HUNTINGTON, N.Y. — NorthMarq Capital has arranged a $4.2 million construction loan for a 17,340-square-foot retail and apartment building located at 425 New York Ave. in Huntington. The 2.5-year loan features an interest-only payment period during the construction with an option to convert to a permanent loan. Charles Cotsalas and Ernest DesRochers of NorthMarq secured the financing for the undisclosed borrower through NorthMarq’s relationship with a regional bank.
NORCROSS, GA. — Multi Housing Advisors (MHA) has arranged, in separate transactions, the sale of four apartment communities located in Norcross, Ga. for a total of $71.7 million. Josh Goldfarb and Tyler Averitt of MHA’s Atlanta office represented the Boston-based seller, Realty Financial Partners, in the transactions. In the first transaction, King Rook Capital, with corporate offices in New York, purchased Highland Reserve for $23.3 million. The 416-unit property was built in 1987. In the second transaction, Emma Capital Properties purchased Highland Valley for $18.8 million. The 300-unit property was built in 1985 and was subsequently renamed Princeton Heights Apartments. In the third transaction, Atlanta-based Audubon Communities purchased Highland Corners for $16.2 million. The 252-unit property was built in 1979. In the fourth transaction, Atlanta-based Marquis Investments purchased Highland Lakes for $13.4 million. The 240-unit property was built in 1985.
COLLINSVILLE AND CUSHING, OKLA. — Stan Johnson Co. has completed the sale of a portfolio leased to Victory Energy. Triple Net Acquisitions purchased the portfolio for $9.3 million in Oklahoma. The site in Collinsville includes Victory Energy’s Class A corporate headquarters. The property in Cushing operates as a manufacturing and distribution facility. Both Victory Energy properties are located in metro Tulsa, an area that accounts for nearly one-third of the manufacturing in Oklahoma and over 56,000 energy-related jobs. The sale-leaseback proceeds will support Victory Energy’s plan for an additional 101,000-square-foot facility. Camille Renshaw of Stan Johnson Co.’s New York office represented the seller in the sale of the portfolio.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Tony Talamas of BMC Capital’s Houston office has arranged a $6 million loan for the cash-out refinancing of a single-tenant property leased to a credit tenant in Austin. The loan was placed with one of BMC Capital’s correspondent CMBS relationships. The non-recourse loan features a 10-year, fixed-rate term with a 4.96 percent interest rate and 30-year amortization schedule.
BOYNTON BEACH, FLA. — Stiles Realty has sold the 62,573-square-foot retail component of Renaissance Commons, a mixed-use commercial complex in Boynton Beach, Fla. The property was sold for $18.2 million. Dan Coyle of Stiles Realty represented both parties in the transaction. Cohen Commercial Properties was the buyer, and Wells Fargo Bank affiliate Redus One LLC was the seller. Located at 1880 N. Congress Ave. and 1500 W. Gateway Blvd., the retail component of Renaissance Commons includes 17 ground floor units across two buildings. The retail space is 80 percent leased to tenants including Bonefish Grill, Starbucks, Village Tavern Restaurant and AT&T. Renaissance Commons includes 293,000 square feet of office condos, office rentals and a self-storage facility. Stiles Realty and Stiles Property Management, both of which had been leasing and managing the property since Wells Fargo foreclosed on it in early 2014, were retained under the new ownership.
ALEXANDER CITY AND RAINBOW CITY, ALA. — Berkadia has arranged the sale of a multifamily portfolio encompassing a total of 172 units for $3.8 million. The properties include Azalea Court I & II, Sherwood Forest and Wildhaven. The properties are located in Alexander City and Rainbow City, Ala. David Oakley and Josh Jacobs of Berkadia’s Alabama office negotiated the portfolio sale representing the Birmingham-based seller. Suit Properties of Gadsden, Ala. was the buyer.
HOUSTON — Thor Equities has begun construction on the Kirby Collection, a mixed-use development at 3200 Kirby Drive in Houston. The 1 million-square-foot project features a 25-story, 385,000-square-foot residential tower. The residential building includes 199 apartments including seven two-story townhomes, along with seven two-story loft spaces with private yards. The residences will overlook a deck with over an acre of amenities including a pool with cabanas, fire pits and a bar area. The penthouse level will feature a Skyview Suite available to all residents, offering a chef’s kitchen and views of the Houston skyline. Kirby Collection’s will also include a 13-story, 210,000-square-foot Class A office building is near Houston’s central business district, the Galleria/Uptown district, Greenway Plaza and the Texas Medical Center. Two levels of retail space totaling 65,000 square feet are also part of the development, which is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2017. Richard Keating Architecture is the design architect for the Kirby Collection, and Dianna Wong Architecture + Design is the interior designer. Houston-based Kirksey is the architect of record.
DURHAM, N.C. — LEM Capital has funded a $6.5 million joint venture investment for the acquisition and renovation of Emerald Forest, a 320-unit multifamily property located in Durham, N.C. The property is set to undergo value-add renovations. Emerald Forest is a garden-style asset that was built in 1985 and features a mix of studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom units.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — StreetLevel Investments and ShowBiz Cinemas will open a 65,000-square-foot entertainment complex in the spring of 2017. Located near the intersection of Chisholm Trail Parkway and McPherson, the entertainment center will include 10 cinema auditoriums, 14 bowling lanes and a game room. The auditoriums will feature 70-foot wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling screens, surround sound and leather reclining chairs. Showbiz Cinema will also offer special events and provide party facilities for sporting events, college programs, local school programs and community gatherings.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Bellagio Townhomes, a 68-unit apartment property located in Fort Worth. Robert Denninger and Scott Ogilvie of Marcus & Millichap’s Dallas office marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a limited liability company. Ogilvie also procured the buyer, another limited liability company. Bellagio Townhomes is located at 3064 Las Vegas Trail, less than two miles east of West Loop 820 South. Built in 1968 and renovated in 2013, the asset is located on 3.2 acres and consists of 10 two-story buildings. Bellagio Townhomes offers five floor plans, with 24 one-bedroom/one-bath units spanning 730 square feet, 10 two-bedroom/one-bath units of 950 square feet, eight two-bedroom/two-bath units of 1,050 square feet, 12 three-bedroom/two-bath units of 1,273 square feet and 14 three-bedroom/two-and-one-half bath units of 1,250 square feet.
