The building height restriction — enacted in Washington, D.C. to preserve picturesque views of the United States Capitol Building and the Washington Monument — helps provide clear and exceedingly stunning views of the multitude of construction cranes that currently dot the vertical landscape of the District of Columbia. The majority of these yellow-steeled economic generators are being used to develop new residential and mixed-use projects, ranging from the NoMa district to the southeast Waterfront area and weaving through the neighboring suburbs, including Loudoun, Va., and Bethesda, Md. And, where new residential goes, supporting retail always follows, including the trendiest grocery store chains and hottest fast-casual and dine-in restaurant concepts. In addition, the area’s ever-expanding transportation network that provides a daily lifeline to D.C. and suburban workers is also paving the way for new retail opportunities as our Nation’s Capital continues to retain its reputation as among the most prolific retail locations in the country. Downtown Core Residential-only or mixed-use projects currently underway in the District are too numerous to mention, but here is a glimpse into the frenetic activity as there appears to be a bottomless appetite for new housing, particularly among Millennials. MRP Realty is developing the 1,600-unit Rhode …
HOUSTON — The Hanover Co. has received fixed-rate financing for Hanover Post Oak, a high-rise apartment building located near Houston Galleria in Houston. Cortney Cole, Scott Galloway and Dustin Selzer of HFF arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate loan through an agency lender for the borrower. Completed in 2014, the 30-story tower features 355 apartment units in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts with 10-foot ceilings, hardwood flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in closets, open-concept gourmet kitchens and views of Houston’s Uptown and central business district skylines. Community amenities include a pool with private cabanas, 24-hour Technogym fitness center, private screening room, catering kitchen, pet washing station, business center, 24-hour concierge, valet dry cleaning and valet parking services.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Peak Real Estate Management has purchased Promesa, an apartment community located in west Austin, for an undisclosed price. At the time of sale, the 289-unit multifamily property was 93 percent occupied. On-site amenities include a resort-style pool with cabana lounge seating and outdoor cooking stations, demonstration kitchen, media and gaming rooms, business center with a private conference room and fitness center. Pat Jones of ARA Newmark represented the undisclosed seller and procured the buyer in the deal.
MCKINNEY, TEXAS — Metropolitan Capital Advisors has arranged a $12.7 million loan for the acquisition of Craig Crossing Shopping Center in McKinney. The loan features a 6.13 percent fixed interest rate with interest-only payments throughout the loan term at 65 percent loan-to-value. Todd McNeill of Metropolitan Capital Advisors arranged the loan for the undisclosed borrower.
HOUSTON — Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale of Ponderosa Shopping Center, a retail property located at 16300 Kuykendahl Road in Houston. An individual/personal trust sold the 50,937-square-foot property for an undisclosed price. At the time of sale, the property, which was built in 1983, was 61 percent leased. Jerry Goldstein of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and buyer, a limited liability company, in the deal.
HOUSTON — Buchanan Street Partners has acquired Sam Houston Crossing II, an office building located at 10344 Sam Houston Parkway Drive in Houston. Duke Realty sold the 160,000-square-foot building for an undisclosed price. Forum Energy Technologies, PEMEX and First American Title Co. occupy the three-story office building. Jared Chua of CBRE represented the seller, while Buchanan Street was self-represented in the transaction.
DINUBA, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a property net leased to DaVita Dialysis at 520 E. North Way in Dinuba. An individual/personal trust acquired the 9,000-square-foot property for $3.6 million. Mark Ruble, Jamie Medress and Chris Lind of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a limited liability company, while Jacob Becher and Christopher Secreto, also of Marcus & Millichap, represented the buyer in the deal.
HESPERIA, CALIF. — Faris Lee Investments has arranged the sale of a single-tenant, triple-net leased retail property located at 14075 Main St. in Hesperia. Hesperia-Main Street LLC sold the 3,600-square-foot property to a Los Angeles-based private investor for $3.3 million, or $911 per square foot. U.S. Bank occupies the property, which was built in 2007. Nicholas Coo and Joseph Chichester of Faris Lee Investments represented the seller in deal.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A partnership between KeyBank Real Estate Capital and an affiliate of Walton Street Capital LLC has originated a $204.1 million first mortgage loan for The Woodies Building in Washington, D.C.’s East End. The 10-story, 497,000-square-foot property was constructed in 1897 and was fully redeveloped in 2005. Scott Bois of KeyBank’s Commercial Mortgage Group arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, Douglas Development Corp. The 12-year loan features a 10-year interest only period and a 30-year amortization schedule. KeyBank and Walton Street Capital previously closed a $196.3 million first mortgage loan on behalf of Douglas Development for the Atlantic Building, also in Washington, D.C.
LEESBURG, VA. — Federal Capital Partners and joint venture partner Kettler have sold Fields of Leesburg, a 405-unit garden-style apartment community located at 75 Plaza St. in Leesburg, for $55.3 million. Built in the 1970s, the property participates in a tax credit program that provides affordable residences for renters who qualify. Jeff Kunitz, Brandon Grisham and Jonathan Greenberg of CBRE represented FCP and Kettler in the transaction. The buyer was not disclosed.