CHARLESTON, S.C. — Federal Capital Partners (FCP) and Roi-Tan Investments LLC have signed nearly 22,000 square feet in new leases at the Cigar Factory, a redevelopment of the landmark office building located at 701 E. Bay St. in Charleston. The new tenants include Fritz Porter (6,377 square feet), Midland Mortgage Corp. (4,611 square feet), Exceed Physical Culture (4,256 square feet), EnviroMix Inc. (3,252 square feet), The Law Office of M. Brooks Derrick (1,162 square feet) and Strategic Risk Solutions (1,162 square feet). Since taking ownership in April, FCP and Roi-Tan have inked 77,523 square feet of new leases at the redeveloped mixed-use project, making Cigar Factory 35 percent pre-leased. The new tenants are expected to move into their new space by the summer of 2015.
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NEW YORK CITY — NorthStar Real Estate Income II Inc. has originated a $45.75 million senior loan, which is secured by a portfolio of three full-service hotels in Pennsylvania and Florida. The loan includes a 36-month term and two one-year extension options. The hotel portfolio features a total of 680 rooms and more than 26,000 square feet of total meeting space. Additionally, more than $17 million has been invested in the properties over the past 18 months. Proceeds from the senior loan will be used for additional planned improvements. NorthStar Income II’s portfolio consists of six loans with an aggregate principal amount of $227.8 million as of August 28, 2014. NorthStar Income II is a public, non-traded real estate investment trust sponsored by NorthStar Asset Management Group Inc.
MILFORD AND STRATFORD, CONN. — Fairfield County, Conn.-based Angel Commercial LLC has brokered two leases totaling 14,000 square feet in Milford and Stratford. In Milford, The Nutty Company Inc. has leased a 5,000-square-foot freestanding building at 19 Seemans Lane. The company is relocating from Derby, Conn. Angel Commercial represented both parties in the transaction. In Stratford, Eastern Connection Inc., a multi-state courier business, has subleased 9,000 square feet of warehouse space at 350 Long Beach Blvd. Jon Angel of Angel Commercial represented the landlord, while Vidal/Wettenstein LLC represented the tenant in the transaction.
BORDENTOWN, N.J. — CBRE Inc. has brokered a 7,861-square-foot lease at 243 Route 30 in Bordentown. New Jersey-based Reconstructive Orthopedics plans to open its 10th location at the space this September. Dan McGovern of CBRE represented the property owner, Apco Petroleum, while Danny Wolf of Rose Commercial represented the tenant.
NEW YORK CITY — Boddewyn Gaynor Architects has designed the major improvements that are now underway at a 400,000-square-foot former industrial building on the waterfront in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park. Located at 14 53rd St. and known as the Brooklyn Whale Building, the seven-floor property is owned and managed by SL Whale Realty LLC, which acquired the building in 2011. The upgrades include canopies to highlight the main entrance and two secondary entrances along the building’s 600-foot façade; a new lobby with concierge desk, newsstand and sweet shop, and restroom facilities for visitors; energy-efficient replacement windows; and infrastructure improvements to support the improved office space.
ST. LOUIS — Oak Grove Capital has originated $23.2 million in Fannie Mae loans for the acquisition of Pine Tree Club Apartments and Westbrooke Village Apartments, two market-rate apartment communities located in St. Louis. The fixed-rate loans both carry seven-year terms, two years of interest-only and four years of yield maintenance. The multifamily communities were built in the mid 80s and have a combined 402 units.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. — DeBartolo Development LLC has sold two adjacent Chicago area retail centers — Poplar Creek Crossing and Prairie Stone Crossing — to Pine Tree Commercial Realty LLC. DeBartolo acquired a defaulted note on the 60,000-square-foot Prairie Stone center in 2011 and purchased the neighboring 257,000-square-foot Poplar Creek shopping center in 2013. Located at state routes 59 and 72, just north of Interstate 90 in Hoffman Estates, both properties are approximately 90 percent leased. Anchor tenants at Poplar Creek include T.J. Maxx, OfficeMax, Michael’s, PetSmart, World Cost Plus Market and Ross Dress for Less. Anchor tenants at Prairie Stone include Sports Authority and Stone Eagle Tavern.
OAK CREEK, WIS. — The Dickman Co. Inc./CORFAC International has arranged the lease of a 45,000-square-foot industrial building in Oak Creek, a suburb approximately 12 miles south of Milwaukee. Amiran Technologies will occupy space at 7221 S. 10th St. Samuel M. Dickman Jr. and Samuel D. Dickman of the Dickman Co. represented the landlord, Murphy Real Estate LLC. Travis Tiede and Adam Matson of NAI MLG Commercial represented the tenant.
AURORA, COLO. – An unnamed buyer has acquired the 600-unit Fitzsimons apartment community in Aurora for a reported $120 million. The community, referred to as “21 Fitzsimons,” is located at 2100 Ursula Streetwithin the Fitzsimons Life Science District. Fitzsimons’ first phase included 240 apartment homes and six ground-floor retail suites totaling 16,098 square feet. It was completed in 2008. Phase II contained 187 apartment homes that were built in 2012. Recently completed Phase III contains 173 apartment homes and a 1,364-square-foot retail space. The seller, the Pauls Corporation, was represented by ARA Colorado’s Doug Andrews, Jeff Hawks, Terrance Hunt and Shane Ozment.
SANTA ANA, CALIF. — Westfield MainPlace Shopping Center in Santa Ana is set to undergo a $50-million revitalization and enhancement. The center is located at 2800 N. Main Street. The revitalization will include the addition of three new tenants to the currently vacant Macy’s Men’s and Home Furnishings store. Ashley Furniture, Round 1 Entertainment and 24 Hour Fitness will soon occupy this 142,500-square-foot space. Ashley Furniture will open later this year, while Round 1 Entertainment and 24 Hour Fitness will open in the first half of 2015. The center is also set to receive four new casual dining restaurants, including Panini Café, before the end of the year. Westfield MainPlace is developing two additional dining areas, including “Restaurant Row” on the north end near JCPenney and “Westside Dining” on the its west side. Recent additions to Restaurant Row include Boudin | SF and Johnny Rockets. New dining options under construction at Westside Dining, located below the Dining Court, include Blaze Pizza, Starbucks and Dog Haus. The new tenants will join the nearly 200 already-existing stores and restaurants. The new retail and dining openings will roll out from November 2014 through June 2015. The center will also add a second family …