Urstadt Biddle Properties acquires 50% interest in two shopping centers
Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. has completed the purchase of a 50% tenant-in-common interest in the Chestnut Ridge Shopping Center in Montvale, N.J. and Plaza 59 Shopping Center in Spring Valley, N.Y. for a combined purchase price of $18.2 million, excluding closing costs. The interests in both properties were purchased free and clear of mortgages. The $18.2 million acquisition was funded with proceeds from the company's recently completed stock offerings.
The Chestnut Ridge Center is located on Chestnut Ridge Rd. and contains 90,630 s/f of leasable space. The shopping center is 95% leased and is anchored by a 19,205 s/f Fresh Market supermarket. Other tenants at Chestnut Ridge include a health club, Chase Bank, and many other successful local businesses.
The Spring Valley Center, located on Rte. 59 contains 25,500 s/f of leasable space. The shopping center is 94% leased to local tenants that include a butcher shop, Chinese restaurant, and a dollar store.
Westport, CT Saugatuck Commercial Real Estate (SCRE)completed the leasing of the boutique retail suite at 24 Taylor Place to medical aesthetics brand JECT. This highly anticipated location marks JECT’s official debut in the Connecticut market.
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