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Alvarez & Marsal Capital Real Estate to Develop ELEVAR Creative Office Campus in Los Angeles

by Amy Works February 5, 2019

LOS ANGELES — Alvarez & Marsal Capital Real Estate recently acquired a 4.3-acre site at 18362-18424 Oxnard St. in Los Angeles’ Tarzana neighborhood for redevelopment into a creative office campus with studio capabilities. The site, which was formerly used as production space, will be redeveloped into ELEVAR, a state-of-the-art studio and creative office campus. Situated at the corner of Oxnard Street and Reseda Boulevard, the asset currently consists of four standalone flex and industrial buildings totaling 73,045 square feet. The new construction will add more than 20,000 square feet, bringing the total project size to 96,500 square feet. The redeveloped campus will feature usable outdoor space, including a greenbelt, WiFi-enabled patios and an artisanal café. Additionally, the campus will feature shaded outdoor areas, above-standard power and data capabilities, high ceilings and a fitness center for tenants. ELEVAR will offer ample surface-level parking and close proximity to the Metro Orange Line Reseda Station. Rob Hooks, Katie Bernhisel and Dillon Moscone of Cushman & Wakefield, along with Kevin Fenenbock and Jacob Mumper of Colliers, will serve as the leasing agents for the property.

February 5, 2019

California Company News Retail Western

Charlotte Russe Holdings Corp. Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Plans to Close 94 Stores in U.S.

by Jeff Shaw February 5, 2019

SAN DIEGO — Charlotte Russe Holdings Corp. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware. The San Diego-based retailer announced Monday that it plans to close 94 of its more than 500 locations in the United States, while continuing to pursue a going-concern sale of the business and assets. Charlotte Russe said it will provide details of the closings at a later date. Charlotte Russe offers fast-fashion clothing, shoes and accessories for young women in the contiguous 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. In the meantime, all locations, web services and the 10 Peek Kids locations, which Charlotte Russe Holdings acquired in 2016, will remain available to customers. An undisclosed debtor has committed a maximum of $50 million to Charlotte Russe Holdings. If approved by the court, the financing will support Charlotte Russe Holdings’ operations and administration during the Chapter 11 proceedings. According to court documents, the company could begin liquidating the business entirely if a buyer ultimately doesn’t emerge. Although the company didn’t identify the stores that will be closing, USA Today has complied a full list. Cooley LLP is serving as Charlotte Russe Holdings’ legal counsel, Berkeley Research Group is serving as its financial adviser and Guggenheim Securities LLC is …

February 5, 2019

Acquisitions California Office Western

Peregrine Realty Partners Buys Carlsbad Airport Plaza Office Property for $14M

by Amy Works February 5, 2019

CARLSBAD, CALIF. — Peregrine Realty Partners has acquired Carlsbad Airport Plaza, an office asset in Carlsbad. Swift Real Estate Partners sold the property for $14 million. Located at 5963 La Plaza Court, the three-story, 64,817-square-foot building features newly renovated common areas and restrooms, balconies for select units and new landscaping. At the time of sale, the property was 86 percent occupied by a diverse tenant roster, including technology, healthcare, finance and engineering firms. Louay Alsadek and Hunter Rowe of CBRE represented the seller, while Peregrine was self-represented in the transaction.

February 5, 2019

Acquisitions California Industrial Western

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

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