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L.A. Clippers Owner Agrees to Acquire The Forum for $400M, Propelling New Arena Plans

by Alex Tostado March 26, 2020

INGLEWOOD, CALIF. — CAPSS LLC, a new company formed by Los Angeles Clippers’ chairman Steve Ballmer and vice chairman Dennis Wong, has agreed to acquire The Forum in Inglewood for $400 million in cash. By reaching an agreement with The Madison Square Garden Co. (NYSE: MSG), the litigation battle between the team and seller over the proximity of the basketball team’s new arena to the older events venue will end. MSG, which also owns the New York Knicks, argued that the Clippers’ proposed NBA arena was too close to The Forum and would compete as an events venue. CAPSS says the 17,500-seat Forum will continue to operate as a music venue and the new ownership will extend employment offers to current employees. The parties expect to close the sale in the second quarter of this year. The new Clippers arena will be situated on West Century Boulevard between South Prairie Avenue and South Yukon Avenue, one mile south of The Forum. The proposed stadium will offer 18,000 seats and will include the team’s headquarters and a community center. The stadium will be privately funded and is currently undergoing an environmental review by the City of Inglewood, which the Los Angeles …

March 26, 2020

California Development Retail Western

AWM Opens Southern California’s First Autonomous Micromarket in Santa Ana

by Amy Works March 25, 2020

SANTA ANA, CALIF. — Orange County, Calif.-based Adroit Worldwide Media (AWM) opened QuickEats at Nineteen01, an autonomous micromarket in Santa Ana, on Tuesday. The store is located on the ground floor of Nineteen01, an apartment community at 1901 E. First St. Greenwood & McKenzie owns the property. QuickEats utilizes Frictionless, AWM’s proprietary shopping solution of a low-contact, cashierless marketplace. The store will offer a variety of products, including sodas, water, specialty items, fresh grab-and-go foods and household items ranging from cleaning products and toilet paper to dog food. “When we planned the launch of QuickEats many months ago, we never could have imagined the circumstance our community now faces, as Orange County practices social distancing due to the coronavirus,” said Kevin Howard, CEO of AWM. “We made the decision to open our doors because QuickEats can provide vital, food, drink and personal care items to Nineteen01’s residents in a completely frictionless environment that adheres to the current protocols being requested by Orange County’s health officer.” Customers enter the market through an entry gate using a personalized QR code downloaded from the QuickEats app. Cameras placed throughout the store track traffic, and customers are assigned a random, anonymous ID when they …

March 25, 2020

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JLL Arranges $991.8M in Financing for 17-Property National Portfolio

by Amy Works March 25, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO — JLL Capital Markets has secured $991.8 million in financing for a 17-property portfolio totaling more than 7 million square feet across seven states, including California, Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia and Massachusetts. The portfolio’s five office assets comprise the majority of the asset’s value, with the remaining properties consisting of nine industrial facilities and three multifamily communities. The commercial property portfolio is leased to a diverse mix of tenants from a variety of industries, including financial services, media, software, government, food, law, internet, e-commerce and healthcare. Further details on the assets were not disclosed. The JLL team worked on behalf of CalSTRS and its advisor, PCCP, to arrange the 10-year, fixed-rate loan with New York Life Insurance Co. Kevin MacKenzie, Bruce Ganong, Brian Torp, Spencer Bergthold, Sam Godfrey, Bercut Smith and Andie Fezell of JLL represented the borrower in the financing.

March 25, 2020

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Kase Group Directs $27.9M Sale of Albertsons-Occupied Retail Asset in California

by Amy Works March 25, 2020

PASO ROBLES, CALIF. — The Kase Group has arranged the sale of a single-tenant retail property located at 189 Niblick Road in Paso Robles. A California-based investor acquired the property from an undisclosed seller for $27.9 million. Albertsons occupies the 52,691-square-foot building on a long-term, triple-net lease basis. Robert Walker of The Kase Group represented the seller in the off-market transaction.

March 25, 2020

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SRS Real Estate Partners Negotiates $5.3M Sale of Harbor Pacific Court Retail Center in Costa Mesa

by Amy Works March 25, 2020

COSTA MESA, CALIF. — SRS Real Estate Partners has arranged the sale of the Harbor Pacific Court, a multi-tenant retail center located in Costa Mesa. A Los Angeles-based private investor sold the property to an Orange County, Calif.-based private investor for $5.3 million, or $454.50 per square foot, in an all-cash transaction. Located at 2346 Newport Blvd., the property features 11,771 square feet of retail space. At the time of sale, the property was 91 percent occupied by eight tenants, including Circle K as the anchor. Michael Walseth of SRS’ National Net Lease Group represented the seller and buyer in the deal.

March 25, 2020

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Dekel Capital Arranges $47.8M Construction Loan for Multifamily Community in Los Angeles

by Amy Works March 24, 2020

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles-based Dekel Capital, on behalf of Los Angeles-based CGI Strategies, has secured $47.8 million in non-recourse construction financing for the development of a multifamily community located at 837 S. Fedora St. in Los Angeles. Provided by a national lender, the loan will be used for the construction of a seven-story concrete and wood building over two levels of subterranean parking in the Koreatown neighborhood. The multifamily property will offer 200 apartments in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts, ranging in size from 622 square feet to 1,000 square feet, with 10 percent of the units earmarked for low-income residents. On-site community amenities will include a fully equipped fitness center, 6,500-square-foot community lounge, clubhouse, exterior courtyard and 5,400-square-foot rooftop lounge. Completion is scheduled for summer 2022.

March 24, 2020

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CBRE Brokers $22.5M Sale of Development Site in West Hollywood

by Amy Works March 24, 2020

LOS ANGELES — CBRE has arranged the sale of a 30,146-square-foot development site, located at the intersection of Santa Monica and La Cienega boulevards in the West Hollywood area of Los Angeles. A Los Angeles-based real estate development firm acquired the asset from a private family for $22.5 million. The property currently features three commercial structures on several parcels. The asset is zoned for an array of uses, including mixed-use, multifamily, hotel and other commercial functions. Matthew Greenberg, Alex Kozakov and Pat Wade of CBRE represented the seller, while Chris Tresp, also of CBRE, represented the buyer in the deal.

March 24, 2020

California Development Multifamily Western

Meta Housing Completes 33-Unit Affordable Apartment Project in Los Angeles

by Amy Works March 24, 2020

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles-based Meta Housing, in a joint venture partnership with Western Community Housing, has completed Metro @ Western, a transit-oriented, affordable apartment community Los Angeles. Located 3671 S. Western Ave., Metro @ Western features 33 apartments in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The four-story property offers a variety of community amenities including outdoor lounge areas, a community room with kitchen and a play structure. The property also obtained LEED Gold certification and includes numerous sustainable features. Meta and Western Community Housing partnered with several public entities, including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Los Angeles County Development Authority, the State of California, the County of Los Angeles and City of Los Angeles to bring the $20.1 million apartment community to fruition.

March 24, 2020

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Sonnenblick-Eichner Co. Arranges $20.5M Loan for Carriage Inn in Los Angeles

by Amy Works March 23, 2020

LOS ANGELES — Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Sonnenblick-Eichner Co. has secured $20.5 million in first mortgage debt for Carriage Inn, a hotel located at the intersection of Burbank Boulevard and the San Diego Freeway in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood of Los Angeles. The non-recourse, 10-year, fixed-rate loan features interest-only payments for the entire loan term. Affiliated with the Best Western brand, the hotel features 178 guest rooms, meeting space, a pool, Jacuzzi, fitness center and surface parking for 160 cars. Patrick Brown and Elliot Eichner of Sonnenblick-Eichner Co. arranged the financing for the undisclosed borrower. The lender was also not disclosed.

March 23, 2020

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Trion Properties Completes 28-Unit Apartment Project in Culver City, California

by Amy Works March 23, 2020

CULVER CITY, CALIF. — Los Angeles-based Trion Properties has completed 5012 Apartments, a multifamily community with tech amenities located at 5012 Slauson Ave. in Culver City. As Trion’s first ground-up development, the 28-unit property represents the company’s expansion from value-add multifamily renovations to ground-up development. Additionally, the property is the first project that the firm has taken through the entire process, from unentitled to developed and stabilized. The three-story, pet-friendly community features 15 one-bedroom and 13 two-bedroom units. The property features a variety of interior and common-area tech amenities, including a high-level security system, Nest thermostats, Luxer One package locker service, a ButterflyMX smart video intercom system and Sonos smart speakers. Each unit features state-of-the-art appliances and flooring, stackable washers and dryers, central air conditioning, walk-in closets, cable television and modern finishes. Community amenities include a second-floor amenity deck, breakfast bar, courtyard equipped with furniture and planters, exterior hallways and covered assigned parking.

March 23, 2020

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