Monday, March 11, 2019

HFF secures financing for 168 Plymouth in DUMBO, Brooklyn


168 Plymouth Street condominiums rendering,
 DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY

NEW YORK, NY –– Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) announces it has secured joint venture equity and construction financing for the development of 168 Plymouth Street, a 46-unit boutique condominium conversion located on the southwest corner of Plymouth and Jay Streets in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

Kristen Knapp

HFF worked on behalf of the developer, Alloy Development, to arrange a joint venture with The Davis Companies.  Working on behalf of the new partnership, HFF also secured construction financing from Bank OZK.

Christopher Peck

168 Plymouth will be situated in the heart of DUMBO and down the block from its 85-acre waterfront park.  168 Plymouth will include lofts, townhouses and penthouses.  

Residences will feature modern industrial design, which will both honor the history of the neighborhood and the building itself.  The project connects two of Dumbo’s last remaining classic industrial loft buildings to be developed into a single address.  

David Giancola
The distinct styles of the two original buildings, one brick-and-timber and the other concrete with daylight factory windows, will be preserved in the design of the residences.

168 Plymouth marks Alloy’s 5th project in Dumbo.  The firm’s other award-winning projects in the neighborhood include 192 Water Street, 185 Plymouth Street, Dumbo Townhouses and One John Street.

The HFF debt and equity placement team included managing directors Christopher Peck, David Giancola and Jeff Julien, senior director Peter Rotchford and analyst Kristen Knapp.

“The thoughtful aesthetic and community focus that Alloy brings to development has helped transform DUMBO into the neighborhood it is today,” Peck said.  “It was a privilege to work with them to help identify the optimal capitalization as they add to their legacy of transformative projects in the area.”

Jeff Julien


About Alloy Development

Alloy is a real estate development company working in New York City.  Alloy’s belief in making great architecture guides its practice.  

With over $1.6 billion in projects completed or in development since 2006, the company has established itself within the industry as thought leaders for its comprehensive approach to development.

  Integral to Alloy’s approach is the celebration and support of the communities in which it works through direct engagement and collaboration.  For more information, visit http://www.alloyllc.com/.

Peter Rotchford

About The Davis Companies

The Davis Companies is an integrated real estate investment, development and management firm headquartered in Boston that has invested more than $4 billion in gross asset value through real estate equity, debt, and fixed-income securities.  

A combination of capital markets, development and management expertise allows The Davis Companies to nimbly tackle complex opportunities.  





Directly, and with its valued partners, The Davis Companies currently owns a real estate portfolio of approximately 12 million square feet of office, multifamily, retail, hospitality, light industrial, healthcare and bioscience properties across the Eastern United States.  

For further information, please visit https://www.thedaviscompanies.com/.



CONTACTS:

CHRISTOPHER PECK
NY Lic. #40PE1175637
HFF Managing Director
(212) 245-2425

OLIVIA HENNESSEY
HFF Public Relations Specialist
(713) 852-3403
ohennessey@hfflp.com

Lakeside Village of Oakbrook, IL Redefines Luxury Rental Living: Now Open and Leasing


Lakeside Village exterior construction view, Oakbrook, IL

Oak Brook, IL -- Lakeside Village is nestled in a beautiful and serene setting of woods and prairie, and yet only a few minutes from world class dining, shopping and entertainment.

With access to major highway arteries within a couple miles, these conveniences only begin the discussion on this remarkable new apartment development in one of DuPage County's most prestigious places to live.


Alex Zdanov

Alex Zdanov, Interforum Holdings, Inc. CEO, President and Founder, states:

"It was our mission to create a rental community where, once people moved in, they never wanted to leave. According to the first tenants who have already moved into Lakeside Village of Oakbrook, we've done that."

Zdanov says, "This is a 'Lifestyle Property' more than simply a place to live. The amenities at Lakeside Village start from the moment you arrive at the property with indoor parking that allows you to park your car on the level you live.

"Depending on your space needs, 1 BR, 2 BR, 2 BR + Den, and 3 BR floor plans are ready for occupancy. 1 BR spaces from 884-1023 sq. ft., 2 BR from 1023-1343 sq. ft., 2 BR + Den 1555 sq. ft., and 3 BR at 1520 sq. ft. 2 BR and 3 BR apartments have 2 bathrooms. All spaces include balconies or patios."


Igor Blumin

Igor Blumin, Interforum Holdings, Inc. COO, Senior Vice President and Co-Founder, adds:

"There are many different and distinct floor plans available to choose from in this gorgeous new development. Lakeside Village is a brand-new development, meaning that you'll likely be the very first resident of your living space.

"These modern apartments have all stainless-steel appliances, full-size washers and dryers in every apartment, beautiful granite counters, spacious hardwood cabinets and stunning hardwood floors. The ceilings are high, the closets are large, and the view from your patio or balcony is one of nature and serenity."


Lakeside Village interior
Lori E. Solyom, public relations representative for Lakeside Village, says residents "will discover the amenities that begin entering the front door at Lakeside Village of Oakbrook. 

"From a beautiful lobby with an attendant on duty, the community enjoys great security with gated and controlled access to all entry points including the multi-story indoor parking garage.

"Lakeside Village also provides concierge service, a club house and dedicated party room, fitness center and free weight room, business center media room, full-size business conference Room and a cyber cafe. The entire building is ADA accessible."


Solyom adds, "Visiting Lakeside Village of Oakbrook may be the most lifestyle changing thing you can do. In the meantime, please visit lakesideofoakbrook.com.

Call 630.932.4445 or email Jason@lakesideofoakbrook.com to arrange a personal tour of this brand new, luxury rental living community.

Interforum Holdings of Northfield, Illinois, is the developer of Lakeside of Oakbrook. McShane Construction is the contractor for the property. Financing for the project includes lead lender, CIBC Bank, as well as Heartland Bank, Leaders Bank. West Suburban Bank, Evergreen Bank, and Bradford Allen Capital.

Contacts:

Kevin Fitzpatrick
630.210.1208

LGE breaks ground on The HUB at Goodyear, Az


Rendering of The Hub, a 790,980-SF Industrial Property 
at Goodyear, AZ

PHOENIX, AZ – Phoenix-based LGE Design Build, in partnership with Clarius Partners LLC, have broken ground on The HUB at Goodyear in Phoenix’s West Valley. 

Totaling 790,980 square feet, the project is designed to satisfy the strong demand for warehouse and e-commerce space in the West Valley submarket.

The HUB at Goodyear is being developed on a fully speculative basis. The development team has named JLL as the project’s exclusive leasing broker.

Mark R. Balcius

“Clarius Partners is excited to partner with LGE Design Build, JLL and the City of Goodyear to bring a Class A asset to the West Valley industrial market,” said Clarius Partners Vice President Mark Balcius. 

“We look forward to building a successful, long-lasting relationship with all of the stakeholders in this project as we pursue future opportunities in the market together.”

“The HUB at Goodyear applies our company’s deep industrial expertise on a property that will directly respond to the demand trends of our hometown market,” said LGE Principal Ben McRae.


CONTACT:

Stacey Hershauer
focusAZ 
P 480.600.0195



Arbor Funds $2.8 Million Freddie Mac SBL Deal in Carson, CA


                                     
Eugene Yanovskiy

UNIONDALE, NY– Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR) a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently funded a Freddie Mac SBL deal in Carson, CA. Sky South Bay, a 13-unit multifamily property, received $2.8M in funding through the program with a five-year hybrid term.

Eugene Yanovskiy of Arbor’s New York City office originated the loan.

Sky South Bay Apartments, Carson, CA
“This Freddie Mac SBL execution allowed the borrowers to remove their expensive construction debt on their recently stabilized asset with a great permanent loan,” said Yanovskiy. “The newly built, luxury boutique property is in a prime location and offers residents a relaxed and chic lifestyle in the South Bay region.”

Built in 2018, Sky South Bay offers Studio+, 1BR and 2BR residences with private patios or rooftop decks. Interior amenities include designer kitchens featuring quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances; central heating and air conditioning; in-unit washers and dryers; and secure on-site parking.

The property is within an easy commute to downtown Los Angeles, UCLA Medical Centerand LAX.

Contact:

Bina Handa
Tel: 516.506.4229

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.35 Million Sale of 29,205-SF Eco Centre in Lake Worth, FL


Eco Centre, 1005 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth, FL
LAKE WORTH, FL – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate investment services firm with offices throughout the United States and Canada, has announced the sale of Eco Centre, a 29,205 square-foot freestanding four-story office building in Lake Worth, Fla., according to Ryan Nee, first vice president / regional manager of the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office.

Todd Everett
The asset sold for $5,350,000.

“Eco Centre is a premier asset and this trade is indicative of the strong demand we are experiencing from users in high walkability areas and downtown micro-markets,” stated C. Todd Everett, first vice president of investments, in Marcus & Millichap’s Fort Lauderdale office.

Eco Centre is located at 1005 Lake Avenue in Lake Worth.  The Property was developed in 2008 as a LEED Registered building with a wide variety of “Green” features. 

Eco Centre benefits from superb walkability and ease of proximity to the entertainment, retail, restaurant and nightlife of the thriving downtown.

Everett had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, a private investor. 

CONTACT:

Stephanie Carten
Marketing Coordinator
Marcus & Millichap
www.MarcusMillichap.com.
5900 North Andrews Avenue
Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 245-3477 direct
(954) 245-3400 main
(954) 245-3410 fax
stephanie.carten@marcusmillichap.com



HFF hires Bob Tonnessen as a director in its New York office


Robert Tonnessen

NEW YORK, NY, March 11, 2019 – Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) announced today that it has hired Bob Tonnessen as a director focused on debt and equity placement transactions in its New York office.

Mr. Tonnessen joins HFF from Newmark Knight Frank where he was a director in their capital markets group where he helped execute and underwrite $10+ billion in financings in 2018.

Michael Gigliotti
  He has a wide range of experience in the industry financing all asset classes across the country and has held positions at LoanCore Capital and GE Capital Real Estate. 

Mr. Tonnessen graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Marketing from Rochester Institute of Technology where he garnered Academic All-American honors in Lacrosse. 

“HFF is always looking to strategically grow the New York City office with individuals that are a cultural fit and that share in our passion of being the most trusted real estate capital markets advisor in the industry,” said Michael Gigliotti, senior managing director and co-head of HFF New York.  “Bob is an example of such a person, and we are pleased to have him as a part of the team.”


CONTACTS:

MICHAEL GIGLIOTTI
HFF Senior Managing Director
(212) 245-2425

KRISTEN MURPHY
HFF Director, Public Relations
(617) 848-1572

Sunday, March 10, 2019

HFF announces $125.65 million financing for Uptown Boca in South Florida


Rendering of Uptown Boca Retail, Boca Raton, FL

Elliott Throne
MIAMI, FL –– Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) announces $125.65 million in construction financing for the development of Uptown Boca, a mixed-use lifestyle center with residential and retail space in Boca Raton, Florida.

The HFF team worked on behalf of the development team of Giles Capital Group, Rosemurgy Properties and Schmier Property Group in partnership with Wheelock Street Capital to secure the floating-rate construction loan through Jutland Finance Inc.

Uptown Boca will be situated on a 38-acre site at Glades Road and 95th Avenue South in West Boca Raton. 

The lifestyle center will encompass 456 Class A luxury apartments and 171,806 square feet of upscale retail space, which will be anchored by Lucky’s Market, Silverspot Cinema, Bolay, Chick-fil-A and BurgerFi, along with a variety of smaller retail and restaurant tenants. 

Steven Klein
 The retail component is expected to deliver in summer 2019 with the residential component available in early 2020.

  The property is the last undeveloped parcel located off Glades Road, which is Boca Raton’s main east/west thoroughfare and retail corridor, and also benefits from its proximity to both the East and Boca Town Center office markets, which together consist of more than 330 buildings and nine million square feet.

HFF’s debt placement team representing the developers included managing directors Elliott Throne and Steven Klein along with associate Jesse Wright.

“The sponsorship team includes an experienced institutional equity partner along with the best local developers, which allows them to understand the specific needs of the West Boca Raton community,” said Throne, who is also a Boca Raton resident.

Jesse Wright
“This project will create the first livable destination lifestyle retail center that will provide a sense of place and will serve West Boca the way Mizner Park serves East Boca.”

About Giles Capital Group

Giles Capital Group is a real estate investment and development firm focused on multifamily rental communities in Florida. 

Over the past 30 years, founder Rick Giles has been responsible for the performance of over 25,000 apartment units throughout the southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. 

In 2013, Giles Capital Group teamed up with Rosemurgy Properties to form a joint venture, Park Partners Residential, for the purpose of acquiring, developing and managing multifamily assets.

Rick Giles
About Rosemurgy Properties

Rosemurgy Properties, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, is a privately owned commercial real estate development, investment and management firm with more than 40 years of experience in the industry. 

 The company maintains a diversified portfolio over several asset classes, which include multifamily, self-storage, retail and office. 

Rosemurgy Properties has developed and acquired over two million square feet of commercial real estate in the past 15 years in various partnerships.

  Notable development projects include the FAU Research Park and Innovation Centre, and University Park, the first purpose-built student housing development in Palm Beach County. 

Brian S. Schmier
 The company, which includes general contracting, property management and asset management services, owns commercial properties throughout Florida and the Carolinas.

About Schmier Property Group

Schmier Property Group is a diversified commercial real estate investment, development and management company located in Boca Raton, Florida. 

 The principals, Brian Schmier, CEO, and Robert Schmier, President, have extensive development experience with a specialization in retail. 

Robert Schmier
The company invests directly and with partners across all asset classes, including retail, office, industrial, self-storage and multifamily. 

The most recent project by the principals (through affiliate Schmier & Feurring Properties) include the ground-up development of Park Place, the grocery-anchored retail portion of a mixed-use project located in Boca Raton, Florida. 

Schmier & Feurring Properties began in south Florida in 1981 and has developed/owned over one million square feet along Glades Road, including University Commons, Towne Plaza, Corporate Center, West Boca Place, Somerset Shoppes and Mission Bay Plaza.


Rick Kleeman

About Wheelock Street Capital

Wheelock Street Capital was formed in 2008 by Rick Kleeman and Jonathan Paul, two veteran real estate private equity investors, each with over 25 years of broad real estate transaction experience across all major asset classes. 

Wheelock has since raised over $2 billion in capital commitments and is currently investing its fifth fund comprising $725 million of commitments from leading pension funds, endowments and foundations. 

Jonathan H. Paul
Wheelock will invest in a broad range of real estate assets throughout the United States.  

The fund may invest directly or with high quality joint venture partners through a variety of capital structures and transaction types, including acquisitions, restructurings, and recapitalizations.


CONTACTS:

ELLIOTT THRONE
HFF Managing Director
(305) 421-6549

STEVEN KLEIN
HFF Managing Director
(212) 632-1838

OLIVIA HENNESSEY
HFF Public Relations Specialist
(713) 852-3403


Ackerman & Co. and Pioneer Land Group Broker Sale of 35.1-Acre Parcel for $7.26 Million in Gwinnett County, GA


John Speros
ATLANTA, GA In a transaction brokered by the Ackerman/Pioneer Land Advisory Group, Wood Partners has purchased three parcels on Herrington Road in Gwinnett County totaling 35.14-acres for $7,260,000 ($452,618 per usable acre). 

Wood Partners, one of the nation’s largest multifamily developers, plans to develop Alta Sugarloaf, a 330 unit multifamily complex.

The Ackerman/Pioneer Land Advisory Group’s John Speros, JT Speros, Will Golf and Kyle Gable represented Herrington Commons LLC, the owner of one parcel containing 25 acres and packaged the three properties and resold them to Wood Partners. 

J.T. Speros Jr.
“There is rising demand for rental units in this part of Gwinnett County for two reasons," said John Speros.  "
 A number of people are electing to rent versus own and there is a shortage of affordable single-family houses. Wood Partners builds a high-quality product and Alta Sugarloaf will serve that demand.”

“Only 15 acres of the property will actually be developed as 20 acres has been set aside in a conservation easement and will provide significant open space within the project.”

The property offers 750 feet of frontage on Herrington Road, excellent access to Atlanta’s major job centers via nearby Interstate 85, and proximity to the many retail options along Highway 316 and Sugarloaf Parkway. 

Kyle Gable
About Ackerman & Co.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Ackerman & Co. is a privately held, full-service commercial real estate firm focused on providing quality investment, brokerage, management and development services in the Southeast.

The company, founded in 1967, retains an expert team of more than 100 real estate professionals.

To date, Ackerman & Co. has developed and acquired 35 million square feet of office, medical, industrial, retail and mixed-use space, has 8 million square feet under management, and maintains an investment portfolio valued at $1 billion.

CONTACT:

Steve Webb 
swebb@ACKERMANCO.NET




Steve Webb (swebb@ACKERMANCO.NET)