AVON, CONN. — Connecticut-based brokerage firm Chozick Realty has negotiated the $29 million sale of Avon Mill Apartments, a 186-unit multifamily community located on the western outskirts of Hartford. Built in 1978, the property sits on a 46.6-acre site that is fully approved for the development of an additional 250 apartments. Rick Chozick and David Chozick of Chozick Realty represented the buyer and seller, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction. In addition to constructing new residences, the new ownership will implement a value-add program to the existing units.
By Catherine Lueckel and Allison Giomuso, Matthews Real Estate Investment Services In nearly every major metro in the Midwest, the most active retailers expanding, leasing or developing involve grocers, discounters and drive-thru tenants. Most of the activity in the Midwest is reflective of the broader trend in shifting consumer demands, away from wants and more toward needs and services. Discount retailers It’s no surprise that discount retailers rose in popularity among shoppers during economic uncertainty, as they offer products for a fraction of the price. This trend is very apparent in the Midwest, with consumers focusing on value through the wake of the economic recovery. While discount retailers offer the best value in their products, they equally search for the best value in their real estate. Their expansion goals align closely with their financial goals; therefore, they target the Midwest, where deals are not overvalued and produce a higher rate of return. The Midwest boasts cheaper real estate compared with other regions, and more robust growth due to the affordable cost of living and lower costs of doing business. Discount-oriented retailers dominated Ohio’s leasing activity, specifically in Cleveland, where they accounted for the most move-ins and top leases in 2020. …
Axiom Capital Arranges $11M CMBS Loan for Redevelopment of Retail Property in Fairfield, Connecticut
FAIRFIELD, CONN. — Axiom Capital Corp. has arranged an $11 million CMBS loan for the redevelopment of a retail property in Fairfield, located in the southern coastal part of the state. Kohl’s formerly occupied the asset, which is being converted into a multi-tenant property that will house stores of German discount grocer Aldi and Atlanta-based home improvement retailer Floor & Décor. The nonrecourse, fixed-rate loan was structured with a 10-year term and 10 years of interest-only payments. The borrower was an undisclosed private developer.
NEW YORK CITY — Adyen, a Dutch provider of digital payment platforms, has signed a 30,415-square-foot office lease at 71 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan’s Union Square neighborhood. The tenant will occupy 15,177 square feet on the entire 10th floor and 15,238 square feet on the entire 11th floor of the building, which was originally constructed in 1907. Rory Murphy and Thomas Hines of Transwestern represented Adyen in the lease negotiations. Mitchell Konsker, Dan Turkewitz and Ben Bass of JLL, along with internal agents Joseph Jacobson, Jonathan Ratner and Cindy Chang, represented the landlord, Madison Capital.
ARLINGTON, VA. — Skanska USA will invest $129 million to build 3901 Fairfax, an office development in Arlington. Construction is expected to begin this month, and the project is slated for completion in 2023. 3901 Fairfax will be a nine-story, approximately 204,514-square-foot office building and will include a private rooftop deck, conference center, ground floor fitness center, 250-space parking garage with electric car charging stations, ground-floor retail space and a public plaza. Skanska USA received WELL Core Pre-certification for the project and will try to get LEED and WiredScore Gold certifications, as well as an Energy Star certification.
MURFREESBORO, TENN. — American Landmark and its joint venture partner, BentallGreenOak, have acquired Parc at Murfreesboro, a 359-unit multifamily property located in Murfreesboro, about 34.4 miles south of Nashville. Equity Resources sold the property for $78.9 million. Located at 3237 Memorial Drive, Parc at Murfreesboro offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans with an average square footage of 995 per unit. Built in 2021, each apartment has its own washer and dryer, wood-style flooring, smart home thermostats, door locks, lighting fixtures, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Community amenities include a swimming pool with cabanas and a fire pit, fitness center, a yoga lawn and Zen area, electric vehicle charging stations, pet park, dog wash station and detached garages. The property was 99 percent occupied at the time of sale with rents starting at $1,169 per month, according to Apartments.com. American Landmark, a Tampa-based multifamily owner-operator, is managing the property. The firm plans to implement additional improvements including adding landscape beautification, a designer clubhouse, pool deck furniture and smart locks throughout the common areas. BentallGreenOak is a global real estate investment management advisor firm that’s U.S. headquarters are in New York City. BentallGreenOak is a part of SLC Management, which …
CHARLESTON, S.C. AND AUGUSTA, GA. — PMZ Realty Capital LLC has arranged $70 million in joint venture equity and debt financing to recapitalize two hotels in Charleston and Augusta. The properties include the Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown – Medical Center in Charleston and The Partridge Inn Augusta Curio Collection by Hilton in Augusta. Rio Partners is the owner of the properties, and the firm plans to use the proceeds from the two separate transactions to pay off existing debt and upgrade the properties. The 150-room Holiday Inn Express is located close to Charleston Farmer’s Market, Folly Beach, The Citadel – Johnson Hagood Stadium, Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens and the South Carolina Aquarium. Located at 250 Spring St., the hotel is only 12 miles from Charleston International Airport. Hotel amenities include a pool, breakfast provided for guests, complimentary Wi-Fi and a fitness center. Located at 2110 Walton Way, the 153-room Partridge Inn Augusta is situated less than two miles from Daniel Field Private Airport, 10 miles from Augusta Regional Airport and about 4 miles from the Augusta National Golf Club. Hotel amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, an onsite restaurant, outdoor pool, fitness center, room service, business center and meeting rooms.
KNOXVILLE, TENN. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided a $44.8 million loan for the acquisition of Overlook at Farragut, a 267-unit multifamily property in Knoxville. The borrower, Valor Residential, is acquiring the community for $61.7 million utilizing the three-year, senior bridge loan. Overlook at Farragut offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units with features including stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, walk-in closets, private patios and washer and dryer connections. Located at 11613 Vista Terrace Way, the property is situated about 16.1 miles from downtown Knoxville and about 15.3 miles from the University of Tennessee. Community amenities include a saltwater pool, business center, café, gaming area with shuffleboard and pool table, fire pit, grilling station, fitness center with an infrared sauna, car wash, pet grooming station, bark park, car wash and a clubhouse. Alan Isenstadt, Pranav Sarda and Jack Hoffman of KeyBank originated the senior loan financing. Moshe Feiner of Sevenstone Capital arranged the acquisition financing and assisted in raising an additional $5.6 million of preferred equity from Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners. Valor Residential contributed the remaining cash equity. The total financing package was provided at 82.5 percent loan-to-cost.
FAIRFAX, VA. — Finmarc Management Inc. has sold a 76,000-square-foot, Giant Food-leased retail building in Fairfax. Signet Springfield, a limited liability corporation based in California, bought the property for $39.8 million. Located at 6364 Springfield Plaza in Fairfax County, the property is situated within Springfield Plaza, a shopping center with retail tenants such as AT&T, Chipotle Mexican Grill, David’s Bridal, CVS/pharmacy and Little Caesars Pizza. Situated along Commerce Street at the intersection of Old Keene Mill Road and Amherst Avenue, Springfield Plaza is located adjacent to Interstates 95 and 395. Last year, Giant Food relocated from Springfield Plaza to the current building under a long-term lease, replacing the Kmart who was the building’s former anchor. The Maryland-based grocer, Giant Food, had anchored Springfield Plaza since 1960 prior to the move. The new store features a full-service Starbucks Coffee shop with seating, as well as a PNC Bank branch. Ryan Sciullo, Chris Bosworth and Bill Kent of CBRE represented Finmarc Management, a Bethesda, Md.-based commercial real estate management and investment firm, in the transaction. David Chasin of Pegasus Investments represented the buyer.
MESQUITE AND ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Los Angeles-based TruAmerica Multifamily has purchased two apartment communities in the Dallas area totaling 541 units. Mission Ranch Apartments is a 295-unit property located in the eastern suburb of Mesquite that offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The Heights, located in Arlington, consists of 162 single-family townhomes and 84 apartments on a 35-acre site. TruAmerica plans to renovate unit interiors at both Mission Ranch and The Heights while also upgrading the amenity spaces at the latter property.