RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — The Town of Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has closed on a package of economic benefits for the first phase of Tritec Real Estate Co.’s planned Ronkonkoma hub transit-oriented development project, which is expected to break ground soon. The package was approved unanimously in 2014, but did not close until recently due to the timing of required approvals, including sewer connections, and the acquisition by East Setauket, N.Y.-based Tritec and its partner of various properties at the project site from private owners. The total project, valued at $538 million, is expected to feature up to 1,145 apartments and 545,000 square feet of retail and office space on 50 acres near the Long Island Rail Road station. Phase 1 of the project, which includes the construction of infrastructure and 477,300 square feet of apartments on 11.9 acres, is valued at $112.7 million. The first phase is expected to create 977 construction industry jobs and 76 full-time jobs upon completion. The construction of the first phase is expected to take three years.
LATHAM, N.Y. — RD Management has completed the disposition of a retail center, situated on 12 acres in Latham. The Lia family acquired the 118,863-square-foot property for an undisclosed price. Formerly anchored by Kmart, the property consists of an unoccupied 96,805-square-foot big-box space, more than 800 parking spaces, an available out lot and a 22,058-square-foot Vent Fitness. RD Management owns 26 properties in New York and more than 150 properties in its national portfolio.
FRISCO, TEXAS — STRIVE has brokered the sale of Shops at Stonebriar, a 187,767-square-foot retail center located at the corner of Preston Road and Gaylord Parkway in the Dallas metro of Frisco. Situated adjacent to Stonebriar Centre Mall, the Class A center was 98 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Toys “R” Us, Casual Male XL, Patel Bros. and Fuddruckers. Jason Vitorino and Jennifer Pierson of STRIVE represented the seller, a California-based partnership. A Texas-based private investor purchased the property for an undisclosed price.
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — CBRE has brokered the sale of Hauppauge Office Park, a three-building office complex located between Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway in Hauppauge. Colin Development sold the property to Signature Associates for $61 million. The 282,656-square-foot complex is occupied by Allstate, Bridgehampton National Bank, Crawford & Co., Urban Financial America and Morgan Stanley. Jeffrey Dunne, Steven Bardsley and Philip Heilpern of CBRE represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.
ST. PAUL, MINN. — RD Management LLC has unveiled plans for the Midway/Allianz Field mixed-use project in St. Paul. With 20 acres zoned for multi-use, the company intends to add retail, office, residential, entertainment and hospitality options to its property following the completion of the adjacent Allianz Field, home of the Minnesota United. Construction of the $200 million soccer stadium is slated for completion in spring 2019. The future expansion of the Midway/Allianz Field mixed-use project will include the construction of new buildings and is part of a master plan to be built along the western edge of the property on Snelling Avenue. The current L-shaped space on the eastern side of the property with 20 active businesses will remain intact following the demolition of Rainbow grocery store, Walgreens, Home Choice and Big Top Liquor to make way for the new stadium. Located at 1460 University Avenue West and Snelling Avenue North, the 293,732-square-foot Midway is halfway between Minneapolis and St. Paul.
KATY, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Franz Road Self Storage, a 274-unit self-storage facility located at 23012 Franz Road in the Houston metro of Katy. Dave Knobler of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor, and procured the buyer, a limited liability company. Both parties requested anonymity.
MINNEAPOLIS — Dougherty Mortgage LLC has provided a $34.1 million HUD loan for the construction of 1500 Nicollet in Minneapolis. Construction of the 183-unit affordable housing property will involve the redevelopment of the southwest corner of 15th Street and Nicollet Avenue. All units will be restricted to families earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Property amenities will include a community room, fitness center, yoga studio, rooftop decks, dog park and first-floor retail space. Dougherty originated the 40-year loan on behalf of the borrower, Minneapolis Leased Housing Associates IX LLLP. The project will also receive equity from the sale of low-income housing tax credits and funds from the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County for environmental cleanup costs. Construction has begun and completion is slated for spring 2019.
HOUSTON — NAI Partners has secured a 91,200-square-foot industrial lease at 9010 W. Little York Road in northwest Houston on behalf of Favorite Brands, a distributor of alcoholic beverages. John Ferruzzo and Nick Peterson of NAI Partners represented Favorite Brands in the lease negotiations. Matteson Hamilton of Stream Realty Partners represented the landlord, KTR Hou IV LP.
NEW YORK CITY — HFF has arranged $61.5 million in construction financing for the development of Roosevelt Parc, a 15-story transit-oriented mixed-use development located at 71-17 Roosevelt Ave. in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens. Steven Klein and Geoff Goldstein of HFF secured the floating-rate construction loan through Principal Global Investors for the borrower, an affiliate of Werber Real Estate. Being developed by Werber Real Estate and Socius Development Group, the property will feature 154 residential units, 16,577 square feet of retail space, 23,074 square feet of community facility space and a 186-space parking garage. Additionally, the property is within one block of the Jackson Heights – Roosevelt Avenue subway station. Designed by Marvel Architects, the development will feature 40,000 square feet of amenity space, including a rooftop deck, a movie screening room, a fitness center, a children’s playroom, a courtyard, lounge areas and a 24-hour concierge. Units will feature a mix of studio through four-bedroom floor plans with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, wood flooring and in-unit washers and dryers.
CHICAGO — American Street Capital (ASC) has arranged $4.9 million in acquisition financing for a three-building multifamily portfolio in Chicago. The properties, located in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood, total 88 units and feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. The portfolio was more than 95 percent occupied at the time of acquisition. Igor Zhizhin and Alexander F. Rek of ASC arranged the three loans, which feature 20-year terms and 30-year amortization schedules. A correspondent agency lender provided the loans.