Property Type

Berkadia, Colliers Broker $43M Sale of Apartment Community in Birmingham

by John Nelson August 3, 2016

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Berkadia and Colliers International have brokered the sale of Colony Woods, a 414-unit apartment community located at 2000 Colony Park Drive near The Summit Birmingham. The sales price was $43 million, according to Al.com. Built in two phases in 1990 and 1995, the property last sold in October 2009 for $24.8 million. The previous owner, Nashville-based C-H Core I LLC, upgraded more than half of the units with new appliances and lighting packages prior to the sale. David Oakley of Berkadia represented the buyer, Forum RE Acquisitions LLC, in the transaction. Will Mathews of Colliers International’s Atlanta office represented the seller.

August 3, 2016

Industrial Maryland Southeast

Chesapeake Real Estate, Thompson Creek Window Sell Two Industrial Facilities in Maryland for $33M

by John Nelson August 3, 2016

HANOVER, MD. — A partnership between Chesapeake Real Estate Group LLC and Thompson Creek Window Co. has sold two industrial buildings totaling nearly 300,000 square feet in Hanover. PGIM Real Estate purchased the properties from the partnership for $33 million. The assets are located within Penn 95 Commerce Center and include a 167,500-square-foot spec warehouse building at 8210 Penn Randall Place and a 117,000-square-foot build-to-suit warehouse and manufacturing facility leased to Thompson Creek Window at 8300 Pennsylvania Ave. Brook Furniture Rental Inc. recently leased 66,606 square feet at the spec warehouse building.

August 3, 2016

Florida Southeast Student Housing

CollegePlace Partners Acquires Student Housing Portfolio Near FSU for $22.7M

by John Nelson August 3, 2016

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — Real estate investment firm CollegePlace Partners has acquired The District, a 311-bed student housing portfolio located adjacent to Florida State University in Tallahassee. The company purchased the portfolio in an off-market transaction for $22.7 million. The District comprises eight townhome and flat-style buildings, featuring 90 three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom units. Andrew Kirsh and Serineh Baghdasarian of Los Angeles-based law firm Sklar Kirsh LLP represented CollegePlace Partners in the acquisition. CollegePlace Partners has engaged Asset Campus Housing, the nation’s largest third-party student housing management company, to manage the portfolio.

August 3, 2016

Illinois Midwest Office

Equus Capital Partners Acquires 414,442 SF Office Property in Metro Chicago

by Christina Cannon August 3, 2016

OAKBROOK TERRACE, ILL. — An affiliate of Equus Capital Partners Ltd. has acquired a Class A office property in Oakbrook Terrace, approximately 20 miles west of Chicago, for an undisclosed price. Mid America Plaza is a 414,442-square-foot complex that includes two 10-story buildings. The property was 87 percent leased at the time of sale. Mid America Plaza, built in 1985, features amenities such as a conference center, deli, restaurant, a 16,600-square-foot fitness center, picnic areas, walking trails, a softball field and a pond. The complex is also located across the street from the Oakbrook Center Mall, which is currently undergoing a $150 million expansion. Mark Katz and Bryan Rosenberg of HFF represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.

August 3, 2016

Illinois Midwest Office

Fifield Cos. Completes Renovation of 106,000 SF Office Building in Chicago’s West Loop

by Christina Cannon August 3, 2016

CHICAGO — Fifield Cos. has completed a 12-month renovation of a 106,000-square-foot office property in Chicago’s West Loop. The eight-story Burnham 600 is located at 600 W. Jackson Blvd. and was designed by Daniel Burnham in 1912. After purchasing the building in 2015, Fifield Cos. renovated the lobby, hallways and elevators, and added new signage and a security desk. Fifield Cos. also made renovations to the building’s sixth floor, where the company’s 6,500-square-foot headquarters office is located. Other tenants in the building include Assemble, Bravo Foods, Evan Law Group, Family Health Network, Gibraltar Capital Advisors, Mark IV Realty, OKW Architects, Reed Construction, Seneca Real Estate Advisors and Starwood Hotels.

August 3, 2016

Illinois Midwest Retail

Quantum Real Estate Advisors Arranges $3.4M Sale of Retail Building in Chicago

by Christina Cannon August 3, 2016

CHICAGO — Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. has brokered the sale of a 5,215-square-foot retail building for $3.4 million. iFLY, an indoor skydiving facility, occupies the building, which is located at 800 W. Scott St. in Chicago. A Chicago-based private real estate investor acquired the property from a Chicago-based developer. Chad Firsel of Quantum Real Estate Advisors represented both parties in the transaction.

August 3, 2016

Michigan Midwest Office

Farbman Group Brokers $2.2M Sale of 40,509 SF Office Property Near Detroit

by Christina Cannon August 3, 2016

DEARBORN, MICH. — Farbman Group has brokered the sale of a 40,509-square-foot office building in Dearborn, approximately 10 miles west of Detroit, for $2.2 million. GJ Ramz Acquisition LLC acquired the Class B property, which is located at 19853 W. Outer Drive. The former Eastpointe Office Building is now being rebranded as the Safeway Building. The three-story facility was built in 1985 and was 87 percent occupied at the time of sale. Tenants at the Safeway Building include the United States of America General Services Administration, Riley and Hurley, Glaucoma Center of Michigan, YMT Vacations, AA1 Investments and Yogurtopia Holdings. The buyer plans to make improvements to the property such as updating the façade and entryway, renovating the lobby, upgrading the HVAC system, replacing the building signage, repaving and striping the parking lot, and revamping the landscaping. Ali Haidar of Farbman Group represented the buyer in the transaction. EAS&B investments #1-Eastpointe LLC was the seller. Farbman Group will manage and lease the property.

August 3, 2016

Illinois Loans Midwest Retail

NorthPoint Capital Arranges $1.3M Loan for 16,300 SF Retail Center in Metro Chicago

by Christina Cannon August 3, 2016

CAROL STREAM, ILL. — NorthPoint Capital Funding Inc. has arranged a $1.3 million acquisition loan for a 16,300-square-foot retail center in Carol Stream, approximately 30 miles west of Chicago. Elk Trail Center was built in 1984 and was fully occupied by 11 tenants at the time of funding. The center is located at 257-281 W. Elk Trail Road. NorthPoint Capital placed the 20-year, fully amortizing loan with Farm Bureau of Michigan. The undisclosed borrower was in a 1031 exchange.

August 3, 2016

Mixed-Use Multifamily New York Northeast Office Retail

XIN Development Acquires RKO Keith’s Theater in Queens for $65.8M

by Amy Works August 3, 2016

NEW YORK CITY — XIN Development International has acquired the iconic RKO Keith’s Theater, located at 135-35 Northern Blvd. in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens. JK Equities sold the property in an all-cash transaction valued at $65.8 million. The property features fully approved and permitted plans for an approximately 389,746-square-foot mixed-use project featuring residential, retail and community facility components. Bob Knakal, Stephen Preuss and Jonathan Hageman of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, while Albert Benalloul of RLTY NYC represented the buyer.

August 3, 2016

Multifamily New York Northeast Retail

Cushman & Wakefield Negotiates $17.1M Sale of Mixed-Use Building in Manhattan

by Amy Works August 3, 2016

NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of a mixed-use property located at 477 Amsterdam Ave. in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Herliem Amsterdam LLC acquired the five-story, 9,500-square-foot property from 477 Amsterdam Avenue for $17.1 million, or $1,800 per square foot. The building features eight residential apartments and two commercial units. Hall Oster, Teddy Galligan and Bryan Smadbeck of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, while Dylan Pichulik of XL Real Property Management represented the buyer in the deal.

August 3, 2016

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