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Global Logistics Company Signs 20,000 SF Office Lease To Relocate, Expand HQ

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Samuels & Associates announced that International Materials, Inc. (IMI), an international trading and logistics provider, signed a 20,052-square-foot lease to relocate and expand its corporate headquarters to the Offices at 4th & 5th Delray.

Moving from Boca Raton to the Delray Beach central business district, IMI will occupy nearly two-thirds of the mixed-use building’s third floor Class A office space at 25 SE 4th Ave.

The relocation and expansion of IMI’s headquarters will allow the company to accommodate its existing HQ roster of 45 full-time professionals and further attract top talent in line with its anticipated growth trajectory.

“As a locally owned and managed business, we are thrilled to move back to downtown Delray Beach where many of us have been residents for years,” said Robert Walsh, President, IMI. “The prospect of locating our headquarters in this state-of-the-art building, steps away from Atlantic Avenue, is a dream scenario that will allow us to grow our business and make room for the future. We are grateful for the support we have received from the City and from Samuels & Associates.”

Approximately 6,181 square feet of office space now remains on the third floor of the Offices at 4th & 5thDelray. The 144,733-square-foot, four-story mixed-use project, newly developed in a joint venture between Samuels & Associates and American Realty Advisors, sits in the heart of Delray Beach.

“Samuels & Associates is delighted to welcome IMI to its new space in the Offices at 4th & 5th Delray,” said Peter Sougarides, Principal, Samuels & Associates. “As we continue to implement a thoughtful placemaking process in the dynamic downtown Delray Beach neighborhood, we look forward to welcoming companies and employees who will enliven the local downtown economy.”

“There is no denying the staying power and increasing vibrancy of Delray Beach’s downtown as a corporate destination. We were able to attract a corporate headquarters relocation during this COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mayor Shelly Petrolia. “We are excited to welcome IMI’s headquarters into the City of Delray Beach and look forward to helping IMI grow in our city.”

“This IMI corporate headquarters relocation to the Delray Beach central business district is a testament to the strength of our city and evidence that the investments in our public-private partnerships strategically located for economic development are beginning to pay off,” said Stephanie Immelman, President & CEO, Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce.

In the transaction, Samuels & Associates was represented by Keith O’Donnell and Gary Gottlieb of Avison Young, and IMI was represented by Ingrid Kennemer of Coastal Commercial Group.

 

 

Healthcare Company Expands, Inks Deal For 29,000 SF

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Avison Young negotiated the lease expansion and extension for a healthcare company which will take 29,219 square feet long-term at North 40, an office complex in the Park at Broken Sound spanning two buildings and 352,043 rentable square feet.

The company is expanding its space by 7,599 square feet within the building at 901 Yamato Road in Boca Raton.

“The tenant is expanding to accommodate the relocation of another department to its corporate location at North 40,” said Avison Young Principal Mark Rubin. “Offering synergistic tenancy and a convenient location, North 40 continues to be home to many corporate and regional headquarters.”

Rubin represented the tenant and Principals Keith O’Donnell and Gary Gottlieb represented the landlord, PG Mainstreet North Forty, LLC, during the lease transaction.

Ownership acquired North 40 for $68.35 million, the largest sale transaction in Palm Beach County during first quarter 2019. Avison Young has been the exclusive leasing agency for the asset since 2014.

“We were awarded the North 40 leasing assignment at 47 percent occupancy and quickly leased up the complex and maintained an above-market occupancy rate which is currently at 90 percent,” said O’Donnell. “The latest transaction represents strong tenant demand in Boca Raton which continues to be one of South Florida’s hottest office markets.”

In addition to direct access to Interstate 95 from Yamato Road, North 40 boasts an efficient floor design, collaborative meeting areas, a conference center, and a fitness center.

 

Avison Young Secures First Pre-Lease Agreement At Brand New Office Project, Facilitates 29,000 SF Lease Deal

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Avison Young completed the first pre-lease agreement at The Edison Pembroke Pines, a brand-new suburban office project.

Aquila Software, a group of leading software companies, will occupy 28,890 square feet at the South Florida development where Avison Young Principals Greg Martin and Justin Cope exclusively spearhead leasing services. Aquila Software was represented by Jason Carros of Stoltz Realty Florida.

Located along Interstate 75 on S.W. 145th Avenue between Pines Boulevard and Pembroke Road in Pembroke Pines, Florida, The Edison is comprised of more than 330,000-square-feet of class A office space, spanning two three-story buildings and a 5,000-square-foot central amenity building.

“The lease represents a relocation in South Florida, as Aquila Software will consolidate offices from Fort Lauderdale and Medley into its new space at The Edison,” said Martin. “The premier development caters to today’s workforce with its creative design and close proximity to the 400,000-square foot upscale lifestyle center, The Shops at Pembroke Gardens.”

“Aquila Software completed a full market survey and was ultimately drawn to The Edison’s efficient floor plates, high ceilings, large window lines, abundant surface parking, and indoor and outdoor collaboration areas,” said Carros.

According to research by Avison Young, Southwest Broward, where The Edison is situated, posted the lowest office submarket vacancy rate in Broward County at 6.66 percent as of fourth-quarter 2018. The Edison represents one of the few new suburban construction projects in the county, thus attracting tenants looking beyond the urban core for centrally-located space.

“The market continues to show robust interest in the quality product The Edison offers, particularly the unique design and large floorplate opportunities we are able to present to larger space users,” said Cope. “As construction draws closer to completion, we expect to announce additional lease agreements.”

 

 

Office Depot HQ Site Sells For $33 Million

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Avison Young Principal Keith O’Donnell completed three transactions totaling $33 million on behalf of Investors Warranty of America to sell a 42.7-acre property in Delray Beach. The site is the former Office Depot headquarters at S. Congress Avenue and Old Germantown Road.

“Immediately after being awarded the listing, we evaluated multiple and varied uses including colleges, office, and entertainment, and investors looking to renovate existing assets,” said O’Donnell. “Ultimately, we secured a dream team of well-known developers to purchase the property and embark on a transformative redevelopment project.”

The property was divided into three parcels and sold to three South Florida development groups which joined together to create a new mixed-use project. Centerpointe Delray Holdings, a partnership between Miami-based firms 13th Floor Investments and Key International and Boca Raton-based CDS International Holdings, plans to build more than 600 multifamily units. Separately, CDS, which also owns The Arbors office building on the northeast corner of the site, plans to develop retail and office components. The project will be anchored by a 1.8-acre park with jogging and bike trails to connect to the 25-acre Delray Natural Oaks Preserve.

“We are excited to bring residential units for families and young professionals to Delray Beach as part of a landmark commercial site,” said Arnaud Karsenti, Managing Principal of 13th Floor Investments. “The result will be a world-class live-work-play community in line with the city’s vision for a vibrant destination along Congress Avenue.”

Inigo Ardid, Co-President of Key International, added: “We’re looking forward to delivering a new wave of residential product to the Delray Beach market, which poses significant growth opportunities. This site will work in tandem with the exciting additions joining the area to create a central lifestyle locale.”

The Delray Beach City Commission unanimously approved the master plan and will collaborate with the developers on the project. Four- and five-story apartment buildings and two- and three-story townhouse buildings are planned. The retail and restaurant space will be near the S. Congress Avenue and Old Germantown Road intersection.

“Early in the seller’s quest for buyers, Keith brought the property to my attention and challenged our team to think about how this last great South Palm Beach County parcel could be integrated into the success of Delray Beach’s downtown transformation,” said Jeff Perlman, Vice President of CDS and former Delray Beach Mayor. “I was the mayor who got the call about Office Depot leaving the site for Boca Raton 12 years ago, a decision that prompted us to rethink the future of Congress Avenue. We believed back then – and still do – that this property will be the catalyst to create Delray Beach’s next great street, and it’s an honor to be involved.”

O’Donnell’s history with the property, which dates back to its days of IBM’s occupancy through Office Depot’s growth to a global enterprise, played a significant role in Investors Warranty’s selection of Avison Young to lead the sale.

“We remained committed to ensuring the delivery to Delray Beach the type of project it deserved while maximizing upside for our shareholders, and Keith’s experience with the property and other complex projects nearby such as Mizner Park in Boca Raton proved invaluable in achieving our goals,” said David Feltman, former executive of Investors Warranty.

Plantation Office Building Fetches $13.85 Million

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Avison Young’s Florida Capital Markets Group completed the $13.85 million ($173 per square foot) sale of the 80,000-square-foot Bank of America office building at 1776 N. Pine Island Road in Plantation.

The building last sold for $10,900,000 in December 2012.

On behalf of Transatlantic Investment Management Inc., Avison Young Principals David Duckworth, John K. Crotty, CCIM, and Michael T. Fay, facilitated the disposition to the Kislak Organization, a privately held firm based in Miami. The sale represents the fifth transaction the team completed in Plantation to date in 2018 totaling more than $66 million.

“Plantation continues to see low office vacancy rates, high absorption, and impressive rent growth, solidifying it as one of the most desirous suburban submarkets in Broward County for tenants and investors,” said Duckworth. “The property was a value-add opportunity despite its high occupancy due to the below-market, in-place rents.”

For the acquisition, Kislak also engaged the Florida Capital Markets Group to secure a $12.05 million loan.

“We were pleased to work with Avison Young on the acquisition and financing of this well-located, multi-tenant office building,” said Tom Bartelmo, president and CEO of the Kislak Organization. “This investment is a great fit for our strategy of acquiring high-quality commercial real estate in top South Florida submarkets. We like the property’s strong current income and opportunity for enhancements that will draw additional professional office tenants.”

At 80 percent loan-to-value, the loan was negotiated by Avison Young Principal George Vail and financed through Popular Bank for a 10-year term with a 2-year interest-only period, after which it will transition to a 25-year amortization schedule. The interest rate was 4.6 percent.

“Due to the property, location, and the buyer’s well-regarded reputation, we created a competitive environment to get the best loan terms for Kislak,” said Vail. “After receiving multiple term sheets, we locked in a favorable loan with a rare 80 percent loan-to-value ratio, as lenders typically max out at 70 to 75 percent.”

According to research by Avison Young, Plantation is one of the tightest office submarkets in Broward County. As of third quarter 2018, the submarket saw no new construction, one of the lowest vacancy rates which posted at 7.23 percent, and the highest total net absorption level in the county with 78,350 square feet absorbed.

 

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Avison Young Closes Sale Of Fully-Leased Plantation Office Building

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Avison Young’s Florida Capital Markets Group negotiated the $16.55 million sale of Pointe 1801, a fully-leased, 99,255-square-foot corporate office building at 1801 NW 66th Avenue in Plantation. The property represents the final sale of a three-asset portfolio the team recently listed on behalf of the seller, a leading global private equity firm. The three buildings, including Southpointe and Pointe Broward, sold separately within one month for a total of $49.3 million.

Avison Young Principals David Duckworth; John K. Crotty, CCIM; and Michael T. Fay; Greg Martin; and Senior Associate Brian de la Fé completed the transaction on behalf of the seller. Zaragon, Inc., purchased Pointe 1801 to grow its South Florida investment portfolio. The acquisition is the second transaction involving Zaragon completed this year by Avison Young totaling over $24 million to-date.

“At 100 percent leased, Pointe 1801 offers substantial long-term income; and with only two tenants, it is less management-intensive than most projects,” said Duckworth. “Additionally, a multi-million-dollar renovation by the anchor tenant is underway to accommodate its 90,000-square-foot premises.”

Pointe 1801, which recently underwent lobby and common area renovations, is centrally located in Broward County between Interstate 95 and the Sawgrass Expressway, minutes from Florida’s Turnpike and Interstate 595. This particular area of Plantation has seen a resurgence, as Magic Leap backfilled much of the former Motorola space, Plantation Pointe Retail featuring a Starbucks was developed, and Broadstone Plantation will deliver 250 new residential units in 2018. The submarket overall remains strong.