SAN FRANCISCO-GlobeSt.com has exclusively learned that $7.88 million in financing has been arranged for the 67,000-plus-square-foot mixed-use building located in the Jack London Square neighborhood in Oakland. The CBRE debt and equity finance team of Jim Korinek, EVP; John Nelson, EVP; and Michael Walker, senior associate of CBRE's San Francisco office, worked to originate the loan on behalf of Metrovation, a privately owned real estate company.
Korinek tells GlobeSt.com that the proceeds were used both to refinance a maturing bank loan and to provide the funds for a portion of the costs associated with converting two spaces from low value storage space to high finish office space for creative tenants. “This included seismic upgrades and extensive tenant improvements to create high ceiling, loft-like tenant spaces with open floor plans and balconies so as to meet the needs of marketing and technology firms moving to this neighborhood,” he says.
The 3rd & Jefferson property was acquired by Metrovation in 1999 and has since been converted and upgraded from its former retail use. With high ceilings and exposed brick, there are also unique tenants like artists' studios and a winery, according to CBRE.
Korinek explains that “Although this is a unique property from both a physical and tenancy perspective we were successful generating strong lender interest. Numerous capital sources provided attractive quotes because of the excellent leasing performance, strong market, and the highly experienced sponsorship of Metrovation which has a long history in this sub-market.”
The property is located in the Jack London Square area along Oakland's waterfront, a continually improving mixed-use neighborhood that has convenient access to I-880, the Ferry to San Francisco, BART and Amtrak. Jack London Square continues to grow as an attractive mixed-use neighborhood, according to CBRE. “It is particularly appealing to creative firms and non-profits, many of whom are seeking a convenient and cost-effective alternative to San Francisco,” says Korinek.
The financing is non-recourse with a fixed rate for 10 years. The property is now 97% leased.
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