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WS Development Unveils Plans for Redevelopment of Boston Retail Property

by Taylor Williams August 2, 2022

BOSTON — Locally based firm WS Development has unveiled plans for the redevelopment of The Street, a retail property in Boston’s Chestnut Hill neighborhood. The centerpiece of the project will involve the repositioning of the three-story, 90,000-square-foot building at 27 Boylston St. to house new retailers and restaurants, as well as office space and outdoor communal areas. The project team will also upgrade the existing landscaping, architecture and public spaces. WS Development is designing the project in partnership with global architecture firm Sasaki. Completion is slated for 2023.

August 2, 2022

Connecticut Loans Northeast Retail

Cronheim Mortgage Arranges $23.5M Permanent Loan for Connecticut Shopping Center

by Taylor Williams August 2, 2022

NORTH HAVEN, CONN. — New Jersey-based financial intermediary Cronheim Mortgage has arranged a $23.5 million permanent loan for North Haven Pavilion, a 148,277-square-foot shopping center located north of New Haven. Tenants at North Haven Pavilion include Michaels, Wendy’s and Hartford Healthcare. Dev Morris, David Poncia, Allison Villamagna and Andrew Stewart of Cronheim Mortgage arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, a subsidiary of National Realty & Development Corp., which originally developed the center in 2004. The loan carried a 10-year term and a 30-year amortization schedule.

August 2, 2022

Acquisitions Industrial New Jersey Northeast

Timberline Real Estate Buys 66,000 SF Light Industrial Building in Paterson, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams August 2, 2022

PATERSON, N.J. — New York-based investment firm Timberline Real Estate Ventures has purchased a 66,000-square-foot light industrial building in the Northern New Jersey community of Paterson. At the time of sale, the property, which includes nearly a full acre of outdoor storage space, was fully leased to building materials provider Kamco Supply. Michael Klein, Alex Staikos and Michael Lachs of JLL arranged an undisclosed amount of nonrecourse, fixed-rate acquisition financing for the deal through Blue Foundry Bank. The seller was not disclosed.

August 2, 2022

Leasing Activity New Jersey Northeast Office

Siemens Corp. Signs 43,138 SF Office Lease in Parsippany, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams August 2, 2022

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Siemens Corp. has signed a 43,138-square-foot office lease in the Northern New Jersey community of Parsippany. The German conglomerate and industrial manufacturer will occupy space at Two Gatehall Plaza, a 389,298-square-foot building that was originally constructed in 1985 and recently renovated. Jeff Schotz, Kevin Murphy, Sumner Putnam and Peter Kasparian of Newmark represented the landlord, New York-based Silverman Realty Group Inc., in the lease negotiations. Jeff Babikian and Conor Dolan of CBRE represented the tenant.

August 2, 2022

Features Multifamily

The Cost of Creature Comforts: What Multifamily Amenities Are Renters Most Willing to Pay For?

by Taylor Williams August 2, 2022

By Sarah Yaussi, vice president of business strategy, National Multifamily Housing Council What do renters want now? You might think that the latest and greatest tech upgrades would be at the top of their wish lists, or that fancy fixtures and finishes would be a powerful differentiator when choosing among their rental options. In reality, however, the most valued apartment features and community amenities for the 250,000 or so renters surveyed in the 2022 NMHC/Grace Hill Renter Preferences Survey Report were, in large part, far simpler. Those amenities and services that allowed them to simplify their to-do lists and take care of their families and their own health clocked in at the top of our list. About the Survey NMHC/Grace Hill survey respondents were asked about their levels of interest in a battery of apartment features and community amenities. Features are those design aspects contained within the unit or home itself. Amenities, on the other hand, are shared by residents of the community and most often refer to a rental community’s common areas. If respondents expressed interest, they were then asked how much more they would be willing to pay per month for an identical rental home that had that …

August 2, 2022

Development Life Sciences Massachusetts Northeast Top Stories

Newmark Arranges $514M Construction Loan for BioMed Realty’s Life Sciences Tower in Somerville, Massachusetts

by John Nelson August 2, 2022

SOMERVILLE, MASS. — Newmark has arranged $514 million in construction financing for Phase I of Assembly Innovation Park, a life sciences tower spanning 485,000 square feet in the Boston suburb of Somerville. BioMed Realty, a San Diego-based subsidiary of Blackstone that focuses on life sciences real estate, is developing the 12-story tower and accompanying parking garage. The tower will be situated at the intersection of Middlesex Avenue and Foley Street, with visibility along I-93. According to the property website, Phase I of Assembly Innovation Park will feature an even split between office and laboratory space. Future phases of the three-building campus will include a cafe, conference center and a food hall. David Douvadjian Sr., Timothy O’Donnell, Brian Butler, David Douvadjian Jr. and Conor Reenstierna of Newmark’s Boston office arranged the financing on behalf of BioMed Realty. The direct lender was not disclosed. Harrison Zucco of Cushman & Wakefield provided supporting financial analysis for the deal. Phase I of Assembly Innovation Park will incorporate tech-enabled sustainable features, including a high-performance curtain wall, high-efficiency chilled water and exhaust air systems and a rooftop photovoltaic array. BioMed Realty is aiming to achieve LEED Gold and WELL certifications at the property. The San Diego-based …

August 2, 2022

Market Reports Retail Southeast Southeast Market Reports Tennessee

Memphis Retail Market is Returning to Pre-Pandemic Norms

by John Nelson August 2, 2022

Memphis has seen a tight retail market for quality space and development opportunities since the COVID-19 pandemic. Our market sits at a 3.5 percent vacancy rate, according to CoStar Group analytics, and overall retail leasing activity is strong. Memphis has benefitted from a consumer base that is ready to return to the pre-pandemic rhythms of life. Retail sales have been healthy overall, with strong increases in sales of restaurants, particularly restaurants with a drive-thru. Rents for high-demand space have increased accordingly given the lack of quality opportunities for new-to-market or expanding retailers. Investment sales activity has been steady with an average cap rate around 7 percent, according to CoStar. Well-located and stable shopping centers are trading lower. A handful of high-profile institutional assets are either on the market or about to hit the market, and we expect those to trade at sub-7 percent cap rates. Ford Motors and SK Innovation’s new electronic vehicle (EV) and battery production facility in Stanton, Tenn., (25 miles east of Memphis) is anticipated to have a positive impact on the local economy. The $5.6 billion mega campus, called Blue Oval City, will add around 5,700 new jobs at its plant, with several more thousands indirectly …

August 2, 2022

Acquisitions Oklahoma Retail Texas

JLL Negotiates Sale of 241,831 SF Retail Power Center in Oklahoma City

by Taylor Williams August 1, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY — JLL has negotiated the sale of 240 Penn Park, a 241,831-square-foot retail power center in Oklahoma City. Built on 22.2 acres in 2006, the center was 99 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, Michaels, PetSmart, Best Buy, Saltgrass, Lane Bryant, Five Below, Charleston’s Restaurant and GNC. Ryan Shore, Chris Gerard, Greyson Fewin and Pauli Kerr of JLL represented the seller, a partnership between New York-based DRA Advisors and private investment group RCG Ventures, in the transaction. Locally based investment firm Mazaheri Properties acquired the asset for an undisclosed price.

August 1, 2022

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 216-Unit Apartment Complex in Rockport, Texas

by Taylor Williams August 1, 2022

ROCKPORT, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Pearl Point, a 216-unit apartment complex in the southern coastal city of Rockport. Units at Pearl Point feature an average size of 906 square feet and are equipped with patios/balconies, walk-in closets and full-size washers and dryers. Amenities include a pool, open green space and a dog park. Kent Myers and Nico Bianchi of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a partnership between Rockport-based Uhr Real Estate Inc. and Iowa-based Frew Development Group, in the transaction. The duo also procured the buyer, Dallas-based RREAF Holdings.

August 1, 2022

Acquisitions Affordable Housing Multifamily Texas

Fairstead Acquires 105-Unit Historic Aurora Apartments in San Antonio

by Taylor Williams August 1, 2022

SAN ANTONIO — Fairstead, an investment firm with three offices along the East Coast, has acquired Aurora Apartments, a 105-unit historic multifamily complex in San Antonio’s Tobin Hill neighborhood. The 11-story, 92-year-old building currently provides housing for low-income senior citizens. Fairstead plans to invest $15 million to rehabilitate Aurora Apartments and preserve the property’s affordability status. Renovations will include upgrades of pieces of building infrastructure such as the emergency generator, electrical panels and main switchgear, as well as the installation of a new sprinkler system, elevators and roofing. The units’ kitchens, bathrooms, HVAC units and appliances will also be upgraded. Construction is expected to begin this summer.

August 1, 2022

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