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Del Rey Avocado Co. Acquires 41,944 SF Industrial Property in San Diego County for $7.8M

by Amy Works February 5, 2019

VISTA, CALIF. — Del Rey Avocado Co. has purchased an industrial property located at 1390 Engineer St. in Vista. Vista Carlsbad LLC sold the asset for $7.8 million. Situated in the North County Industrial Park, the 41,944-square-foot property features 24-foot to 28-foot clear heights, nine grade doors, four dock doors and a high-quality truck loading/circulation area. Based in Fallbrook, Calif., the family-run business has packed California avocados from San Diego to San Luis Obispo since 1969. Roger Carlson, Adam Molnar and Greg Lewis of CBRE represented the seller, while Robert Gunness, also of CBRE, represented the buyer in the deal.

February 5, 2019

Acquisitions California Multifamily Top Stories Western

Integral, Wanxiang Sell High-Rise Apartment Building in Denver for $110.5M

by Amy Works February 5, 2019

DENVER — A partnership between Atlanta-based The Integral Group and Chicago-based Wanxiang America Real Estate Group has sold EVIVA on Cherokee, a high-rise apartment building located at 1250 Cherokee St. in Denver’s Golden Triangle neighborhood. The partnership developed the 18-story property in 2017. The buyer and sales price were undisclosed, but multiple media outlets report that an affiliate of Chicago-based Equity Residential purchased the asset for $110.5 million. EVIVA on Cherokee features apartments averaging 820 square feet with industrial-inspired finishes, including exposed concrete, high-gloss custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, sliding barn doors and floor-to-ceiling windows. Community amenities include a resort-style saltwater pool with private cabanas, outdoor grilling area, bocce ball court, fitness center, movie room with billiards, demonstration kitchen, private indoor/outdoor conference room, rotating art gallery throughout the common areas, dog wash and 24-hour concierge services. Jordan Robbins, Anna Stevens, Mack Nelson and Chris White of HFF represented the seller in the transaction. “The limited availability of concrete, high-rise apartment communities in Denver created significant interest in the asset,” says HFF’s Robbins. Founded in 2010, Wanxiang America Real Estate Group LLC has invested more than $1 billion of equity into nearly 100 commercial real estate investments of all product …

February 5, 2019

Acquisitions California Office Western

Harvest Properties, True North Sell 20-Story Tribune Tower in Oakland

by Amy Works February 4, 2019

OAKLAND, CALIF. — A joint venture between Harvest Properties and True North Management Group has completed the disposition of Tribune Tower, an office property located at 409 13th St. in Oakland. Highbridge Equity Partners purchased the property for an undisclosed price. The historic 20-story building features 95,350 square feet of office space, an original 1920s-era clock and its namesake “Tribune” sign. Steve Golubchik, Tyler Meyerdirk, David Hosler and Jack Phipps of Newmark Knight Frank represented the sellers, while John Dolby and Dane Hooks of Cushman & Wakefield represented Harvest and True North on the leasing of the building.

February 4, 2019

Acquisitions California Industrial Western

BB Properties Sells 35,400 SF Industrial Asset in California for $3.5M

by Amy Works February 4, 2019

FONTANA, CALIF. — BB Properties has completed the sale of an industrial property located at 14978 Ceres Ave. in Fontana. Descansando Partners acquired the multi-tenant asset for $3.5 million. The asset features two metal buildings and two parcels totaling more than 3.9 acres of industrial-zoned land. Eight tenants occupy the 35,400-square-foot property. Larry Kliger of Lawrence Allen & Associates represented the seller, while David Brackman of Ashwill Associates represented the buyer in the deal.

February 4, 2019

California Leasing Activity Office Top Stories Western

Taco Bell Renews Lease for Corporate Headquarters in Southern California Through 2030

by Alex Tostado February 4, 2019

IRVINE, CALIF. — Taco Bell Corp. has renewed its corporate headquarters lease in Irvine through 2030. The five-story, 180,000-square-foot office building is located at 1 Glen Bell Way, about 42 miles south of Los Angeles. The facility houses 800 corporate and contracted employees, is LEED certified and offers amenities such as on-site child care, a dining center, salon, gym, game room, dry cleaning services and a car washing services. The Irvine property serves as one of three restaurant support centers for the Yum! Brands Inc, the parent company of Taco Bell. Specifically, the support center includes a test kitchen for new Taco Bell food innovations. Cushman & Wakefield’s Irvine office arranged the lease between Taco Bell and landlord LBA Realty. Glen Bell founded Taco Bell in 1962. The restaurant chain has been headquartered in Southern California since then, including 40 years in Irvine. Taco Bell has occupied its current headquarters since 2010. “As a brand with Southern California in our DNA, we’re excited to remain in Irvine and continue to grow where we have deep roots,” said Frank Tucker, chief people officer of Taco Bell Corp. “The unrivaled talent and culture at our Restaurant Support Center make this a great …

February 4, 2019

California Company News Western

Rick Gallitto Joins PLUM as President, Head of Real Estate

by John Nelson February 1, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — PLUM Inc., a national financial technology firm headquartered in San Francisco, has added industry veteran Rick Gallitto as president and head of real estate. Gallitto will work to grow PLUM’s commercial real estate lending platform and drive new loan production. He assumed his new role on Jan. 15, 2019. “[Rick] has a track record of building and scaling real estate lending platforms and deep expertise in originating and structuring first mortgage and mezzanine loans, preferred equity and joint venture investments,” says Bill Fisher, founder and CEO of PLUM. “I am excited to have Rick lead the commercial real estate team.” PLUM is a data-driven lender backed by equity investors such as Elliott Management, a $35 billion hedge fund manager based in New York. Other investors in PLUM include RenRen, a Chinese social networking platform, and Nomura Holdings, a financial services company based in Japan. “PLUM has been able to combine market data intelligence with an approach to lending that will lead the future for commercial real estate owners,” says Gallitto about how the company will compete in the commercial real estate lending space. “We are well positioned to build and expand lending opportunities for commercial real estate investors …

February 1, 2019

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California Development Industrial Western

REDA Starts Construction of 2.6 MSF Industrial Center in Ontario, California

by Amy Works February 1, 2019

ONTARIO, CALIF. — REDA, a Southern California-based opportunistic real estate investment and development firm, has started construction of the first building within Ontario Ranch Logistics Center. REDA acquired the 125 acres of land for logistics center between November 2017 and April 2018. Building 1 will feature 1.2 million square feet of speculative industrial space, 40-foot clearance heights, 185-foot truck courts, 182 dock-high loading doors, 220 additional trailer parking stalls, and concrete drive and parking areas. Upon complete build out, the logistics center will encompass 2.6 million square feet of industrial space.

February 1, 2019

Acquisitions California Industrial Western

Newcastle Partners Divests 260,000 SF Industrial Spec Development in Riverside, California

by Amy Works February 1, 2019

RIVERSIDE, CALIF. — Newcastle Partners, in partnership with Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, has completed the sale of a speculative industrial property nearing completion in Riverside. Situated on 13 acres at 21822 Opportunity Way, the 260,000-square-foot facility is situated within Meridian Business Park. The facility features 32-foot clear heights, an ESFR sprinkler system and a cross-docked design that includes up to 185-foot truck courts. The facility is the third and final phase of activity within Meridian Business Park, a 70-acre site with 1.37 million square feet of industrial space. Phil Lombardo and Chuck Beldon of Cushman & Wakefield represented Newcastle Partners in the transaction.

February 1, 2019

California Loans Multifamily Western

Arbor Funds $88M Refinancing for 660-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in Los Angeles

by Amy Works February 1, 2019

LOS ANGELES — Arbor Realty Trust has funded a $88 million refinancing for a multifamily portfolio in Los Angeles. The name of the borrower was not released. Spread across 26 properties, the portfolio features more than 660 multifamily units. The loan was provided through the Freddie Mac Small Balance Loan program.

February 1, 2019

Acquisitions California Office Western

M & J Wilkow, National Real Estate Advisors Sell 112,208 SF Office Building in San Francisco

by Amy Works February 1, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — M & J Wilkow, in partnership with National Real Estate Advisors, has completed the sale of 600 Battery Street, a three-story historic office building in San Francisco. Invesco Real Estate and TMG Partners acquired the property for an undisclosed price. The 112,208-square-foot property features a 360-degree view from its rooftop deck and occupies a full city block in historic Jackson Square. The seller originally acquired the office complex in June 2001. Kyle Kovac and Michael Taquino of CBRE’s San Francisco office represented the seller in the transaction.

February 1, 2019

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