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Grover Corlew Signs Two Major Leases At 600 Hillsboro, Bringing Hillsboro Center To 90% Occupancy

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Grover Corlew announced the signing of two significant leases, one with The Corradino Group and the other with Wemlo, at 600 Hillsboro, one of five buildings in the Hillsboro Center office campus in Deerfield Beach.

The leases bring Hillsboro Center to 90% occupancy.

The Corradino Group, a national leader in transportation engineering and planning, has signed a lease for 27,021 square feet of space at 600 Hillsboro, which will serve as the command center for the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) SW 10th Street Connector Project— an estimated $1.3 billion infrastructure initiative linking the Sawgrass Expressway to I-95 that will create thousands of jobs and generate over $5.5 billion dollars in economic return to the region.

This high-profile project, delivered in partnership with Prince Contracting (part of the Flatiron-Dragados group within the global ACS Group) and OHLA USA as a joint venture,  along with Archer Western (part of the Walsh Group, a fourth-generation family-owned business providing construction services across North America), aims to address longstanding safety and congestion concerns. Once complete, the project will significantly enhance travel, freight movement, and hurricane evacuation routes across Broward County and the broader South Florida.

Wemlo, a RE/MAX Holdings fintech subsidiary that offers third-party mortgage loan processing services, has leased 3,102 sq. ft. of space at 600 Hillsboro, bringing another innovative, growth-oriented company to the building.

These leases follow a series of recent transactions, including the addition of new tenants, and renewals and expansions of current tenants including Osborn Engineering in 600 Hillsboro and J.D. Gilbert & Company, Supreme Health Options and Asymmetric Alpha Global Investors in 700 Hillsboro.

“Hillsboro Center has become a dynamic hub for companies looking for modern space, direct highway access and value in the heart of South Florida,” said Partner Mark Corlew. “The leasing momentum we’ve achieved reflects the strength of the improvements we’ve made, the quality of our tenant experience and the demand for well-positioned suburban office space.”\

Grover Corlew acquired Hillsboro Center in 2019 for $32.5 million, recognizing the long-term potential of the property’s prime location at the southeast corner of Hillsboro Boulevard and I-95. The campus includes the six-story, 119,000-square-foot tower at 600 Hillsboro and four additional buildings totaling nearly 103,875 square feet at 700 Hillsboro. Since the acquisition, Grover Corlew has invested more than $11 million in extensive capital improvements and renovations including a redesigned lobby at 600 Hillsboro, new spec suites, upgraded restrooms and corridors, a tenant lounge and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

“Hillsboro Center is at the center of a rapidly evolving corridor that continues to attract significant public and private investment,” said Partner Anuj Grover. “With more than 162,377 square feet leased since 2023, we’re seeing strong demand driven by nearby developments like the Hillsboro Technology Center and the redeveloped JM Family headquarters campus.”

The revitalization of Hillsboro Center is part of a larger vision for the site. Grover Corlew recently received site plan approval to expand the property with 360 luxury apartment units under its Mayla brand, while continuing to modernize the office campus and demolish obsolete buildings to make way for new public spaces and improved infrastructure.

Ideally located just east of I-95, Hillsboro Center offers tenants structured parking, on-site management, an on-site café, and immediate access to a wide range of nearby restaurants, banks, hotels and retail, with connectivity to Boca Raton via the Dixie Highway overpass and Sawgrass Expressway access through SW 10th Street.

The Corradino Group was represented by Kathryn B. Gillespie of 15 Properties in the transaction and Wemlo was represented by Candy Yeung of REMAX Consultants Realty 1. Grover Corlew was represented by Joe Freitas, John Criddle, Max Pawk and Nicholas Mulligan of CBRE.

 

Grover Corlew Acquires Downtown Boca Office Building

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The South Florida-based real estate investment management group, Grover Corlew, has acquired Palmetto Park City Center, a 66,606-square-foot office building in downtown Boca Raton for $25.2 million.

Having earned the reputation in Florida and the southeastern U.S. for reimagining infill office properties in prime locations, Grover Corlew plans to invest in Palmetto Park City Center with upgrades to tenant space, common areas, landscaping and the façade.

Located at 120 East Palmetto Park Road, Palmetto Park City Center is a five-story, Class A office building that sits adjacent to the 109,497-sq.-ft. Bank of America Tower, purchased by Grover Corlew in July 2021.

Less than a year after acquiring the eight-story Bank of America Tower, Grover Corlew has already made major strides toward revitalizing the property. During that time, both tenant occupancy levels and rental rates have risen by 30%. A high-end and well-known restaurant has also signed a 7,800-square-foot lease and will open on the ground floor later this year. Plans are also underway for substantial renovations and development of the Bank of America Tower, which will take advantage of the building’s significant retail frontage along the burgeoning East Palmetto Park Road.

“We have been making continuous investments in Boca Raton since 2016 when we originally purchased 1499 West Palmetto Park Road and subsequently purchased the adjacent 1489 building,” said partner Mark Corlew.  “Our headquarters are here, and we’re raising our children here. We see these two properties as an ideal opportunity to invest in our hometown.”

Originally built in 1996, Palmetto Park City Center is located in the heart of downtown Boca Raton, with direct access on Palmetto Park Rd and just east of US-I.  The property is within walking distance of Mizner Park, is less than a mile from the Boca Raton Resort & Club and is within close proximity to Royal Palm Place, countless restaurants and shops, and the soon to be completed Brightline station. The building was awarded an Energy Star label in 2015 and features a renovated lobby, lush landscaping and ample covered and free surface parking.

In addition to Fort Lauderdale International and Palm Beach International airports, Palmetto Park City Center is also in close proximity to Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale executive airports.

The Cushman & Wakefield Capital Markets team led by Dominic Montazemi and Scott O’Donnell brokered the transaction, and financing was provided by Wells Fargo facilitated by Patrick Ramge.

“Because of their recent purchase of the adjacent building, Grover Corlew was uniquely positioned to benefit from scale and synergy that buying 120 E. Palmetto Park provides,” said Dominic Montazemi of Cushman & Wakefield.

In November 2021, Grover Corlew sold Sabre Centre I, a Class A office building also located in Boca Raton, after investing significantly in common area and tenant upgrades while re-tenanting the building in its entirety. The building received considerable attention when Gift of Life, a bone marrow and stem cell registry, moved its corporate headquarters there.

Most recently, Grover Corlew launched Mayla Residences, a new ground-up multifamily brand and celebrated the groundbreaking of the 355-luxury residence, Mayla Pompano, located on East Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach.

“This is a strategic move for us as we continue to set our sights on underrealized areas of South Florida,” noted partner Anuj Grover. “This stretch of the East Palmetto Park corridor has tremendous long-term potential as a lifestyle friendly location to do business. We look forward to repositioning and rebranding this exceptionally well-situated property.”

 

Grover Corlew Purchases Downtown Boca Raton Office Tower In Off-Market Deal

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Grover Corlew, the real estate investment management group with a reputation for transforming many of South Florida’s iconic, yet outdated office buildings, purchased the 109,497-square-foot Bank of America Tower in downtown Boca Raton in an off-market transaction with plans to reinvest in the signature building and re-energize Boca Raton’s downtown.

Downtown Boca Raton is known for upscale restaurants, entertainment, shopping and lifestyle venues. Grover Corlew wants to leverage downtown Boca’s strengths to attract national, regional and local companies by creating a best-in-class office experience.

“The fact that we put this off-market deal together is a testament to our team’s aggressiveness, persistence and vision,” said Partner Mark Corlew. “This is an exciting time for Boca Raton and all of Palm Beach County with the influx of companies that are moving to our area. We believe there is an unmet demand in Boca Raton for modern, Class A office space supported by abundant amenities. We are entirely reimagining this property and plan to invest significant capital that will take advantage of its bullseye location and expansive Palmetto Park Road frontage.”

Located at 150 East Palmetto Park Road in downtown Boca Raton, Florida, the property was purchased by Grover Corlew for $44.6 million and sits at the intersection of East Palmetto Park Road and SE Mizner Boulevard. Positioned in the heart of Boca Raton’s central business district, the Bank of America Tower is located within less than a mile of the Boca Raton Resort & Club, which is currently undergoing a sweeping $150 million luxury renovation.  Additionally, the building is adjacent to Royal Palm Place and in walking distance to Mizner Park and the soon to be completed Brightline Station.

“Boca Raton has an abundance of luxury housing and is known for its highly rated schools. Having said that, the city needs additional modern, high-quality Class A office buildings,” added Partner Anuj Grover. “This purchase is a steppingstone in our commitment to this market. We want to be at the forefront of Boca’s resurgence, and to a greater extent, Palm Beach County. We are excited for the future.”

In addition to Bank of America, the Class A energy star certified building’s tenants include Charles Schwab and Waypoint Residential.

Originally built in 1970, the eight-story Bank of America Tower offers on site management and building engineer, WiFi access in the lobby, a conferencing facility and free surface and covered garage parking with roving security.

In addition to Fort Lauderdale International and Palm Beach International airports, the Bank of America Tower is also near Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale executive airports.

The Cushman & Wakefield Capital Markets team led by Dominic Montazemi, Scott O’Donnell and Mike Davis brokered the transaction.  Jason Hochman and Ron Granite facilitated the financing through Wells Fargo Bank.