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DevelopmentMassachusettsMultifamilyNortheastSeniors Housing

WinnCos. Completes 95-Unit Mixed-Income Seniors Housing Project in Ludlow, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams

LUDLOW, MASS. — Regional affordable housing developer WinnCos. has completed The Residences at Mill 8, a mixed-income seniors housing project in Ludlow, located near Springfield in the western part of the state. The project converted a former mill building into an apartment complex with 95 units — 87 one-bedrooms and eight two-bedrooms — that are reserved for renters age 55 and above. The affordability component comprises 43 units for households earning 60 percent or less of the area median income (AMI) and 12 units for households earning 30 percent or less of AMI. The other 40 residences are rented at market rates. Amenities include onsite laundry facilities, a fitness room, resident lounge and several outdoor recreation areas, and the building also houses 48,000 square feet of commercial space. The Architectural Team designed the project, and Dellbrook | JKS served as the general contractor.

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AcquisitionsMassachusettsMultifamilyNortheast

CBRE Brokers Sale of 59-Unit Apartment Complex in Haverhill, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams

HAVERHILL, MASS. — CBRE has brokered the sale of Ellis Factory Lofts, a 59-unit apartment complex in Haverhill, a northern suburb of Boston. Built in 2019, Ellis Factory Lofts is a redevelopment of the former Ted’s Leather Goods factory and mill. The six-story building now exclusively offers two-bedroom units, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a resident clubroom, fitness room, bike storage area, dog wash, private courtyard and a controlled access parcel room, as well as commercial space. Simon Butler, Biria St. John, John McLaughlin and Brian Bowler of CBRE represented the seller, New Hampshire-based Chinburg Properties, in the transaction. The team also procured the buyer, Massachusetts-based development and investment firm SMC Management.

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AcquisitionsIllinoisIndianaIowaMichiganMidwestMinnesotaRetailWisconsin

JLL Brokers Sale of Napa Auto Parts Retail Portfolio in Midwest for $70.2M

by Kristin Harlow

MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, INDIANA, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN AND IOWA — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of a 41-property Napa Auto Parts retail portfolio in the Midwest for $70.2 million. The net-leased assets total 342,986 square feet and are located in Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. There are roughly 18.5 years of weighted average lease term remaining. Alex Sharrin, Jaime Fink, Marcus Pitts and Matt Hazelton of JLL represented the undisclosed buyer and seller. According to JLL, the portfolio bolsters the buyer’s strong foothold in the auto repair and parts industry.

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DevelopmentIllinoisMidwestMultifamily

Synergy Construction Group Completes Station 250 Luxury Apartment Complex in Mundelein, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

MUNDELEIN, ILL. — Synergy Construction Group has completed Station 250, a 166-unit luxury apartment complex in the Chicago suburb of Mundelein. Synergy served as developer and general contractor, and Ware Malcomb provided architecture, interior design and full site planning services for the transit-oriented project. The four-story development is located next to the Mundelein Village Hall and adjacent to the local Metra rail station. Station 250 features an outdoor pool and 10,700 square feet of indoor amenities, including a coffee bar reception area, fitness center, yoga room, sauna, golf simulator room and coworking lounge.

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Leasing ActivityNew YorkNortheastOffice

Federative Republic of Brazil Renews, Expands Office Space in Midtown Manhattan

by Taylor Williams

NEW YORK CITY — The Federative Republic of Brazil has renewed and expanded its office space at 220 E. 42nd Street, a 37-story building in Midtown Manhattan, by 65,331 square feet. The consulate general has renewed and extended its existing 30,030-square-foot lease. In addition, the Brazilian Mission to the United States will occupy 23,066 square feet, and the Brazilian Financial Office will occupy 12,235 square feet. Harry Blair, Tara Stacom, Barry Zeller and Pierce Hance of Cushman and Wakefield represented the landlord, SL Green, in the lease negotiations. Peter Trivelas and Justin Royce, also with Cushman & Wakefield, represented the tenant.

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IllinoisLeasing ActivityMidwestOffice

Chicago Department of Aviation Signs 99,421 SF Office Lease at US Cellular Plaza

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has signed a 99,421-square-foot office lease at U.S. Cellular Plaza in Chicago. Jonathon Connor, Francis Prock and Jason Simon of Colliers represented the landlord, FCA Partners. The office property totals 637,000 square feet across three buildings. The CDA will occupy floors five through nine in the 8420 building and is relocating from a facility on the O’Hare airport grounds effective immediately. FCA has owned the property debt-free since 2011 and recently completed a $15 million capital improvement campaign. Fred Ishler of Avison Young represented CDA.

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DevelopmentMichiganMidwestRetail

Poag Invests $1.3M in Improvements at RiverTown Crossings Shopping Mall Near Grand Rapids

by Kristin Harlow

GRANDVILLE, MICH. — Poag Development Group has invested more than $1.3 million into property improvements at its recently acquired RiverTown Crossings, a 1.3 million-square-foot regional mall in Grandville near Grand Rapids. The two-story enclosed mall features five anchors — Macy’s, Kohl’s, JC Penney, Celebration Cinemas and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Poag purchased the property in September. The improvements included cleaning up and installing new landscaping, fixing the merry-go-round and significant repairs to the parking lot. Poag aims to redevelop the mall into a mixed-use lifestyle center with restaurants, entertainment and potential residential and hotel uses. The Memphis-based developer is working with JLL as its leasing partner to maximize the potential of the property.

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KansasLeasing ActivityMidwestRetail

Chase Bank, 7 Brew to Open at Oslo Marketplace in Suburban Kansas City

by Kristin Harlow

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — Chase Bank and 7 Brew are slated to open at the Oslo Marketplace in South Overland Park, a suburb of Kansas City. The lease signings represent the first announcements in the new development. Mark McConahay and David Block of Block & Co. Inc. Realtors represented the owner, Frey Development, in the negotiations. Oslo Marketplace is the retail component to the redevelopment of the former Frey and Frey Mission Gardens Nursery site, which had been in business since 1972. Also part of the project is Oslo Living, which is nearly complete with 413 luxury apartment units developed by Ryan Cos. Four pad sites remain available.

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Leasing ActivityNortheastPennsylvaniaRestaurantRetail

South County Brewing to Open 22,000 SF Venue in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams

LANCASTER, PA. — South County Brewing will open a 22,000-square-foot venue in Lancaster, about 80 miles west of Philadelphia. The space at 26 W. King St. in the downtown area formerly  housed the Pressroom restaurant. The new brewery will have 17,644 square feet dedicated to a restaurant, bar, dining room, private event space and kitchen, as well as 4,356 square feet for outdoor bar and courtyard space. The opening is slated for early 2025. TRUE Commercial Real Estate represented the brewery in the lease negotiations. Corinn Kerchner of PPM Real Estate represented the landlord, Zamagias Properties.

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FeaturesHeartland Feature ArchiveMultifamily

Engage Multifamily Residents Year-Round with Seasonal Amenities

by Kristin Harlow

By Becky McLaughlin, WithMe Inc. As the seasons change, so do your residents’ needs and desires. Providing amenities and planning events that align with these shifting demands can be a game-changer for property managers. In fact, resident events have been shown to boost satisfaction, improve online reviews and impact lease renewal decisions, making them an essential tool for long-term property success. According to WithMe Inc.’s 2025 amenity outlook survey, which gathered insights from senior multifamily professionals at the country’s top property management companies, including Bozzuto, Greystar and Willow Bridge, there is a rise in resident demand for multipurpose spaces where they can relax, connect with neighbors and work. Finding ways to transform these common spaces to align with the changing seasons not only enhances resident satisfaction but also fosters a vibrant community atmosphere where people feel empowered to live, work and play year-round. Warming up the cooler months As temperatures drop, residents tend to spend more time indoors, increasing foot traffic in the lobby and shared spaces. This presents the perfect opportunity to transform these areas into cozy spots where they can comfortably work, connect and unwind. Imagine plush seating, soft lighting and a hot coffee and cocoa amenity that …

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