Property Type

JLL Arranges Sale of 327,000 SF Office Complex in Metro D.C.

by Alex Tostado September 9, 2019

ROCKVILLE, MD. — JLL has arranged the sale of Executive Plaza, a 327,000-square-foot office complex in Rockville. The property comprises two eight-story buildings located at 6120 and 6130 Executive Blvd., about 15 miles north of downtown Washington, D.C. The buildings were recently renovated to include a new fitness center, 3,500-square-foot conference center, cyber café and an outdoor plaza. Jim Meisel and Matt Nicholson of JLL represented the seller, a partnership between Monument Realty and Angelo, Gordon & Co., in the transaction. MC Real Estate and an institutional partner acquired the asset for an undisclosed price. MC Real Estate has retained The Polinger Co. to provide onsite property management services and Bob Dickman of Avison Young as the leasing agent.

September 9, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Hamilton Zanze Acquires 248-Unit Multifamily Community in Northern Virginia

by Alex Tostado September 9, 2019

ALEXANDRIA, VA. — Hamilton Zanze has acquired Abbotts Run, a 248-unit multifamily community in Alexandria. The property offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 693 to 1,352 square feet. Amenities include a 24-hour clubhouse, game room, swimming pool, playground, tennis and volleyball courts, car washing station and outdoor picnic and grilling stations. The previous owner renovated all but 17 units. Hamilton Zanze plans to complete the renovation of the property, which was built in 1988. Abbotts Run is located at 5711 Woodlawn Gable Drive, 20 miles southwest of downtown Washington, D.C.

September 9, 2019

Acquisitions Florida Industrial Southeast

Pinch A Penny Sells Two Industrial Buildings Totaling 224,192 SF in Central Florida

by Alex Tostado September 9, 2019

CLEARWATER, FLA. — Pinch A Penny, a swimming pool retail, service and repair franchise, has sold two industrial buildings totaling 224,192 square feet in Clearwater. The buildings are located at 14480 and 14550 62nd St., three miles west of St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport and 19 miles west of downtown Tampa. Pinch A Penny sold the assets after vacating the property to expand its footprint into new facilities. The buyer was not disclosed, but the Tampa Bay Business Journal reports Blue Steel Development acquired the two industrial buildings. The buyer plans to significantly renovate the two Class C buildings. Rick Narkiewicz of Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) represented the seller in the transaction.

September 9, 2019

Development Georgia Restaurant Retail Southeast

Velvet Taco Opens First Restaurant in Atlanta

by Alex Tostado September 9, 2019

ATLANTA — Velvet Taco has opened its first Atlanta restaurant in Buckhead. The 2,500-square-foot establishment is situated at 77 W. Paces Ferry Road within a Whole Foods Market-anchored shopping center. The late-night joint offers a variety of chicken, beef, pork, fish and vegetarian tacos as well as brunch options. Velvet Taco expects to open a second Atlanta location next year at the Interlock development in West Midtown, according to local media. Based in Dallas, the brand also operates restaurants in Austin, Chicago and Houston.

September 9, 2019

Florida Leasing Activity Restaurant Retail Southeast

Six Retailers Sign Leases on Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road

by Alex Tostado September 9, 2019

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. — The Lincoln Road Business Improvement District (BID) has executed six leases with retailers and restaurants to occupy space on Lincoln Road, Miami Beach’s high street for upscale retail, restaurants and entertainment. Brandy Melville, a women’s clothing shop catering toward Gen Z shoppers, opened its 2,500-square-foot shop at 730 Lincoln Road in late August. Located at 810 Lincoln Road, Pele Soccer is a 7,000-square-foot store that features a turf surface for consumers to test out cleats and will install bleachers to host watch parties in the coming months. MC2 Saint Barth will occupy 748 square feet at 608 Lincoln Road later this year. The swimsuit company has been in business for 25 years. MILA is a “MediterrAsian” fusion restaurant that will open at 800 Lincoln Road later this fall. Paletas Morelia, a gourmet popsicle shop, will make its Miami Beach debut later this year. Lastly, Casper, a store dedicated to all things sleep related, is located at 1114 Lincoln Road. The six retailers join Fritz’s Skate, Bike & Surf Shop; Dog Bar; and Lulu Laboratorium as tenants to sign leases this this summer.

September 9, 2019