlosser Signs to take on larger, more complex signage projects. Bar S U’s new 20,500-square-foot property in Loveland features radiant heat, natural lighting, a 14-foot overhead door, 20- to 24-foot clear heights, open floor plans and outside storage.
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HACKENSACK, N.J. — Locally based financial intermediary G.S. Wilcox has arranged a $68 million permanent loan for Ora, a 270-unit, newly completed apartment building in Hackensack. The property features studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and 9,000 square feet of retail space. Amenities include a fitness center, coworking lounge and a rooftop clubroom with a wet bar and billiards, as well as fire pits and lounge seating. Gretchen Wilcox and Al Raymond of G.S. Wilcox arranged the debt through an undisclosed life insurance company. A partnership between two New Jersey-based developers, The Hampshire Cos. and Russo Development, and Riverbank Management LLC owns Ora.
DENVER — CW Real Estate Partners has arranged the purchase of an office building located at 2186 S. Holly St. in Denver. Ascent 2186, a local investor and developer, acquired the property from Hillsdale Holdings for $1.6 million, or $103 per square foot. Built in 1964 and renovated in 2005, the 16,050-square-foot building was 96 percent occupied at the time of sale with a mix of small office users. Chris Wiedenmayer of CW Real Estate Partners represented the buyer, while Brandon Paxton off BRD Commercial Group represented the seller in the deal.
NOVI, MICH. — Lineage Inc. (NASDAQ: LINE), a Novi-based cold storage REIT, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire four cold storage warehouses from Tyson Foods Inc. for $247 million. At or prior to closing the acquisition agreement, Lineage will enter into an additional, multi-year agreement under which it will design, build and operate two next-generation, fully automated cold storage warehouses in major U.S. distribution markets that Tyson will occupy as an anchor tenant. Under the same agreement, Tyson will begin storing product at Lineage’s newly developed property in Hazelton, Pa., which utilizes LinOS, Lineage’s proprietary warehouse execution technology. Lineage says it expects to deploy approximately $1 billion of capital over the coming years on the acquisitions and the new greenfield developments. The existing Tyson warehouses that sold in the transaction total roughly 49 million cubic feet and are located in Pottsville, Pa., Olathe, Kan., Rochelle, Ill. and Tolleson, Ariz. Following the acquisition, Lineage plans to onboard over 1,000 Tyson employees. Over time, the acquired warehouses will be transitioned to public warehouses as part of Lineage’s global footprint. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second quarter. Lineage expects to deploy …
BARTLETT, ILL. — Meridian Design Build has completed a 400,112-square-foot corporate headquarters development for RIM Logistics Ltd. in the Chicago suburb of Bartlett. The project involved the renovation of a recently constructed, speculative industrial building that RIM acquired in early 2024. Dan Smolensky of TMG Real Estate Advisors assisted RIM in the acquisition. Michael Androwich Jr., John Cassidy and Chris Nelson of Lee & Associates represented the seller, Midwest Industrial Funds. Meridian collaborated with RIM, CBRE/Turner & Townsend, Heitman Architects, V3 Cos. and the Village of Bartlett to take the project from concept to completion in less than 12 months. The multi-phase project involved enhancements to the building façade and construction of a second floor to support roughly 40,000 square feet of office space. Employee amenities include a café, fresh market, bike storage room and fitness center. The building is adjacent to a naturalized wetland area. Reclaimed cargo containers and a salvaged semi-trailer were utilized to create unique architectural accents. Electric vehicle charging stations, lighting controls and other sustainable design elements helped RIM achieve its goal of LEED certification. Warehouse improvements included accommodations for storage mezzanines, automatic storage and retrieval systems, narrow aisle racking and hazardous materials/aerosol storage areas. The …
WHITEHALL, OHIO — Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. and co-developer IMPACT Community Action have opened The Enclave in Whitehall, six miles east of Columbus. The 102-unit affordable housing community is located at 3540 E. Main St. The $29.9 million development is reserved for renters who earn between 30 and 80 percent of the area median income. Rents range from $435 to $1,240 per month, depending on income restriction and size of unit. The City of Whitehall approved a Payment in Lieu of Taxes related to the real estate taxes for 15 years on 100 percent of the residential improvements. The development also received significant support from Franklin County. The Board of Commissioners approved a permanent mortgage loan through its Magnet Fund program. The project also benefits from a $25 million linked deposit fund created by the Franklin County Treasurer Brooks Sullivan. The four-story building features a large mural created by Ohio-based muralists Lucie Shearer and Thom Glick. Units at The Enclave offer one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Several units are adapted for those with mobility challenges and/or sight and hearing disabilities. Amenities include a community room with kitchenette and management office. The development is certified LEED Gold. The project also features …
ELLSWORTH AND BALDWIN, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $5.8 million sale of a 49-unit multifamily portfolio in western Wisconsin. The portfolio includes 25 units across five buildings in Ellsworth and two buildings in Baldwin with 24 units. Scott Anderson of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer. Both parties were Wisconsin-based investors.
ELMHURST, ILL. — DarwinPW Realty/CORFAC International has brokered the sale of a 40,048-square-foot industrial building located at 185 Industrial Drive in the Chicago suburb of Elmhurst. Built in 1975, the property features a clear height of 18 feet, 6,418 square feet of second-story office space, five exterior docks, two drive-in doors and an existing distribution infrastructure. The parking lot has space for 42 cars as well as an electric truck and van charging station. George Cibula and Luke Ferzacca of DarwinPW represented the buyer, 3 Flat LLC. DarwinPW is also marketing the building for lease. The seller was represented by its in-house attorney.
AVENEL, N.J. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $14.3 million sale of Boulevard East, a 39-unit apartment complex in Avenel, about 30 miles south of New York City. The newly constructed, three-story building was fully occupied at the time of sale. Each unit has two bedrooms and features premium finishes, including stainless steel appliances, designer bathrooms and assigned parking spaces. Andrew Schwartz, Jordan Sobel, Andre Balthazard and Dan Bottiglieri of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Adoni Property Group, in the transaction and procured the buyer, FM Ferrari Investments. Both parties are locally based investment firms.
GALLOWAY, N.J. — Locally based developer Walters is underway on construction of Phase I of Cornerstone at Galloway, a project in southern coastal New Jersey that will deliver 66 affordable housing units to the local supply. Residences will be furnished with full-size washers and dryers and fully equipped kitchens, and amenities will include a multipurpose clubhouse with a fitness center, as well as a children’s tot lot, basketball court and computer workstations. Cornerstone at Galloway will ultimately offer 198 units in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans that will be developed across two phases and will be reserved for households earning 60 percent or less of the area median income.