Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Ware Malcomb Announces Construction is Complete on Braille Institute's New Anaheim, CA Facility


Braille Institute, 527 North Dale Avenue, Anaheim, CA

IRVINE, CA, Feb. 19, 2020 – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced construction is complete on the brand new facility of the Braille Institute located at 527 North Dale Avenue in Anaheim, Calif.
Ware Malcomb provided executive architect and interior design services for the project. Ware Malcomb’s branding studio also implemented interior and exterior signage that incorporated the Braille Institute’s new logo and brand strategy.

Tom Myers
“Moving all of Braille Institute’s Anaheim facilities together into one large building instead of several smaller ones has made it much easier for their patrons to navigate, and creates operational efficiencies,” said Tom Myers, Regional Vice President of Ware Malcomb. 
“The Braille Institute has been providing vital services for the visually impaired community in Southern California for 100 years, and this new space will allow them to do even more in the decades ahead,” said Mary Cheval, Director, Interior Architecture & Design of Ware Malcomb.
Ware Malcomb has worked with the Braille Institute on several projects over the past 25 years.
The Braille Institute is a non-profit organization offering a broad range of free programs, classes and services for thousands of students of all ages to empower themselves to live more enriching lives with blindness and vision loss. 
Founded in 1919 in Los Angeles, the Braille Institute first opened its Anaheim facility in 1971, with Ware Malcomb completing various projects on their campus since that time.

Mary Cheval
 Having served the community for four decades, the existing buildings were demolished to make way for a new state-of-the-art facility.
The new, 14,735 square foot single-story facility includes a variety of unique spaces, such as an instructional kitchen, to teach the visually impaired life skills and how to navigate through the world.
The new building also features a central courtyard that contains multiple auditory and tactile guides including a bubbling fountain and contrasting surfaces. 
Ware Malcomb developed exterior and interior signage to enhance and highlight the facility’s new contemporary architecture, while integrating the new logo and brand standards created by the Braille Institute’s branding agency. 

CONTACTS:

Rachel Devany
VP Public Relations
 KCOMM for Ware Malcomb

Maureen Bissonnette
Associate Principal,
Marketing
949.660.9128
 mbissonnette@waremalcomb.com

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

RangeWater Announces Iconic Multifamily Project in Dallas’ Lowest Greenville

 
Rendering of planned Lowest Greenville, TX project

DALLAS, TX, Feb. 18, 2020 – RangeWater Real Estate announced today that it will transform a 1.25-acre vacant lot into an iconic multifamily community that anchors the north end of Lowest Greenville’s commercial corridor. 

RangeWater, formerly known as Pollack Shores, is known for building quality multifamily communities across the Sun Belt. Until now, RangeWater has been under an NDA and the team looks forward to sharing its plans with neighbors at a future Neighborhood Association meeting. 


Local architecture firm GFF and contractor Oden Hughes are leading the project’s design and construction

Nick Wilhelmson
Situated near the intersection of Greenville and Richmond Avenue, the development will lend further vibrancy to the neighborhood by providing its residents with walkable access to some of East Dallas’ most popular restaurants and entertainment venues. First resident move-ins are planned for Spring 2022.

Located at 5714 Richmond Ave., the 8-story, 236-unit mid-rise community marks the company’s second project in East Dallas. RangeWater’s first East Dallas community, Ross & Peak, is under construction just 1.5 miles away.

Steven Shores
“Lowest Greenville has experienced great change over the last decade,” said Nick Wilhelmson, RangeWater’s Managing Director of Texas. 
“It’s now one of Dallas’ hottest places to live and visit. Our Greenville & Richmond project is well positioned to enhance the neighborhood with its timeless architecture, luxury units and new residents who will enjoy walkable city living.”

For groceries and other necessities, Trader Joe’s and Sam’s Club Now are just a block away from Greenville & Richmond. Foodie hot spots, HG Sply Co., Truck Yard, Gung Ho and The Merchant are a five-minute walk. 

RangeWater’s new project is just three miles from The Epic, a mixed-use development under-construction in Deep Ellum, where Uber will bring 3,000 office workers in late 2022.
 “This community will appeal to renters by choice who prefer the turnkey lifestyle of apartment living with connectivity to the great restaurants and retail along Greenville Avenue as well as the nearby business districts,” said Steven Shores, CEO & President of RangeWater.
 “Our investments in East Dallas will create experiences and housing options that benefit the entire area.”


CONTACT:


Liz Maddux · Assistant Account Executive
1718 Peachtree St., Suite 1048 · Atlanta, GA 30309
M: 478-972-3210

Feldman Equities Portfolio Sees 44,000 Square Feet of Leasing in January 2020


Baharea Larsen

TAMPA, FL --  As office vacancies tighten throughout the region, Feldman Equities, LLC has secured nearly 44,000 square feet of office leases in the first month of the new year.

                               Larry Feldman
“2020 is off to a great start with several other deals in the pipeline,” stated Feldman Equities Executive VP of Leasing and Marketing Baharea Larsen. “We’ve leased two of our largest availabilities.” 

First Central Tower, Downtown St Petersburg
Larsen along with Ceci Tricoli and Larry Feldman negotiated the leases on behalf of the joint venture partnerships.

Two of the largest leases are with Datis HR Cloud, Inc and Anthony and Partners, LLC. They will occupy 19,618 and 10,001 square feet respectively at Wells Fargo Center, a 22-story, 390,000 square foot office tower located in downtown Tampa.  Both companies will relocate from other office towers in downtown Tampa.


Ceci Tricoli 
In the largest deal, Datis HR Cloud, Inc. leased the entire 15th floor at Wells Fargo Center. The firm needed additional space for their expanding sales force and to build out an office that suited its needs. Wells Fargo Center provided both. Gary Godsey and Caleb Lewis of JLL represented Datis in the transaction.


 Caleb Lewis 
Anthony & Partners, LLC leased half of the 16th floor with owners citing the building’s ownership and management as key to their relocation. 

“Larry Feldman is a visionary in our community,” stated John and Stephenie Anthony. “We look forward to partnering with Team Feldman as Larry creates a great future for the City of Tampa. We can’t wait to move into our new home.” 

 Brokers Chris Butler & Kyle Chaikin of Franklin Street represented the law firm and negotiated the lease with Larsen of Feldman Equities.


Gary Godsey
A third firm, Summit Design + Build, LLC leased 3,807 square feet in a deal that will relocate their offices to downtown Tampa from the Westshore Business District.

 Co-brokers Jon Slater and David Culligan of Savills represented the tenant in the transaction.

Feldman Equities also completed the following lease transactions:

Park Tower, Downtown Tampa
BR+A Consulting Engineers nearly doubled their offices at downtown Tampa’s Park Tower expanding into 4,180 square feet.  Megan Lawler of Colliers represented the tenant in the deal. 

 Stephenie Anthony

CX Insurance Services represented by Caleb Lewis of JLL renewed their lease of 6,180 square feet.

About Wells Fargo Center

A joint venture between New York Life Real Estate Investors as Investment Manager, Feldman Equities, LLC & Tower Realty Partners, Wells Fargo Center is one of Tampa’s premier Class A office buildings with unimpeded views of Hillsborough Bay, the Hillsborough River and the Downtown Tampa skyline. 

Megan Lawler 
About Feldman Equities, LLC 

Over the past 30 years, Feldman Equities has developed or acquired over11 million square feet of office and retail properties with an aggregate value in excess of $3 billion. 

Feldman is a “re-inventor” of the office building and specializes in turning around distressed office assets. Feldman Equities and its partners own and manage 2.3 million square feet of office space in the Tampa Bay area.

CONTACT:

Tammy Youngman 
TYOUNGMAN@assetmarketingonline.com

Monday, February 17, 2020

Hold-Thyssen Completes Long-Term Lease in Downtown Winter Park, FL to Minneapolis-Based Bell Bank Mortgage Division


 Darby Hold
WINTER PARK, FL --- Hold-ThyssenInc., a full service commercial real estate firm, recently completed a five-year lease agreement in downtown Winter Park .   The new tenant is the Mortgage Division of Bell Bank, the largest independently-owned bank in the upper Midwest . 
   
 Darby Hold, lease consultant for Hold-Thyssen, negotiated the transaction on behalf of New England Partners, LLC, the landlord at New England Properties, 243 West Park Avenue.   

Lou Payas
Bell Bank Mortgage, founded in Minneapolis , grew to one of the oldest and largest independent mortgage company’s in Minnesota before becoming part of Bell Bank in 2012.   
  
 Bell Bank Mortgage will employ approximately 16 when it opens in the 4,335 square feet of office space in late spring.  Lou Payas with Payas Commercial Real Estate represented the tenant.

 Hold-Thyssen, Inc. provides commercial property brokerage and leasing and management services to institutional and private investor clients nationwide.  The 40-year old firm’s current portfolio includes more that 100 commercial properties throughout the United States.

CONTACTS:

Anthony Fisher, Vice President, Hold-Thyssen Real Estate Services, 
407-691-0505, afisher@HoldThyssen.com

 Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications Inc.
407-644-4142 beth@larryvershel.com

Arbor Funding Covers Country-Wide Projects


Eric Regenbogen 
$24.8 Million Bridge Loan Portfolio Closed in Illinois

 UNIONDALE, NY – Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR), a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently funded a $24.8M portfolio in Illinois. The deal encompasses three transactions, all bridge loans for a single sponsor.

 Eric Regenbogen of Arbor’s Uniondale office originated the deal.

2909 East 78 Street, Chicago, IL 
 “Through these loans, we were able to provide the borrower with the capital they required to both purchase and improve the properties,” said Regenbogen. 

“Once again, we are demonstrating how we can meet the needs of our partners, in this case, helping to gentrify a growing market in the greater Chicago area.”

 930 North Boulevard, Oak Park, IL
 922 N. Blvd, Oak Park, IL ($11.1M) – Built in 1969, this 56-unit, eight-story apartment complex outside of Chicago features a roof terrace, sundeck and beautiful views of the city. The property is in close walking distance to a wide range of shops, restaurants, nightlife and transportation.

 930 N. Blvd., Oak Park, IL ($9.3M) – Built in 1966, this 48-unit, seven-story property offers garage parking, on-site laundry facilities and easy access to local shopping and dining venues.

2909 E. 78 Street, Chicago, IL ($4.4M) – Built in 1932, this 31-unit, four-story multifamily development is located on the desirable South Shore. The pet-friendly property features newer aluminum windows and proximity to public transportation.

 Austin Walker

    $10 Million Seniors Housing Portfolio Completed in St. Louis, MO

UNIONDALE, NY – Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR) a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently financed an acquisition loan for a Seniors Housing portfolio in St. Louis, MO. The properties received $9.9M in funding with a 24-month term.

 Austin Walker of Arbor’s New York City office originated the loan.

 “This deal enabled our client to secure short-term financing on two affordable senior housing properties in an optimal location,” Walker said. “The financial structure of this loan exemplifies Arbor’s commitment to identifying and executing customized solutions to align with our borrowers’ needs.”

 This 240-units are located near Downtown St. Louis with the iconic Fox Theatre, Missouri Botanical Garden, museums, restaurants and shopping nearby.

Ari Short 

 $17 Million
 in Agency Loans Posted in Newark and Paterson, NJ

UNIONDALE, NY – Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR), a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently funded 13 agency loans totaling $17.2M in Newark and Paterson, New Jersey.
 The Newark Portfolio, comprised of six mixed-use and multifamily properties in Newark, NJ, received $11.3M in acquisition funding through the Freddie Mac SBL product. Terms included a five-year fixed rate followed by a 15-year adjustable term.
Newark, NJ Portfolio

  • 10 Kent Street –
     This 18-unit multifamily property received $2M in funding. The three-story complex is in close proximity to New Jersey Institute of Technology.
  • 741 Clinton Ave. – This mixed-use property received $1.5M in financing. It includes 20 residential units and some commercial space.
  • 6 Longfellow Ave. – This mixed-use property received $1.4M in funding. It features 13 residential units and two commercial spaces.
  • 8 Monticello Ave. – This mixed-use property received $2M in financing. It is made up of 20 residential units and six commercial spaces.
  • 232 Shephard Ave. – This multifamily property received $2.5M in funding and includes 22 residential units.
  • 268 Stuyvesant Ave. – This multifamily property received $1.8M in financing. It features 30 residential units.
The Paterson Portfolio consists of seven multifamily properties in Paterson, NJ, which received $5.9M refinance cash-out funding through the Fannie Mae Small Loans program. Terms include a 10-year term on a 30-year amortization schedule.
Paterson, NJ Portfolio 
 394 River Street – This six-unit walk-up style apartment complex received $617,000 in financing. It is made up of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments.
  • 130 12th Ave. – This three-story property received $881,000 in funding. It features a one-bedroom apartment and five, two-bedroom residences.
  • 50-54 Clinton Street – This 12-unit multifamily property received $1.4M in financing. The walk-up style building includes studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments.
  • 470-472 10th Ave. – This three-story building received $767,000 in funding and is made up of two and three-bedroom apartments.
  • 71-73 N. Main Street – This six-unit, walk-up style property received $768,000 in financing. It includes two- and three-bedroom apartments.
  • 33-35 Hillman Street – This six-unit walk-up style property received $623,000 in funding. It features six, two-bedroom apartments.
  • 102-104 East Main Street – This six-unit multifamily property received $886,000 in financing and includes six, two-bedroom apartments. 
Ari Short of Arbor’s New York City office originated the loans. 
 “New Jersey has been a very active market,” Short said. “Thanks to Arbor’s industry experience, and its longstanding relationships with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, we can offer the best possible terms and structure to our clients.”


Greg Gillam 

$13 Million Fannie Mae DUS® Green Rewards Loan Brokered in Las Vegas, NV

UNIONDALE, NY  – Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR) a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently funded a Fannie Mae DUS® Green Rewards acquisition loan in Las Vegas, NV. 

The mid-rise, multifamily property received $13.4M in financing with a 10-year fixed-rate and four months of interest only payments.

Greg Gillam of Arbor’s Manhattan Beach office originated the loan.

“Echelon at Centennial Hills isn’t the typical garden style apartment commonly found in this market. While this presented a layer of complexity – in terms of finding suitable comparative properties for appraisal – Arbor’s team delivered,” Gillam said.    

Echelon at Centennial Hills, Las Vegas, NV

Built in 2008, Echelon at Centennial Hills offers one, two, three- and four-bedroom units, with washers and dryers, walk-in closets, vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances.

 The complex has a resort-style pool and spa, cabanas, sun deck, clubhouse and fitness center. It is in close proximity to local parks, restaurants and entertainment.


Garth Davis

$25 Million Fannie Mae DUS® Green Rewards Loan Arranged in
Los Angeles, CA

 UNIONDALE, NY – Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR), a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently funded a Fannie Mae DUS® Green Rewards loan in Los Angeles, CA. 

The transaction was structured to provide $25M refinance cash-out for a seven-year term with five years of interest only.  

Garth Davis of Arbor’s San Francisco office originated the deal.

“This transaction was not typical for us as the majority of units were furnished, making it challenging to secure the right solution,” said Davis. 

 888 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
“Our sponsor’s record and experience in this space, combined with Arbor’s expertise and strong relationship with Fannie Mae, allowed us to obtain the Green Rewards qualification and secure the rates and terms that best addressed the client’s needs.”

Built in 1976 and renovated in 2015, 888 Hilgard Avenue is an attractive complex with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. 

This pet-friendly property offers a fitness center; gated parking garage; and bicycles for residents’ enjoyment. There’s also easy access to various gardens, museums and parks.

Contact:

 Bina Handa
Tel: 516.506.4229