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Connecticut Industrial Sector Sees Steady Demand from Tenants, Investors

by Jaime Lackey August 31, 2016

The Connecticut industrial market has changed. The days of large corporate surplus assets littering our industrial parks, mid-teen vacancy rates and discounted lease rates are over — or at least on a hiatus. In the last few years, the market has tightened with many of the larger blocks of space absorbed by various local and national tenants. The last 20 to 25 years saw corporate consolidations, downsizing and the move to cheaper markets dominate our industrial landscape. Left behind were inefficient, large manufacturing facilities in a market losing its manufacturing base. As time went by, these idle, surplus assets were acquired by local and regional investors who eventually made these properties functional again. Over the years, steady absorption has chipped away at vacancy rates, and quality available product has become increasingly difficult to find for tenants. Traditionally, an industrial tenant needing 100,000 square feet or greater would have numerous alternatives to consider and a wide range of quality too. This gave tenants enormous leverage, allowing them to negotiate more flexible and favorable terms and conditions. The relatively recent shift in tide has allowed landlords to control the process and we’ve seen a corresponding upward tick in lease rates. The sales …

August 31, 2016

Industrial Loans New York Northeast Office

Rubenstein Partners Secures $197M in Construction Financing for 500,000 SF Mixed-Use Property in Brooklyn

by Amy Works August 30, 2016

NEW YORK CITY — Rubenstein Partners has secured a $197 million first mortgage construction loan for 25 Kent Avenue, a mixed-use property in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. Serving as co-lead arrangers and co-bookrunners, Wells Fargo Bank and Natixis Real Estate Capital committed $197 million for the project. The new loan provides for all future construction costs and fully capitalizes the project. Being developed by Rubenstein Partners and Heritage Equity Partners, the eight-story building will feature 500,000 square feet of office and industrial space tailored to the creative and tech sectors.

August 30, 2016

Connecticut Multifamily Northeast

WinnDevelopment Acquires Schoolhouse Apartments in Connecticut for Rehabilitation

by Amy Works August 30, 2016

WATERBURY, CONN. — WinnDevelopment, the development arm of WinnCompanies, has acquired the historic 213-unit Schoolhouse Apartments in Waterbury for an undisclosed price. The company has a $16.4 million rehabilitation project planned for the occupied property, which was converted to residential use in 1982. The rehab project includes a restoration of masonry exteriors; the replacement of exterior lighting; the repair and replacement of roofs, siding and wood trim; new signage and security cameras; and improved handicap accessibility. The apartments will undergo mechanical system upgrades and the installation of new cabinetry, appliances and fixtures in the kitchens and bathrooms. WinnResidential will manage the property, which is slated for completion by fall 2017. The project will utilize an allocation of low income housing tax credits from Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, as well as financing from the Connecticut Department of Housing and federal subsidies from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Boston Financial Investment Management is the project’s equity investor, and the design team includes Keith Construction as general contractor and The Architectural Team as project architect.

August 30, 2016

New York Northeast Retail

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $40M Sale of Storage Facility in Manhattan

by Amy Works August 30, 2016

NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of a storage facility located at 305 E. 61st St. in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. An undisclosed buyer acquired the property for $40 million in an all-cash transaction. The 11-story, 65,886-square-foot building, which features 358 individual storage lockers, was vacant at the time of sale. Bob Knakal, Clint Olsen and Jonathan Hageman of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the transaction. The name of the seller was not disclosed.

August 30, 2016

Hospitality Mixed-Use New York Northeast

Corona Operating Co. Acquires 266,800 BSF Conversion Site in Queens for $37.3M

by Amy Works August 30, 2016

NEW YORK CITY — Corona Operating Co. has acquired a conversion site located at 37-10 114th St. in the Corona neighborhood of Queens. Meadows Corona LLC sold the site for $37.3 million. The site offers 226,800 buildable square feet and currently houses an eight-story building with 95,040 square feet above ground with additional built out and useable cellar space of 11,880 square feet. Previously, the building operated as a 200-room hotel featuring a pool, exercise facility, multiple event spaces and parking for 86 cars. The building was vacant at the time of sale. Stephen Preuss of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the deal.

August 30, 2016

Massachusetts Northeast Office

Enel Green Power North America Moves Headquarters to Andover Landing at Brickstone in Massachusetts

by Amy Works August 30, 2016

ANDOVER, MASS. — Enel Green Power North America (EGP-NA) has leased 66,000 square feet of space at Andover Landing at Brickstone in Andover for its new North American headquarters location. Located at 100 Brickstone Square, the facility features a renovated full-service cafeteria, flexible conference facilities, a coffee/juice bar, fitness center with yoga room, shower and locker facilities, a Bright Horizons Day Care facility, outdoor seating, on-site property management and ample parking. EGP-NA is an operator of more than 100 renewable energy plants in North America, and its parent company, Enel Group, is a multinational power company headquartered in Rome, Italy. Kerry Hawkins, Jason Levendusky and Jake Borden of CBRE/New England represented the landlords, KS Partners and Oaktree Capital, while Brooks Murphy and Brian Morrissey of JLL represented the tenant in the lease.

August 30, 2016

Multifamily Texas

Morgan Opens Pearl at The Mix Apartment Community in Midtown Houston

by Haisten Willis August 30, 2016

HOUSTON — Morgan, a company specializing in multifamily development, construction and property management, has opened Pearl at the Mix in Houston’s Midtown district. Located at 2910 Milam St., the new apartment community sits on the city block bound by Louisiana, Tuam, Milam and Anita streets. Pearl at the Mix, the second Midtown property Morgan has opened in the past two years, is one block away from Pearl Midtown. Pearl at the Mix consists of five residential levels above a two-level parking garage. The property’s 196 units are a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units. Unit interiors feature stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, under-mount sinks, under-cabinet lighting, walk-in closets with wood shelving, full-size washers and dryers, USB charging ports and floor-to-ceiling windows. Community amenities include a WiFi-enabled club lounge furnished with a pool table, two classic arcade machines, TVs, a patio facing downtown, swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, fitness center and grilling stations. Cadence Bank provided construction financing for Pearl at the Mix.

August 30, 2016

Healthcare Texas

Stream Realty Partners Launches Healthcare Real Estate Division in Dallas

by Haisten Willis August 30, 2016

DALLAS — Stream Realty Partners, a full-service real estate investment, development and services company, has hired John Huff as managing director of its new healthcare real estate division. In this capacity, Huff will be responsible for leading and conceptualizing Stream’s healthcare portfolio initially in the Dallas/Fort Worth market for products including medical office, specialized outpatient facilities, hospitals, teaching and research buildings, seniors housing and build-to-suit opportunities. Stream’s healthcare real estate platform will focus on services including leasing, facility development, investment sales, portfolio analysis and management. Huff previously worked at Duke Realty (formerly Bremner Healthcare), where he leased, developed and acquired more than 2 million square feet of medical properties valued at more than $750 million.

August 30, 2016

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Office Texas

Coldwell Banker Negotiates Sale of 31,960 SF Office Property in Arlington

by Haisten Willis August 30, 2016

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Coldwell Banker Commercial Advisors DFW has brokered the sale of the 31,960-square-foot Offices at Forest Hills property to California-based RAB Properties, which utilized a 1031 tax-deferred exchange to purchase the Class A, two-building project in Arlington. The single-story structures, located at 2001 and 2005 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., were 93 percent occupied at the time of sale. Joe Hamilton and Theron Bryant of Coldwell Banker Commercial Advisors DFW represented the local seller, WCII-1 LLC. Negotiating for the buyer was Sam Owen of OGH Real Estate LLC, who has assumed leasing and management duties for the property. The Offices at Forest Hills was developed in 2007 on 3.4 acres near TX 360, I-30 and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The buildings, totaling 11,967 square feet and 19,993 square feet, include private balconies for each office and shared conference space. The asset also features a 120-space parking lot with 10 covered spaces. The smaller building is fully leased to Lima USA for its headquarters. The wholly owned subsidiary of Italy-based Lima Corporate S.P.A. manufactures and distributes shoulder, knee and hip products and technology to surgeons. The larger building houses Insala Ltd., Endeavor Wall Homes, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Commission …

August 30, 2016

Retail Texas

Vitorino Group Brokers Sale of Guadalupe Station in San Marcos

by Haisten Willis August 30, 2016

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS — The Vitorino Group has brokered the sale of Guadalupe Station, a Class A, 17,528-square-foot retail property next to Texas State University in San Marcos. The asset was 100 percent occupied at the time of closing. Jared Aubrey and Anthony Pucciarello of the Vitorino Group represented the seller, an Austin-based developer. A California-based investor utilizing a 1031 exchange was the buyer. Tenants at Guadalupe Station include MedSpring Urgent Care, Verts Mediterranean Grill, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Pieology Pizzeria, Sports Clips and Torchy’s Tacos

August 30, 2016

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