Saturday, July 1, 2023

Levin Johnston brokers six multifamily deals totaling nearly $19 million in California Bay Area

 

Adam Levin

Palo Alto, CA -- Levin Johnston of Marcus and Millichap, one of the top multifamily brokerage teams in the U.S. specializing in wealth management through commercial real estate investments, has successfully closed six multifamily transactions in the Bay Area totaling more than $19 million.

“Our team’s extensive knowledge of the local market trends and demographics was instrumental in closing all six deals,” says Adam Levin, Executive Managing Director of Levin Johnston. 

“Despite a slow start to 2023, the Bay Area’s multifamily market shows positive headway as investor demand has ignited through Q2. With competition on the rise, investors look to our expertise to identify and secure lucrative properties for their portfolios.”

Representing the sellers and sourcing the buyers, private investor clients, in each of the six transactions, the Levin Johnston Group demonstrates their aptitude for success in the highly specialized market.

Robert Johnston


The assets, located in the Bay Area region, range in size and value, further demonstrating the firm’s ability to efficiently bring to market a variety of properties and leverage their significant local relationships to swiftly meet specified investor demands.

“Investors understand the value of Bay Area multifamily assets and recognize the long-term economic stability attributed to the region,” says Robert Johnston, Senior Managing Director of Levin Johnston.

 “By applying our regional expertise and strong local connections, our team is able to break through the competition to strategically market a variety of properties and identify and secure assets that will offer our clients steady renter demand and stable returns for years to come.”

The closed transactions include:

 


454 Paula Ct., Santa Clara, California - $4.1 Million

This 9-unit apartment asset is ideally located in the prime employment hub of Santa Clara. Many of the largest technology companies have operations in or near Santa Clara including Google, Apple, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Intel, Yahoo and others, attracting high-caliber tenants with longstanding value. The key location and desirable unit mix consisting of partially renovated studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans provided an exceptional acquisition prospect and drew significant buyer activity. Despite the high interest rate environment, Levin Johnston was able to achieve a competitive market price resulting in a win for both their clients.

360 Chiquita Ave., Mountain View, California - $3.9 Million


Situated within walking distance to Downtown Mountain View and San Antonio Shopping Center, this 12-unit apartment community afforded the buyer a unique opportunity to capitalize on location and increase value through deferred maintenance initiatives. Select units have recently undergone capital improvements including vinyl plank flooring and updated bathroom features.

1150 Greenwood Ave., San Carlos, California - $3.51 Million


This 13-unit asset is located in thriving Downtown San Carlos. The buyer was seeking an investment opportunity in a prime location, with solid returns and long-term value potential. Nurturing a strong relationship with both the buyer and seller, Levin Johnston was able to negotiate a favorable 5.52% cap rate on the deal.

317 Elm St., San Mateo, California – $2.75 Million


This well maintained, 7-unit property is located near Downtown San Mateo and Burlingame. With the seller completing recent capital improvements including a new roof and new exterior lighting, the asset provided the buyer an opportunity to acheive immediate returns on their investment. 

903 Adams St., Redwood City, California – Nearly $2.6 Million

Located within walking distance to the lively downtown area, this exclusive 5-unit asset offers tenants beautifully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans featuring modern unit amenities, individual water heaters, private garages, and private enclosed patios in select units.

3719 Emerson St., Oakland, California - $2 Million 


Located in Oakland’s Glenview District, this 9-unit apartment community is centrally positioned within walking distance to local dining, retail, and community parks. With recent capital improvements completed by the seller, this asset offered the buyer significant opportunity to increase future cash flow, securing strong tenants as many households relocate to Oakland.

Bordered by the City of San Francisco to the north and Santa Clara County to the south, the Bay Area is one of the most highly desirable submarkets for the multifamily sector. 

Connected to Silicon Valley, the highly skilled technology pool that comes with the region has contributed to a significant uptick in growth and prosperity for the region. 

 

CONTACTS:

 

Hanna Kokuashvili / Kiera Moran

The Smart Agency, Inc.

(949) 520 - 6717

hkokuashvili@thesmartagency.com

www.levinjohnston.com. 

 

Friday, June 30, 2023

LOFTY Brickell Unveils Plans for its Skydeck Activation in Miami, FL

Harvey Hernandez.

 MIAMI, FL - Forward-thinking real estate developer Newgard 
Development Group continues to differentiate its LOFTY Brickell condominium project with unique features and innovative concepts.

 

 In the latest example, Newgard is unveiling its plan for the building’s skydeck-- a versatile rooftop space that will be available as a venue for private events and will be an additional building amenity dedicated exclusively to LOFTY unit owners.

 

Located on LOFTY’s 44th floor, the approximately 10,000-square-foot area is designed to accommodate events ranging from small corporate gatherings to wedding receptions.

 

The lush rooftop will feature modular furniture, portable bars, a catering kitchen and a private pool.  Owners will have exclusive access to the space when events are not taking place.


“We have designed a plan that allows us to maximize LOFTY’s beautiful sky deck area,” said 
Newgard CEO Harvey Hernandez. “Owners can enjoy a glass of wine while soaking in the breathtaking cityscape views or hang out by the pool for a quiet day of relaxation.”




 LOFTY is a 44-story waterfront luxury condominium high-rise under development on the Miami River in the heart of Miami’s financial district. It is the most elevated offering in Newgard’s flexible ownership concept. 

 

 At over 92% sold, LOFTY is one of the Miami condo market’s most successful projects under development.



Designed by Arquitectonica, the 362-unit LOFTY features 309 tower residences including studio, one- and two-bedroom units that will be furnished by INC.  

 

They will have exclusive access to 40,000 square feet of thoughtfully curated amenities, including a private marina, a members-only social club, a resort pool deck and fitness center, an indoor cigar lounge, a co-working lounge, meeting rooms and the sky deck.




 With tower units sold out, just a few residences in the LOFTY Signature Penthouse Collection remain available for purchase. 

 

The Signature Penthouse Collection offers spacious two, three, and three-bedroom plus den residences that will be curated and furnished by revered design firm Artefacto

Starting at $2.2 million, they represent the best value in penthouse homes in the Brickell submarket.

 

Located across from Brickell City Centre, LOFTY is the next evolution of condominium ownership. It brings a 5-star alternative for the owner and traveler who prefers to stay and own differently – yet does not want to compromise on hotel services and amenities.

 

Each residence will be delivered fully finished and furnished and, with professional management, will permit short-term rentals.

 


The tower will feature the first-ever NFT art collection designed for condo owners, integrating digital art and technology into the DNA of the new residential building while transferring ownership of a custom NFT to each unit owner at closing.

 

INC is responsible for LOFTY’s 44 stories of swanky interiors and Urban Robot Associates is the landscape architect.

 

Cervera Real Estate serves as the exclusive sales and marketing partner for LOFTY Brickell. 

LOFTY Brickell is located at 99 SW Seventh St., Miami, FL 33130. 

 

 

CONTACT:

 

Eric Kalis

Vice President,

BoardroomPR

ekalis@boardroompr.com

O 954-370-8999 

C 305-794-5123

Bank of America Plaza  

1776 N Pine Island Road

Suite 320 | Fort Lauderdale, FL 33322

Web | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

www.LoftyBrickell.com.

 

JLL Capital Markets arranges $8 million financing for the 121-room Sandbar Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham in Myrtle Beach, SC

  

Amy Lousararian

BOSTON, MA –  JLL Capital Markets has arranged $7.59 million in financing for the121-room Sandbar Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham in Myrtle Beach, SC.

 

JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Linchris Hotel Corporation, to secure the first mortgage refinancing through HarborOne Bank.

The Sandbar Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham is a beachfront hotel comprised of four separate buildings.

The main building and the adjacent “south building” contain 88 total guest rooms, the oceanfront building consists of 27 guest rooms, and there are two, three-bedroom cottages located one street behind the main building.

 Henry Schaffer

Additionally, the hotel includes four one-bedroom apartments and an additional parcel of land currently being used for 28 parking spaces.

Located along the beach at 1804 South Ocean Blvd., the hotel is well-positioned to attract the diverse customer base of Myrtle Beach’s 20 million annual visitors.

The hotel is located in close proximity to the Myrtle Beach International Airport and many popular tourist attractions including beaches, restaurants and several world-class golf courses.

 Further, the hotel boasts top-tier amenities that include a heated indoor pool and hot tub, an outdoor pool with a lazy river and hot tub, a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour fitness center, a breakfast area and direct beach access.

Sandbar Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 
Myrtle Beach, SC

Formerly a Best Western Plus, the hotel was rebranded to The Sandbar Hotel as part of the Trademark collection by Wyndham in September 2022.

The JLL Capital Markets team was led by Senior Directors Amy Lousararian and Henry Schaffer.

JLL Capital Markets is a full-service global provider of capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers.

The firm's in-depth local market and global investor knowledge delivers the best-in-class solutions for clients — whether investment sales and advisory, debt advisory, equity advisory or a recapitalization. The firm has more than 3,000 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries.

For more news, videos and research resources, please visit JLL’s newsroom.

 

 

 

CONTACT:

 

Alli Semans,

 Public Relations, Associate

Phone: +1 330 329 6750

Email: Alli.Semans@jll.com

 

jll.com. 

linchris.com

 

SIHI and Graycor Construction Begin First Phase of Four Million-Square-Foot Camelback 303

            SIHI  Camelback 303 Phase One rendering, Phoenix, AZ


GOODYEAR, AZ – Leading real estate developer, manager and investor 
Sunbelt Investment Holdings Inc. (SIHI), along with general contractor Graycor Construction Company Inc., have debuted design plans for and started construction on Phase I of Camelback 303.

The project initiates more than one-half-million square feet of fully speculative warehouse, distribution and manufacturing space within SIHI’s 4 million-square-foot Camelback 303 Class A industrial park, within the Loop 303 Corridor in Goodyear, Arizona.

Todd Holzer

Camelback 303 Phase I totals 516,320 square feet in a single cross-dock building, located on the southeast corner of Camelback Road and Pebble Creek Parkway.

 Features of the new building include 40’ clear height, 89 dock-high and four drive-in doors, 190’ concrete truck courts, 70’ speed bays, clerestory windows to let in natural light, storefronts at three building corners, and 421 auto and 103 trailer spaces (expandable).

Phase I is designed for use by a single tenant or is divisible to three tenants.

Rusty Martin

“We are thrilled to kick off Camelback 303. This is the first in a series of benchmarks that will ultimately deliver millions of square feet of modern, new space to Phoenix’s industrial inventory,” said Sunbelt Investment Holdings President Todd Holzer.

“Industrial demand in Phoenix is still strong with wide varieties of industries growing in the metro marketplace. "The Camelback 303 master plan addresses those forces, providing numerous building configurations for a full range of users looking for modern, freeway-adjacent space in an industrial park setting.”

Andy Markham
At completion, Camelback 303 is slated for up to 16 buildings ranging from 32,400 square feet to 1.25 million square feet.

The development is part of the even larger PV|303 master planned business park, totaling 1,600 acres and offering 20 million square feet of industrial, office and retail space.

Camelback 303 sits less than one-half mile from a full diamond interchange at the Loop 303 and Camelback Road.

 It is just three miles from the interchange of the Loop 303 and Interstate 10, in a submarket that includes corporate neighbors UPS, REI, XPO Logistics, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ball, Wolf/SubZero, ALDI and Mercedes-Benz.

Mike Haenel 
“Sunbelt is a thoughtful and strategic developer,” said Rusty Martin, Graycor Construction Company’s Southwest Division General Manager. 

“We appreciate our long-standing relationship with the SIHI team and welcome the opportunity to build for them.

"This project, in particular, is significant both for its size and its modern characteristics and advantages. It is the right product at the right time, being delivered in one of the nation’s fastest growing industrial markets.”

Phil Haenel 

Construction on Camelback 303 is underway, with completion scheduled for first quarter 2024.

The architect for Camelback 303 is Butler Design Group. Graycor Construction serves as the general contractor.

Andy Markham, Mike Haenel and Phil Haenel of Cushman and Wakefield are the project’s exclusive leasing brokers. 

 

 

CONTACT:

Stacey Hershauer

480.600.0195

stacey@focusaz.com

www.sihiproperties.com.

www.graycor.com.