PHILADELPHIA — Boynton Beach, Fla.-based Trez Forman Capital Group has arranged a $6.7 million loan for the development of a mixed-use project located in Philadelphia. The borrower, Gagandeep Lakhama of 1413 Germantown LLC, plans to develop a six-story, 50-unit apartment building with 5,500 square feet of ground-floor commercial space on a 14,625-square-foot site at 1413 Germantown Ave. Ryan Howard of Trez Forman originated the loan. This is the first time Trez Forman has done business in the state of Pennsylvania.
Retail
NAPLES, FLA. — Investment Properties Corp. has arranged the $14 million sale of a retail building located at 990 1st Ave. N. in Naples. Hoffman Commercial Real Estate acquired the 11,560-square-foot building from NRE Design Park LLC. David Stevens of Investment Properties Corp. arranged the transaction.
DETROIT — Detroit City FC has unveiled plans to open a 75,000-square-foot indoor soccer facility in Detroit. Located in the former City Sports Center ice skating rink at 3401 E. Lafayette St., the new Detroit City Fieldhouse is currently undergoing renovations and is projected to open in September 2018. Detroit City FC is financing the renovations to the new facility, including installing new turf, energy-efficient lighting and providing additional cosmetic upgrades. A clubhouse will eventually be built between the two fields. Detroit City Futbol League, a neighborhood-based recreational adult soccer league that has been in operation since 2010 and includes more than 32 teams, will use the facility. The property will also become home to youth soccer clubs and leagues. City Sports Center formerly served as a practice facility for the Detroit Red Wings.
HOUSTON — CBRE has arranged the sale of Macy’s at West Oaks Mall, a 243,337-square-foot retail property situated on 18 acres at the corner of Westheimer Boulevard and State Highway 6 in Houston. 1st Emporium Inc., the retail division of digital investment firm Mehta Investments, purchased the two-building asset from Macy’s Holdings for an undisclosed price. The buyer, which also purchased the remainder of the mall in 2017, plans to redevelop the space into a department store that will be branded The Outlet at West Oaks. That store, which will specialize within clothing and home goods, is expected to open in the next six months. The first committed retailer to join The Outlet at West Oaks will be Formal Gallery, a formal dress shop. Brian Ashby and Sydney Dixon of CBRE represented Macy’s Holdings in the transaction.
FONTANA, CALIF. — Faris Lee Investments has arranged the $3.2 million sale of a newly developed, 2,500-square-foot property triple-net-leased to Starbucks Coffee in Fontana. Christopher DePierro and Jeff Conover of Faris Lee arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Puente Hills Power Center LLC. Matt Brooks of Faris Lee represented the buyer, Fata Organization LLC. The single-tenant property is an outparcel of Palm Court Center, a 630,000-square-foot power center anchored by Super Target, Ross Dress for Less, T.J. Maxx and 24 Hour Fitness.
DORAL, FLA. — Terra has sold Doral Commons, a 140,000-square-foot shopping center in South Florida, for $72 million. Jamestown LP acquired the asset, located at the intersection of N.W. 74th Street and 107th Avenue in Doral. Publix anchors the center, which was 95 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including T.J. Maxx, Citibank, GNC, AT&T and McDonald’s. Doral Commons was initially part of a 100-acre tract acquired by Terra in 2012. The company subdivided the land into commercial and residential uses, completing construction of Doral Commons in 2015. Terra’s 319-home housing development Modern Doral is located adjacent to the retail center.
ORLANDO, FLA. — Stan Johnson Co. has arranged the $15.1 million sale-leaseback of a 16,152-square-foot property in Orlando operating as Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse. David Annett, Daniel Herrold, Campbell Black, Jennifer Cameron and Austin Duff of Stan Johnson Co. arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group. Boca Raton-based Amzak Capital Management acquired the property, and Del Frisco’s is retaining long-term operational control of the asset.
SANDY SPRINGS, GA. — TURN Indoor Cycling + Strength and SculptHouse have unveiled plans to join City Springs, a 14-acre mixed-use development under construction in Sandy Springs, roughly 15 miles north of downtown Atlanta. The project is a public-private partnership between the City of Sandy Springs, Carter and Selig Enterprises. TURN, a boutique cycling and fitness studio, will open a 3,200-square-foot location at the development. SculptHouse will also open a 3,200-square-foot studio, marking the fitness boutique’s second metro Atlanta location. In addition to group fitness classes, SculptHouse will feature a private studio for one-on-one training, keyless lockers, fully stocked bathrooms, a private shower, blow dry bar and a retail boutique. The fitness retailers are the first tenant announcements for City Springs. The residential portion of the project, Aston City Springs, will include 294 units and 29,0000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. At full build-out, City Springs will feature a performing arts center, conference center, four-acre green space, retail and city offices. The project is slated for completion this summer.
Paragon Realty Group Acquires 131,000 SF Shopping Center in Great Barrington, Massachusetts
by Amy Works
GREAT BARRINGTON, MASS. — Westport, Conn.-based Paragon Realty Group has purchased Barrington Plaza, a grocery-anchored community shopping center in Great Barrington. An affiliate of Kimco Realty Corp. sold the property for an undisclosed price. The 131,000-square-foot center is co-anchored by a 44,667-square-foot Price Chopper and a 24,141-square-foot Marshalls. Dollar Tree, Pet Valu, Mattress Firm, AT&T and a variety of local retail properties also occupy the center. Nat Heald and Chris Angelone of JLL brokered the transaction. Paragon’s in-house management division will provide property management for the shopping center.
DUBUQUE, IOWA — Phoenix Theatres has signed a lease to reopen the six movie screens at Kennedy Mall in Dubuque. Moviegoers will get to experience the upgrades to the theater in a grand opening, which is slated for March. Each auditorium will feature fully reclining chairs, premium sound, self-serve drink stations and online ticketing. Opened in 1970 and located at 555 J.F.K. Road, the 700,000-square-foot Kennedy Mall features retailers such as Younkers, Dick’s Sporting Goods, J.C. Penney, Best Buy, Books-A-Million, Planet Fitness and Ulta. Affiliated entities of Cafaro Co. own and manage the property. Michigan-based Phoenix Theatres also operates a location at the Mall of Monroe in Monroe, Mich.