Property Type

E-Commerce, Business Relocation Feed Growth in Las Vegas Industrial Market

by David Cohen May 1, 2018

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas industrial market was built on supporting the city’s tourism and hospitality industry, which brings in nearly $60 billion per year, according to a study by Applied Analytics. But in recent years, the segment has evolved and grown thanks to the emergence of e-commerce and the harsh market conditions of nearby Southern California. A panel at the InterFace Las Vegas Industrial conference, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas on April 24, brought together eight regional developers and owners to discuss the changing state of the Las Vegas industrial market in 2018. Included on the panel were Michael Dermody, CEO at Dermody Properties; Taylor Arnett, vice president at CapRock Partners; Kevin Higgins, senior vice president and partner at CBRE; Doug Roberts, partner at Panattoni Development Co.; Fritz Wyler, managing director at Prologis; Rod Martin, director of development at Majestic Realty Co.; and Jordan Schnitzer, president at Harsch Investment Properties. Phil Ralston, president at American Nevada Co, moderated the panel. “Historically, the Southwest [Las Vegas] submarket has brought a premium in rents [compared] to what you see in the other submarkets, and 80 percent of the tenant base there is doing business on the …

May 1, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Office Property Type Top Stories

Brookfield Purchases 22-Story Office Tower in Downtown Chicago for $305M

by John Nelson May 1, 2018

CHICAGO — A private fund sponsored by Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) has purchased 175 West Jackson, a 22-story office tower in downtown Chicago’s Central Loop district, for $305 million. JLL Capital Markets represented the seller, a high-net-worth European family advised by Extell Development. Built in 1912 and designed by Chicago-based architect Daniel H. Burnham, the Class A office tower spans 1.4 million square feet, encompassing a full city block. The property features rooftop decks, conference facilities and a recently renovated, 7,500-square-foot athletic club. The building also features retail and dining space, including Starbucks Coffee, Fifth Third Bank and CVS on the street level. The office tower provides tenants access to public transit and is one block from the Brown, Red, Blue, Pink and Purple El lines. The building is also within walking distance to Chicago Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center. Extell Development invested heavily in the redevelopment of 175 West Jackson after purchasing the neo-classical building in the late 1990s, according to Crain’s Chicago. The redevelopment included the addition of a two-story atrium lobby, exterior restoration and common area upgrades, according to Extell’s website. Lucien Lagrange Architects Studio designed the upgrades to include wood, granite, marble and metal …

May 1, 2018

Loans Office Texas

PMRG, National Real Estate Advisors Refinance 383,777 SF Office Tower in Houston

by Taylor Williams April 30, 2018

HOUSTON — A partnership between PMRG and National Real Estate Advisors LLC has refinanced 3737 Buffalo Speedway, an 18-story, 383,777-square-foot office tower located in the Greenway Plaza submarket of Houston. The partnership developed the Class A building in 2016. At the time of the loan closing, 3737 Buffalo Speedway was 73 percent leased to tenants such as FKP Architects, Solvay America and HCA Gulf Coast Division. Amenities include a fitness center, conference center, structured parking and a full-service restaurant operated by chef John Besh. Wally Reid and Matthew Putterman of HFF secured the three-year, floating-rate loan, proceeds of which will be used to complete leasing and pay off existing debt.

April 30, 2018

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

Partnership Acquires 177-Unit Apartment Community in Austin

by Taylor Williams April 30, 2018

AUSTIN, TEXAS — A partnership between two limited liability companies, 1500 RHD LLC and GV&A 4 LLC, has acquired Las Colinas Apartments, a 177-unit multifamily community in Austin. The loan features a 9.75-year term and a 30-month amortization schedule. Dougherty Mortgage arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing for the transaction.

April 30, 2018

Loans Retail Texas

MCA Arranges $4.3M Construction Loan for Retail Conversion Project in Waco

by Taylor Williams April 30, 2018

WACO, TEXAS — Metropolitan Capital Advisors Ltd. (MCA) has arranged a $4.3 million construction loan for The Containery, a retail conversion project in Waco. Private developer Bill Wetterman plans to convert an existing warehouse situated on 24,750 square feet of land into a shopping destination with boutique retail and restaurant spaces. Brandon Wilhite of MCA arranged the loan through McGregor, Texas-based TFNB Bank.

April 30, 2018

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Law Firm Latham & Watkins Signs 407,000 SF Lease in Midtown Manhattan

by Jeff Shaw April 30, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Rockefeller Group has signed Latham & Watkins LLP to a 407,000-square-foot office lease at 1271 Avenue of the Americas. The law firm will occupy floors 25-34 in the 48-story building with an anticipated move-in during the second half of 2020. Built in 1959, the building was originally designed by Harrison & Abramovitz & Harris, the architects for all of Rockefeller Center. Scott Gamber and Craig Reicher of CBRE represented Latham & Watkins in the transaction. 1271 Avenue of the Americas is currently undergoing extensive renovations designed by the architectural firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners. The project began in 2016 and is slated to be complete by the end of 2019. Major League Baseball and Mizuho Americas have also recently signed leases at the building.

April 30, 2018

Loans Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Cronheim Secures $3M in Permanent Financing for Apartment Community in New Jersey

by Jeff Shaw April 30, 2018

NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — Cronheim Mortgage has negotiated $3 million in permanent financing for Mountain View Gardens in North Plainfield. The 43-unit garden style apartment community, located at 470 West End Ave., is comprised of six, two-story walkup buildings and has 24 one-bedroom and 19 two-bedroom units. The seven-year loan amortizes over a 30-year period and has a fixed rate, which was locked five months prior to closing. The borrower and lender were undisclosed. The loan was originated and placed by Allison Villamagna and Andrew Stewart of Cronheim.

April 30, 2018

Industrial Leasing Activity Texas

Stream Realty Negotiates 63,911 SF Industrial Lease in Metro Dallas

by Taylor Williams April 30, 2018

COPPELL, TEXAS — Stream Realty Partners has negotiated a 63,911-square-foot industrial lease at Park West Crossing, a 74-acre, eight-building business park located in the northern Dallas metro of Coppell. Jeremy Kelly and Ryan Boozer of Stream Realty represented the landlord, MLRP Park West Crossing F LLC. Bryan Graham of BLG Commercial RE represented the tenant, Black Horse Carriers Inc., an Illinois-based freight company.

April 30, 2018

Acquisitions Loans Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

Fantini & Gorga Arranges $1.2M in Acquisition Financing for Multifamily Property in Suburban Boston

by Jeff Shaw April 30, 2018

MALDEN, MASS. — Fantini & Gorga has arranged $1.2 million in financing for the acquisition of a multifamily property at 21-23 Myrtle St. in Malden, about five miles north of Boston. The property is a 12-unit apartment building made up of one- and two-bedroom units. At the time of sale, the property was fully occupied with under market leases. Derek Coulombe and Jon Garcia of Fantini & Gorga arranged the loan for the undisclosed borrower. The lender was not disclosed. The property is located in close proximity to the Malden Metro Boston Transit Authority station, which allows for direct access to downtown Boston on the Orange Line.

April 30, 2018

Development Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Marcus & Millichap Orchestrates $4M Land Sale in Newark for Multifamily Development

by Jeff Shaw April 30, 2018

NEWARK, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has orchestrated the sale of a 43,869-square-foot tract of land in Newark for the development of an 84-unit condominium community. Carlos Zapata represented the seller, a developer in the transaction. The buyer was undisclosed. Located at 73-87 Clay St., the land is approved for 84 residential units and 4,630 square feet of retail space. The city will be adjusting the surrounding landscape and traffic patterns to encourage retail shopping in the area.

April 30, 2018

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