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Ocean West Capital Partners Acquires 124,000 SF Office/Retail Building at Hollywood and Vine

by Amy Works June 20, 2018

LOS ANGELES — Ocean West Capital Partners has purchased the Taft Building, a 12-story office and retail building located at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, for an undisclosed price. Originally built in 1923, the historic property features 124,000 square feet of space. The building, which was the first high-rise office building in Hollywood, recently underwent an extensive renovation. The buyer plans to complete capital upgrades to the lobby and common areas, convert the ground-floor basement space into an entertainment-focused use, and provide a high-touch level of service to its entertainment industry-focused clientele. The name of the seller was not released.

June 20, 2018

Acquisitions California Retail Western

Hanley Investment Group Arranges $6.4M Sale of Two-Tenant Retail Property in Southern California

by Amy Works June 20, 2018

COVINA, CALIF. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the $6.4 million sale of a two-tenant retail property located within Covina Shopping Center in the Southern California community of Covina. Tenants at the 39,159-square-foot building include dd’s Discounts and Stars Gymnastics. Bill Asher, Ed Hanley and Jeff Lefko of Hanley Investment Group arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, an Orange County-based family partnership. Moon Lim of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer, Cecelia LLC. Other tenants at Covina Shopping Center include Smart & Final Extra and CVS/pharmacy.

June 20, 2018

Acquisitions California Office Western

Harbor Associates, Ascentris Acquire 110,110 SF Office Building in Rancho Bernardo, California

by Amy Works June 19, 2018

RANCHO BERNARDO, CALIF. — Harbor Associates and Ascentris have partnered to acquire The Pinnacle, an office building located in the north San Diego submarket of Rancho Bernardo, for an undisclosed price. Completed in 2007, the property features 110,100 square feet of Class A office space. At the time of sale, the property was 93 percent leased. The buyers plan to execute a capital improvement plan to enhance the tenant experience, including new outdoor covered seating and collaborative workspace with canyon views, modernizing the bike storage and locker room areas, and refreshing the ground-floor lobby. Lynn LaChapelle and Bob Prendergast of JLL represented the undisclosed seller in the deal. Jay Alexander and Tim Olsen of JLL will continue to handle leasing for the new ownership, while Davis Partners will serve as property manager.

June 19, 2018

Acquisitions California Multifamily Western

Bascom Group Buys 25-Unit Apartment Community in Southern California for $7.5M

by Amy Works June 19, 2018

ANAHEIM HILLS, CALIF. — The Bascom Group has purchased Sleepy Hollow Apartments, an infill apartment community located in Anaheim Hills. An undisclosed seller sold the property for $7.5 million, or approximately $300,000 per unit. Built in 1964, the property features 25 apartment units in a mix of two- and three-bedroom units averaging more than 1,000 square feet. Manufacturers Bank provided debt financing for the acquisition. Scott Parker and Spencer Heichman of Triqor Group brokered the transaction. James D’Argenio and Chang Liu of Bascom sourced and managed the deal for the buyer.

June 19, 2018

Acquisitions California Industrial Western

DAUM Commercial Negotiates Sales of Two Industrial Buildings in Costa Mesa, California

by Amy Works June 19, 2018

COSTA MESA, CALIF. — DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services has arranged the sales of two industrial warehouses in Costa Mesa to two private buyers. Mike Barreiro of DAUM represented the seller, Keller & Sons Construction, in both transactions. Constructed in 1971 and 1972, the warehouses both feature secured fenced yards, drive-in/grade-level doors, 13-foor clear heights, warehouse skylights, office space and upgraded roofs. In the first transaction, Steven Card and Christopher O’Connor of Savills Studley represented the buyer of the 6,498-square-foot property located at 1621-1625 Ohms Way, which sold for $2.5 million. In the second deal, a separate private buyer purchased the 6,897-square-foot property at 1635 Ohms Way for $2.6 million.

June 19, 2018

California Features Industrial Retail Western Western Feature Archive

Retail Drives Industrial Growth Through Much of the Western U.S.

by David Cohen June 19, 2018

The industrial market is enjoying a moment in the sun throughout the West. Much of this is due to the retail sector’s continued technological advances, which have placed increasing demand on speedy delivery as manufacturing, distribution and warehousing needs are more important now than ever. “The market fundamentals for industrial properties are the best they have ever been,” says Bob O’Neill, senior vice president of acquisitions at CapRock Partners in Newport Beach, Calif. “Industrial absorption, lease rates and sales prices are at all-time highs, while market vacancies are at historic lows and construction in the Western United States remains in check.” Michael Collins, vice chairman of DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services in Los Angeles, has witnessed a similar trend in his market. He notes industrial assets in LA typically sell for $140 per square foot to $200 per square foot, with a vacancy rate of less than 2 percent in Southern California. “Developable land is becoming more scarce and the Los Angeles County industrial marketplace remains very vibrant,” he notes. “Lease rates throughout Southern California have reached an all-time high and sales values are at unprecedented highs, with actual prices based on building age, location, functionality and amenities.” Those looking …

June 19, 2018

Acquisitions California Office Western

Meridian Sells Multi-Tenant Office Building in Bay Area for $39.5M

by Amy Works June 18, 2018

BRISBANE, CALIF. — Meridian has completed the disposition of a multi-tenant office building located at 1000 Marina Blvd. in Brisbane, just south of San Francisco. Phase 3 Real Estate Partners acquired the property for $39.5 million in an off-market transaction. Built in 1983, the six-story building features 104,000 square feet of office space. CBRE’s Northern California Capital Markets team represented the seller and buyer in the deal.

June 18, 2018

Acquisitions California Office Western

Vanbarton Group Buys 73,835 SF Office Building in Los Angeles for $37.7M

by Amy Works June 18, 2018

LOS ANGELES — Vanbarton Group has acquired an office building located at 6725 Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles’ Hollywood submarket. Crown Realty & Development sold the property for $37.7 million. The five-story multi-tenant property features 73,835 square feet of office space. At the time of sale, the property was fully leased by 15 tenants. Additionally, the transaction included an adjacent three-level parking structure. Kevin Shannon, Rob Hannan, Ken White, Michael Moll of NKF Capital Markets, along with John Tronson of Avison Young and Kreg Groat of Crown Realty & Development, represented the seller in the sale.

June 18, 2018

California Loans Retail Western

NorthMarq Capital Secures $8.5M Refinancing for Retail Center in Richmond, California

by Amy Works June 18, 2018

RICHMOND, CALIF. – NorthMarq Capital has arranged $8.5 million in refinancing for Richmond City Center, a shopping center located at 1100-1350 MacDonald Ave. in Richmond. Walgreens, FoodCo and Payless Shoe Source are tenants at the 73,892-square-foot property. Joe Giordani of NorthMarq Capital’s Los Angeles office secured the refinancing, which was structured with an 18-month term on a 30-year amortization schedule.

June 18, 2018

California Development Retail Western

Primestor Development Breaks Ground on 115,000 SF Shopping Center in Los Angeles

by Amy Works June 15, 2018

LOS ANGELES — Primestor Development is breaking ground today for Jordan Downs Plaza, a shopping center located within the Jordan Downs project in the Watts area of Los Angeles. As part of the Jordan Downs revitalization project, the shopping center will bring 115,000 square feet of retail space to the area. Situated on 9.5 acres, the open-air project will include a full-service supermarket, fitness center and a variety of local and national retailers. Jordan Downs Plaza is a public/private partnership, and the project would not be possible without a financial investment of the federal government through its New Market Tax Credit Program and the conveyance of property by ground lease from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles. Financing for the project is provided by Federal Realty Investment Trust, Genesis LA, Chase, California Statewide Communities Development Corp. and Los Angeles Development Fund.

June 15, 2018

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