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First Phase of Journal Squared Tops Out in Jersey City

by Amy Works December 18, 2015

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Construction for the first phase of Journal Squared in Jersey City has topped out at 563 feet. The 53-story building, which will feature 538 residential units, is part of the three-tower, mixed-use project that is revitalizing Jersey City’s historic Journal Square neighborhood. Scheduled for completion in late 2016, the first phase will feature a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom rental unit and more than 10,000 square feet of amenities, including a fitness center, golf simulator, children’s playroom, outdoor pool and entertaining space on the 53rd floor. Situated adjacent to the Journal Square PATH station, the three-phase project will also include a 60-story tower and a 70-story building. Upon completion, the project will bring 1,838 rental residences, 36,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and a pedestrian-friendly public plaza to the neighborhood. Designed by HWKN and Handel Architects, the project is being developed by KRE Group and National Real Estate Advisors.

December 18, 2015

New York Northeast Restaurant Retail

Breslin Realty Brokers Restaurant Lease for The Greene Turtle in New York

by Amy Works December 18, 2015

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — Breslin Realty has arranged a lease at 1740 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow for The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille. The newly constructed 6,500-square-foot free-standing restaurant will be the franchise’s second Long Island location. The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille offers American comfort food with an emphasis on local, regional and national sports. Judy Pascucci of Beslin Realty negotiated the lease transaction.

December 18, 2015

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Eastern Consolidated Arranges $10M Sale of Mixed-Use Property in NYC

by Amy Works December 16, 2015

NEW YORK CITY — Eastern Consolidated has arranged the sale of a mixed-use building located at 157 E. 55th St. in New York’s Midtown East district. Goldie Moss Irrevocable Trust sold the 5,700-square-foot property to 157E55 Owner LLC for $10 million. The property features two vacant full-floor apartments on the top two levels and Darbar Grill, a popular restaurant, on the lower two levels. Additionally, the building features substantial air rights allowing for approximately 20,000 square feet of residential uses and 30,000 square feet of commercial or community facility space. Brian Ezratty and Scott Ellard of Eastern Consolidated represented the seller and procured the buyer in the sale.

December 16, 2015

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Retail Development, Design Trends are Reshaping the Industry

by Haisten Willis December 11, 2015

Convenience, quality and experience are the key deliverables for today’s retail customer. Make it easy, of high value and enjoyable. Today’s shopper has less time, less money and less patience for retailers and developers to “get it right.” They want shopping to be an event and a social experience. They want a reason to get off the couch and go shopping instead of simply buying online. Although e-commerce still accounts for less than 15 percent of retail sales in the United States, it dramatically impacts consumers’ expectations and will increasingly influence retail trends. Shoppers are better informed, often having thoroughly researched the options and narrowed their choices before ever setting foot in the store. Salespersons must be better informed and prepared to successfully engage sophisticated consumers. Sales of consumer goods perceived to be commodities, some of which include books, electronics and office supplies, are continuing to migrate online. Retailers who are able to seamlessly integrate their brick and mortar stores with their online presence have been able to take advantage of shifting trends successfully, while those who haven’t struggle to compete. Omni-channel retailing is becoming more mainstream. Retailers that haven’t adopted omni-channel retailing are racing to catch up to businesses …

December 11, 2015

Restaurant Retail Texas

The Boulder Group Brokers $2.7M Sale of Net Leased Restaurant in Metro Dallas

by Haisten Willis December 9, 2015

EULESS, TEXAS — The Boulder Group, a net lease investment brokerage firm, has completed the $2.7 million sale of a single-tenant Panera Bread ground lease located at 2911 Highway 121 in Euless. The newly constructed Panera Bread is an outparcel to the 194-acre Glade Parks development. Glade Parks’ tenants include Belk, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dave & Busters, Michael’s and other national retailers. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented both the seller and the purchaser in the transaction. The purchaser was a private investor from Florida utilizing a 1031 tax-deferred exchange, and the seller was a Midwestern developer. The Panera Bread ground lease is for 15 years and features 10 percent rental escalations every five years.

December 9, 2015

Restaurant Retail Texas

Roka Akor Steak, Seafood & Sushi Opens First Texas Location in Houston

by Haisten Willis December 7, 2015

HOUSTON — Roka Akor Steak, Seafood & Sushi has signed a lease for 6,591 square feet of ground floor space at 2929 Weslayan, a 40-story residential building at the northeast corner of Weslayan and West Alabama streets in Houston. This will be Roka Akor’s first location in Texas. Developed in 2015 by PMRG, 2929 Weslayan features 254 multifamily units and 11,880 square feet of retail and restaurant space. Property amenities include a 20-foot wall fountain in the lobby, stone and wood material palette throughout, a half-acre terrace, pool, fitness center and aqua lounge. Units range in size from 850 to 4,000 square feet. The building offers three penthouse levels, terraces, downtown views and direct-access elevators. James Namken, Kyle Knight and Edward Heap with The Weitzman Group represented PMRG in the lease. Mike Wheeler with Streetwise Retail Advisors represented the restaurant.

December 7, 2015

Restaurant Retail Texas

Hunington Properties Arranges Sale of 4,826 SF Shopping Center in Brownsville

by Haisten Willis December 7, 2015

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS — Hunington Properties Inc. has arranged the sale of a 4,826-square-foot Burger King restaurant located at 925 US-77 in Brownsville. The restaurant was rebuilt in 2014. The tenant is one of the largest franchisees in the Burger King system, operating 275 Burger King restaurants in Texas and Florida. The tenant occupies the property subject to a long-term triple net lease.

December 7, 2015

Restaurant Retail Texas

The Silver Group Arranges Sale of a Burger King Restaurant in Brownsville

by Haisten Willis December 4, 2015

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS — The Silver Group has arranged the sale of a single-tenant Burger King restaurant located at 925 U.S. Highway 77 in Brownsville. The freestanding 4,826-square-foot building is 1.5 years old and it replaced an older building that had become obsolete. At closing, the remaining triple-net lease term was 18.5 years. The investor acquired the asset to complete a 1031 tax-deferred exchange. Barry Silver of The Silver Group represented the out-of-state investor.

December 4, 2015

Kentucky Restaurant Retail Southeast

Shake Shack to Open First Kentucky Location in Lexington

by John Nelson December 3, 2015

LEXINGTON, KY. — Shake Shack, a popular burger restaurant that began as a hot dog cart in New York City in 2001, plans to open its first Kentucky eatery in Lexington. The restaurant will join the tenant roster of The Summit at Fritz Farm, a mixed-use food hall development that will feature national retailers, chef-driven restaurant concepts, Class A office space, a boutique hotel and upscale apartment residences. The project is set to open in March 2017. The one-level, 3,000-square-foot Shake Shack will anchor The Green, a communal area of the development. Other retailers joining Shake Shack include Whole Foods Market, Kendra Scott, J. McLaughlin, Brooks Brothers, Pottery Barn, J. Alexander’s, Babalu Tacos & Tapas, Steel City Pops and Arhaus.

December 3, 2015

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RD Management to Redevelop The Shoppes and Residences at Renaissance Square

by Amy Works November 18, 2015

EVESHAM, N.J. — RD Management LLC has unveiled its redevelopment plans for The Shoppes and Residences at Renaissance Square, located on Route 70 in Evesham. Formerly known has Tri-Towne Plaza, the center offers 112,245 square feet of mixed-use space. The redevelopment includes the addition of five buildings, containing 338 apartments; an open space with jogging paths, walkways and a pond; new signage; upgrades to the retail portion; and the addition of new retail and restaurant facilities to the existing space. The development is scheduled to commence in spring 2016.

November 18, 2015

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