ORLANDO, FLA. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided $37.1 million in refinancing for Castilian Apartments in Orlando. The 304-unit community comprises 17 two-story, garden-style apartment buildings. The property was originally built in 1975 and was renovated in 2017. Jeff Rodman and Kelly Frank of KeyBank secured a $33.4 million Freddie Mac loan, as well as a $3.7 million Letter of Credit to the undisclosed borrower. The workforce housing property sits on 14.8 acres and features units with rents at 80 percent of area median income or less.
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MEMPHIS, TENN. — Woodyard Realty Corp. has arranged the $6.8 million sale of Lakeville Townhomes, a 228-unit apartment community in Memphis. The asset was originally built in 1975, and in 2007, the undisclosed seller repositioned it as part of a condo-grade overhaul. The undisclosed New York-based buyer is planning further renovations. The property is situated about two miles from Memphis International Airport, and was 96 percent occupied at the time of the transaction. Lea Heilig of Woodyard Realty represented the buyer and seller in the transaction.
Chemical Company Signs 121,978 SF Industrial Lease for Headquarters in South Florida
by Alex Tostado
POMPANO BEACH, FLA. — Blue Dog Chemical Co. has signed a 121,978-square-foot lease in Pompano Beach at Bridge Point Powerline Road, a three-building, 467,832-square-foot industrial park that is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of this year. Blue Dog manufactures performance and cleaning products for the consumer automotive market, transportation sector and marine and general aviation markets. Blue Dog is moving its headquarters from Stone Mountain, Ga., which is about 20 miles east of downtown Atlanta, where it occupied about 40,000 square feet of industrial space. Blue Dog is expected to have more than 60 employees at its new location, 40 of which will be new jobs. Tony Hoover of CBRE represented the landlord, Bridge Development Partners, in the lease transaction.
DWS Group Begins Next Phase of $180M Manhattan Village Redevelopment in Southern California
by Amy Works
MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIF. — DWS Group has broken ground on Village Shops, the next phase of its $180 million Manhattan Village redevelopment in Manhattan Beach. Manhattan Village is 44-acre, 573,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor mixed-use dining and retail property. Village Shops will feature 60,942 square feet of retail/restaurant space, 30,744 square feet in South Village and 30,198 square feet in North Village; two parking decks encompassing 956 spaces in South Deck, North Deck and surface lots; a water feature; clock tower; and seating areas and lush landscaping. Completion for Village Shops is scheduled for November 2020. Currently signed tenants at Manhattan Village include ROC, Mercado Manhattan Beach, California Pizza Kitchen, Joey Manhattan Beach, Urban Plates, MAC, Origins, Holly and Hudson Nail Lounge, Macy’s, Apple, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Sephora, Victoria’s Secret, Tommy Bahama and Kiehl’s. Manhattan Village is being developed in phases and slated for full completion in 2020. JLL is managing and handling leasing at Manhattan Village.
HFF Secures $47.1M Construction Financing for 293-Unit Apartment Property in Metro Denver
by Amy Works
LAKEWOOD, COLO. — HFF has arranged $47.1 million in financing for the construction of Brickhouse at Lamar Station, a Class A multifamily property located at 6300 W. 13th Ave. in Lakewood. Riverpoint Partners and Iron River Management are the borrowers. Josh Simon and Kristian Lichtenfels of HFF secured the 15-year construction-to-permanent loan through a correspondent insurance company lender. The loan includes three years of interest-only payments and a 35-year amortization schedule. Situated on 3.7 acres, the four-story Brickhouse at Lamar Station will feature 293 apartments, averaging 748 square feet, with stainless steel appliances, granite and quartz countertops, washers and dryers, wood flooring, and balconies or patios. Common area amenities include a swimming pool, two interior courtyards, fire pits, grilling stations, a large community room, 24-hour fitness center, yoga studio, top-floor club room, business center and pet spa. The development will also be within walking distance to the Lamar Station light rail stop. Completion is slated for mid-2020.
Pacifica Hotels Acquires 128-Room Residence Inn by Marriott in Orange County for $25.5M
by Amy Works
ANAHEIM, CALIF. — Pacifica Hotels has purchased Residence Inn by Marriott Anaheim Hills Yorba Linda, an extended-stay hotel located at 125 S. Festival Drive in Anaheim. An institutional seller sold the property for $25.5 million. Completed in 2002, the Residence Inn by Marriott comprises one common area building and two guest-room buildings. The 128-unit hotel features a meeting room, complimentary breakfast, evening social event, outdoor terrace with built-in grill, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and business center. Scott Hall, Tony Malk, Aaron Lapping and Blake Malecha of HFF represented the seller in the deal.
SEATTLE — CBRE Capital Markets’ Debt & Structured Finance team has secured long-term refinancing for Cubix North Apartments, a newly delivered multifamily development located at 1008 N. 109th St. in North Seattle. The borrower is Daniel Stoner of 1008 Apartments LLC. Completed this month, the four-story Cubix North features 108 micro apartments with natural lighting, microwaves, premium countertops, two-burner stoves and refrigerators, as well as 3,380 square feet of commercial space. On-site amenities include a rooftop deck with barbecue areas and city views, storage units, bike storage, smart-phone enabled on-site laundry, two building-owned smart cars for tenant use and free bus passes. Jeff Henderson of Seattle’s CBRE office arranged the 10-year, $13 million, fixed-rate loan.
LAS VEGAS — US Storage Centers has purchased a self-storage facility located at 8470 W. Charleston Blvd. in Las Vegas. Durango Mini Storage & Charleston Mini Storage sold the property for an undisclosed price. The 177,955-square-foot property features 1,269 self-storage units, video monitoring, gated access and RV/boat/auto storage. US Storage Centers, which was self-represented in the acquisition, currently owns and operates five self-storage facilities in the Las Vegas area.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — Carter Multifamily has acquired Polos on Park, a 440-unit apartment community in Tallahassee, for $41.8 million. Built in 1999, the complex is situated at 2626 E. Park Ave., about four miles east of downtown Tallahassee. The property comprises 21 two- and three-story residential buildings, nine garage structures and an amenity building. Carter Multifamily is planning a series of renovations and will rebrand the community as 2626 Park. Planned renovations include updating residential interiors, the pool, clubhouse and recreational areas. The company also plans to add a dog park, fitness center and outdoor gathering areas. The seller was not disclosed.
EL PASO, TEXAS — Developer Hunt Cos. and Florida-based general contractor Moss have gone vertical on construction of WestStar Tower, a 262,000-square-foot office building in downtown El Paso. The companies broke ground on the project last June, WestStar Tower will serve as the new corporate headquarters for both Hunt and WestStar, a regional bank. Together, the two firms will employ about 430 people at the new building, which will include an 850-space parking garage. Sonny Brown & Associates is handling preleasing of the property.