JERSEY CITY, N.J. — New Jersey-based brokerage firm Gebroe-Hammer Associates has arranged the $21.4 million sale of a portfolio of five multifamily properties totaling 134 units in Jersey City. Niko Nicolaou of Gebroe-Hammer represented the seller, Coltown Properties, and procured the buyer, West of Hudson Properties, in the transaction. Brad Domenico of Progress Capital arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing on behalf of the new ownership.
FAIRFIELD, N.J. — Private equity real estate firm Sitex Group has acquired a 30,000-square-foot warehouse located in the Northern New Jersey community of Fairfield. The seller was an undisclosed private investor. David Zimmel of Zimmel Associates brokered the deal and has been retained as the leasing agent. Sitex Group plans to implement a value-add program and make the property available for occupancy in summer 2022.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Telos Group and 601W Cos. have received $250 million in financing for The Dayton’s Project, a historic redevelopment of 700 Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. The 12-story property was previously occupied by Dayton’s department store, which rebranded as Macy’s in 2004 before closing its doors in 2017. The 1.2 million-square-foot project will include office space, 200,000 square feet of dining and retail, and a 45,000-square-foot food hall and market. Office amenities will include a rooftop terrace with views of the Minneapolis skyline, private lounge and library spaces, and a 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art health club. Over the past few months, the development has been at the center of legal drama between developer 601W Cos. and Monarch Alternative Capital, which holds the mezzanine loan on the project, according to reports by Twin Cities Business (TCB). 601W sued Monarch in June of this year, with Monarch countering through the advertisement of a foreclosure sale of 601W’s equity interests in the property under technical default for not meeting leasing obligations, according to TCB. Hennepin County District Judge Susan Burke granted 601W a temporary injunction to secure new financing, thereby stopping the foreclosure sale that had been set for Aug. 23. Jaime Fink, …
By Jerry Fiume, SVN Summit Commercial Real Estate Advisors You’ve heard it before. In Akron, everything is earned, and nothing is given. No quote better represents the fabric of the City of Akron, Summit County and Northeast Ohio. Aside from an unstoppable work ethic, the other key characteristic of our marketplace is one of steady consistency. Our pricing is steady, our cap rates are steady and our opportunities are steady. With that said, there is a renaissance underway in our area. Akron is experiencing residential growth driven by a 15-year, 100 percent residential tax abatement program for all new residential and multifamily construction. This also applies to recent rehabilitation work, helping Akron stand out as a competitive and attractive place to invest in real estate. Plus, increased residential investment will continue to attract more commercial investment. Akron has made a significant investment in its downtown neighborhood, spurring significant residential, retail and office growth. The city invested $30 million to facelift Main Street, including several significant mixed-use projects like The Bowery and the 159, creating a better-looking, more walkable downtown that is becoming a premier place to live. Hundreds of new apartments have been constructed in former office buildings, and hundreds …
Countless companies have seen their top and bottom lines decimated by COVID-19-related shutdowns, travel restrictions and changing consumer preferences since the start of the pandemic. Yet for many taxpayers, property tax values have changed little or even increased. Many of these taxpayers have been surprised to receive property tax bills that do not reflect the real and lingering economic challenges that the retail, hospitality, office and other industries have, are and will continue to face. These taxpayers — and even those in industries better suited to weather the storm — should give special attention to ensuring they receive fair and reasonable assessments. Observe Valuation Dates, Notices and Appeal Deadlines With a large percentage of employees working remotely, together with an inconsistent postal service, it is more important than ever to have dedicated employees and knowledgeable property tax professionals reviewing property value assessments annually and filing timely protests when warranted. Failure to receive a tax valuation notice rarely excuses a missed protest deadline, so it is vital to know and comply with applicable deadlines. Many property tax bills issued in 2020 were based on statutory valuation dates that preceded the emergence of COVID-19. For instance, assessors working under a valuation date …
ANAHEIM, CALIF. — Gelt, a Los Angeles-based, value-add real estate investor, has purchased The Oasis Anaheim, a transit-oriented apartment property in the northeast area of Anaheim. Redhill Realty Investors sold the asset for $146.5 million. Built in 2009 on 5.2 acres, The Oasis Anaheim features 312 apartments spread across two four- and five-story buildings in a mix of loft, townhome, one- and two-bedroom layouts. On-site amenities include a resort-style pool, fitness center/yoga studio, clubhouse, recycling services, a business center, barbecue grills and 626 parking spaces. The community is located at 3530 E. La Palma Ave. Sean Deasy, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Chelsea Jervis of JLL represented the buyer and seller in the transaction.
BALTIMORE — Capital Funding Group, a Baltimore-based lender, has provided a $262.6 million term loan to refinance a 29-asset long-term care portfolio. Spanning Colorado, California and Wyoming, the portfolio includes 28 skilled nursing facilities and one joint skilled nursing and assisted living facility, with a total of 3,140 beds. The borrower is a privately owned real estate investment group. Erik Howard and Tim Eberhardt originated the transaction for Capital Funding Group.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— HiCap Management has completed the sale of a two-property apartment portfolio in Albuquerque. A private buyer acquired the two assets, totaling 196 units, for an undisclosed price. The portfolio includes the 136-unit Chelsea Village Apartments and the 60-unit Marquee Village Apartments. Chelsea Village Apartments was built in phases between 1964 and 1968 and Marquee Village was built in 1950. Chelsea Village consists of 13 two-story buildings and offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts, while Marquee Village consists of two two-story buildings with a mix of one- and two-bedroom townhouses. HiCap renovated the common spaces and upgraded selected units at the properties, which the company acquired in 2017 and 2018. Erik Olson and Billy Eagle of CBRE represented the seller and buyer in the deal.
SEATTLE — Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) will add 125,000 local employment opportunities through the United States, on top on the 40,000 corporate and technology positions the company announced in early September. The new roles in fulfillment and transportation offer an average starting wage of more than $18 per hour, and up to $22.50 per hour in some locations. Additionally, the company provides full-time employees with comprehensive benefits from day one, including health, vision and dental insurance; 401(k) with 50 percent company match; up to 20 weeks paid parental leave; and Amazon’s Career Choice program that pays full college tuition for the company’s full-line employees. Employment opportunities are available in hundreds of cities and towns across the country. Some states with the most roles include Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. In 2021, Amazon opened more than 250 new fulfillment centers, sortation centers, regional air hubs and delivery stations in the United States and will open over 100 more buildings in September alone.
TONASKET, WASH. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a retail building, located at 409 E. Whitcomb Ave. in Tonasket. A limited liability company sold the asset to another limited liability company for $1.1 million. U.S. Bank occupies the 4,754-square-foot property under a net-lease basis. The bank has operated at the location for 35 years and recently executed a five-year lease extension. The property recently underwent an interior remodel. Clayton Brown and Ruthanne Romero of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and buyer in the deal.