NEW YORK CITY— Hobby Lobby will open a 42,768-square-foot store within a former Babies ‘R’ Us store at The Crossing, a strip center that is part of Staten Island Mall. The store, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2023, will be the Oklahoma-based retailer’s first in New York City. Brian Katz and Daniel DePasquale of Katz & Associates, along with Graeme Keith of The Keith Corp., represented Hobby Lobby in its site selection and lease negotiations. Alex Varon represented the landlord, Brookfield Properties, on an internal basis.
IRVINE, CALIF. — Irvine, Calif.-based Faris Lee Investments has arranged the sale of 10 Dairy Queen-occupied properties across Louisiana. The portfolio was sold to two separate buyers for an undisclosed sales price. Scott DeYoung, Jeff Conover and Hunter Steffien of Faris Lee represented the seller, an entity doing business as MP Holdings LLC, the existing Dairy Queen franchisee. The 10 stores are located in metro New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Houma. All featured relatively new locations, except for the Houma location being under construction at the time of sale. Additionally, all the properties are freestanding buildings with drive thrus. One of the locations was temporally closed and going through a remodel at the time of sale due to the impact of Hurricane Ida.
CONYERS, GA. — Ready Capital has closed a $36.5 million acquisition loan for a 256-unit, unnamed multifamily property in Conyers, a suburb outside of Atlanta. Upon acquisition, the unnamed sponsor will implement a capital improvement plan that includes improving deferred maintenance, as well as renovating unit interiors, building exteriors and common area upgrades. The non-recourse, interest-only, floating-rate loan features a 36-month term, two extension options, flexible prepayment and is inclusive of a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures.
LOCKPORT, ILL. — ML Realty Partners has completed the lease-up of Heritage Crossing in Lockport, about 30 miles southwest of Chicago. The 2.5 million-square-foot industrial business park is comprised of eight buildings with clear heights ranging from 30 to 40 feet. LG Electronics expanded within the park, signing a new lease for 542,806 square feet at 14532 S. Gougar Road. Pitney Bowes Global Logistics signed a new lease for 363,224 square feet at 14746 S. Gougar Road. James Frank and Jason West of Cushman & Wakefield represented LG Electronics, while Mike Cook and David Prell of CBRE represented Pitney Bowes. Dan Leahy, Mark Moran and John Whitehead of NAI Hiffman represented ML Realty Partners.
DELHI TOWNSHIP, OHIO — A partnership between NorthPointe Group and PLK Communities is building Veridian Delhi Towne Square, a 180-unit apartment complex in Delhi Township, just west of Cincinnati. The project is the township’s first new, market-rate rental product in 40 years, according to the developers. PLK Construction will serve as general contractor, and PLK Communities will serve as property manager upon completion. The pet-friendly community will feature garden-style units that range in size from 600 to 1,600 square feet. The first units are slated for occupancy by summer 2023.
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. — Locally based partners Integra Investments and Activate Hospitality have sold Sixty Sixty Resort, an 82-room hotel located in Miami Beach, for $23.5 million. Gregory Rumpel of JLL Capital Markets brokered the deal. Bloom Hotels is the buyer. Sixty Sixty is a 16-floor building that was built as a condo-hotel in 1992. In 2020, the previous owners planned renovations for the property, including the addition of a ground-floor restaurant and café. Situated at 6060 Indian Creek Drive, Sixty Sixty offers direct ocean access and panoramic views of downtown Miami and Miami Beach. The property’s features include a 2,000-square-foot dock, pool and two rooftop terraces. The building affords patrons access to a plethora of dining, retail and entertainment options, including the renowned Bal Harbour shops and Lincoln Road.
GROVEPORT, OHIO — Associated Bank has provided a $27.5 million loan for the construction of a 640,640-square-foot speculative industrial project in Groveport, a southern suburb of Columbus. The 47-acre site is located adjacent to Rickenbacker International Airport. The building will feature a clear height of 36 feet, 60 exterior docks, four drive-in doors, 185-foot truck courts and 154 trailer parking stalls. Completion is slated for this summer. The borrower, Groveport Venture LLC, is a partnership between CA Industrial Properties LLC, Stotan Industrial LLC and LaSalle Investment Management. Elizabeth Hozian, Evelyn Turner and Paul Henning of Associated Bank originated the loan, terms of which were not provided.
WAUSAU, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $17.5 million sale of a 500,000-square-foot industrial property in the central Wisconsin city of Wausau. Located at 500 N. 72nd Ave., the building has served as a Midwest distribution center for Footlocker since its construction in 2001. Christian Hlavinka and Jon Rauh of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a partnership. The duo also secured the buyer, a private investor.
AUBURN HILLS, MICH. — Signature Associates has brokered the sale of a 443,340-square-foot industrial building in Auburn Hills for an undisclosed price. Located at 3600 Giddings Road, the property features a clear height of 30 feet and 375 car parking spaces. Joe Hamway and Greg Hudas of Signature Associates represented the buyer, a partnership between Foundation Capital Partners LLC and Wheelock Street Capital LLC. The duo is now marketing the property for lease. Occupancy will be available in May.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-based Crescent Communities has broken ground on three industrial properties totaling 1.7 million square feet. The company plans to build eight buildings across three markets known as AXIAL Crosspoint in Greenville, S.C.; AXIAL Bonds Farm in Concord, N.C.; and AXIAL 301 Manatee in Bradenton, Fla. The firm bought the project land for an undisclosed price, and the seller of the land was not disclosed. Along with the three land transactions, Crescent Communities announced a new brand name for its industrial platform, AXIAL Industrial. The brand will first be executed through the AXIAL Bonds Farm, AXIAL Crosspoint and AXIAL 301 Manatee projects, which are all set to begin construction soon this year and are slated for completion in 2023. “With the debut of AXIAL Industrial, we will provide our clients with a one-stop platform featuring a thoughtful and diligent process for each industrial development, from land acquisition to product development for each specific location and every stage in between,” says Bryan Blythe, managing director of AXIAL Industrial at Crescent Communities’ Commercial business unit. AXIAL Bonds Farm will feature three rear-load buildings totaling 809,720 square feet. The property will also offer various-sized buildings with ample employee parking. The property …