KATY, TEXAS — National Property Holdings (NPH), a Houston-based industrial developer and owner, is underway with Katy Prairie Business Park, an 87-acre industrial project located in the western Houston suburb of Katy. At full buildout, the project will span approximately 1.1 million square feet across three tilt-wall buildings. The development’s first facility has been underway for a few months. Dallas-based design-build firm ARCO Design/Build Inc. broke ground last December on a 59,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center within the park for Domino’s Pizza, progress of which can be seen here. The facility is expected to be complete in the fourth quarter and support more than 300 Domino’s Pizza restaurants across South Texas. “We are delighted Domino’s selected National Property Holdings to develop its new supply chain center and fresh pizza dough production line in our first building at Katy Prairie Business Park,” says Ryan Lovell, vice president of real estate for NPH. In addition to building the Domino’s facility, NPH is now expanding the park’s infrastructure to make way for the other two buildings. This work includes excavating detention ponds totaling approximately 20 acres, extending the public water line by half a mile, implementing a wastewater collection system and lift station …
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BILLERICA, MASS. — RD Management LLC, a New York-based developer, will develop a 230-unit luxury multifamily project in Billerica, a northwestern suburb of Boston. The project will be constructed as an addition to RD Management’s 306,876-square-foot Shops at Billerica retail center. At the time of the multifamily project announcement, major tenants of the retail center included a 69,560-square-foot Burlington store, as well as grocer Market Basket, Big Lots and Planet Fitness. According to the development team, the project is on track to break ground by the end of year despite construction restrictions amid the COVID-19 health crisis.
BOSTON — Plymouth Industrial REIT Inc. (NYSE: PLYM), a Boston-based investment firm focused on the acquisition and management of industrial properties, executed more than 426,000 square feet of new leases during the first three months of 2020, according to the company’s latest quarterly report. Commercial leasing has declined amid the COVID-19 health crisis, but industrial owners have benefited from demand for distribution and warehousing space, especially from e-commerce users. At the end of the quarter, Plymouth owned 125 industrial buildings totaling approximately 20 million square feet, including 11 properties totaling 2.1 million square feet that were purchased in the first quarter. Plymouth reported 96.3 percent occupancy across its portfolio, which is primarily located in the Midwest and Southeast regions, as well as in New Jersey and Maine. Plymouth’s stock price closed at $13.98 per share on May 8, down from $15.55 per share a year ago.
WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — Florida-based developer LNR Partners LLC has sold Lenox Plaza, a 50,000-square-foot retail center in Woodland Park, a northwestern suburb of New York City, to an undisclosed buyer. At the time of sale, the property was 96 percent leased to tenants including Pizza Hut, Party City and Blimpie. The four-building complex was originally built in 1986, and the parking lot was recently renovated in 2018. LNR acquired the property from Azarian Group in 2007 for $20 million. Jacklene Chesler of Colliers International represented LNR Partners in the transaction. The sales price was undisclosed.
Kislak Co. Arranges $11.6M Sale of Office, Retail Property in South Orange, New Jersey
by Alex Patton
SOUTH ORARGE, N.J. — Kislak Co. Inc. has arranged the $11.6 million sale of South Orange Square, a 31,000-square-foot office and retail property located on the western outskirts of New York City. Located at 67-81 S. Orange Ave. and 3-11 Scotland Road, the property includes 21,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, 9,000 square feet of second-story office space and 1,000 square feet of storage rooms. At the time of sale, the property was 98 percent leased to tenants including Verizon, Investors Bank and the South Orange Pharmacy. Meridian Capital Group arranged acquisition financing through Spencer Savings Bank on behalf of the undisclosed buyer. Joni Sweetwood of Kislak represented the seller, which was also undisclosed.
MADISON, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.8 million sale of a retail building in Madison, a western suburb of New York City. Located at 307 Main St., the 10,011-square-foot building was leased to Starbucks and a dry cleaner at the time of sale. Alan Cafiero, Ben Sgambati, David Cafiero and John Moroz of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which were undisclosed limited liability companies.
MIAMI — JLL has arranged the sale of 21st Century Self Storage, a 636-unit facility in Miami. The 37,242-square-foot asset features climate-controlled units and 26 parking spaces. The building was originally constructed in the 1950s and was converted to self-storage in 2003. The building is located at 200 NW 79th St., eight miles north of downtown Miami. Steve Mellon, Brian Somoza and Manny de Zárraga of JLL represented the seller, 21st Century Self Storage, in the transaction. Amsdell Cos. and Compass Self Storage purchased the facility for an undisclosed price.
DURHAM, N.C. — Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has negotiated the sale of Southpoint Crossing, a 288-unit multifamily community in Durham. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans ranging from 635 to 1,301 square feet. The asset was 96 percent occupied at the time of sale. Communal amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, pool with lounge, a 24-hour business center, grilling area with picnic tables, playground, dog park and Amazon Hub package lockers. The seller, New York City-based Duck Pond Realty, upgraded several unit interiors with new appliances, resurfaced counters and faux-wood flooring in kitchens and bathrooms. The community is located at 1800 Southpoint Crossing Drive, seven miles south of downtown Durham. Toronto-based Starlight Investments purchased the property for an undisclosed amount. Sean Wood, John Heimburger, Dean Smith, Alex Okulski, John Munroe and Jason Kon of NKF represented the seller in the transaction.
Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $22.2M Sale of Seniors Housing Community in Stuart, Florida
by Alex Tostado
STUART, FLA. — Cushman & Wakefield Senior Housing Capital Markets has brokered the $22.2 million sale of The Pointe at Ocean Boulevard, an independent living community in Stuart. Sentio Investments sold the seniors housing asset to an affiliate of Waypoint Real Estate Investments. Arrow Senior Living has been retained to operate the community. The Pointe at Ocean Boulevard features 150 units and is located at 2750 SE Ocean Blvd., a mile west of the Atlantic Ocean and three miles east of downtown Stuart. The property was built in 1986 and was recently renovated. Richard Swartz, Jay Wagner, Tim Hosmer, Chris Remeika and Jack Griffin of Cushman & Wakefield brokered the sale.
DAVENPORT, FLA. — Tailwinds Development LLC will develop a Publix-anchored shopping center within Champions Crossing in Davenport. The grocery store is slated to open in summer 2021. The new Publix will be located at 1200 Champions Drive, 30 miles southwest of downtown Orlando. Ali Mushtaq of SVN Florida represented the property owner, Savi Tri-County LLC, in the lease negotiations. According to Mushtaq, there is 7,121 square feet available for in-line leasing and 5,415 square feet available at an outparcel at the shopping center development. Champions Crossing is a master-planned development, which upon completion will feature retail, restaurant and office space. The 110-room WoodSpring Suites hotel opened in 2019, as well as the 326-unit Champions Vue Apartments.