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Kennedy Wilson Unveils Plans for 589-Unit Master-Planned Community in Camarillo, California

by Kristin Harlow October 13, 2021

CAMARILLO, CALIF. — Kennedy Wilson (NYSE: KW) has signed a long-term ground lease for a 32-acre parcel in Camarillo owned by California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), with plans to build a new residential community. The master-planned project will include 310 market-rate apartments, 109 for-sale townhomes and 170 income-restricted apartments for seniors. It will also feature community-serving amenities. The project site is adjacent to the university and at the western edge of the Santa Monica Mountains. Camarillo is about 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles. The soon-to-be-named development contributes to Kennedy Wilson’s growing pipeline totaling approximately 4,700 multifamily units that are scheduled for completion by 2024. When the Camarillo project is completed, Kennedy Wilson’s global portfolio will total more than 33,000 units. “Developing this new community is an important step in our larger partnership with CSUCI and will meaningfully contribute to a region that is short on supply of high-quality apartments and homes for faculty, staff and local residents,” says Nick Bridges, managing director with Kennedy Wilson. “Many people are rethinking how and where they want to live, and we continue to see a trend of residents moving from city centers toward communities that have access to the outdoors, are …

October 13, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily NAI New Jersey

JLL Negotiates Sale of 328-Unit Apartment Community in Lyndhurst, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams October 13, 2021

LYNDHURST, N.J. — JLL has negotiated the sale of The Union at Lyndhurst, a 328-unit apartment community in Northern New Jersey. The property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units with an average size of 1,007 square feet. Residences are furnished with stainless steel appliances, individual washers and dryers and private patios/balconies. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, dog park and multiple courtyards. Jose Cruz, Michael Oliver, J.B. Bruno, Kevin O’Hearn and Steve Simonelli of JLL represented the seller, Mesirow Institutional Real Estate Direct Investments, in the transaction. Pacific Urban Investors acquired the asset for an undisclosed price.

October 13, 2021

Acquisitions Affordable Housing Multifamily New York Northeast

Hudson Valley Property Group Buys Two Affordable Housing Communities in Spring Valley, New York

by Taylor Williams October 13, 2021

SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. — Hudson Valley Property Group has purchased two affordable housing communities totaling 220 units in Spring Valley, about 35 miles north of New York City. The properties include the 144-unit Lakeview Village and the 76-unit Highview Apartments. The new ownership plans to invest in capital upgrades to preserve affordability; all apartments will subsequently be restricted to tenants earning 60 percent or less of the area median income (AMI). Renovations will include energy-efficient upgrades such as Energy Star-rated appliances, high-efficiency heating and cooling systems and LED bulbs; updated bathrooms and new flooring; ventilation upgrades; and other cosmetic improvements. Plans are also in place for common spaces to receive green building and cosmetic upgrades.

October 13, 2021

Development Multifamily New Hampshire Northeast Seniors Housing

Edgewood Senior Solutions Breaks Ground on 190-Unit Project in Londonderry, New Hampshire

by Taylor Williams October 13, 2021

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — Massachusetts-based Edgewood Senior Solutions Group has broken ground on The Baldwin, a 190-unit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Londonderry, approximately 45 miles northwest of Boston. Designed by DiMella Shaffer, The Baldwin will offer amenities such as an indoor pool, fitness center, art studio and gallery, library and a woodworking shop. Construction is scheduled for a summer 2023 completion.

October 13, 2021

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Accounting Firm Signs 145,000 SF Office Lease at 200 Park Avenue in Manhattan

by Taylor Williams October 13, 2021

NEW YORK CITY — Accounting and advisory firm BDO USA has signed a 15-year, 145,000-square-foot office lease at 200 Park Avenue, a 58-story tower in Midtown Manhattan. In January 2024, the tenant will consolidate its three Manhattan offices to three entire floors, as well as a dedicated portion of the lobby of the 3.1 million-square-foot building. Mitti Liebersohn, Mark Robbins, Keith Caggiano, Jeff Lindenmeyer and Jeff Burger of Avison Young represented BDO USA in the lease negotiations. Gus Field and Megan Sheehan represented the landlord, Tishman Speyer, which owns the building in partnership with Irvine Co. Office Properties, on an internal basis.

October 13, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

Rosewood Realty Arranges $7.2M Sale of Brooklyn Multifamily Building

by Taylor Williams October 13, 2021

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Rosewood Realty Group has arranged the $7.2 million sale of a multifamily building located in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn. Built in 1961, the seven-story building spans 30,000 square feet and consists of 42 rent-stabilized residential units and one office unit. Aaron Jungreis and Nick Pappas of Rosewood Realty represented the seller, The Baldwin LLC, in the transaction. The duo also procured the buyer, Meridian Properties LLC.

October 13, 2021

California Market Reports Office Western Western Market Reports

Greater Los Angeles’ Office Market is Bouncing Back

by Jeff Shaw October 13, 2021

By Steve Solomon, Senior Executive Vice President, and Kristen Bowman, First Vice President, Colliers International Greater Los Angeles leasing activity surged, reaching nearly 3 million square feet in the second quarter. Although higher than the past few quarters, it was significantly lower than the 2019 pre-pandemic quarterly average of 4.6 million square feet. Much of the activity occurred in West Los Angeles, where large expansions and renewals were signed by tech, media and entertainment tenants. While leasing did ramp up, overall vacancy continued to rise, eventually reaching a historic high of 19.4 percent. This rate, which includes direct and sublease space, is 160 basis points higher than the previous peak in 2013 when it hit 17.8 percent. Nearly 25 percent of office space, whether vacant or currently occupied, is available for lease. There is currently 4.9 million square feet of speculative new office construction underway delivering by 2023 in Greater Los Angeles. These major developments, which do not include renovations, are currently 30.7 percent pre-leased. Over half of this new construction is in West Los Angeles, which has a higher pre-leased rate of 36.6 percent. The rate is highest in Central Los Angeles, where Netflix has snatched up 44.6 percent …

October 13, 2021

Acquisitions California Multifamily Western

CBRE Negotiates $53.6M Sale of The Vue Apartments in San Bernardino, California

by Amy Works October 12, 2021

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. — CBRE has arranged the sale of The Vue, an apartment community located in San Bernardino. Tailwind Investment Group acquired the property from Dalan Management and VM Management for $53.6 million. Situated on 11.9 acres at 1660 W. Kendall Drive, The Vue features 197 apartments, two swimming pools, a business center, sand volleyball court, half-court basketball court and barbecue areas. Apartments offer in-unit washers/dryers and central air conditioning. Dean Zander and Stewart Weston of CBRE represented the sellers in the transaction.

October 12, 2021

Acquisitions Affordable Housing California Multifamily Seniors Housing Western

Avanath Buys 360-Unit Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Corona, California

by Amy Works October 12, 2021

CORONA, CALIF. — Avanath Capital Management has purchased River Run Senior, an affordable seniors housing property located at 863 River Road in Corona. With this acquisition, Avanath now owns 11 properties in Southern California with 2,187 units under management in the region. Built in 2004, River Run consists of six three-story, garden-style residential buildings totaling 216,684 square feet. The community offers a mix of 306 one-bedroom units and 54 two-bedroom units. Units feature air conditioning, dishwashers, vinyl plank flooring, walk-in closets and private balconies or patios. Residential amenities include a community center, leasing office, business center, pool, elevator service, laundry rooms in each building and a gated entry. Avanath will implement social programming at River Run, in addition to its Wellbeats partnership program that allows residents to exercise from home. The company also plans to upgrade the property’s mechanical systems; replace roofs, HVAC systems and boilers; add a maintenance shop; and install security cameras near access gates. Avanath Communities will manage the asset.

October 12, 2021

Acquisitions Industrial Washington Western

Staley Point Capital, Bain Capital Real Estate Purchase 90,000 SF Warehouse in Seattle

by Amy Works October 12, 2021

SEATTLE — A joint venture between Staley Point Capital and Bain Capital Real Estate has acquired 2424 8th Avenue South, a warehouse property located in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood. The price was $31.6 million, or $351 per square foot. The 90,000-square-foot facility features 42 dock-high doors and is within 10 miles of the region’s most significant distribution hubs, including SeaTac International Airport and the BNSF and Union Pacific railway yards. Winston & Strawn LLP served as legal counsel to Staley Point Capital for the transaction. Newmark represented the undisclosed seller and JLL Capital Markets will arrange financing for the transaction.

October 12, 2021

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