THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — Bionova Scientific, a California-based biologics and pharmaceutical company, has opened a new life sciences facility in The Woodlands, about 30 miles north of Houston, according to reports from multiple local new sources such as the Houston Business Journal and Community Impact Newspaper. The former publication reports that the facility is valued at approximately $100 million and would be “used for plasmid DNA and viral vector manufacturing, which plays a role in cell and gene therapy.” Bionova announced the project in summer 2024.
HOUSTON — Locally based developer Triten Real Estate Partners has broken ground on a 392,650-square-foot industrial project in North Houston. The site spans 25 acres at the corner of FM 1960 and Kenswick Drive, and the development will consist of two front-load distribution buildings. Method Architecture is designing the project, and Harvey Builders is serving as the general contractor. CBRE is the leasing agent. Completion is scheduled for February 2026.
BAYTOWN, TEXAS — PGIM Real Estate has provided a $78 million loan for the refinancing of a 281,849-square-foot cold storage facility located in the eastern Houston suburb of Baytown. The newly constructed facility is situated on a 30.7-acre site within TGS Cedar Port Industrial Park. The borrower is a joint venture between Philadelphia-based BG Capital and cold storage operator Freezpak Logistics. PGIM was also involved in financing construction of the property.
DALLAS — Locally based investment firm CanTex Capital has acquired a 266,200-square-foot industrial facility in South Dallas. The 20.7-acre site is located within Mountain Creek Business Park and includes four undeveloped acres for outdoor storage or future expansion. Building features include 34-foot clear heights, approximately 8,000 square feet of office space and 285 parking spaces. CanTex acquired the facility in partnership with Dallas-based DB9 Capital. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
NEW YORK CITY — Merchants Capital has arranged $231 million in financing for Eastchester Gardens, an 877-unit affordable housing community in The Bronx. The 10-building development was originally constructed in 1950 and is home to nearly 2,000 people. The bulk of the financing consists of a $221.7 million, 30-year Freddie Mac CME permanent loan, proceeds of which will be used to fund capital improvements and preserve affordability of all units for renters earning 60 percent or less of the are median income. Capital improvements will include upgrades to heating, cooling, plumbing, lighting and electrical systems, as well as new flooring, kitchens and bathrooms and upgrades to common areas and outdoor spaces. In addition, Eastchester Gardens will be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, enabling the use of federal historic tax credits to support the property’s revitalization. The project team includes MDG Design + Construction, Infinite Horizons, Wavecrest Management and the New York City Housing Authority. Construction is underway and expected to be complete in 2028.
WILTON, CONN. — A partnership between AMS Acquisitions and Avenue Realty Capital has broken ground on a $95 million multifamily project in Wilton, located in southern Connecticut’s Fairfield County. The development will offer 208 units in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, coworking space, music room and outdoor kitchens and grilling stations. Morris Betesh, Alex Bailkin and Matt O’Hanlon of Arrow Real Estate Advisors arranged a $71 million construction loan for the project through Madison Realty Capital. Scott Gance of Partners Commercial Real Estate represented the joint venture in its acquisition of the land. A tentative completion date was not announced.
BOUND BROOK, N.J. — Locally based developer Denholtz has completed The Rail at Bound Brook, a 143-unit multifamily project located about 50 miles southwest of Manhattan. The six-story building offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a fitness center, game room, courtyard and outdoor grilling and dining areas. Citizens Bank financed the project, construction of which began in May 2023. Rents start at approximately $1,800 per month for a studio apartment.
WILLOW GROVE, PA. — New Jersey-based financial intermediary G.S. Wilcox & Co. has placed an $18.2 million loan for the refinancing of a 123,397-square-foot retail building in Willow Grove, a northern suburb of Philadelphia. The property address was not disclosed, but the building is a freestanding grocery store that sits on a 12.4-acre site. Wesley Wilcox and Al Raymond of G.S. Wilcox originated the debt through an undisclosed life insurance company. The borrower was also not disclosed.
LITCHFIELD, ARIZ. — EQT Real Estate has purchased Sarival Logistics Center, an industrial development in Litchfield, from an undisclosed real estate investment management firm for $128.2 million. Located at 6390 N. Sarvial Ave., the single-tenant building features 1.2 million square feet of industrial space. Logistics Plus, a worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, fully occupies the asset. Situated 25 miles west of Phoenix, Sarival Logistics Center is positioned at Loop 303 and West Bethany Home Road and offers access to I-10. Will Strong, Molly Hunt, Michael Matchett, Jack Stamets and Madeline Warren of Cushman & Wakefield’s National Industrial Advisory Group — Mountain West represented the seller in the sale. Mike Haenel, Andy Markham and Justin Smith of Cushman & Wakefield provided market leasing advisory in the sale.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLO. — Newmark has arranged a $63 million construction loan for the development of the first phase of ROAN Steamboat Springs, a multi-phased, lift-serviced residential community within Wildhorse Meadows in Steamboat Springs. The borrower is a Steamboat Meadows LLC, a partnership between RAL Development Services, KZ Capital and Latitude Investment Properties. Jordan Roeschlaud, Jonathan Firestone, Nick Scribani and Tim Polglase of Newmark Debt & Structured Finance arranged the financing with Builders Capital. Ryan Shattuck and Jon Wade of The Steamboat Group are marketing the property.