Retail

Whole Foods Signs 40,000 SF Retail Lease for The Parks at Walter Reed in D.C.

by Alex Tostado December 16, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Whole Foods Market has signed a 40,000-square-foot retail lease to anchor the Hartley apartment building within The Parks at Walter Reed in northwest Washington, D.C. The Parks is a 3.1 million-square-foot mixed-use development from the partnership of Hines, Urban Atlantic and Triden Development. The Hartley will be the third new construction at the site, alongside two currently underway projects: The Brooks condominiums and the Vale apartments, featuring 18,000 square feet of retail. The Hartley features 323 rental units, including 32 affordable units, and 58,000 square feet of retail space. The apartment building will be part of the project’s Town Center, which will include 100,000 square feet of dining, shopping, and entertainment fronting Georgia Avenue. Construction on The Hartley is expected to begin in early 2020 with completion of the project set for early 2022. Torti Gallas + Partners is the architect for The Hartley, with interior design by Hickok Cole Lifestyle and landscape design by Oehme van Sweden. Retail broker CBRE + Streetsense will lease The Parks. The campus already contains a firehouse and schools, as well as housing for seniors and veterans.

December 16, 2019

Acquisitions California Restaurant Retail Western

Hanley Investment Group Negotiates $4.7M Sale of Starbucks-Occupied Asset in Mammoth Lakes, California

by Amy Works December 16, 2019

MAMMOTH LAKES, CALIF. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of a retail property located in Mammoth Lakes. A Los Angeles-based private partnership sold the to a San Diego-based private investor for $4.7 million, or $1,065 per square foot. Built in 1984 and renovated in 2018, the 4,435-square-foot, single-tenant building is situated on 1.22 acres at 2935 Main St. Starbucks Coffee occupies the drive-thru property on a long-term lease with rent increases every five years. Bill Asher, Kevin Fryman and Jeff Lefko of Hanley Investments represented the seller, while Blake Tagmyer of Cushman & Wakefield’s San Diego office represented the buyer in the deal.

December 16, 2019

Development New York Northeast Retail

Convene to Open 73,000 SF Event Venue at Brookfield Place in Manhattan

by Alex Patton December 16, 2019

NEW YORK CITY — Flex and meeting-space provider Convene has opened a 73,000-square-foot event venue at Brookfield Place, an office and retail center in Manhattan. Commonly referred to as the World Financial Center, Brookfield Place is situated across the street from the World Trade Center and houses numerous retail, restaurant and entertainment tenants. Convene’s new event space is located at 225 Liberty St., backfills the vacant Saks Fifth Avenue store and contains two large event spaces with capacity for 500 people each, as well as a coffee shop and café. Brookfield Properties is the landlord.

December 16, 2019

Acquisitions Midwest Ohio Retail

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.5M Sale of Net Leased CVS Property in Ohio

by Kristin Harlow December 16, 2019

WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OHIO — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $2.5 million sale of a 10,125-square-foot property net leased to CVS Pharmacy in Washington Court House, located between Columbus and Cincinnati. The building is located at 1795 Columbus Ave. CVS recently extended its lease for 15 years. Dan Yozwiak and Nathan Coe of Marcus & Millichap secured the buyer, a partnership completing a 1031 tax-deferred exchange. Doug Brooks of Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. arranged long-term, fixed-rate acquisition financing.

December 16, 2019

Market Reports Nevada Retail Western Western Market Reports

What’s Happening in Las Vegas’ Retail Market?

by Taylor Williams December 14, 2019

There are no guarantees in commercial real estate. For commercial real estate owners, developers and investors, however, betting on the continued strength of the Las Vegas marketplace has been as close to a sure thing as it gets in recent years. The Vegas commercial market is as strong as it’s ever been as we head into 2020. Delivery on new projects is up 800,000 square feet over 2018. About 1.2 million square feet of retail space will have been added to the market by year’s end, while retail rental rates are up 4.6 percent in 2019. What’s really exciting isn’t just the top-line numbers, but the evolving nature of a market that is becoming more diverse. Las Vegas is preserving its gaming and entertainment dynamism while introducing more robust retail and mixed-use elements that expand well beyond the iconic Strip. Consequently, Vegas market performance isn’t just strong, it’s sustainable. A market overview reveals some of those reasons for optimism, as well as a deeper understanding of what’s driving that commercial real estate evolution. It never hurts to be the entertainment capital of the world, and there’s no doubt that gaming, hospitality and entertainment remain the foundation of the city’s appeal. …

December 14, 2019

Development New Jersey Northeast Retail

IT’SUGAR Opens 22,000 SF Store at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey

by Alex Patton December 13, 2019

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Candy and sweets retailer IT’SUGAR has opened a 22,000-square-foot store at American Dream, a newly opened entertainment and retail destination in East Rutherford, a western suburb of New York City. The official opening was Saturday, Dec. 14. The first floor of the three-story store offers giant candy, sugar sculptures and more than 5,000 square feet of candy bins with a variety of sweets. The second floor houses branded candies, including Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish and Reese’s. In spring 2020, a café called Oreo TWISTiD will open on the third floor, which overlooks the theme parks of American Dream’s entertainment atrium.

December 13, 2019

Acquisitions California Development Mixed-Use Multifamily Retail Western

Bolour Associates Sells Multifamily Development Site in Metro Los Angeles for $8.5M

by Amy Works December 13, 2019

EAST PASADENA, CALIF. — Bolour Associates has completed the disposition of an entitled land site in East Pasadena for $8.5 million. Los Angeles-based APPA Real Estate acquired the land parcel for the development of a transit-oriented, mixed-use project. The parcel is the first development under Los Angeles County’s updated zoning supporting high-density development near metro retail sites. From 2015 to 2018, Bolour worked with county officials to re-entitle the site, located at 3768 E. Colorado Blvd., under the new zoning code. Upon completion, the project will feature 5,800 square feet ground-floor commercial space, 100 multifamily units, a private gym, co-working space, rooftop barbecue, decks, courtyards, a dog run and on-site parcel lockers. Additionally, the property will offer two levels of subterranean parking. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2020, with an opening slated for early to mid-2022. The land transaction was a direct sale between Bolour and APPA, with all details handled in-house by both parties.

December 13, 2019

Acquisitions California Development Loans Multifamily Retail Western

Parkview Financial Funds $7M Acquisition, Development Loan for 28-Story Mixed-Use Project in San Diego

by Amy Works December 13, 2019

SAN DIEGO — Parkview Financial has provided a $7 million loan to San Francisco-based India & Beech for the acquisition of a land parcel and the first phase of construction funding for a high-rise residential and retail tower in downtown San Diego. Located at 1460 India St. within the Little Italy neighborhood, the 10,019-square-foot site is currently being used as a parking lot. The borrower recently acquired the property for $7.1 million, using Parkview’s loan in conjunction with cash on hand. The buyer plans to develop a fully entitled, 28-story, mixed-use urban infill project. The proposed development will feature 150 apartments, 11,724 square feet of retail space and two levels of above-grade parking totaling 150 spots. Construction is slated to begin in 2020, with completion scheduled for 2022.

December 13, 2019

Acquisitions California Development Retail Western

UTRC Acquires 7.53-Acre Land Site for Village Center Development in Chino, California

by Amy Works December 13, 2019

CHINO, CALIF. — United Trust Realty Corp. (UTRC) has purchased 7.53 acres of commercially zoned land within College Park Master Planned Community in Chino. Lennar Homes sold the land parcel for $2.9 million. The site is the last remaining piece to be developed within the 710-acre community that includes 2,500 residential units featuring a mix of single-family and multifamily residences, a clubhouse, fitness center, picnic areas and trails. Chino Hills, Calif.-based UTRC plans to develop Village Center, a mixed-use project, at the site. The development will include 15,000 square feet of retail and food uses, a day care and a church. In addition to the residents of College Park and neighboring communities, the property is positioned to serve the adjacent Chaffey College satellite campus and the 140-acre Ruben S. Ayala Park. UTRC plans to request development permits from the City of Chino and Chaffey College in the upcoming months. Chris Lindholm of Progressive Real Estate Partners represented the buyer and seller in the deal.

December 13, 2019

Acquisitions Midwest Missouri Retail

Quantum Brokers $5.4M Sale of Hobby Lobby-Occupied Property in Belton, Missouri

by Kristin Harlow December 13, 2019

BELTON, MO. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. has brokered the $5.4 million sale of a 55,000-square-foot property occupied by Hobby Lobby in Belton, about 20 miles south of Kansas City. The single-tenant building is located at 520 E. Markey Parkway. Hobby Lobby has approximately 12 years remaining on its lease. Dan Waszak and Zack Hilgendorf of Quantum represented the seller, a Kansas City-based developer. A California-based investment fund purchased the asset.

December 13, 2019

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