LOS ANGELES — LaTerra Development has received $143.5 million in combined floating-rate bridge loans for two multifamily communities in the greater Los Angeles area. PGIM Real Estate, on behalf of its core-plus debt strategy, provided the financing. Jace Bertges led the PGIM Real Estate team in the financing. The borrower will use the bridge financing to take out the existing construction loans as it leases up and stabilizes the properties. LaTerra, in joint partnership with Clarion Partners, received $90 million in financing for The Louise, a newly constructed apartment community along Hollywood Boulevard in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles. The Louise features 246 apartments in a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units, a coworking lounge, 24-hour fitness center, an indoor/outdoor clubhouse, collaborative and private office space, as well as 20,487 square feet of retail space. Rob Rubano, Brian Share, Max Schafer and Becca Tse of Cushman & Wakefield Equity, Debt & Structured Finance represented the borrower in the refinancing transaction. PGIM also provided financing for The Charlie Santa Monica, a community with 99 units spread across three boutique-style buildings. The property offers 20,858 square feet of ground-floor retail space, open-air gathering spaces, fitness centers, resident clubhouses …
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 17-Property Multifamily, Retail Portfolio in Beaumont, California
by Amy Works
BEAUMONT, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of 17-property multifamily and retail portfolio in the Inland Empire city of Beaumont. The assets traded for a total of $13.5 million. Doug McCauley, David Covarrubias and Steve Bogoyevac of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed seller in the all-cash transaction. The portfolio features a mix of multifamily, mixed-use and retail space, as well as unoccupied land. The new owner plans to capitalize on the significant upside in rents that this portfolio has to offer.
CHULA VISTA, CALIF. — Northmarq, in partnership with Ballast CRE, has secured $46.5 million in financing for Union Apartments in Chula Vista, just south of San Diego. Union Apartments features 170 units, a pool, spa, clubhouse, playground, barbecue areas and a fitness center. Aaron Beck, Wyatt Campbell and Conor Freeman of Northmarq’s San Diego office, in collaboration with Mikee Anderson-Mitterling of Ballast CRE, arranged the loan for the undisclosed borrower through Northmarq’s Fannie Mae DUS platform.
CARLSBAD, CALIF. — CBRE has arranged the sale of 1530 Faraday Avenue, an office building in Carlsbad, approximately 35 miles north of San Diego. Core Contracting acquired the asset from a private seller for $4.4 million. Matt Pourcho, Anthony DeLorenzo and Matt Harris of CBRE Investment Properties, alongside Nick Williams, Blake Williams and Roger Carlson of CBRE, represented the seller in the deal. Situated in Carlsbad Research Center, the single-story property features 13,093 square feet of office space. Built in 1998, the property recently underwent a renovation, including a new roof, complete interior remodel and new HVAC system. Additionally, the property has 53 parking stalls and a 555-square-foot space for a garage or storage area. The buyer will occupy the space. Chris Roth, Rusty Williams and Jake Rubendall of Lee & Associates represented the buyer in the deal.
AAA Management Receives $99.4M Construction Loan for Ion Aero Apartment Community in San Diego
by Amy Works
SAN DIEGO — San Diego-based AAA Management has obtained $99.4 million in construction financing and preferred equity for the development of Ion Aero, an eight-story multifamily property in San Diego. Located in 8555 Aero Drive, Ion Aero will feature 302 apartments in a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 500 square feet to 1,400 square feet. Community amenities will include an indoor-outdoor fitness center and yoga studio; coworking space; a clubroom with indoor and outdoor entertaining space; playground; dog run; pool and spa; and a seventh-floor sky lounge. Bill Chiles, Scott Peterson and Morgon Fraser of CBRE Capital Markets’ debt and structured finance team in San Diego secured the financing, which features a three-year term and 75 percent loan-to-cost ratio.
Newmark Brokers Sale of 110,511 SF Pacific Pearl Shopping Center in Pleasanton, California
by Amy Works
PLEASANTON, CALIF. — Newmark has arranged the sale of Pacific Pearl, an ethnic grocery-anchored retail center in Pleasanton. Terms of the transaction were not released. Nicholas Bicardo, Bill Bauman, Kyle Miller and Cheyne Bloch of Newmark facilitated the transaction. Developed in 2018, Pacific Pearl features 110,511 square feet of retail space. 99 Ranch Market, a Chinese and Pan-Asian supermarket, anchors the asset. Other tenants include 85 Degrees Bakery, Mochinut, Kura Sushi and Bonchon Chicken. Tourmaline Capital acquired the property and retained Vestar as manager.
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — The Mogharebi Group (TMG) has arranged the sale of Rosemont Terrace, a garden-style apartment property in Sacramento. A Southern California-based private investment group sold the community to an undisclosed buyer for $17.9 million. Located at 3690 S. Port Drive, Rosemont Terrace features 100 apartments in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts spread across 15 two-story residential buildings. Community amenities include a swimming pool, laundry facilities, an outdoor picnic area and carport parking. The property was built in 1970. Otto Ozen of TMG represented the seller in the deal.
MIG Real Estate Buys 456-Unit Waterleaf Apartment Complex in Vista, California for $174M
by Amy Works
VISTA, CALIF. — MIG Real Estate has acquired Waterleaf, a multifamily community in Vista, from an undisclosed seller for $174 million. Located at 333 N. Emerald Drive, Waterleaf features 456 one- and two-bedroom floor plans with eight-foot ceilings, full-size washers/dryers, air conditioning and balconies or patios. Built in 1985, the property offers easy access to Camp Pendleton, Oceanside Business Park, Vista Industrial Park and McClellan Palomar Airport. The buyer plans to modernize the interiors, paint the exterior and enhance the common areas of the property. Walker & Dunlop represented MIG and the seller in the deal.
McCarthy Building Cos. Completes 200,000 SF Patient Tower at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
by Amy Works
TARZANA, CALIF. — McCarthy Building Cos. has completed the construction of the Friese Family Tower, five-story patient tower at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center in Tarzana. The tower is named for the Daniel Friese family in recognition of their $50 million donation to the building’s construction. The 200,000-square-foot facility features 150 private patient rooms; an expanded emergency department; a pharmacy with a pneumatic tubing system; a pediatric unit with a playroom for younger patients and a dedicated room for adolescent patients; a cardiovascular unit; critical care unit; and a progressive care unit. The Friese Family Tower also features visitor waiting rooms on all levels and recliners and sleeper sofas in all patient rooms. Perkins & Will designed the facility, which McCarthy Building Cos. constructed.
Stockdale Capital Partners Plans 145,000 SF Medical Office, Life Sciences Project in West Los Angeles
by Amy Works
LOS ANGELES — Stockdale Capital Partners has announced plans for 656 S. Vincente Boulevard, a medical office and life sciences property in Los Angeles’ Golden Triangle area. The project will be the first new medical office and life sciences building constructed in the area in more than 20 years. The 12-story property will feature 145,000 square feet of Class A medical office and life sciences space that combines both environmental sustainability and best-in-class amenities. The building will feature electric vehicle charging stations, ample bicycle parking, direct access to a major transit thoroughfare and 418 parking spaces with full valet service for tenants and patients. The project team includes Atelier R and HMC for architectural and design services. Jones Lang LaSalle’s construction management team will support pre-construction and consulting services through the design and construction phases. The building will include an integrated solar framework capable of offsetting building energy usage; recycled building materials designed to maximize energy efficiency; high-efficiency heating and cooling systems; low-water usage plumbing and mechanical systems; drop irrigation; extensive green space; and interior and exterior gardens to help optimize air quality throughout the building. Core-and-shell completion is slated for October 2026. Angie Weber and Dana Nialsi of CBRE will …