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Berger Commercial Realty Negotiates Seven Leases At Prospect Park I & II Totaling ±38,000 Square Feet

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Berger Commercial Realty/Corfac International Senior Vice President Keith R. Graves, CCIM, Vice President Jonathan Thiel, and Sales Associate James Karrat, represented the landlord, AKF3 SF LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LLC % ADLER KAWA REAL ESTATE ADVISORS, in executing seven leases a Prospect Park I & II, two business parks totaling 14 buildings and more than 150,000 square feet located in Fort Lauderdale.

The deals include a mix of new leases, expansions and lease renewals including:

  • Bioxtek LLC signed a new lease for ±11,120 square feet
  • American Way Health, LLC signed a new lease for ±3,274 square feet
  • Pointed Engineering Inc signed a new lease for ±1,305 square feet
  • Commercial Trade Service signed a new lease for ±902 square feet
  • Residential Warranty, Inc. renewed its lease for ±8,309 square feet and expanded by ±5,589 square feet
  • Orthotic & Prosthetic Centers, Inc. renewed its lease for ±5,289 square feet
  • HCB Specialties LLC renewed its lease for ±2,385 square feet

Located within the Fort Lauderdale Commerce Center, Prospect Park I, located at 5201-5255 NW 33rd Avenue, consists of six buildings and features prime office suites ranging from 1,178 square feet to 4,719 square feet.

Prospect Park II, located at 3301-3471 NW 55th Street, consists of eight buildings totaling 81,925 square-feet of office and flex space with bays ranging from 902 square feet to 5,589 square feet. Renovated over the past two years, Prospect Park II features contemporary designs and enhanced curb appeal.

The lease deals bring the buildings to 92% occupancy.

 

Berger Commercial Realty’s Keith Graves and Jonathan Thiel Negotiate 290,503 SF Lease Renewal For Sun-Sentinel

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Berger Commercial Realty/Corfac International Senior Vice President Keith R. Graves, CCIM and Vice President Jonathan Thiel negotiated a long-term lease renewal on behalf of Sun-Sentinel Company LLC for 290,503 square feet at 333 SW 12th Avenue in Deerfield Beach.

The 1988-built property is occupied by Sun-Sentinel Company LLC as a printing plant and distribution center and includes a 2-story office component, as well. The property features 35’ clear ceiling height, dock and grade level loading and is situated on 23.03 acres. Besides the Sun Sentinel, the other papers now being printed at the facility include the New York Daily News, New York Times, New York Post, Wall Street Journal, and the weekly Barron’s financial publication.

“This represented a strategic, long-term commitment to South Florida and the local community,” commented Graves. “The prime location and functionality of the property, coupled with Sun-Sentinel’s growth and business model were all contributing factors.”

Tom O’Loughlin of CBRE represented the landlord, GPT SW 12TH AVENUE OWNER LLC, in the lease deal.

 

Berger Commercial Realty’s Joe Byrnes, Jonathan Thiel and John Forman Negotiate 13,000 SF Office Lease Deal With State Agency

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Berger Commercial Realty/Corfac International Senior Vice President Joseph P. Byrnes, along with Senior Sales Associates Jonathan Thiel and John Forman represented landlord Blackhawk Properties & Investments, LLC in a 12,651-square-foot lease deal with The Office of Criminal Conflict and Civic Regional Counsel, Fourth District at The 550 Building, a 92,919-square-foot, 7-story Class A office building located in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.

The state attorney’s office has signed on for a 10-year term.

Located at 550 South Andrews Avenue in Downtown Fort Lauderdale in the heart of the fast-emerging SOLO District, the office building is located adjacent to the new 700,000-square-foot Broward County Courthouse within the Central Business District location, yet away from congestion, providing ease of access to major transportation routes. The 2019-built facility features 12,000-square-foot floor plates; an on-site 634-car parking garage, representing the highest available parking ratio available in Downtown Fort Lauderdale; and a ground floor patio restaurant. Office suites range from 680-square-foot spec suites to full floors.

 

Berger Commercial Realty Welcomes Law Firm As 550 Building’s Newest Tenant

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Berger Commercial Realty/Corfac International Senior Sales Associate Jonathan Thiel, Sales Associate John Forman, and Senior Vice President Joseph Byrnes, on behalf of Landlord Blackhawk Properties & Investments, LLC, negotiated a 7,973-square-foot 10-year lease deal with local law firm Gutterman Trial Group at the 550 Building, one of Fort Lauderdale’s newest office/retail projects.

Berger Commercial Realty's Jonathan Thiel, John Forman and Joseph Byrnes

Gutterman Trial Group is a Florida civil litigation firm dedicated to representing insurance carriers and their policyholders.  The practice encompasses an array of matters, including property, casualty, coverage, extra-contractual, subrogation, reinsurance, construction, marine and yacht, transportation and cargo claims.  The firm will be relocating from its current location at 200 East Broward Boulevard.

Cushman & Wakefield’s A.J. Belt and Jeff Holding represented the tenant, which was attracted to the 550 Building due to the new construction, flexible floorplans, and proximity to the new Broward County Courthouse.

Gutterman Trial Group will be joining office tenant Berger Commercial Realty and SOLO Shoppes retail tenants Legacy Fit and Bank of OZK. Berger Commercial will be relocating to a new, state-of-the-art office on the 4th floor.

Located at 550 S. Andrews Avenue, the building stands 7 stories tall, with 6 stories consisting of approximately 86,000 square feet of professional office space with an entire floor totaling approximately 12,500 square feet. The first floor is comprised of approximately 7,500 square feet of prime restaurant/patio space, of which ±4,400 square feet is currently available for lease. The adjacent parking garage will consist of 634 spaces, along with The SOLO Shoppes, which will comprise 13,000 square feet of traditional storefront retail. The entire project will total just over 100,000 square feet of commercial space in addition to the parking garage.

The property formerly housed the 32,500-square-foot Justice Building, which was purchased by Blackhawk in December 2013. Berger represented Blackhawk in its purchase and currently provides leasing and property management for the project.

 

After 16 Years, Berger Commercial Realty Is Relocating HQ To Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s SOLO District

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After 16 years at its current location at 1600 Southeast 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale, Berger Commercial Realty/Corfac International is relocating to a new, state-of-the-art office on the 4th floor of the 550 Building, located at 550 South Andrews Avenue in Downtown Fort Lauderdale in the heart of the fast emerging SOLO District.

550 Building

In business for 23 years with offices located in Fort Lauderdale, Miramar and Boynton Beach, Berger Commercial Realty currently leases and manages the 100,316-square-foot, 7-story Class A office building, soon to be the new home of the company.  The 2019-built facility features 12,000-square-foot floor plates; an on-site 634-car parking garage, representing the highest available parking ratio available in Downtown Fort Lauderdale; and a ground floor patio restaurant. Office suites range from 680-square-foot spec suites to full floors.

Berger’s 6,947-square-foot office will feature both collaborative and private workspaces.

“We are excited about our move to the 550 Building,” commented Berger Commercial Realty President Lloyd C. Berger. “The 550 Building will provide a new modern design for our team. We feel fortunate to be able to continue to grow and this move will help us meet the needs of our clients.”

The property is located adjacent to the new 700,000-square-foot Broward County Courthouse within the Central Business District location, yet away from congestion, providing ease of access to major transportation routes.

The lease deal was negotiated by Berger Commercial Realty Senior Vice President Joseph P. Byrnes, Senior Sales Associate Jonathan Thiel and Sales Associate John Forman. Berger will occupy its new offices next month.

 

Berger Commercial Realty/CORFAC Brokers Lease To Secure Second Health Insurance Company Fort Lauderdale Location

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USA Medicare Advisors Insurance Agency, LLC will open its second location in Fort Lauderdale thanks to a new lease brokered by Berger Commercial Realty/CORFAC International for landlord ROC III Fairlead Bayview Corporate Center, LLC.

Berger Senior Sales Associate Jonathan Thiel handled the transaction, which will provide 8,300 square feet of office space throughout a six-year lease for the health insurance company in the 412,520-square-foot, 12-story Bayview Corporate Tower at 6451 North Federal Highway.

BayView Corporate Tower

“The extensive amenities and renovations to the building, in addition to the accessible location, and ample and secure parking have proven very attractive to businesses looking to attract top talent,” Thiel said.  “We used thoughtfulness and creativity to make this deal the right fit for our tenant.”