JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $34 million construction loan for a major cold storage facility on the border of Elizabeth and Newark, it announced.
The 140,000-square-foot facility, which is being developed by Elberon Development Group and Fidelco Realty Group, will be the fifth New Jersey location for Carteret-based FreezPak Logistics. It was first announced in November.
JLL worked with the developers to place a 22-year construction-to-permanent loan with one of JLL’s insurance company partners. The team was led by Michael Klein and Jon Mikula, senior managing directors, and Max Custer, director.
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“JLL is thrilled to have represented the joint venture between Elberon Development Group and Fidelco Realty Group on this transaction,” Klein said in a prepared statement. “The borrower was looking to secure construction financing and take advantage of today’s historically low long-term interest rates.
“The strong reputation of the two sponsors in the market, the premier location of the site and a long-term lease from a creditworthy tenant enabled us to secure a very attractive long-term construction-perm loan from one of our correspondent life insurance companies.”
The property is located at 1029 Newark Ave. on the border of the two cities.
