OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — BMC Capital has arranged a $57 million loan for the refinancing of Promontory Apartments in Overland Park. The 291-unit, four-story apartment community was built in 2018. Noah Laredo and Clark Finney of BMC’s Dallas office arranged the Freddie Mac loan through Community Preservation Corp. The loan features a fixed interest rate of 2.8 percent for 10 years, a 30-year amortization schedule and five years of interest-only payments. Launch Development was the borrower.
MUNSTER, IND. — CA Health and Science Trust Inc. (CAHST), a newly formed private REIT focused on the acquisition and development of medical office and life sciences facilities, has acquired a three-building medical office complex in Munster for an undisclosed price. Munster is located about 30 miles southeast of the Chicago Loop. The buildings total more than 113,200 square feet and are home to ambulatory surgery centers. The sale also includes adjacent land parcels for the potential development of up to 50,000 square feet of additional medical office space. The acquisition is part of an equity commitment of up to $245 million from partners Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP, Monarch Alternative Capital LP and CA Ventures. Mike Wilson, Erik Foster and Jim Kornick of Avison Young represented the seller, LBC Owner LLC.
ALGONQUIN, ILL. — Ashley HomeStore has signed a 48,397-square-foot retail lease at 1500 S. Randall Road within Algonquin Commons, a 600,000-square-foot lifestyle center in the northwest Chicago suburb of Algonquin. The retailer is relocating from nearby 2451 S. Randall Road where it operated for 12 years. Brad Murchison, Chris Irwin and Brad Belden of Colliers International represented the tenant in the lease transaction. Marget Graham of Mid-America Real Estate Group represented the landlord, Red Mountain Retail Group Inc. Based in Wisconsin, Ashley is a furniture manufacturer that operates more than 900 locations nationwide.
CHICAGO — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of the Tesla Service Center of Chicago property located at 3059-3057 N. Elston Ave. for $13.1 million. Located in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood, the build-to-suit for Tesla opened in 2019. The service center spans 31,700 square feet and provides maintenance and repairs for all Tesla models. Michael Marks, Evan Halkias, David Matheis and Eric Cline of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, a private owner. Exan Capital acquired the property on behalf of a separate account, Chicago Elston One LLC. Exan is an independent real estate fund manager with asset management services.
SAN ANTONIO — Cadence McShane Construction Co. has started renovations on the 12-story Granada Homes Senior Living Apartments, an age-restricted, low-income seniors housing property located in San Antonio’s RiverWalk area. The project will involve a complete revitalization of the 249-unit building, which was originally constructed in 1928. Renovations will include a restoration of levels one and 15 per historic guidelines to include updated unit amenities such as countertops and appliances, as well as the addition of 16 new apartment units, and community leasing and amenity space. Exterior improvements will also be made to the ground floor to restore historic features. CREO Architects is the project architect. Merchants Capital and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) are providing financing for the project. Completion of the renovations is slated for late 2022.
AMARILLO, TEXAS — Dallas-based hospitality developer and management firm NewcrestImage has sold the 91-room Hyatt Place and 90-room Tru by Hilton hotels in Amarillo. Two different affiliates of locally based investment firm KAMP Hotels LLC purchased the properties, both of which rise four stories, for undisclosed prices. NewcrestImage continues to operate two hotels in downtown Amarillo: a 107-room Courtyard by Marriott and a 226-room Embassy Suites.
SAN ANTONIO — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the sale of Mosaic on Broadway, a 120-unit apartment complex that is located adjacent to the Pearl Brewery development in San Antonio. The property was built in 2013 and includes 15,593 square feet of retail space that is fully leased. In addition, Mosaic on Broadway offers a rooftop pool, spa and outdoor grilling area, along with a 24-hour fitness center, a resident lounge with media zone, coffee bar, mail center and a fenced-in dog park. Will Balthrope and Drew Garza of IPA represented the seller, Broadway Developments, in the transaction. The duo also procured the buyer, Moody National Cos.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Dallas-based brokerage firm The Multifamily Group (TMG) has negotiated the sale of The Oaks of Arlington, a 107-unit community located about 1.5 miles from AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field. According to Apartments.com, the property was built in 1984 and offers one- and two-bedroom units ranging in size from 502 to 1,184 square feet. Jon Krebbs of TMG represented the seller and the Chicago-based buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.
DESOTO, TEXAS — Newmark has secured an 89,060-square-foot industrial lease extension at 10634 Tanner Road in Houston. According to LoopNet Inc., the property was built in 2015 and spans 214,811 square feet. Rob Stillwell, Si Pitstick and Josh Young of Newmark represented the tenant, Ohio-based wholesaler TSC Apparel LLC, in the lease negotiations. JLL represented the landlord, an entity doing business as WPT Apex DCLP.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Swedish developer Skanska is investing $216 million in U.S. dollars for the development of 17xM, an 11-story office project in the central business district of Washington, D.C. Located at the intersection of 17th and M streets, the building will span 334,000 square feet. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall with completion slated for 2024. More than 50 percent of the project is pre-leased. Global law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has signed a 16-year lease at the property. Skanska is pursuing LEED Gold and Fitwel certifications for the building. Currently, 17xM is the first WiredScore SmartScore-certified office building in North America, according to the developer. The certification assesses a smart building for both its user functionality and technological foundation. Plans call for MERV-13 air filtration, air quality censors, touchless access and other sustainable and wellness-focused features. MERV refers to minimum efficiency reporting value, which measures how effectively a filter stops dust and other contaminants from passing through the filter and into the air. Amenities will include a covered drop-off area, lobby attendant, rooftop conference area, rooftop lounge, 5,500-square-foot fitness center, bicycle room and outdoor terraces. Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates is the project architect. CBRE is …