PEMBERTON, N.J. — New York City-based Rockefeller Group will develop a 486,850-square-foot industrial project in Pemberton, located about 35 miles east of Philadelphia. The site spans 100 acres at 2554 U.S. Route 206, and the two-building development will be known as 206 Logistics Center. Building features will include clear heights of 36 to 40 feet, ESFR sprinkler systems and “ample” trailer parking. A construction timeline was not announced. Jonathan Klear and Fred Meyer of NAI Mertz represented Rockefeller Group in its acquisition of the land. NAI Mertz has also been retained to market the project for lease, sale and/or build-to-suit opportunities.
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NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between locally based developer Slate Property Group and RiseBoro Community Partnership has completed a 318-unit affordable housing redevelopment project in Queens. The property, which is known as Baisley Pond Park Residences, is a conversion of the 350-room JFK Hilton Hotel in the borough’s Jamaica neighborhood, which was originally built in 1987 and is located about half a mile from JFK International Airport. The new complex houses studio, one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a fitness center, computer lounge and multiple common rooms. Aufgang Architects designed the project. Leasing began last spring.
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Ariel Property Advisors has negotiated the $5.6 million sale of two apartment buildings in the Park Slope area of Brooklyn. The four-story buildings at 334-336 Ninth St. house seven market-rate apartments, one office space and one retail space. Stephen Vorvolakos, Chris Brodhead, Sean Kelly and Nicole Daniggelis of Ariel brokered the deal. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — AJ Capital Partners has obtained a $475 million construction loan for Belle Meade Village, a 15.5-acre retail and residential village underway in Nashville. Located on the border of Belle Meade, Tenn., the project is a redevelopment of an under-utilized shopping center. Raymond James Real Estate Investment Banking arranged the financing through Barings on behalf of AJ Capital. Belle Meade Village will feature 1 Iris Lane, The Residences at Belle Meade Village, which are a pair of two 46-unit condominium buildings. The condos have a starting price of $3 million and come in one- to four-bedroom layouts. Residents have access to 16,000 square feet of amenity space, including high-end fitness and wellness features and private wine and cigar rooms, among other attractions. The project also includes a five-acre private park and a central courtyard space with an antique carousel surrounded by a seven-building retail village that will feature local and global brands, a private members’ club and a boutique hotel. AJ Capital broke ground on Belle Meade Village last October, with plans to wrap up construction by 2028. The design-build team includes Meyer Davis (interior design for 1 Iris Lane), Brasfield & Gorrie (general contractor), Barge Civil Associates …
CANTON, GA. — The Milestone Group has purchased Legends at Laurel Canyon, a 266-unit, garden-style apartment community located at 100 Legends Drive in Canton, about 43 miles north of Atlanta. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Built in 2020, Legends at Laurel Canyon offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 1,227 square feet in size. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style saltwater pool, gated access, Amazon Hub Lockers, car care center, bike racks and a pet park and spa.
KNOXVILLE, TENN. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of an 86,584-square-foot store located at 5312 Washington Pike in Knoxville. Kohl’s has fully occupied the freestanding building on a triple-net lease since it was constructed in 1997. A Sephora store-within-a-store was added to the Kohl’s in 2023. The property is situated on 32.7 acres about eight miles from downtown Knoxville and the University of Tennessee. Andrew Antoniou and Dominic Sulo of Marcus & Millichap’s Chicago/Oak Brook office represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Jody McKibben served as Marcus & Millichap’s Tennessee broker of record for the deal. The buyer, a locally based investor, purchased the store for an undisclosed price.
Brennan Acquires 56,000 SF Industrial Facility in Hebron, Kentucky in Sale-Leaseback Deal
by John Nelson
HEBRON, KY. — Brennan Investment Group has acquired a 56,000-square-foot industrial facility located at 1010 Petersburg Road in Hebron, about two miles south of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The facility is situated on more than five acres within Airpark International Corridor, a master-planned industrial park. The Chicago-based investment firm purchased the facility in a sale-leaseback deal with the tenant, a rubber and plastics manufacturer that has occupied the facility for more than 10 years. The sales price and lease terms were not disclosed.
WHITTIER, CALIF. — Brixton Capital has acquired The Quad at Whittier, a nine-building shopping center in Whittier, from an undisclosed seller for $100 million. Located at 13400-13582 Whittier Blvd. and 8415-8330 Painter Ave., the 314,593-square-foot property was 95.5 percent occupied at the time of sale. Current tenants include Vallarta Supermarkets, Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, T.J. Maxx, Dollar Tree, Petco, Michaels, Five Below and Burlington. The retail center was originally constructed in 1953 and expanded in 1965 with renovations completed over time. Chase Levra and Chris Hoffmann of Eastdil Secured represented the seller, while Brixton was self-represented in the transaction. With this acquisition, Brixton’s retail holdings in Southern California amount to approximately 1.2 million square feet.
CBRE Arranges $57.6M Refinancing for First Street Napa Mixed-Use Property in California
by Amy Works
NAPA, CALIF. — CBRE has arranged a $57.6 million loan for the refinancing of First Street Napa, a Class A mixed-use property in downtown Napa. Brad Zampa and Andy Gross of CBRE secured the loan through Knighthead Funding on behalf of the borrower, Zapolski Real Estate. Located at 1300 First St., the property features 163,000 square feet of retail, dining, tasting rooms and office space across six buildings. First Street Napa is currently 88 percent leased to a variety of tenants, including Lululemon, Compass, Free People and Silicon Valley Bank, with new retail additions to include Blue Bottle Coffee, Daily Recess and the Don Perico restaurant.
SAN DIEGO — Tryperion Holdings, in partnership with a joint venture between Crescent Coast Partners and Stop Partners, has purchased Terraces, a Class A office building in San Diego’s Kearny Mesa submarket. The partnership acquired the six-story property for $30 million in an all-cash transaction that closed on Dec. 19. Situated on 14.7 acres at 5887 Copley Drive, Terraces features 206,000 square feet of office space with average floor plates of approximately 34,288 square feet. The new ownership plans to implement a targeted capital improvement program, beginning with enhancements to common areas and upgrades to the vacant suites. The building features secure, covered parking via a multi-story parking structure and a comprehensive amenity package, including a full-service café, fitness center with showers and lockers, conference facilities, outdoor terraces on floors three through six, a putting green and a sports court. Rick Reeder and Brad Tecca of Newmark represented the undisclosed seller, while Crescent Coast Partners and Stos Partners were self-represented in the transaction. Leasing efforts will continue to be led by Brett Ward, Michael Cassolato and Mike Novkov of Cushman & Wakefield.