SOMERVILLE, MASS. — BioMed Realty, a San Diego-based subsidiary of Blackstone, has topped out Phase I of Assembly Innovation Park, a project in the Boston suburb of Somerville that will add 497,000 square feet of life sciences and office space to the local supply. The development will ultimately consist of three buildings and include retail space and open green space. Perkins & Will designed Assembly Innovation Park, and John Moriarty & Associates is serving as the general contractor. Vertical construction on the $514 million first phase began in August of last year, and full completion is scheduled for next year.
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NEWTON, MASS. — Benchmark Senior Living will undertake a $13 million renovation project at Evans Park at Newton Corner, a seniors housing property located on the western outskirts of Boston. The assisted living and memory care community was originally built in the early 1990s. Bechtel Frank Erickson designed the project, and South Coast Improvement will serve as general contractor. All spaces will feature interior design by Boston-based Stefura Associates. Completion is slated for early 2024.
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Valley Bank has provided an $11 million loan for the refinancing of 211-215 South Newman Street, an 81,000-square-foot industrial property located in the Northern New Jersey community of Hackensack. The multi-building facility features a clear height of 15 feet, three drive-in doors, 11 docks and ample car and trailer parking. The borrower was locally based investment firm The STRO Cos. Tenants at the property include Diaz Wholesale, Mittera Group and John Mini Distinctive Landscapes.
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Watermark Retirement Communities and ZOM Senior Living have opened The Watermark at West Palm Beach, a 154-unit seniors housing community in the South Florida city of West Palm Beach. The community is the latest addition to Watermark’s luxury Élan Collection of communities. Spanning over 245,000 square feet, The Watermark at West Palm Beach encompasses studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments offering independent living, assisted living and memory care services. The community is directly across the street from the new Brightline train station that allows easy access to Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Ariel Property Advisors has arranged the $8.8 million sale of a 24-unit apartment building located at 109 Ludlow St. on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The six-story building houses one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as two retail spaces. Michael Tortorici and Shimon Shkury of Ariel Property Advisors represented the buyer in the transaction. Michael DeCheser and Bryan Hurley of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller. Both parties requested anonymity.
DOUGLASVILLE, GA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $19.8 million sale of Douglasville Town Center, a 272,785-square-foot shopping center located at 5891-5989 Stewart Parkway in Douglasville, about 24 miles west of Atlanta. Tim Giambrone of Marcus & Millichap’s Atlanta office represented both the seller, a private capital partnership, and the buyer, an out-of-state private investment firm, in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity. Douglasville Town Center’s tenant roster includes anchor BuggyBusters, a liquidation superstore, as well as Rogers Mechanical Contractors, Andy’s Wholesale and Cobb Douglas Community Services Board.
UNION, N.J. — Barnes & Noble will open a 15,000-square-foot bookstore at Union Plaza Shopping Center in Northern New Jersey. Chuck Lanyard and Marc Palestina of The Goldstein Group represented Barnes & Noble in the lease negotiations. Peter Robbins of Robbins Agency represented the landlord. Other tenants at Union Plaza Shopping Center include grocer ShopRite, Best Buy, Designer Shoe Warehouse and Marshalls.
Olympus Property Purchases 252-Unit Apartment Community in Fayetteville, North Carolina
by John Nelson
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Olympus Property has purchased King’s Quarter at Jack Britt, a 252-unit, garden-style apartment community located in Fayetteville. Built in 2014, the property features two- and three-bedroom units with upgraded interiors ranging from 1,150 square feet to 1,398 square feet. Units feature granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets and private balcony/patio areas with additional storage. Community amenities include a playground, pool area with cabanas, grilling stations, pet park, fitness center and garages. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
PEORIA, ARIZ. — Colliers has brokered the $14.8 million sale of Crossroads Plaza, a 112,838-square-foot shopping center located in the Phoenix suburb of Peoria. The property was 91 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Harbor Freight, Dollar Tree, Goodwill, LA Crab Shack, Ta’ Carbon Mexican Grill, Odyssey Martial Arts and Iced Out Ice Cream Parlor. Mindy Korth, John Jackson, Caitlin Zirpolo and El Warner of Colliers represented the seller, a California-based firm. Maha Odeh Arnold of Regal Properties represented the buyer, a California-based private investor.
CALIFORNIA, MD. — A joint venture between AmCap Inc. and Encore Enterprises has acquired First Colony Center, a 98,179-square-foot shopping center in the Washington, D.C., suburb of California. The grocery-anchored center is leased to tenants including Giant, Michaels and Advance Auto Parts. Shadow anchors include Target, Lowe’s Home Improvement and BJ’s Wholesale Club. The seller and sales price of First Colony Center were not disclosed. The center represents the third joint venture acquisition between AmCap and Encore.