NEW YORK — New York-based Greystone Affordable Development has arranged $168.6 million in financing for the recapitalization of 26 affordable housing properties located across 17 counties in Georgia. The financing, which combined both public and private funding, was arranged on behalf of the owner, The Hallmark Cos. The financing package included $54.3 million in tax-exempt bonds from the Housing Authority of Macon-Bibb County; 4 percent in low income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) purchased by Boston Financial Investment Management, generating $54 million in capital contributions; a $28 million loan through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Section 515; $27.3 million in USDA Section 538 loans provided by Greystone Servicing Corp. Inc.; and $5 million in excess reserves, project operations, investment income and deferred developer fees. Hallmark will substantially renovate the portfolio’s interiors and exteriors over the next two years. Planned renovations focus on modernizing the properties — built between the late 1970s and mid-1990s — and addressing accessibility, functional obsolescence and deterioration. The owner plans to achieve overall energy savings of at least 20 percent at each property through the use of Energy Star-certified appliances and windows.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Colony Industrial, an affiliate of Colony NorthStar, has acquired Westside Industrial Park in Jacksonville for $77.5 million. The 1.3 million-square-foot park, located at 4601 and 4910 Bulls Bay Highway, includes four Class A industrial buildings. The Jacksonville Business Journal reports Pattillo Industrial Real Estate sold the portfolio, which was 99.8 percent leased at the time of sale to nine tenants. Frank Fallon, Chris Riley and Trey Barry of CBRE arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller. The acquisition marks Colony Industrial’s fourth investment in the Jacksonville market over the last nine months.
MILWAUKEE — Affiliates of Milwaukee-based Phoenix Investors have acquired an eight-property industrial portfolio located throughout Kentucky for $9.3 million. The properties total 831,000 square feet and are located in Morehead, Carrollton, Danville, Maysville and Mount Sterling. Affiliates of Pope Cos. sold the properties, which were constructed between 1989 and 2004. The new owners plan to renovate the portfolio, which was 63 percent leased at the time of sale, and find new tenants for the vacant space. Bryan Flaherty of CBRE arranged the sale, and Walker & Dunlop Commercial Property Funding LLC provided financing.
MIAMI — Telemundo has opened its $250 million global headquarters in Miami’s Beacon Lakes Industrial Park. The Spanish-language media company is a subsidiary of NBCUniversal and Comcast Corp. Telemundo Center is situated on 21 acres and spans nearly 500,00 square feet, with the capacity to house 1,500 employees. The new facility brings all of the division’s offices, broadcast and production operations under one roof, including Telemundo Network, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo channel, Telemundo’s digital media operations and NBCUniversal International Group’s Latin American offices. The building features 15 studios, including two digital studios, virtual and augmented reality sets and a news operation. In addition, the facility houses the recently launched Telemundo Academy, a multimedia educational institution that partners with high schools and universities to train future media leaders. The LEED-certified building is constructed to sustain a Category 5 hurricane and remain in operation during weather and other environmental emergencies. Telemundo Center is estimated to contribute approximately $360 million in state taxes over the next 20 years.
BOCA RATON, FLA. — Crocker Partners, in a joint venture with Rialto Capital and Siguler Guff, has acquired Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC), a 1.8 million-square-foot office complex in Boca Raton. The 125-acre property — the former home of IBM — sold for $179.3 million, according to local media reports. Mike McDonald, Kennedy Hicks and Joe Gibson of Eastdil Secured arranged the transaction on behalf of the sellers, Farallon Capital Management and Next Tier HD. BRIC was originally developed in the 1960s as IBM’s North American Research & Development facility, and is credited as the birthplace of the personal computer. The campus was 73 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Bluegreen Vacations Corp., Johnson Controls Security Solutions, TransUnion, MDVIP and Modernizing Medicine. BRIC’s amenities include a private shuttle to Tri-Rail, the city’s public transportation system, as well as a dining marketplace, conference centers, daycare center, walking trails and a fitness center. The acquisition brings Crocker Partners’ Boca Raton portfolio to 2.9 million square feet.
ALPHARETTA, GA. — A joint venture between New York Life Real Estate Investors and The Dilweg Cos. has sold Royal Centre II, III and IV in Alpharetta. Bridge Office Fund Manager LLC, an affiliate of Bridge Investment Group LLC, acquired the assets, which total 634,487 square feet. The sales price was not disclosed, but the Atlanta Business Chronicle reports New York Life and Dilweg originally acquired the Royal Centre buildings in 2015 for $85.3 million. The buildings are located in the Royal 400 office park, roughly 26 miles north of Atlanta and less than two miles from Avalon, an 86-acre mixed-use development. Bridge plans to invest $12 million to further modernize the properties with the addition of collaborative work spaces, tenant amenity centers, upgrades to the fitness center, café and conference facilities, upgraded landscaping and new exterior common spaces. The properties, constructed between 1998 and 2000, were 85 percent leased at the time of sale.
TITUSVILLE, FLA. — Trillium Capital Resources (TCR) has arranged a $21.6 million loan for Solamere Grand, a 216-unit apartment community in Titusville. TCR arranged the 15-year, non-recourse, fixed-rate loan through Aegon Realty Advisors on behalf of the borrower, Solamere Grand LLC. The community was completed this month and features a clubhouse, business center, TV lounge, resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, playground, dog park and grilling stations.
KNOXVILLE, TENN. — CBRE Capital Markets has provided an $18.1 million loan through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the refinancing of The Villas of Emerald Woods, a 198-unit apartment community in Knoxville. Ann Cone and K.O. Kennedy of CBRE originated the 35-year loan on behalf of the borrower, The Williams Co. LLC. The Knoxville-based company developed the property in three phases between 2006 and 2009. The Villas of Emerald Woods features two- and three-bedroom, townhome-style apartments. Community amenities include a fitness center, tennis court, resort-style pool, hot tub and attached garages.
TYSONS, VA. — The Meridian Group has secured MetLife Investment Management as a joint venture partner for Boro Station, a three-building office complex in Tysons. MetLife acquired a 95 percent stake in the property for $244 million, according to local media reports. Meridian will retain a minority interest and continue day-to-day property management. Boro Station serves as the gateway to The Boro, Meridian’s planned 4.2 million-square-foot mixed-use development that will feature office, retail, entertainment and open park space upon completion. Meridian acquired Boro Station from Science Applications International Corp. in 2013 and invested more than $60 million to renovate the property. Capital improvements included an upgraded lobby, improved fitness center, new entrance, new conference center and the addition of a two-story café and a Starbucks Coffee. The property features a 1,602-car parking garage and is located within walking distance to the Greensboro Metro station. Collins Ege, Nicolas Seidenberg, Sean McDermott, Bradley Allen and Axel Azcue of Eastdil Secured arranged the transaction on behalf of Meridian.
DANIA BEACH, FLA. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided a $35.2 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Sheridan Lake Club Apartments, a 240-unit multifamily community in Dania Beach. Timothy DeWispelaere of KeyBank originated the 10-year loan with five years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization schedule through Fannie Mae’s Green Rewards program. The name of the borrower was not disclosed, but local media outlets report American Landmark Properties acquired the property. Situated in South Florida’s Broward County, Sheridan Lake Club Apartments was built in 2001 and features a resort-style pool, 24-hour fitness center, business center, pet park and a playground.