SAN DIEGO — Colliers International has arranged the $19.9 million sale of a 17,462-square-foot retail property located in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Bill Shrader, David Maxwell, Joe Brady and Serena Patterson of Collers arranged the transaction on behalf of both the seller, ASP/Blatteis 665 Urban 5th Venture LLC, and the undisclosed buyer. The three-unit property is home to Ghirardelli Café and Urban Outfitters. Colliers will handle leasing for the 2,692-square-foot unit located between the two retailers, which will become available in March.
California
Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $11.6M Construction Financing for Assisted Living Community in Bakersfield
by Nellie Day
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged $11.6 million in construction financing for The Palms at San Lauren, a 68-unit assisted living and memory care community in Bakersfield. The borrower was a joint venture between development firm Blue Mountain Enterprises Inc. and regional operator Pragma Management. The project is the third development project by the partnership. Pragma will manage the community once completed. PNC provided the capital for the loan. The Palms at San Lauren will be situated on a 3.5-acre site and will feature 44 assisted living units and 24 memory care units in a single-story building. The community will be situated next to a newly constructed skilled nursing facility. The Cushman & Wakefield team involved in the transaction included Aaron Rosenzweig, Jay Wagner, Sam Dylag and Alex Petrosian.
BRISBANE, CALIF. — DHL Global Forwarding has leased a 76,375-square-foot industrial warehouse building in the San Francisco Bay Area submarket of Brisbane. The building is located at 99 S. Hill Drive. The full complex contains 165,000 square feet on seven acres. The building features 22-foot clear height, 15 loading docks, two grade-level openings, sprinklers and trailer/employee parking. There is immediate access to US 101 and to the Bayshore Commuter Rail. The property is close to San Francisco International Airport and the Port of Oakland. Greig Lagomarsino and Mike Davis of Colliers International represented DHL, while Joe Harney of HCM Commercial Properties represented the landlord in this transaction.
TORRANCE, CALIF. — The Wolff Company has unveiled plans for Revel South Beach, a 185-unit independent living community in the coastal Los Angeles suburb of Torrance. Wolff, an Arizona-based private equity firm and developer, plans to break ground on the community before the end of the 2018 and open the community during 2019. The property is located near many of Southern California’s most notable beaches, including Manhattan, Redondo, Torrance and Palos Verdes. The four-story property will be the 10th seniors housing community Wolff has developed since 2016. The company plans to invest $300 million to $400 million annually in seniors housing developments, in addition to seeking acquisition opportunities.
SANTA ANA, CALIF. — A joint venture between Pacshore Partners and Canyon Partners Real Estate LLC has purchased Harbor Corporate Park in Santa Ana for an undisclosed sum. The park is situated on Harbor Boulevard near the central corridor in the SOCO office market. Harbor Corporate Park contains four two-story buildings set on 8.93 acres with 574 parking spaces. A capital improvement plan will include upgrades to enhance the aesthetic of the property, and a spec suite will be built to market to prospective tenants.
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — Regent Commercial Holdings has acquired a 33,505-square-foot industrial building in North Hollywood for $6.1 million. The building is located at 13401-13431 Saticoy St. The asset is fully leased. The property features units ranging from 1,800 square feet to 8,600 square feet along with gated and open parking. It was built in 1975. Scott Caswell of Lee & Associates-LA North/Ventura represented both the buyer and seller in this transaction.
LOS ANGELES — Faris Lee Investments has arranged the sale of a retail property located at 959 Crenshaw Blvd. in Los Angeles. Rite Aid occupies the 12,573-square-foot building, which is situated on 1 acre. A Newport Beach-based private seller sold the property to a Beverly Hills-based private buyer for $10 million. Nicholas Coo, Thomas Chichester, Joseph Chichester and Matt Brooks of Faris Lee represented the seller and buyer in an all-cash 1031 exchange.
SAN FRANCISCO — Jeff Kirwan, president and CEO of Gap brand, will leave Gap Inc. A search is underway for his replacement. In the interim, Brent Hyder, currently serving as Gap Inc.’s executive vice president of global talent and sustainability, will oversee the brand. Prior to his current role, Hyder served as chief operating officer at Gap brand. He also served as vice president and general manager of Gap Japan K.K., leading all aspects of the Gap Inc. business in Japan. Gap Inc. is a global retailer overseeing the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta, Intermix and Weddington Way brands. Gap Inc. has approximately 3,200 company-operated stores and 450 franchise stores in more than 90 countries worldwide.
CHICAGO — Hyatt Hotels Corp. (NYSE: H) has agreed to sell a three-property hotel portfolio to Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: HST) for approximately $1 billion. The transaction includes the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort in Wailea, Hawaii, the Grand Hyatt San Francisco and the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Fla. Hyatt will continue to manage the three hotels under long-term management agreements. The transaction is expected to close at the end of March. The 301-room Andaz Maui features a 15-acre beachfront setting, four infinity pools, 15,000 square feet of event space, five dining options, a spa and a fitness center. Featuring 668 rooms, the Grand Hyatt San Francisco includes a 24-hour fitness center, as well as restaurant, lounge and event space on the 36th floor. Located in southwest Florida, the 454-room Hyatt Regency Coconut Point features several pools, waterslides, a golf course, rock climbing wall, five restaurants and over 82,500 square feet of flexible space. The sale reflects a recently announced initiative from Hyatt to reduce real estate ownership, according to Mark Hoplamazian, president and CEO of Hyatt. Andaz Maui and Grand Hyatt San Francisco reflect a combined attributed sale value of approximately …
SANTA CLARITA, CALIF. — Colliers International has facilitated the sale of a retail center located at 23300-23314 Valencia Blvd. in Santa Clarita. A private investor acquired the property, situated on 3.5 acres, from DP Santa Clarita LLC for $9.8 million. Built in 1973 and renovated in 2012, the 45,429-square-foot property is fully leased to 99 Cents Only and Harbor Freight Tools. David Maling and Chris Maling of Colliers represented the seller in the transaction.