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Tishman Speyer Completes $2.9B CMBS Refinancing of The Spiral Office Tower in Midtown Manhattan

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — Tishman Speyer has received a $2.9 billion refinancing for The Spiral, a 66-story office tower in Midtown Manhattan. JPMorgan Chase provided the five-year, fixed-rate CMBS loan with Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo serving as co-lenders. Tishman Speyer began developing the 2.8 million-square-foot tower, which was designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, in June 2018. The Spiral opened its doors in 2023 and is currently 94 percent leased, with the 23rd and 24th floors devoted to the firm’s co-working platform dubbed Studio. The building is anchored by biopharmaceutical company Pfizer and serves as the U.S. headquarters of HSBC, a British bank and financial services group. NewYork-Presbyterian’s Och Spine outpatient center and HSBC’s flagship wealth center occupy the base of the tower. Additional tenants include TPG Global, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, AllianceBernstein, Turner Construction and Marshall Wace. The Spiral offers shared amenities including ZO Clubhouse, an amenity center and lounge on the top floor, a conference center and outdoor terraces with a green pathway that wraps around the façade of the building. The clubhouse features panoramic views of New York City, food and beverage services and multiple spaces for meetings, conferences and events. The Spiral also offers street-level …

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Report: Los Angeles City Council Approves $1B Redevelopment of Television City Studios 

by Katie Sloan

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council approved plans for the $1 billion redevelopment of Television City studios at 7800 Beverly Blvd. on Tuesday, according to reports by the Los Angeles Times.  The landmark property was designed by architect William Pereira and developed in 1952. The studios have since been home to TV programs including “The Carol Burnett Show,” “The Ed Sullivan Show,” “Wheel of Fortune,” “Good Times” and “All in the Family.”  The redevelopment project is headed by Hackman Capital Partners, which acquired the property from CBS in 2018 for $750 million. Multiple plans for the site have been submitted over the course of the past two years due to pushback from the local community, according to the LA Times. Owners of nearby establishments including A.F. Gilmore Co. of the Original Farmers Market and Grove LLC — which owns The Grove shopping center developed by Rick Caruso — have sided with neighborhood groups against the project claiming it was too big and would make local traffic significantly worse, according to the newspaper.  In response to these requests, Hackman worked with the city council to produce the recently approved plans for the project, which include the removal of 15-story, 150,000-square-foot office tower …

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IPA Capital Markets Arranges $174M in Acquisition Financing for Northern New Jersey Multifamily Property

by Kristin Harlow

WEST NEW YORK, N.J. — IPA Capital Markets, a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged $174 million in joint venture equity and debt financing for the acquisition of 55 Riverwalk Place, a 348-unit multifamily property in West New York. Built in 2006, the community is situated adjacent to the Hudson River and directly across from Manhattan. Amenities include onsite retail, a heated swimming pool, fitness center, yoga studio, business center and grilling stations. Monthly rents at 55 Riverwalk Place start around $2,900, according to the property’s website. Marko Kazanjian, Max Herzog, Andrew Cohen and Max Hulsh of IPA arranged the financing through Bank of America on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between a New York City-based multifamily owner/operator focused on acquiring value-add apartment assets in the Northeast and a global institutional investment manager. Both parties requested anonymity. Kazanjian says that the acquisition represents a significant value-add opportunity for the sponsor. — Kristin Harlow

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Palladius Capital Management Acquires Multifamily, Student Housing Portfolio for $579M

by John Nelson

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Palladius Capital Management, an Austin-based investment management firm, has purchased a portfolio of nine multifamily and student housing communities. Palladius acquired the portfolio, which comprises five multifamily communities and four student housing properties, for $579 million. The names and locations of the nine properties were not released, but the communities total more than 2,500 apartments and student housing units and are located in high-growth markets and near universities with high application/enrollment growth. The seller was also not disclosed. Palladius acquired the portfolio on behalf of a recently closed, Palladius-sponsored private investment fund that raised approximately $112 million in equity, primarily via private wealth sources. “The successful deployment of this fund speaks to our team’s ability to invest throughout various macroeconomic environments,” says Marko Velazquez, senior managing director of Palladius. Palladius, through its affiliates, manages and operates approximately $950 million of real estate properties across the country. The firm was launched in July 2021 and primarily acquires value-add and core multifamily, student housing and hospitality properties. The company also originates debt investments and acquires whole loans through its privately held REIT, Palladius Income Fund. — John Nelson

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Variety Wholesalers to Acquire 200 to 400 Big Lots Stores

by Hayden Spiess

HENDERSON, N.C. — Variety Wholesalers Inc. has announced plans to acquire between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores in the midst of the latter retailer’s bankruptcy proceedings. North Carolina-based Variety Wholesalers will continue to operate the stores under the Big Lots brand. Additionally, the company plans to acquire up to two Big Lots distribution centers. According to Reuters, a bankruptcy judge approved the deal at a court hearing in Delaware.  Variety Wholesalers will acquire the stores through the previously announced sales agreement between Big Lots and Boston-based Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. Gordon Brothers has entered into a sale transaction with Big Lots that will enable the transfer of assets — including stores, distribution centers and intellectual property — to other retailers and companies, including Variety Wholesalers.  According to a press release issued by Big Lots, Variety Wholesalers may employ Big Lots associates at the stores and distribution centers in question, as well as certain corporate associates. A&G Real Estate Partners, a New York-based company that consults retailers looking to right-size their physical footprint, is serving as real estate advisor to Big Lots. “We are pleased to close this strategic transaction, which provides a framework to preserve thousands of jobs, maximize value and …

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Terra Receives $291M Financing Package for Centro City Mixed-Use Development in Miami

by Channing Hamilton

MIAMI — Locally based development firm Terra has received a total of $291 million in permanent financing for the recently completed first phase of Centro City, a 38-acre mixed-use development located just west of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. Phase I comprises 350,000 square feet of retail space, as well as three eight-story multifamily buildings that house 470 market-rate apartment units. JVP Management issued a $187 million loan for the development’s multifamily component, while Hudson Bay Capital issued a $104 million loan for the retail component. The funds will be used to pay off the project’s existing construction financing, which was provided by Apollo Global Management and Mack Real Estate Credit Strategies in 2022. A Walker & Dunlop team led by Keith Kurland and Gangemi Law Group represented Terra in the loan transactions. Joe Dewey, Brett Holland, Shawn Amuial, Shaina Kamen and Brian Piper of Holland & Knight provided legal counsel for Hudson Bay Capital. Leasing is underway for the residential component, with the first move-ins slated to begin this March. Apartments come in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans ranging between 500 and 1,250 square feet in size. Rents begin at approximately $2,500 per month. Residents will have access to …

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IPA Brokers $116M Sale of La Vista Apartments in Santa Maria, California

by Katie Sloan

SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has brokered the $116 million sale of La Vista Apartments, a 460-unit multifamily community located in the Central Coast community of Santa Maria.  Joseph Grabiec, Kevin Green and Gregory Harris of IPA represented the seller, Kennedy Wilson, and procured the buyer, WestView Capital, in the transaction. The property is the largest multifamily asset to trade hands in Santa Barbara County both by number of units and sales price, according to IPA.  Constructed in 1979 on 31 acres, the community offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Shared amenities include two pools and spas, a clubhouse, leasing office, large courtyards, picnic tables and grills.  “Santa Maria is in the midst of a dynamic growth period with surging housing demand,” says Grabiec. “It is estimated that the city’s population will grow 27 percent between 2024 and 2050, and during the next five years, average year-over-year rent growth is projected to be 4 percent annually while occupancy remains above 96.5 percent.” Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Kennedy Wilson (NYSE: KW) is a real estate investment firm with over $28 billion of assets under management across the United States, United Kingdom and …

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Nordstrom Family, Liverpool to Take Namesake Department Store Chain Private in $6.25B Deal

by John Nelson

SEATTLE — Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN) has signed a definitive agreement with the Nordstrom family and Mexican omnichannel retailer El Puerto de Liverpool SAB de CV (Liverpool) in a deal that will take the fashion department store giant private. The all-cash transaction is valued at $6.25 billion. Erik, Pete and Jamie Nordstrom, along with other members of the Nordstrom family, and Liverpool plan to acquire all the outstanding common shares of Nordstrom that they do not already beneficially own. The deal would give the Nordstrom family a majority ownership stake (50.1 percent) in the Seattle-based retailer, with Liverpool owning 49.9 percent of the company. “For over a century, Nordstrom has operated with a foundational principle of helping customers feel good and look their best,” said Erik Nordstrom, CEO of Nordstrom, in a prepared statement. “Today marks an exciting new chapter for the business. On behalf of my family, we look forward to working with our teams to ensure Nordstrom thrives long into the future.” Under the terms of the agreement, Nordstrom common shareholders will receive $24.25 in cash for each share of Nordstrom common stock they hold, which represents a premium of approximately 42 percent to the unaffected closing common …

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Retailer Bankruptcy Update: Party City to Close All Stores, The Container Store Files for Chapter 11

by Taylor Williams

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. AND COPPELL, TEXAS — In a one-two punch of holiday retail bankruptcy announcements, Party City has issued a formal statement declaring that it will close all its U.S. stores within the coming months, while The Container Store has also formally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. CNN first reported on Friday, Dec. 20, that Party City, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January 2023 to restructure its debt, would now be liquidating. The New Jersey-based entertainment accessories retailer, which does business as Party City Holdco Inc., said over the weekend that it intends to close all of its approximately 700 stores and that it has commenced going-out-of-business sales. The Container Store issued a statement late on the night of Sunday, Dec. 23, acknowledging that it had filed for Chapter 11 protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The metro Dallas-based retailer, which has about 100 stores nationwide, will “implement a recapitalization transaction to bolster its financial position, fuel growth initiatives and drive enhanced long-term profitability,” according to the statement. Party City’s 2023 petition for Chapter 11 protection was also filed within the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District …

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Kushner Cos. Acquires The Hamilton Apartments in Miami for $190M

by Hayden Spiess

MIAMI — Kushner Cos. has acquired The Hamilton, a 276-unit apartment community located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Miami. Apartment Investment and Management Co. (Aimco) sold the multifamily property for $190 million.  Located at 555 N.E. 34th St. along Biscayne Bay, the community is situated with proximity to downtown Miami and the city’s Brickell financial district.  Originally developed in 1984, The Hamilton features one-, two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom units averaging 1,373 square feet in size. Each apartment also features a terrace — the terraces average 326 square feet, with some larger than 2,300 square feet.  Aimco purchased The Hamilton in 2020 and executed a complete renovation of the property, which was completed in 2022. Still Hunter, Kaya Suarez, Leigh Gerke, Bennett Hopkins and Luke Duffack of Walker & Dunlop arranged the transaction on behalf of Aimco.  Additionally, Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz, Michael Stepniewski, Mo Beler, Michael Ianno and Christopher de Raet of Walker & Dunlop arranged a $157 million acquisition financing package on behalf of Kushner Cos. Apollo Global Management and Macquarie Group provided the financing.  According to a press release issued by Walker & Dunlop, The Hamilton marks one of only two institutional-quality, direct …

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