sales_and_leases

Hersha Hospitality Trust Sells JV Interest in Seven Manhattan Hotels for $571.4M

by John Nelson February 4, 2016

NEW YORK CITY — Hersha Hospitality Trust (NYSE: HT) has signed definitive agreements to sell ownership interests in seven of its limited-service hotels in Manhattan for a total purchase price of $571.4 million. The Philadelphia-based hotel REIT sold its interests to joint venture partner Cindat Capital Management Ltd. Totaling 1,087 rooms, the hotels include Holiday Inn Express Times Square, Candlewood Suites Times Square, Hampton Inn Times Square, Hampton Inn Chelsea, Hampton Inn Herald Square, Holiday Inn Wall Street and Holiday Inn Express Wall Street. “Manhattan’s preeminence as a financial, cultural and technological hub, combined with the security and scarcity of its real estate, provides significant yield for a strategic, long-term partner such as Cindat,” says Neil Shah, president and chief operating officer of Hersha Hospitality. “We intend to utilize a portion of the sale proceeds to make hotel investments in Washington, D.C., and California, continue our share repurchase program and repay debt.” The proposed joint venture is structured with Cindat as the preferred joint venture partner holding a 70 percent ownership stake, while Hersha retains a 30 percent equity interest. Cushman & Wakefield represented Hersha in the transaction. Hersha will continue to fully own 10 hotels in New York City …

February 4, 2016

Multifamily South Carolina Southeast

RADCO Acquires Two Apartment Communities in Spartanburg for $60.9M

by John Nelson February 3, 2016

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The RADCO Cos. has purchased two apartment communities in Spartanburg totaling 700 units for a combined $60.9 million. The properties, formerly named Chartwell at North End and Chartwell Oak Forest, have been renamed to Willows at North End and Parkside at Laurel West, respectively. RADCO financed the acquisition of the Class B portfolio using private capital and by assuming existing long-term financing from Fannie Mae. Cushman & Wakefield brokered the transaction. RADCO plans to spend an estimated $6.4 million to upgrade the amenity spaces, landscaping, paths and interior finishes at the two properties. The same developer built the two communities in several phases between 1996 and 2003. With these recent acquisitions, RADCO now owns 15,077 multifamily units in eight states, including five properties in Upstate South Carolina.

February 3, 2016

Healthcare Indiana Midwest

The Boulder Group Completes $3.7M Sale of Net-Leased Medical Building in Vincennes, Indiana

by Christina Cannon February 3, 2016

VINCENNES, IND. — The Boulder Group has completed the $3.7 million sale of a single-tenant net-leased building in Vincennes. The 6,488-square-foot property, located at 300 N. 1st St., is leased to Fresenius Medical Care. The facility was built in 2015. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller, a Midwest-based private partnership, in the transaction. The purchaser was a high-net-worth individual based on the West Coast. The newly signed 15-year Fresenius lease features 2 percent annual rental escalations.

February 3, 2016

Illinois Midwest Office

MB Real Estate Arranges 10,000 SF Office Lease in Chicago

by Christina Cannon February 3, 2016

CHICAGO — MB Real Estate has arranged a 10,000-square-foot office lease for ReviewTrackers, a software company that gathers consumer-generated data for businesses. ReviewTrackers has relocated to the new space from a 3,300-square-foot building at 415 N. Aberdeen St., nearly tripling its footprint. ReviewTrackers new location is at 320 W. Ohio St. Craig McCaw of MB Real Estate represented ReviewTrackers in the transaction. Jason Schulz of The J. Rich Co. represented the sub-landlord, Red Frog Events.

February 3, 2016

Multifamily New York Northeast

Eastern Consolidated Arranges $42M Sale of Residential Co-op in SoHo

by Amy Works February 3, 2016

NEW YORK CITY — Eastern Consolidated has arranged the sale of all of the shares of a residential co-op building located at 61-63 Crosby St. in SoHo. The four-story, 20,600-square-foot property sold for $42 million, or more than $2,000 per square foot. The building consists of loft apartments on the second, third and fourth floors, and an artist studio/loft apartment and one retail space on the ground floor. The property also features 6,537 square feet of development rights. Peter Hauspurg and Michael Coghill of Eastern Consolidated, along with former Eastern brokers David Schechtman and Abie Kassin, represented the co-op owners, while Adelaide Polsinelli, also of Eastern, represented the buyer, Crosby 61 LLC, in the transaction.

February 3, 2016

California Retail Western

Decron Properties Sells El Monte Shopping and Automotive Center for $84.5M

by Nellie Day February 3, 2016

LOS ANGELES — Merlone Geier Partners has purchased El Monte Shopping and Automotive Center, a 473,347-square-foot automotive and retail center located in El Monte, from Decron Properties for $84.5 million. The property is comprised of a traditional shopping center and Longo Lexus dealership. Savills-Studley Retail Investment Group represented Decron Properties, while Melone Geier Partners was self-represented in the transaction. Tenants at the center include Sears, Staples, Deardens, Big 5 Sporting Goods, RadioShack and Jamba Juice.

February 3, 2016

Retail Utah Western

Vestar, Oaktree Acquire Retail Center at The Gateway in Salt Lake City

by Nellie Day February 3, 2016

SALT LAKE CITY — Vestar, in a joint venture with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P., has acquired a 623,205-square-foot open-air retail and entertainment center within The Gateway, a retail, residential and office complex located in downtown Salt Lake City. The purchase price was not disclosed. The center is leased to over 100 tenants including Barnes & Noble Bookstore, California Pizza Kitchen, The Depot, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Megaplex 12 at The Gateway, Metro Fitness, Starbucks Coffee and Victoria’s Secret. Vestar plans to invest $30 million in revitalizing and rebranding the center.

February 3, 2016

Colorado Multifamily Western

Advenir Acquires Apartment Building in Denver for $42M

by Nellie Day February 3, 2016

DENVER — Advenir has purchased a 292-unit apartment community in Denver for $42 million. The community, formerly known as Cypress Point, has been rebranded as Advenir at Cherry Creek South. It is located at 1211 S. Quebec Way. Advenir at Cherry Creek South was built in 1979. The property underwent $2 million in exterior, interior and common-area renovations. Advenir plans to pump an additional $3 million into the community.

February 3, 2016

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Hospitality Top Stories Western

Moody National REIT II to Purchase SpringHill Suites Seattle for $74.1M

by Haisten Willis February 3, 2016

SEATTLE — Moody National REIT II has entered into an agreement to purchase the Marriott SpringHill Suites Hotel in Seattle for $74.1 million, excluding closing costs. The SpringHill Suites Seattle is a select-service hotel consisting of 234 guest rooms. Located on the southeast corner of Stewart Street and Yale Avenue in downtown Seattle, the SpringHill Suites Seattle is situated along one of the city’s major transportation routes with access to the corporate homes of Amazon.com, Microsoft, Nordstrom and REI. The hotel is also located near Puget Sound and is within walking distance of the Seattle Space Needle. “Located downtown in a global gateway city accommodating travelers from around the world, and home to companies including Amazon.com, Microsoft, Boeing and Starbucks, this investment presents itself as an attractive addition to our portfolio,” says Brett Moody, CEO and chairman of REIT II. Forbes magazine named Seattle the “No. 1 Best City for Jobs in 2015” based on 16 metrics including job opportunities, employment growth, monthly median starting salary, median annual income, time spent working and commuting, and housing affordability. Due to its geographic location, Seattle is a national hub for manufacturing, technology industries, international business, trade and tourism. Moody National REIT II …

February 3, 2016

Midwest Missouri Office

Revive Capital Development Acquires Office Building in St. Louis for Loft Apartment Conversion

by Christina Cannon February 2, 2016

ST. LOUIS, MO. — Revive Capital Development LLC has acquired a 270,000-square-foot office building in St. Louis for an undisclosed price. The development company plans to convert the nine-story building into loft apartments. 1706 Washington LLC sold the property that was previously occupied by CPI Corp., a portrait studio. The vacant building, constructed in 1912, is located at 1706 Washington Ave. John Warren of JLL represented the seller.

February 2, 2016

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