NEW YORK CITY — New York City-based Catalyst Investment Partners has received $281 million in acquisition financing for a national portfolio of 77 industrial outdoor storage (IOS) properties. The properties are scattered across 12 markets, including locations in Northern New Jersey, Miami and Washington, D.C. The financing comprises separate loans provided by Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies and institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Justin Horowitz of New York City-based mortgage broker Cooper-Horowitz arranged the financing on behalf of Catalyst Investment Partners. The seller was not disclosed. The exact occupancy rate of the portfolio at the time of the loan closing was not disclosed, but the properties are leased to “a variety of tenants representing a diverse cross-section of industries,” according to Catalyst. These industries include equipment rental, infrastructure and e-commerce. “Our early entry into the IOS sector and proprietary data has enabled us to identify a deep opportunity set of small, flexible, low-coverage IOS properties that are situated in dense urban areas where the supply of IOS is fixed or declining, creating irreplaceable assets for occupiers and investors,” says Max Heiden, co-founder and partner at Catalyst. Heiden co-founded Catalyst in 2021 with Dan Haroun. The company currently …
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Columbia’s Industrial Market Is Establishing Itself as a Major Player in the Southeast
by John Nelson
Columbia’s industrial market is evolving into a competitive contender in the Southeast, with only a low 4.7 percent vacancy rate. The Scout Motors manufacturing project is a huge win for Richland County and the Midlands and will bring back the iconic Scout SUV (and pick-up truck). The 4,000 jobs on 1,600 acres is greatly anticipated. South Carolina was the fastest growing state in 2024, according to U-Haul, and near the top in 2025, with no signs of slowing. Columbia is in the middle of this steady growth with its central location as an excellent logistics hub with I-20, I-77 and I-26 and less than two hours from the Port of Charleston. Growing inventory The Columbia industrial market now contains approximately 81 million square feet of inventory, reflecting steady expansion over recent years. Despite being smaller than major logistics markets, Columbia stands out due to its active construction pipeline, with nearly 4 million square feet under development as of late 2025. This represents one of the highest development ratios among comparable secondary markets, signaling strong investor confidence and long-term growth expectations. Much of this new supply is concentrated in: • Build-to-suit logistics facilities • Large-scale speculative distribution centers • Advanced manufacturing …
PLANO, TEXAS — Dallas-based Rosewood Property Co. has begun leasing The Buckley, a 338-unit apartment community in Plano. The Buckley is the sister property of The Ludlow, both of which are located within the 156-acre Heritage Creekside master-planned development. The Buckley feature studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and amenities such as a pool, multiple lounge areas, a club and card room, fitness center, coworking areas and a dog park. MetLife Investment Management was the equity partner for the project, and Broadway Bank provided construction financing. Provident General Contractors constructed the property, which was designed by Hensley, Lamkin, Rachel Inc. Rents start at $1,700 per month for a studio apartment.
DENTON, TEXAS — Arvato USA has signed a 269,600-square-foot industrial lease in the North Texas city of Denton. The Germany-based third-party logistics provider will occupy the entirety of Denton Logistics Center, a newly constructed building that features 32-foot clear heights. James Ewing with Colliers represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Andrew Gilbert and Keaton Brice of Holt Lunsford Commercial represented the landlord, Brookfield Properties.
LEAGUE CITY, TEXAS — Berkadia has brokered the sale of Grand Living at Tuscan Lakes, a 186-unit seniors housing property in League City, about 30 miles southeast of Houston. Opened in 2023, the property offers independent living, assisted living and memory care residences. Amenities include a pool, theater, spa, fitness center, library and a lounge. Town Land and Arcole Partners acquired the property from Bow River Capital and Ryan Cos. Ross Sanders, Dave Fasano, Cody Tremper and Mike Garbers of Berkadia brokered the deal.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Creative Action, a youth arts education organization, will open a 25,000-square-foot headquarters at Mueller, a 700-acre mixed-use district in North Austin that is a redevelopment of a former municipal airport. The space will be housed across two levels within a two-story building and will include 15,000 square feet for performing arts and communal gathering functions. The other 10,000 square feet will house programming and administrative space.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Locally based developer Panepinto Properties has begun leasing 505 Summit, a 53-story apartment tower in the Journal Square area of Jersey City. The building offers 605 units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. The property also features 4,000 square feet of street-level retail space, a landscaped public plaza, parking garage and 304 bicycle storage spaces. Residential amenities include an outdoor terrace with a pool, grilling stations, a resident lounge, coworking spaces, sports simulator and a fitness center. Pacific Life financed construction of the project, which began in the third quarter of 2023 and topped out last summer. Rents start at $3,350 per month for a studio apartment.
NEW YORK CITY — Local investment firm Jonathan Rose Cos. has purchased The Caroline Apartments, a 126-unit affordable housing building in the Inwood section of Upper Manhattan, for $53 million. The building was constructed in 1980 and last renovated in 2008. Income restrictions were not disclosed. The new ownership plans to invest nearly $20 million in capital improvements to the property, including upgrades to building systems and unit interiors, enhancements to the community center and energy-efficiency upgrades. Jonathan Rose Cos. also plans to bring in a full-time resident services coordinator. Th seller was Related Cos.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — IDI Logistics has broken ground on a 154,387-square-foot industrial project in the Northern New Jersey community of Piscataway. The building at 1551 S. Washington Ave. will feature a rear-load configuration, clear height of 40 feet, 24 dock doors, two drive-in doors, 130-foot truck court depths and parking for 144 cars and 20 trailers. CBRE is marketing the building for lease. A tentative completion date was not announced.
PRINCETON, N.J. — TRAC Intermodal has signed a 31,000-square-foot office lease in Princeton. The provider of logistics services is taking space on the third floor of the building at 600 College Road, which is part of the Princeton Point campus. Todd Elfand and Kevin Carton of Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord, Nuveen Real Estate, in the lease negotiations. The tenant representative was not disclosed.