Regions

DC-Area Office Asset Lands $33M Loan

The six-story property is close to Twinbrook Metro Station and last underwent thorough renovations in 2004. The current owner bought the building in 2005 from JBG Cos.

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250 West 57th St.

Empire State Realty Inks 85 KSF at NYC Office Asset

The company secured the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers with a long-term lease to occupy four floors at 250 West 57th St. in Manhattan. CBRE represented ASCAP in the negotiations.

Hyatt Hotel Coming to Indianapolis’ Historic District

HRI Properties broke ground on the sire, which will consist of a 186-key Hyatt Place Hotel and 130-key Hyatt House Hotel.

55 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, Conn.

Hampshire Sells 117 KSF CT Industrial Portfolio

CBRE represented the company in the disposition. The four buildings, located in Danbury and Berlin, are fully occupied.

Talent Hunt, Tech Challenges Top Leaders’ Agenda

At IREM’s Global Summit, the heads of four national organizations shared insights about expanding the industry’s talent pool, managing Millennial workers and keeping up with technology.

Economy Watch: Bioscience Firms Will Pay Premiums for Prime Space

Life sciences employers are willing to pay high rents to be near hard-to-find talent. With laboratory space being scarce and rents continuing to rise, firms are facing the pressure to make their spaces desirable while keeping costs under control.

Cambria Hotels Breaks Ground in South Boston

Choice Hotels International is expanding its U.S. footprint with the addition of Cambria Hotel South Boston to its portfolio. The hotel is expected to open in 2019.

Two California Plaza in Los Angeles

HDR Opens New LA Studio

The architectural, engineering and consulting firm leased more than 25,000 square feet of office space in downtown Los Angeles. The company selected Usman Tariq to lead the new location.

Dominion to Power Facebook’s $1B VA Data Center With Solar

The company will expand its photovoltaic portfolio to meet the needs of Facebook’s recently announced 1 million-square-foot Virginia facility.