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Conveniently Located Within Walking Distance to Top Retailers and Iconic Chicago Attractions

  • Prime location: minutes from renowned Chicago attractions such as Grant Park, Soldier Field, the Museum Campus, and the Lakefront
  • Convenient Living: Walking distance to national brands Target, Walgreens, Trader Joe's, Dunkin', Pure Barre, and Orangetheory
  • Commuter Friendly: 5-minute walk to Roosevelt Station, providing access to multiple CTA lines running through the Loop

South Loop Presents the Greatest Opportunity for Rent Growth in Chicago, a Market with Nation Leading Fundamentals

  • Since 2015, rents in the South Loop have grown a cumulative 34% (Second highest of any Chicago CBD submarket)
  • Denominator Effect

    • South Loop rents currently average $284 below other downtown Chicago submarkets
    • The gap between South Loop rents and those other submarkets has decreased 18% in the last ten years. The tightening of that spread is largely due to the denominator effect
    • As rents in the South Loop are starting at a lower monthly rent (lower denominator), there presents more opportunity for outsized rent growth
    • Assets renting at $4.15 psf would require an increase of $0.20 per sf to achieve 5% rent growth, compared to 1400 S Wabash at $3.15 psf only needing $0.15 per sf to achieve the same rent growth (32% difference)
  • Multifamily supply in Chicago is set to drop 31% in the next four years compared to the 10-year historical average – with South Loop supply down a dramatic 49%

Attainable Luxury Housing Attracting Young Urban Renters

Robust Submarket with High Earning Tenant Base

  • Median household income of $125,521 within 0.5 miles, with 50.3% of households being renter occupied
  • 63.4% of households earning over $100,000
  • High earning population projected to outpace new inventory within 0.5mi - 18% growth compared to 3% Class A inventory expansion

Strong operation performance demonstrated by attractive positioning in submarket

  • Renewals and trade outs averaged 3.28% over the last year, with renewals driving the increase at 5.4% upon renewal
  • Proven ability to increase income, demonstrated by 12% increase in net rental income and 13% increase in NOI from January to December
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1400 South Wabash
299 Units
1400 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL  60605
Type:  Multifamily & Retail

AM 1980 is a 132-unit boutique luxury apartment community at the entrance of Chicago’s vibrant Logan Square neighborhood, a market that has outperformed downtown Chicago submarkets over the last 18 months. Conveniently located just steps from the Western Blue Line CTA stop and surrounded by premier retailers, this property is ideally situated to capture demand from a growing demographic of high-income renters in Logan Square; with household income increasing 39% since 2019. Offering immediate access to over 796,000 employees in downtown Chicago and the O’Hare office market via the Blue Line, AM 1980 is perfectly positioned for today’s urban commuter.

GROWING POPULATION OF HIGH-EARNING RENTERS IN LOGAN SQUARE

Average household (HH) income within 0.5 miles of AM 1980 of $178k is 1.6x above the Chicago average. 57% of Logan Square is renter occupied. Average home values have increased 45% since 2019 to $537k.

ROBUST SUBMARKET FUNDAMENTALS

Rents in Logan Square grew 5.5% in 2023 and occupancy averaged 96%. The massive supply/demand imbalance continues to give landlords pricing power.

IDEALLY SITUATED IN A TRANSIT-ORIENTED LOCATION WITH HIGH BARRIERS TO ENTRY

One minute from the Western Avenue Blue Line CTA stop; residents can travel to downtown in 18 minutes and to O’Hare in 35 minutes. Residents also have convenient access to I-94 via Armitage and immediate access to bike trails on Milwaukee Ave.

GROWTH OF LOGAN SQUARE

Thriving retail submarket with 8 grocery chains and 15 Michelin-recognized restaurants. Recent investments include an $88M overhaul of historic Congress Theatre, as well as a community plaza with more walking and bike trails, in addition to the popular 606 trail.

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Under Contract
AM 1980
132 Units
1980 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL  60647
Type:  Multifamily
Posted: 7/10/2024

The Fairway, a 167-unit, 298-bed student housing community, enjoys a strategic position near Purdue University’s bustling campus. With over 58,000 students within walking distance, The Fairway is poised to capture demand from an expanding student base seeking an attainable rental price point compared to new-construction properties which are 27.6% more expensive with an average market rent of $1,139 per bed.

The Fairway was originally constructed in the 1960s and had a third phase delivered in 2007. In 2018, all 12 buildings received extensive renovations, including brand-new appliances, in unit washer/dryer, upgraded flooring, stylish countertops, and modern cabinets. The property boasts ample amenities, including a pool, hot tub, fitness center, community room, and fenced dog park.

Recently renovated, well-amenitized, off-campus student housing

a. Recently renovated units featuring in unit washer/dryer, stainless-steel appliances, vinyl plank flooring, quartz countertops and modern cabinets

b. Full amenity package featuring a pool, hot tub, fitness center, community room, and fenced dog park

c. Well positioned just one mile from Top 10 Nationally Ranked Purdue University - over 58,000 students and 18,000+ employees

d. Immediate access to top retailers including grocers Walmart, Fresh Thyme, and Aldi, along with major convenience stores Walgreens and CVS

Record setting applications & minimal supply

a. Record number of applicants – Purdue University saw 7.8% YOY growth in applications for the 2024/25 school year with 78,526 submissions, and a 37.1% cumulative increase over the past 5 years

b. Outsized rent growth and tight occupancy driven by record enrollment - 16.6% rent growth in 2024 at Purdue with 98.8% occupancy, with 10.4% average YoY rent growth over the past 5 years for off-campus housing

c. Full-time enrollment dramatically outpaces supply – with 12,936 beds, off-campus supply equates to 26.2% of full-time enrollment, and only grew 3.9% (1,105 beds) in 2024 compared to a 10.6% increase in full-time enrollment

Opportunity to invest capital to elevate the asset and push rent

a. Despite being in receivership since December 2023, the asset has seen rent grow a staggering 17.2% from $761 per bed in 2024/25 to pre-leasing at $892 per bed for the 2025/26 school year

b. Average Off-Campus Rent/Bed is $1,078, a $186 gap that can be taken advantage of with additional capex to improve property condition, rejuvenating amenities, implementing a shuttle service and furnishing the units

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Fairway, The
167 Units
1304 Palmer Dr.
West Lafayette, IN  47906

The Malt House is a 118-unit, boutique elevator multifamily property located in one of the fastest growing submarkets of downtown Milwaukee. The Malt House is positioned to capture demand from young urban renters, offering attainable rents relative to new-construction product with all the perks of Class A living - a model that is impossible to replicate today.

The Malt House was redeveloped in 2021, delivering an unmatched product in the rental market with an industrial aesthetic, luxury finishes and robust amenities. The property is positioned for more operationally focused ownership, as the market continues to show demand for this product type, with rents growing 6.8% on new leases and 5.3% on renewals since September.

EXTENSIVE RENOVATION OFFERED WELL BELOW REPLACEMENT COST

a. Current ownership underwent a 5-year conversion project, delivering the property to market in 2021

b. Unique industrial aesthetic with Class-A unit finishes including stainless steel appliances, white shaker cabinets, granite countertops, and white subway tile backsplash

c. Robust amenity package including atrium, co-working lounge, game room, fitness center, movie theatre room and rooftop deck

UNIQUE RENTAL PRODUCT CATERING TO YOUNG PROFESSIONAL TENANT BASE LOOKING FOR HIGH-END LIVING AT ATTAINABLE RENTS

a. Attainable rents offered at a 15% discount to Class A product in the submarket

b. Strong recent lease trade outs – 6.8% on new leases and 5.3% on renewals since September

c. Large floor plans – Average unit size 19% larger than comp set average

d. Top tier amenities comparable to new-construction product

ASSET IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO MASSIVE DEER DISTRICT PUD AND TOP DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE DESTINATIONS

a. Deer District Development (since 2019) – 1.3b sf of entertainment, 1,000 residential units, 600 hotel keys and 200k sf of office space

b. Part of Brewery District Redevelopment – $300m investment across 16 repurposed historically significant buildings totaling 850k sf

c. Accessible to Marquette Campus (11,600 students), Iron District development ($160m in 2025), and Lake Michigan

MILWAUKEE EMPLOYERS

a. Northwestern Mutual - $1b campus across two buildings and 5,000 employees

b. Six Fortune 500 HQs and additional six Fortune 1000 HQs

c. Walking distance to over 87,000 professionals in Milwaukee CBD

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Under Contract
The Malt House
118 Units
1009 W Juneau Ave
Milwaukee, WI  53233
Type:  Multifamily
Posted: 2/13/2024