PHILADELPHIA — Developer EQT Exeter has begun leasing The Clark, a 327-unit apartment community located in Philadelphia’s University City submarket. The Clark features studio, one- and two-bedroom units that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes and individual washers and dryers. Amenities include a fitness center, game lounge, coworking space and a rooftop terrace. Greystar manages the property. The first move-ins will begin later this month. Rents start at $1,500 per month for a studio apartment.
PORTLAND, MAINE — Locally based investment firm The Ram Cos. has acquired a 64,000-square-foot industrial property in Portland, located in the southeastern part of Maine. The complex comprises three buildings with clear heights of 18 feet that were fully leased to nine tenants at the time of sale. RAM Cos. plans to upgrade the signage, landscaping and parking lots and rebrand the property as Portland Commerce Center. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
CRANSTON, R.I. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $4.8 million sale of Park Avenue Plaza, a 24,750-square-foot retail property in Cranston. Built on 2.3 acres in 2006, the property was fully occupied at the time of sale, with all tenants operating on triple-net leases. Adam Cohen and Brett Kilar of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a locally based limited partnership, in the transaction. Maria DeAngeli, also with Marcus & Millichap, procured the buyer, a Massachusetts-based investor.
DECATUR, MARION AND DANVILLE, ILL. — Meridian Design Build has completed construction of three industrial build-to-suit projects in Illinois. A global shipping and information services provider will occupy all three buildings. The first project is a 317,518-square-foot facility in Decatur. Scannell Properties developed the building, which features 10,920 square feet of office space, 174 interior van loading positions, 78 loading docks and a 607-car employee parking lot. Cornerstone Architects and civil engineer Spaceco made up the project team. SunCap Property Group served as the developer of a similar 251,000-square-foot building in Marion. The property features 11,411 square feet of office space, 147 interior van loading positions, 68 loading docks and a 537-car employee parking lot. Architect Ware Malcomb and civil engineer Manhard Consulting made up the project team. The third facility totals 217,323 square feet in Danville. Jones Development was the developer on the project, which features 10,500 square feet of office space, 119 interior van loading positions, 56 loading docks and a 390-car employee parking lot. The project team included Ware Malcomb and civil engineer Farnsworth Group.
ST. PETERS, MO. — Brinkmann Constructors has broken ground on Old Hickory Village, a 316-unit apartment complex in St. Peters, a northwest suburb of St. Louis. The project will consist of two buildings and a parking garage. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, pickleball courts and three courtyards. Completion is slated for May 2025. Tegethoff Development is the developer.
DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. — Lifespace has completed renovations to the independent living building at Oak Trace, a continuing care retirement community in Downers Grove, about 20 miles west of Chicago. The renovations were part of a $112 million full-campus redevelopment. The first phase of the project occurred in 2019 with the opening of Oak Trace’s Health and Wellness Center offering assisted living, memory care rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The latest phase, completed last week, features renovated shared spaces of the independent living building. Highlights include the Oak Room, a formal restaurant-style dining room; the Lounge, a casual gathering space offering cocktails and small-plate items; a newly furnished library; an outfitted art studio; and a lobby. Oak Trace’s full redevelopment is scheduled for completion in spring 2024 with its independent living expansion. The final phase will add 140 new independent living apartments, a fitness center and aquatic center, multiple dining venues, a spa and performing arts center.
MUNDELEIN, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $1.4 million sale of an 1,800-square-foot retail property occupied by Grease Monkey in Mundelein, a far north suburb of Chicago. The building is located at 1079 W. Maple Ave. across from Mundelein High School. Brian Bailey and Drew Isaac of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a limited liability company. Mitchell Kiven and Nicholas Kanich of Marcus & Millichap secured and represented the buyer, a boutique real estate investment firm based in California. Grease Monkey provides services such as oil changes.
MOUNT PLEASANT AND STURTEVANT, WIS. — Quality Logistics Solutions has signed two new industrial leases in Wisconsin. The firm will occupy 9,840 square feet at 7900 Durand Ave. in Mount Pleasant, about 30 miles south of Milwaukee, and 4,472 square feet at the Renaissance Business Center in Sturtevant, just south of Mount Pleasant. Bob Flood and Brian Flood of Founders 3 Real Estate Services represented the tenant. The landlords were not disclosed.
PASADENA, CALIF. — A partnership between Community Builders Group and Bridge Financial Advisors is opening Pasadena Studios, a $45 million affordable housing property in Pasadena. The six-story community will offer 180 micro-units, ranging from 245 square feet to 270 square feet. Each apartment will feature a private balcony, offering an indoor-outdoor living experience and additional square footage. The 56,000-square-foot asset features free internet service, a fitness center, laundry room, landscaped rooftop deck with seating, two grilling stations, fire features, landscaped courtyard, outdoor seating areas, lobby area seating with a kitchenette and community space, two elevators, secure entrances, security surveillance and bike storage. The project team includes Westport Construction, Natoma Architects and LCRA. WinnResidential, the property management arm of WinnCompanies, will manage the community.
LEHI, UTAH, AND HENDERSON, NEV. — Boise, Idaho-based Braintree Group has acquired three hotel properties adding a total of 330 rooms to its hospitality portfolio. Resolute Road Hospitality, a national third-party management company, will manage all three assets. The properties are the Courtyard by Marriott Lehi at Thanksgiving Point and the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lehi at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi and the Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas/Henderson in Henderson. Opened in 2014, the four-story, 97-room Courtyard by Marriott Lehi at Thanksgiving Point features an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, business center and bistro. The four-story, 94-room SpringHill Suites by Marriott Thanksgiving Point, which opened in 2008, offers a complimentary breakfast, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, business center, meeting rooms, guest laundry and an outdoor barbecue area. Renovated in 2020, the three-story, 139-key Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas/Henderson features an outdoor pool, business center, fitness center, meeting rooms and the Garden Grille & Bar.