Broward County Office Park Fetches $29.25 Million

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Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of Lakeshore Business Center, a four-building office park in Broward County’s Cypress Creek submarket.

The Cushman & Wakefield Capital Markets team of Mike Davis, Scott O’Donnell, Dominic Montazemi, Greg Miller, Rick Brugge and Michael Lerner represented Boca Raton, FL-based Morning Calm Management in the sale.

Miami-based YMP Real Estate Management, LLC acquired the 237,682-square-foot office park for $29.25 million, which equates to approximately $123 per square foot.

Lakeshore Business Center comprises four, two-story buildings developed between 1986 and 2000. The campus is located on a ±17.0-acre site at 5100 and 5200 NW 33rd Avenue and 3201–3125 West Commercial Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

The park’s location midway between Interstate 95 and Florida’s Turnpike — South Florida’s two primary north-south arteries — offers nearly one-quarter mile of prominent frontage along West Commercial Boulevard in the Cypress Creek submarket.

“Cypress Creek is Broward County’s second-largest submarket and continues to be a cost effective option for tenants who are seeking easy access to South Florida’s major thoroughfares and a respite from the Fort Lauderdale CBD’s rapidly rising rents,” explained Davis. “As average asking rents in Fort Lauderdale’s CBD increase, the relative value appeal of Cypress Creek as a cost-effective option for Class A and B office space continues to grow.”

Lakeshore Business Center offers a superior parking ratio (4.0 spaces/1,000 square feet) and has received more than $1.3M in capital improvements in recent years, including high-quality interior finishes; upgrades to roofs, HVAC, lobbies and corridors; and major restroom renovations.

Further improvement and development potential is possible for new ownership. Sixteen percent of Lakeshore Business Center’s total square footage is warehouse space, which could be repurposed to office. The site also offers near-term outparcel development opportunities and the potential for a covered land play, leading to future redevelopment.

Lakeshore Business Center was 79% leased at the time of sale, with leasing velocity increasing dramatically in recent years. Notable tenants include Hair Visions International, ECI Telecom and Kirlin Florida.

 

“Lakeshore Business Center provides YMP with tremendous upside potential through the lease-up of 50,000 square feet of vacant space,” said O’Donnell. “Prior ownership had leased 78,000 square feet of new space plus 58,000 square feet of renewals in the past three years, which made up 44% of the entire submarket’s absorption during that period.”

 

Marcus & Millichap’s Mandel, Kuhlman Negotiate Sale Of Executive Airport Business Center

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Douglas Mandel

Mandel

Marcus & Millichap Senior Managing Director and Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) senior director Douglas K. Mandel, along with Marcus & Millichap Associate Tyler Kuhlman, represented the Seller, TCPH Broward, LLC, and Buyer in the sale of Executive Airport Business Center (EABC), a 73,289-square-foot, two-building office/industrial facility located adjacent to the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport at 5101 NW 21st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.

FXE Business Center, LLC, an affiliate of Adler Group, LLC, purchased the property for $5,500,000. The deal closed February 4.

Tyler Kuhlman

Kuhlman

The property was constructed in 1987 and is situated on a six-acre, leasehold site with 35 years of term remaining. The landlord is the City of Fort Lauderdale.

 

“With stabilized occupancy of 87 percent, EABC, the Buyer is able to immediately enjoy steady cash flows of a diverse rent roll boasting nationally accredited companies that have been long term tenants,” commented Mandel.

 

Located in the Uptown Business District / Cypress Creek submarket of Fort Lauderdale, EABC offers convenient access to several major highways via Commercial Boulevard, which allows for direct access to Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike. The Property is adjacent to the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, which is one of the top-five largest executive airports in the United States.

Mandel + Partners experienced an extremely active 2018, closing more than $270 million.  So far this year, Mandel + Partners closed transactions in excess of $100 million.

 

Kaufman Lynn Construction Breaks Ground On Phase I Of $350M Mixed-Use Project In South Florida

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Kaufman Lynn Construction has broken ground on Phase I of Encore Capital Management’s Plantation Walk, a $350 million mixed-use development in Plantation.

Phase I is set to include a seven-story building with 171 multifamily units, 63,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space and 12,000 square feet of amenity space.

At full build-out, Plantation Walk will include 700 apartment units, 160,000 square feet of office space and 200,000 square feet of retail space. The site is situated at the former Plantation Fashion Mall at 321 N. University Drive, about eight miles west of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Completion is slated for April 2020.

 

Class A Boca Office Building Trades For $34.6 Million

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Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of Wells Fargo Plaza in downtown Boca Raton. The Class A asset consists of a seven-story office building and a two-story building with a Wells Fargo Bank retail branch on the ground-floor, which together comprise 102,431 square feet.

The Cushman & Wakefield Investment Sales Team of Vice Chairman Mike Davis, Managing Director Dominic Montazemi, Executive Director Scott O’Donnell, Executive Director Rick Bruggeand Executive Director Michael Lerner represented IPCP Florida Realty Value Fund I, an entity of Boca Raton-based IP Capital Partners, in the sale.

The $34.6 million sale closed Friday, January 28. The property last sold for $23 million in 2015.

Wells Fargo Plaza was completed in 1999 and features a unique design by internationally renowned architect Phillip Johnson, which makes it a well-known local landmark.

Situated on 2.3 acres at 925 and 975 South Federal Highway, at the intersection with East Camino Real, the property offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and downtown Boca Raton’s evolving skyline. It is directly across from the highly exclusive Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, and surrounded by walkable amenities such as Royal Palm Place, which has over 100 designer shops, restaurants, salons and art galleries, as well as a Publix, Fresh Market and Trader Joe’s. It is also less than a mile from Boca Raton’s entertainment center, Mizner Park, which offers numerous dining, shopping and entertainment options.

“Downtown Boca Raton has undergone a major revitalization in recent years that has made it a model for ‘new urbanism,’ integrating office, retail, residential and entertainment with a pedestrian-friendly design,” said Davis. “Wells Fargo Plaza has an ideal position in the heart downtown’s evolving landscape, making it an excellent office location for banks, financial services firms and businesses from a wide variety of industries.”

Added Montazemi, “While the property garnered diverse interest from shepherds of capital both domestic and abroad, the buyer was selected for their proven track record and ability to transact on an expedited basis.”

Wells Fargo Bank has been a tenant at the property since 1999, and most recently renewed its lease through 2025. Other notable tenants include accident attorneys Kanner & Pintaluga, P.A. and marketing agency MoreVisibility.

The property is also considered part of the Federal Highway Corridor micro-market, which is one of the top micro-markets in Palm Beach County, having experienced a 30 percent growth in average base rents over the past five years. With no new office construction in the pipeline and positive net absorption, the Federal Highway Corridor is expected to continue performing at the top of the market.

CBRE Tapped To Lease Plantation’s Newest Class A Office Building

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CBRE is pre-leasing office space at University Professional Center, a 63,600-square-foot office development under construction at 1248 North University Drive in Plantation. The new 3-story property is scheduled for delivery in Q2 2019 and will be the first office building in Plantation built in the last 10 years.

CBRE’s Scott Brenner, Owen Sagar and Deborah Fink are handling leasing efforts at the property on behalf of ownership, Plantation Professional Plaza.

“Adjacent to Plantation’s emerging technology cluster, University Professional Center will be a state-of-the-art office and medical building featuring up to 42,400 sq. ft. of contiguous space, with 26,800 sq. ft. approved for medical office use,” said Scott Brenner, Executive Vice President at CBRE. “The building is coming out of the ground with an anchor tenant in place, Chetu, a global leader in software development.”

The 3-story building offers office space that can be custom designed to tenant specifications. The suites will be individually metered for electric and HVAC use, offering tenants flexible operating hours. The overall parking capacity is 4.6 spaces per 1,000 square feet of leased space, which allows tenants the option to build an increased density floorplan.

University Professional Center is located in the City of Plantation in Broward County, with a population of more than 430,000 within a 5-mile radius. The property enjoys direct access to I-595, as well as Florida’s Turnpike, The City of Plantation is 15 minutes from Downtown Fort Lauderdale and the Brightline/Virgin Trains USA station, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, I-95, and Port Everglades. Approximately 2,600 multi-family and townhomes are currently under construction or approved throughout the City.

The “top off” and ribbon-cutting ceremonies will take place in early and late summer 2019, respectively.

 

CBRE Relocates Ft. Lauderdale Office, Signs 13K SF Lease

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CBRE announced plans today to relocate its Fort Lauderdale office to a new 12,993-square-foot space on the 15th floor at Bank of America Plaza, a 23-story office building also known as Las Olas City Centre in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Part of CBRE’s global “Workplace360” initiative, the new office at 401 East Las Olas Blvd. will feature both state-of-the-art technology and design that enhances workplace experience and seamlessly connects employees. CBRE plans to complete its relocation in Q3 2019.

CBRE’s Workplace360 initiative promotes flexible and mobile working with enhanced technology and features a balance of workplace settings, including both collaborative and private spaces that employees can self-select to accommodate their hour-by-hour needs.

“At CBRE, we pride ourselves in knowing how to enhance the workplace experience to drive business change,” said Scott Correale, Managing Director at CBRE. “We have seen the success of our Workplace360 Miami office, and we are excited to bring this innovative initiative to Fort Lauderdale. Our new office will create a more collaborative culture for our employees in a sustainable environment, and we know it will have a meaningful impact in attracting and retaining top talent.”

“Our new office will showcase a new way of working to our clients, and we are excited to invite them to our new space. They will experience cutting-edge solutions to help inform their decision-making process as they consider their future workplace needs,” said Zach Wendelin, Senior Vice President at CBRE, who represented the firm in the lease transaction.

CBRE is leveraging its in-house Workplace and Project Management services to implement the project from initiation through move-in. Employee committees will participate in decision-making to create a unique office experience that caters to individual health and wellness, while also reflecting the excellence of the CBRE brand and corporate culture.

“From productivity and wellness, to engagement and recruitment, the workplace directly contributes to business results. Better business performance begins with better workplace performance, and at CBRE, we practice what we preach,” said Cicily Scharlach, program manager for CBRE’s Workplace360 initiative. “By driving greater collaboration and productivity, and improving our business agility, our newest Workplace360 office will be an environment where our employees will feel engaged and thrive.”

CBRE will move from its current offices at 200 East Las Olas Boulevard.