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LG Realty Advisors Unveils Plans for $50M Office, Retail Project in Pittsburgh

by Taylor Williams May 1, 2019

PITTSBURGH — LG Realty Advisors, a privately held development and management firm, has unveiled plans for Liberty East, a $50 million office and retail project in Pittsburgh. Liberty East, which is a redevelopment of the nine-story Penn Plaza building, will ultimately house 246,000 square feet of Class A office space with a 50,000-square-foot retail space on the ground floor that will be occupied by Whole Foods Market. The development will also include an additional 4,600 square feet of retail space and 700 parking spaces. Construction of Phase I of the project, which also includes a $1 million contribution to the upgrading of nearby Enright Park, is expected to begin this summer and wrap up in summer 2021.

May 1, 2019

Loans New Jersey Northeast Retail

Eastman Cos. Refinances 95,809 SF Retail Center in Livingston, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams May 1, 2019

LIVINGSTON, N.J. — Locally based development and management firm Eastman Cos. has refinanced The Shoppes at Livingston Circle, a 95,809-square-foot retail center in Livingston, an eastern suburb of Newark. Built in 1993 and anchored by German discount grocer Aldi, the property was 80 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Olive Garden, Goldfish Swim and Club Pilates. Jon Mikula and Jim Cadranell of HFF placed the loan, which features a 12-year term and a fixed interest rate, on behalf of Eastman. The lender was not disclosed. There are more than 150,000 residents earning an average annual household income in excess of $190,000 living within a five-mile radius of the center, which has been extensively redeveloped over the past two years.

May 1, 2019

Hospitality Loans New York Northeast

ACRES Capital Provides $37M Construction Loan for Hilton-Branded Hotel Near Rochester

by Taylor Williams May 1, 2019

CANADAGUIA, N.Y. — ACRES Capital, a New York-based real estate hedge fund, has provided a $37 million construction loan for the Hilton Tapestry Collection hotel in Canadaguia, a hospitality project located near Rochester. The project, which includes the development of a 44-unit condominium building, is valued at $53 million. Miami-based GenX Capital Partners and Boston-based Capstack Finance sourced the loan through ACRES Capital on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.

May 1, 2019

Loans Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

G.S. Wilcox Arranges $32M Loan for Refinancing of New Jersey Apartments

by Taylor Williams May 1, 2019

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — G.S. Wilcox & Co., a New Jersey-based mortgage banking firm, has arranged a $32 million loan for the refinancing of Maplewood Crossing, a 151-unit apartment community located about 10 miles southwest of Newark. Robert Logan and Al Raymond of G.S. Wilcox placed the loan, which included a 20-year term and a 30-year amortization schedule, on behalf of the borrower, local developer Elite Properties.

May 1, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily Southeast Top Stories Virginia

WashREIT Acquires 1,685-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in Northern Virginia for $379.1M

by Kristin Harlow May 1, 2019

ALEXANDRIA, HERNDON, MANASSAS AND LEESBURG, VA. — WashREIT (NYSE: WRE) has acquired a five-property, 1,685-unit multifamily portfolio in Northern Virginia for $379.1 million. The properties include: 205 Century Place in Alexandria; 13690 Legacy Circle and 2511 Farmcrest Drive in Herndon; 10519 Lariat Lane in Manassas; and 86 Heritage Way NE in Leesburg. Sellers were not disclosed. “We are pleased to be growing our Northern Virginia multifamily portfolio by 53 percent at a time when that region is poised to deliver strong economic growth fueled by a thriving technology sector,” says Paul McDermott, president and CEO of WashREIT. “We look forward to capitalizing on northern Virginia’s robust job growth prospects and its continued demand for quality, value-oriented rental housing on an even larger scale.” Although details on the properties were not disclosed, the buyer refers to the portfolio as being value-add, suggesting property improvements are on the horizon for the portfolio. WashREIT now owns a total of 4,861 multifamily units in Northern Virginia. The company expects to close on a second acquisition totaling 428 units across two apartment communities in Maryland’s Montgomery County during the second quarter of this year for $81.9 million. The company plans to pay for its expansion …

May 1, 2019

Acquisitions Retail Southeast Virginia

Armada Hoffler to Acquire Two Retail Centers in Virginia Beach for $105M

by Alex Tostado April 30, 2019

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Armada Hoffler will acquire Red Mill Commons and Marketplace at Hilltop in Virginia Beach for a combined $105 million from local retail developer Venture Realty Group. As part of the acquisition, Armada Hoffler will exchange 4.1 million operating partnership units each valued at $15.55, as well as the assumption of $36 million in debt and $5 million in cash. Red Mill Commons is a 374,000-square-foot retail center that was 98 percent leased at the time of sale to more than 90 tenants, including T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Dollar Tree, Outback Steakhouse, Walgreens, Panera Bread, Buffalo Wild Wings, Starbucks Coffee and Chipotle Mexican Grill. Walmart, Target and The Home Depot shadow anchor the property, which is located five miles from both Sandbridge Beach and Naval Station Oceana, the second largest employer in the city. Marketplace at Hilltop is a 118,000-square-foot center that features tenants such as Total Wine, Michaels, Panera Bread, Chick-fil-A and Arby’s. The shopping center is 100 percent occupied and adjacent to the only Whole Foods Market in the city. Venture Realty Group has been retained to lease and manage both properties. Armada Hoffler expects both deals to close this quarter.

April 30, 2019

Loans Multifamily New York Northeast Seniors Housing

KeyBank Originates $65.9M Loan for Refinancing of Two Seniors Housing Properties in Western New York

by Taylor Williams April 30, 2019

ORCHARD PARK AND PITTSFORD, N.Y. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has originated two Freddie Mac loans totaling $65.9 million for the refinancing of a pair of seniors housing properties in Western New York. In the first transaction, KeyBank provided $45.8 million for Orchard Heights, a community in the city of Orchard Park that features 114 assisted living units, 32 independent living residences and 16 memory care units. In the second deal, KeyBank provided $20.1 million for Heather Heights of Pittsford, which offers 72 assisted living units and 24 memory care units. Both properties were built in the 1990s. Carolyn Nazdin of KeyBank secured the loans, both of which carry fixed interest rates, 15-year terms and five years of interest-only payments. The borrower was not disclosed, but Buffalo-based Hamister Group LLC developed both communities.

April 30, 2019

Hospitality Loans New York Northeast

Avana Capital Provides $65M Construction Loan for AC Marriott Hotel in Manhattan

by Taylor Williams April 30, 2019

NEW YORK CITY — Arizona-based Avana Capital has provided a $65 million loan for the construction of a 26-story AC Marriott Hotel in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. Designed by Danny Forster & Architecture, the 168-room hotel will be located at 842 Sixth Ave. and will be the tallest hotel in the world to feature modular construction. The borrower was locally based firm 842 Enterprises Inc. Bloomberg reports that guest rooms will be assembled in Poland and shipped to New York, with the opening of the property slated to occur some time next year.

April 30, 2019

Development Maryland Retail Southeast

Whole Foods Market to Anchor $350M Mixed-Use Development in Metro Baltimore

by Alex Tostado April 30, 2019

TOWSON, MD. — Developers Greenberg Gibbons and Caves Valley Partners have signed Whole Foods Market to anchor the retail component of Towson Row, a $350 million mixed-use development in downtown Towson. Whole Foods will occupy 45,000 square feet and include a 6,200-square-foot mezzanine and outdoor dining terrace. Construction on the store is expected to begin this winter and take 18 months to complete. Amenities will include a two-story parking deck and covered walkways leading to the store. Towson Row is currently under construction on a five-acre site, 10 miles north of downtown Baltimore. The 1.2 million-square-foot development will include over 75,000 square feet of retail/restaurant space, 150,000 square feet of Class A office space, 300 student housing units, 200 luxury high-rise residential units and a 220-room hotel.

April 30, 2019

Development Retail South Carolina Southeast

Topgolf Opens 50th U.S. Venue in Greenville

by Alex Tostado April 30, 2019

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Topgolf has opened its 50th venue in the United States this past Friday in Greenville. The three-tier, 55,000-square-foot driving range and bar is located at 201 Clifton Court, 10 miles from downtown Greenville and directly off Interstate 85. The new Topgolf features a chef-driven menu, top-shelf drinks, big screen TVs, flexible private event spaces and music in climate-controlled hitting bays. More than 350 full- and part-time employees were hired in advance of the opening. The new Topgolf will host a summer academy for children ages 6 through 12 as well as events like College Night for local college students.

April 30, 2019

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