Property Type

LemonShark Poké & Makai Grill to Open at Easton Town Center This Fall

by Kristin Harlow September 22, 2020

COLUMBUS, OHIO — LemonShark Poké & Makai Grill is opening its first Ohio restaurant at Easton Town Center in Columbus. The Hawaiian-themed establishment, which offers sushi, hibachi-style grilled meats and seafood, is scheduled to open in late fall. A staple of Hawaiian cuisine, Poké incorporates variations of marinated seafood typically over sticky rice with vegetables and sauces. Guests at the restaurant will also enjoy a bar and island-themed drinks. Developed by The Georgetown Co., L Brands and Steiner + Associates, Easton Town Center is a component of the larger Easton, a 1,300-acre mixed-use destination.

September 22, 2020

Development Industrial Maryland Southeast

Matan Starts Construction on 556,800 SF Industrial Park in Suburban Maryland

by Alex Tostado September 22, 2020

FREDERICK, MD. — Matan Cos. has broken ground on the first two buildings of Center 85, a speculative, 556,800-square-foot industrial park in Frederick. The company has started on Buildings I and II, which will span 116,000 square feet and 64,000 square feet, respectively. The locally based developer expects to deliver the two buildings in July 2021 with tenant improvements slated to begin in May 2021. Matan will break ground on Building III dependent on leasing activity on the first two buildings. Matan is available to begin construction on the 276,000-square-foot asset and have the same timetable as the other two buildings. The buildings will feature 30-foot clear heights, a 120-foot truck court, 50-foot speed bay and two drive-in dock doors. Morgan Keller is the general contractor of Center 85, and Powers Brown in the architect.

September 22, 2020

Alabama Development Multifamily Southeast Student Housing

Spaces Management Opens 251-Bed Student Housing Complex in Tuscaloosa

by Alex Tostado September 22, 2020

TUSCALOOSA, ALA. — Spaces Management has opened The Walk Tuscaloosa, a 251-bed student housing complex serving the students at the University of Alabama. The four-story building is located one block from Bryant-Denny Stadium and Tutwiler Hall. Unit interiors are fully furnished and feature quartz countertops, tile bathroom flooring, walk-in showers, vinyl plank wood-grain flooring and stainless steel appliances. Communal amenities include three fitness centers, private and group study spaces, a tanning bed, lounge area, pool, pool deck, firepit and below-grade parking. Elite Building was the general contractor, and Poole & Co. and Southpark Interiors were the architects. Function First Furniture furnished the units. The University of Alabama is currently offering in-person classes.

September 22, 2020

Development Florida Retail Southeast

Miller Construction Breaks Ground on 114,000 SF Showroom for City Furniture in Metro Orlando

by Alex Tostado September 22, 2020

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLA. — Miller Construction has broken ground on a 114,000-square-foot, two-story showroom for Florida-based City Furniture in Altamonte Springs. The property is situated at 555 Douglas Ave., overlooking Interstate 4 and 10 miles north of downtown Orlando. Miller is constructing the asset to achieve LEED certification. The property will include interior and exterior LED lighting, a water-conserving HVAC system and seven electric car-charging stations. Deerfield Beach, Fla.-based Gallo Herbert Architects is the designer. Orlando-based Dewberry is the civil engineer. A timeline for construction was not disclosed. City Furniture operates 20 showrooms in Florida as well as 14 Ashley HomeStore showrooms in southern Florida.

September 22, 2020

Acquisitions Office South Carolina Southeast

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $23.8M Sale of Office Building in Downtown Charleston

by Alex Tostado September 22, 2020

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $23.8 million sale of 134 Meeting Street, a 71,947-square-foot office building in downtown Charleston. The asset was 93 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including law firms K&L Gates and Sinkler & Boyd. The building was renovated in 2015 to include a new HVAC system; upgraded lobbies, restrooms and common corridors; and a 1,702-square-foot fitness center with showers. Jared Londry, Rob Cochran and Nolan Ashton of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Cobalt Property Group, in the transaction. Highland Ventures, a separate account client of Insite Properties, acquired the property.

September 22, 2020

Georgia Leasing Activity Retail Southeast

TSCG Negotiates 33,191 SF Lease for Planet Fitness in Savannah

by Alex Tostado September 22, 2020

SAVANNAH, GA. — TSCG has negotiated a 33,191-square-foot lease for Planet Fitness at the former site of a Bi-Lo grocery store in Savannah. The property is situated within Crossroads Shopping Center at 2132 E. Victory Drive, four miles southeast of downtown Savannah. Current tenants include Starbucks, T-Mobile and The UPS Store. Michael Silverman of TSCG represented Sunshine Fitness, one of the largest Planet Fitness franchisees in the country, in the lease transaction. Kelly Pulignano of TSCG represented the landlord, Crossroads Shopping Center LLC.

September 22, 2020

Company News Industrial Massachusetts Northeast

Reports: Raytheon to Cut 15,000 Jobs Due to Decline in Commercial Air Travel

by Taylor Williams September 22, 2020

WALTHAM, MASS. — Defense contractor Raytheon (NYSE: RTX) will cut approximately 15,000 jobs, primarily in its aviation departments, as a result of depressed demand for commercial air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to multiple reports. The Massachusetts-based firm, which employs about 200,000 people nationwide, made the announcement during an earnings call last week, according to reports from multiple new outlets including CNN and Forbes. The company’s stock price opened at $61.58 per share on Tuesday, Sept. 22, down from $84.59 per share a year ago.

September 22, 2020

Loans Multifamily Northeast Pennsylvania

JLL Arranges $33.3M in Financing for Multifamily Redevelopment Project in Philadelphia

by Taylor Williams September 22, 2020

PHILADELPHIA — JLL has arranged $33.3 million in financing for International House, a project that will convert a 14-story office building located at 3701 Chestnut St. in Philadelphia into a 400-unit apartment complex. The borrower, CSC Coliving LLC, will use the funds to acquire the 1.3-acre site, which is located in the University City area, and to begin construction. The two lowest floors will continue to house office and retail users. Chad Orcutt and Blaine Fleming of JLL arranged the financing through PostRoad Group. Completion is slated for summer 2021.

September 22, 2020

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Madison International Inks 25,000 SF Office Lease at 300 Park Avenue in Manhattan

by Taylor Williams September 22, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Real estate private equity firm Madison International Realty has signed a 25,000-square-foot office lease at 300 Park Avenue in Manhattan. The company will relocate from a 14,000-square-foot space at 410 Park Avenue in mid-2021. Tishman Speyer owns the 26-story building, which spans 773,056 square feet and was originally built in 1955. Howard Fiddle and Evan Fiddle of CBRE represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Gregory Conen and Samantha Augarten represented Tishman Speyer internally.

September 22, 2020

Connecticut Leasing Activity Northeast Office

Cara Therapeutics Signs 11,685 SF Office Lease Expansion in Stamford, Connecticut

by Taylor Williams September 22, 2020

STAMFORD, CONN. — Biotechnology firm Cara Therapeutics Inc. has signed an 11,685-square-foot office lease expansion at 107 Elm Street, the firm’s headquarters building in Stamford. John Hannigan and Adam Cognetta of Choyce Peterson Inc. represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. RFR Realty LLC owns the property.

September 22, 2020

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