MONROEVILLE, PA. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged an $4.8 million acquisition loan for a 12,738-square-foot retail property in Monroeville, an eastern suburb of Pittsburgh, that is fully leased to Rite Aid. Jared Cassidy of MMCC arranged the loan, which was structured with a 10-year term, fixed interest rate and a 30-year amortization schedule, through an undisclosed credit union. The undisclosed borrower acquired the asset via a 1031 exchange.
NEW YORK CITY — NYC Office Suites, a provider of flexible workspace solutions, has signed a 31,433-square-foot lease at The Chanin Building, a 56-story tower located at 122 E. 42nd St. in Manhattan. The building was originally constructed in the late 1920s. Arkady Smolyansky and Roger Griswold of CBRE represented the tenant, which will occupy the entire fourth floor of the 56-story tower, in the lease negotiations. The name and representative of the landlord were not disclosed.
MATAMORAS, PA. — Discount retailer T.J. Maxx has opened a 25,000-square-foot store at Westfall Town Center, a 115,360-square-foot shopping center in Matamoras, located near the confluence of the New Jersey-New York-Pennsylvania border. A 73,000-square-foot ShopRite grocery store anchors the center. Derek Zerfass and Scott Horner of Colliers represented the landlord, Chicago-based CenterPoint Properties, in the lease negotiations. The representative of the tenant was not disclosed.
LAS VEGAS — Institutional Mall Investors LLC, a joint venture between Miller Capital Advisory and CalPERS, has started renovations at Miracle Mile Shops, a 500,000-square-foot shopping center on the Las Vegas Strip. The property is attached to the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The mixed-use project will remain open during construction, which is scheduled for completion in spring of 2023. The redevelopment costs were not disclosed. New entertainment features will include exterior and interior immersive light, sound and video experiences. Miracle Mile Shops guests will also enjoy new and upgraded restaurants. “Miracle Mile Shops has been a highly successful shopping and entertainment destination in Las Vegas for over 20 years, attracting locals, visitors and international tourists,” says Robert Buchanan, vice president and general manager of Miracle Mile Shops. “The renovations are coming at the ideal time as our city welcomes the return of domestic and international tourists.” The revitalized interior will include new flooring, lighting, ceilings, seating and a new sound system. The “rainstorm” attraction, a free daily show that features thunder, lightning, fog and rain, will also be enhanced. The renovation includes a redesign to Miracle Mile Shops’ exterior entrances on the Las Vegas Strip and Harmon Avenue, featuring …
By John Hickman, Managing Director, NewMark Merrill San Diego may be California’s second most populous county, but you wouldn’t know it by strolling through one of its many business districts. The county has grown up since its early days as a small military outpost, yet today its hundreds of communities and neighborhoods still impart a small-town feel. The retail real estate market reflects an intimate beach town vibe with a tightly knit brokerage and landlord community. Brokers and investors can cover the market with a limited footprint, while many retailers can achieve a major presence with a handful of locations. This is opposed to the dozens of locations they may require in other California markets, such as Los Angeles, Orange County and the Bay Area. And big, national brands aren’t the only retailers finding success — 98 percent of firms in San Diego are small businesses. Retailers in San Diego are open to taking chances on new concepts and structuring different types of leases. They’re also willing to pay slightly higher rent to gain access to the area’s strong demographics and limited supply of new shopping centers. This uniqueness provided resiliency during the pandemic and will contribute to a thriving …
CHICAGO — Sterling Bay and Magellan Development Group have begun pre-leasing Millie on Michigan, a 47-story luxury apartment tower located at 300 N. Michigan Ave. in Chicago that is now complete. Residents are expected to take occupancy in July. The property features 289 apartment units, with monthly rents ranging from $2,164 to $4,848. Amenities include a fitness center, resident lounge, outdoor terrace, rooftop pool, dog lounge and bike storage. The building also features a 280-room boutique hotel and ground-floor retail space. The project marks the first residential development that Sterling Bay has completed.
CHICAGO — AmTrust RE has opened a coworking space at 33 North Dearborn, a 329,000-square-foot office tower in Chicago’s Central Loop. Named AmTrust Office Suites (AOS), the concept spans 22,000 square feet and offers both coworking spaces and mini office suites. AOS offers flexible lease arrangements, including monthly, quarterly and annual agreements. All AOS tenants have access to the property’s amenities, including a fitness center, bourbon lounge and onsite restaurants.
FREEPORT AND ROCKFORD, ILL. — Global Real Estate Advisors (GREA) has brokered the sale of a 207-unit multifamily portfolio for an undisclosed price. The portfolio includes five properties located in Freeport and Rockford that were built between 1966 and 2009. Bill Montana and Chris Sackley of GREA brokered the sale. A Chicago-based investor purchased the value-add portfolio.
DETROIT — Lument has provided a $13.5 million bridge loan for the refinancing of two apartment communities in Detroit. Greatwater Opportunity Capital was the borrower. Selden Manor consists of 48 units within a four-story building, while Heather Hall includes 70 units across a 10-story building. Both properties were constructed in 1924. Greatwater acquired the assets in early 2020, at a time when they were in disrepair and had almost no occupants. The firm then completed $7.5 million in renovations. James Kelly of Lument originated the loan, which features a two-year term and a floating interest rate.
WAUWATOSA, WIS. — CA Health & Science Trust Inc. (CAHST) has acquired the Mayfair Health Professional Building in Wauwatosa near Milwaukee. The purchase price was undisclosed. The three-story medical office building, which is situated near Mayfair Mall, is more than 90 percent leased to medical practices offering orthopedic, physical therapy, diagnostic imaging and other services. Gino Lollio and Travis Ives of Cushman & Wakefield’s healthcare capital markets team, along with Mike Keane at Cushman & Wakefield’s alliance partner, The Boerke Co. Inc., represented the seller, ICA Real Estate Advisors. Citadel Property Advisors assisted with the transaction. CAHST is a private REIT focused on the acquisition and development of medical office and life sciences facilities across the U.S.