CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Kessler Collection has broken ground on the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, a 254-room hotel located in Charlotte’s Uptown district. The 15-story hotel is expected to open in 2020 and will feature 32 suites, a signature Poseidon Spa, indoor and outdoor event spaces, an open kitchen restaurant concept and a rooftop bar on the 16th floor with views of the Charlotte skyline. In addition, the boutique hotel will feature an art collection that pays tribute to the culture of Argentina. The Charlotte Business Journal reports development costs for the project total $110 million. “The Kessler Collection is extremely pleased to be in Charlotte and a part of the fabric of this beautiful city’s hospitality services,” says Richard Kessler, chairman and CEO of The Kessler Collection. “We look forward to bringing energy and animation to the city, to our location and to the hospitality experience.” The Grand Bohemian Hotel is located within walking distance to museums, restaurants and retail space. JE Dunn Construction is the general contractor for the project. The Kessler Collection’s portfolio includes nine boutique hotels located throughout the Southeast and Colorado, including two sister properties in Charleston, S.C., and Asheville, N.C. The Grand Bohemian brand is part …
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WINSTOM-SALEM, N.C. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $20.9 million sale of Deacon Properties, a 64-home, 251-bed student housing portfolio located within walking distance of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem. Nate McDaniel, Allen Smith and Ian Turnbull of Marcus & Millichap arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Deacon Rental Properties, and procured the buyer, Mission Bay Investments. The properties feature three- and four-bedroom units ranging from 1,800 to 2,100 square feet. The portfolio was 98 percent occupied at the time of sale.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CBRE has arranged the sale of 400 South Tryon, a 33-story office tower in Charlotte’s central business district. Funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management LP acquired the property from DRA Advisors and Trinity Capital Advisors. The sales price was not disclosed, but the Charlotte Business Journal reports the building sold for $133.5 million — more than double the price the joint venture paid in 2014. Patrick Gildea, Matt Smith, Will Yowell, Justin Parsonnet and Jay O’Meara of CBRE arranged the transaction on behalf of DRA and Trinity Capital. CBRE’s Harris Ralston, Jeff Ackerman and Jonathan Rice arranged a floating-rate loan on behalf of Oaktree. 400 South Tryon underwent significant renovations during its prior ownership, including a modernized lobby, new restrooms, new fitness center and new street-level retail space. The building was 94.6 percent leased at the time of sale. Companies recently joining the tenant roster include Skillstorm, Document Technologies and Driven Brands.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Alliance Residential Co. has broken ground on Broadstone Queen City, a 260-unit apartment located at the convergence of Charlotte’s South End and Uptown districts. The community will feature a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units and will feature a Sky Lounge on the top floor overlooking the Uptown skyline. Other amenities will include a resort-style pool, 24-hour fitness center with a separate studio, garage parking, pet spa with grooming station, 24-hour package delivery system, electric car charging stations and bike storage. The community is expected to open in spring 2020.
TULSA, OKLA. — Tulsa-based Stan Johnson Co. has arranged the $57 million sale of a Gateway Academy portfolio located throughout Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina. The portfolio includes 21 single-tenant assets that are net-leased to the childcare organization. Six of the facilities are located in North Carolina, 10 in South Carolina and five in Colorado. Milo Spector, Chris Lomuto and Matt Lipson of Stan Johnson Co. arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, which developed the properties and co-founded Gateway Academy. A Texas-based institutional investor acquired the portfolio.
DURHAM, N.C. — Blue Heron Asset Management has received a construction loan for the development of Foster on the Park, a 164-unit apartment community located at 545 Foster St. in Durham. Roger Edwards, Justin Good and Henry Sisson of HFF arranged the loan through First National Bank, a subsidiary of FNB Corp., on behalf of Blue Heron. Foster on the Park will feature ground-floor retail and restaurant space and will overlook Central Park — the city’s main urban park that hosts a twice-weekly farmers market, food truck rodeos and community and social events. In addition, the community will be located adjacent to Durham Innovation District, a 1.7 million-square-foot, planned mixed-use development, as well as the Historic Durham Athletic Park. In addition to Blue Heron, the project team includes general contractor Resolute Building Co., architect Cline Design Associates and civil engineer Coulter Jewell Thames. Bell Partners will manage the community upon completion in the first quarter of 2020.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Meritex Co. has acquired Airpark West V, a 100,286-square-foot industrial property located three miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Justin Smith and Rob Speir of Colliers International arranged the transaction on behalf of Meritex. The name of the seller and sales price were not disclosed. Airpark West V was initially constructed in 2004 and expanded in 2007. Meritex acquired the building completely vacant, and will invest in capital improvements to the property. Planned renovations include the addition of more dock doors, energy-efficient LED lighting, new HVAC systems, exterior enhancements and newly updated office suites. Foundry Commercial will manage the property and handle the building’s leasing assignment.
DURHAM, N.C. — Grubb Properties, in conjunction with Blue Vista Capital Management, has sold Paradigm Park, a two-building office campus in Durham, for $16.2 million. An undisclosed owner-occupant acquired the asset and will consolidate its operations at the new facility. The joint venture originally acquired the vacant, 147,477-square-foot property in 2015 for $6.6 million, and began a significant renovation and leasing program. Completed enhancements include a new courtyard, redesigned entrances, improved landscaping, renovated lobbies and bathrooms and new HVAC and mechanical systems. In addition, the renovation included the addition of a fitness center with locker rooms and a conference workspace. Paradigm Park is located adjacent to Research Triangle Park off Interstate 40.
Arbor Realty Funds $19.7M in Financing for Affordable Housing Properties Across the United States
by Amy Works
STOCKTON, SONORA AND JAMESTOWN, CALIF., HICKORY, N.C., AND SHREVEPORT, LA. — Uniondale, N.Y.-based Arbor Realty Trust has funded five loans totaling $19.7 million under the Fannie Mae DUS Multifamily Affordable Housing product line for properties across the United States. The borrower was Apartment Corp., a privately held real estate investment firm with a portfolio exceeding 20,000 units. Apartment Corp. is using the loans for both refinancing and acquisition purposes. Alexander Kaushansky of Arbor Realty Trust arranged the financing. The transactions involved are: $3 million in refinancing for Pacific Pointe, an 80-unit Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property in Stockton. $3.7 million in refinancing for Granite Ridge, an 80-unit LIHTC property in Stockton. $3.7 million in acquisition financing for Silver Spring Terrace, a 100-unit LIHTC property in Hickory. $2.7 million in acquisition funding for Yorkshire & Windsor Village, a 132-unit LIHTC property in Shreveport. $6.7 million in refinancing for the Sonora Portfolio, a three-property, 220-unit LIHTC portfolio in Sonora and Jamestown.
CARY, N.C. — CBRE | Raleigh has arranged the sale of One Harrison Park, a 56,954-square-foot office building located at 401 Harrison Oaks Blvd. in Cary, roughly 12 miles west of Raleigh. Ben Kilgore, Jim McMillan, Ed Pulliam and John Brewer of CBRE | Raleigh arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Griffin Partners Inc. Priam Capital acquired the building for an undisclosed price. One Harrison Park was 91 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Trilliant, Biosignia, Keys & Fox, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Bainbridge.