OKLAHOMA CITY — Dallas-based Mercer Co. has completed a 101,268-square-foot industrial project in Oklahoma City. The project, which consists of nine buildings on an eight-acre site, represents Phase I of a larger development known as OrderMatic Business Park. The buildings can accommodate users with requirements from 3,321 to 88,862 square feet. Mercer Co. is also leasing the project and recently opened an office in Oklahoma City to facilitate that objective.
AMARILLO, TEXAS — PMZ Realty Capital has arranged a $19 million loan for the refinancing of a dual-branded hotel in Amarillo. The hotel opened in 2021 and totals 235 rooms under the Four Points and Fairfield Inn & Suites flags, which are part of the Sheraton and Marriott family of brands, respectively. The names of the borrower and the CMBS lender that provided the loan were not disclosed.
PARIS, TEXAS — Dallas-based brokerage firm The Multifamily Group (TMG) has negotiated the sale of The Regency, a 100-unit apartment complex in Paris, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas. Built in 1985, the property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units as well as a pool, onsite laundry facilities and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Yonnic Land of TMG represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.
PHILADELPHIA — A partnership between Jefferson Apartment Group, Haverford Properties and AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust has completed a 470-unit multifamily project in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood. Rivermark Northern Liberties fronts the Delaware River and consists of two midrise residential buildings, 45,000 square feet of retail space that is anchored by a Sprouts Farmers Market and four acres of public green space. Units come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and range in size from 527 to 1,605 square feet. Amenities include a pool, rooftop lounges with speakeasys, two fitness centers, a courtyard with fire pits and grilling stations, a lounge, game room, micro offices and a pet spa. Citizens Bank and Santander Bank financed construction of the project. Rents start at roughly $1,900 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Los Angeles-based PCCP has provided a $36 million senior loan for the acquisition of The Hub Shopping Center, a 248,569-square-foot retail property that sits on a 28-acre site in the Long Island community of Hempstead. The borrower was New York City-based Agus Holdings. Tenants at the center, which was 99 percent leased at the time of sale, include The Home Depot, Stop & Shop, Old Navy and AT&T. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — JLL has arranged $13.1 million in construction financing for Vroom Street Apartments, a 42-unit multifamily project that will be located in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City. The property will house five studios, 14 one-bedroom units and 23 two-bedroom units with an average size of 913 square feet. Max Custer and Salvatore Buzzerio of JLL arranged the loan through First Bank on behalf of the developer, Urban Street Properties. Construction is slated for a fall 2025 completion.
BOSTON — The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has signed a 10-year, 106,000-square-foot office lease in downtown Boston. The DCAMM handles facilities management and real estate services and is bringing together employees from six state agencies to two full floors at One Federal Street, a 1.1 million-square-foot building owned by Tishman Speyer. Occupancy is slated for early 2025. Jeffrey Moore and Victoria Robinson of Tishman Speyer negotiated the lease.
NORWALK, CONN. — Regional brokerage firm Northeast Private Client Group (NEPCG) has arranged the sale of The Overlook Apartments, a 33-unit multifamily building located in the southern coastal Connecticut city of Norwalk. According to Apartments.com, the building was completed in 2023 and offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units as well as a fitness center. Rich Edwards and Jeff Wright of NEPCG brokered the deal. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.
UNIVERSITY CITY, MO. — Developer Charles Deutsch has begun pre-leasing efforts for Avenir, a $90 million luxury apartment complex in University City, an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis. Residents are expected to move in toward the end of August. The 262-unit development features one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans ranging from 640 to 1,620 square feet. Monthly rents start at $1,800. Amenities include pickleball courts, bocce ball, a resort-style pool, dog park, fitness center, business center, game room and coffee bar. Avenir marks Deutsch’s first luxury apartment community that isn’t geared toward seniors. He is one of the original co-founders and owners of The Gatesworth Communities, a collection of luxury seniors housing properties in University City and Creve Coeur. Holland Construction Services is the general contractor, and Gray Design Group served as architect. First Bank provided financing.
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MINN. — Trident Development is nearing completion of Avalon Apartment & Townhomes, a 244-unit luxury multifamily property in the Twin Cities suburb of Inver Grove Heights. The development will feature 54 townhomes and 190 apartments. The two- and three-bedroom townhomes will span across 10 buildings with attached two-car garages. The first townhomes will be move-in ready by fall 2024. The apartment units will be housed in one four-story building. Layouts include studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom options. Residents will have access to underground parking with 166 stalls. The apartments are slated for occupancy by early 2025. Amenities will include a fitness center, speakeasy lounge, golf simulator, pickleball court, rooftop patio, dog run, playground and resort-style pool. Trident is developing the project in partnership with Vincent Cos. Lyon Contracting is the general contractor, and Village Green will serve as property manager.
