DORAL, FLA. — Ascentris, in partnership with Highline Real Estate Capital and Square2 Capital, has completed a multi-phase repositioning of Westside Plaza, a three-building, 382,637-square-foot office complex in Doral, a western suburb of Miami. As a result of the project completion, Miami-based COFE Properties purchased two office buildings within Westside Plaza totaling 276,637 square feet at 8200 and 8400 N.W. 33rd St. for $63 million, according to South Florida Business Journal. Westside I and II were 98 percent leased following a renovation, including upgraded lobbies, common areas and tenant amenities, as well as the addition of two spec suites. Tenants in the office buildings include Guidewell Sanitas, US Med, LLC, Inktel Contact Center Solutions and Venture X. Chris Lee, Sean Kelly, Tom Rappa and Matthew Lee of CBRE brokered the sale. Parallel to the transaction, a joint venture between the Ascentris-led partnership and multifamily developer ZOM Living acquired Westside Plaza II, a 106,000-square-foot office building that will be transformed into a 380-unit multifamily community under Florida’s Live Local Act, a strategy designed to provide more affordable housing opportunities. Robert Given, Brad Capas and Troy Ballard of CBRE brokered the sale of Westside Plaza II.
FREDERICK, MD. — Hanover Co. and its institutional partner Northwestern Mutual have completed construction of Frederick Airport Park, a 509,000-square-foot industrial development located in Frederick, about 44 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. Situated directly off I-70 and adjacent to Frederick Municipal Airport, Frederick Airport Park spans 37 acres and consists of two light industrial buildings featuring 36-foot clear heights. The project team included MGMA (architect), Harris Smariga (civil engineer) and Conewago (general contractor). Construction of both buildings was completed in January. Cushman & Wakefield is marketing Frederick Airport Park to potential tenants.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has provided financing to rehabilitate Henson Ridge II, a 178-unit affordable housing community located in the Douglass neighborhood of Ward 8 in Washington, D.C. DCHFA issued $40 million in tax exempt bonds, along with $37.5 million in federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity and $9.3 million in District of Columbia LIHTC equity. Urban Atlantic Development LLC and Capitol Housing Partners LLC (a subsidiary of the DCHA) are the developers planning to rehabilitate Henson Ridge II. The proposed $103 million rehabilitation is made up of 64 LIHTC units and 114 project-based voucher (PBV) units. The scope of work for the rehabilitation includes replacement of roofs, windows, doors, kitchens and bathrooms, as well as improvements to modernize the HVAC/mechanical systems. The mix of units consists of 52 one-bedroom, 28 two-bedroom, 50 three-bedroom, 38 four-bedroom and 10 five-bedroom units. All units will be reserved for residents earning 30 and 60 percent or less of the area median income (AMI). The 30 percent AMI units will benefit from PBV operating subsidies.
MONTGOMERY, ALA. — Marcus & Millichap’s Taylor McMinn Retail Group has brokered the sale of a retail property in Montgomery. Instant oil change provider Valvoline occupies the building on a 15-year, triple-net ground lease that features 10 percent rent increases in the initial term. Don McMinn and Andrew Koriwchak of the Taylor McMinn Retail Group represented the seller, a preferred developer for Valvoline, in the transaction. “This transaction demonstrates the demand for investment-grade credit tenants on long-term leases with attractive rent increases,” says McMinn. “We represented the seller, and the buyer was an all-cash, out-of-state, 1031 exchange buyer that closed in under 30 days from going under contract.”
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — New Jersey-based private equity real estate firm Sitex Group has purchased a 26,000-square-foot warehouse in Monroe Township, located outside of Trenton in Central New Jersey. The building sits on a 5.2-acre site at 30 Abeel Road and offers a clear height of 36 feet and outdoor storage space. Mike Kimmel of KBC Advisors brokered the deal. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. KBC Advisors has also been retained as the leasing agent.
NEW YORK CITY — Hero’s Journey, a technology-driven fitness concept, will open a 19,500-square-foot flagship gym in Midtown Manhattan. The space spans 1,500 square feet on the ground floor and 18,000 square feet on the lower level of the retail condo at 225 Fifth Ave. Jesse Wolff and Matthew Schuss of JLL represented the landlord, CIM Group, in the lease negotiations in conjunction with the owner’s in-house leasing team. Cassie Durand and Aylin Gucalp of CBRE represented Hero’s Journey. An opening date was not announced.
SANTA FE, N.M. — Ashford Hospitality Trust has competed the disposition of La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa, to Abo Sada LLC for an undisclosed price. Kami Burnette and Brian Embree of Hunter Advisors represented both parties in the transaction. Situated on more than 5 acres in downtown Santa Fe, La Posada features 157 guest rooms and suites, multiple food-and-beverage venues, a full-service spa and approximately 7,700 square feet of meeting space. The resort’s dining options include several distinct outlets, including the historic Staab House lounge.
TUKWILA, WASH. — SecureSpace Self Storage has opened its newest facility located at 5950 Southcenter Blvd. in Tukwila. Formerly known as Tukwila Self Storage, the five-story, heated facility offers 53,185 square feet of storage space across 625 units in a variety of sizes. The facility is currently undergoing enhancements to meet SecureSpace’s standards. The upgraded property will feature proprietary AI-enabled cameras and sensors for enhanced security, as well as complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.
TUCSON, ARIZ. — BWE has arranged $28.8 million to refinance Cabana Bridges, a garden-style apartment property in Tucson. The financing was arranged on behalf of Greenlight Communities, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based developer, and Holualoa Cos., a Tucson-based real estate investor and developer. Matt Terpstra and Charlie Williams of BWE’s Phoenix office originated the seven-year Freddie Mac loan, which features a flexible prepayment option and a favorable interest rate. Located at 1102 E. 36th St., Cabana Bridges features 288 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with stainless steel appliances, wood-style plank flooring, in-unit washers/dryers, controlled access entries, pre-installed Wi-Fi and workstation desks in studio and one-bedroom units. Community amenities include outdoor courtyards with citrus trees, barbecue and seating areas, a two-story clubhouse with a coworking lounge and coffee bar, covered parking, a 24/7 fitness center and a swimming pool with lounge seating. Cabana Bridges was built in 2023.
PORTLAND, ORE. — Norris & Stevens has arranged the sale of a retail building located at 4343 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. in Portland. DS TS Holdings LLC acquired the property from Gigantic Brewing Co. for $1.4 million. Constructed in 1997 and renovated in 2023, the 3,081-square-foot retail building was formerly home to Gigantic Brewing. The property will become a new tavern called Steely’s. Scheduled to open in spring 2026, Steely’s will feature smashburgers, wings and a curated list of beers on tap. Jake Holman with Portland-based Norris & Stevens represented the buyer, while John Lee with Jones Lang LaSalle Brokerage represented the seller in the deal.