Miami-Based Private Equity Group Galium Capital Continues Rapid Expansion With Acquisition of Hanover Cross Street In Baltimore, MD

Galium Capital, LLC, a Miami-based private equity group, has announced the acquisition of Hanover Cross Street in Baltimore, MD. Hanover Cross Street is a 299-unit institutional-grade multifamily apartment building with an additional 12,000 square feet of retail located in Baltimore, MD. The transaction closed on November 17, 2021. Bill Roohan & Brian Margerum from CBRE brokered the transaction. Stephen West & Matthew Wallach from Walker Dunlop secured debt from Freddie Mac.

“The DC-Baltimore corridor is one the strongest markets for multifamily in the US. Its resilient industry mix and high job growth will directly benefit performance of the rental market over time. We are excited to be acquiring such a premier asset in the heart of Federal Hill – which is among the most attractive neighborhoods of the submarket. The acquisition of Hanover Cross Street allows us to continue our strategy of acquiring irreplaceable assets for value creation and wealth preservation,” said Jacques Bessoudo, Managing Partner of Galium Capital.

Hanover Cross Street is a luxury apartment community in Baltimore, MD which was developed in 2018 and is located at 101 W Cross St, Baltimore MD, 21320. The property features 299 units, world-class amenities and 12,000 square feet of retail.

Units at Hanover Cross Street range from studio to two bedroom floor plans and 557 to 1,312 square feet. Residences feature large bedrooms; custom space-saving double-hung walk-in closets; spacious kitchens with stainless steel appliances and designer custom cabinetry; spa-inspired bathrooms with large soaking tubs, dual-vanity countertops and walk-in showers; wood-style flooring and full-size high-efficiency washer and dryers. Select residences feature private terraces and built-in computer desks.

Residents will have access to world class amenities such as a controlled-access parking garage with dedicated car charging stations, a cyber lounge with high-speed WiFi and iMac computers, conference areas with SMART TV's, a fully-equipped residents' clubhouse, media rooms with large screen TV's and surround-sound, and a 24-hour fitness center with tablet-integrated cardio machines.

Outdoor amenities include a resort-like grand courtyard with outdoor pool, in-pool chaise lounges and areas for sunning; lush landscaping, grilling and dining areas with social spaces for gathering; and an open-air loggia with large screen TV's and cozy seating areas.

“Given the strong market dynamics in the DC-Baltimore region, the Mid-Atlantic region has been a major area of focus for us. We are thrilled to be entering the Federal Hill submarket with this acquisition, which has proved to me one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the metro,” said Jonathan Slomianski, Director of Acquisitions at Galium Capital.

Hanover Cross Street is located a short distance to Marc Train Camden Station, Cross Street Market, Baltimore's Inner Harbor, and M&T.

Galium Capital, LLC, is a Miami-based private equity group led by Jacques Bessoudo and Iser Rabinovitz. The company owns and manages a portfolio in excess of $600 million of commercial real estate assets across the multifamily, office, and retail sectors in major markets across the United States.

Recently, Galium Capital had been one of the most active buyers in the Houston, TX market. In the past 12 months Galium Capital has acquired over 1,100 residential units and 65K of retail square footage in prime locations throughout Houston’s Galleria submarket. In August Galium Capital closed on the 340-unit, LEED Gold-certified Millennium High Street for the group’s third acquisition in the Galleria-district after closing on on the 431-unit Tate Tanglewood in May 2021 and 361-unit, Fairmont on San Felipe in September 2020.

Miami-Based Private Equity Firm Galium Capital Completes Successful Investment Cycle With Sale Of Two Assets

Galium Capital, LLC, a Miami-based private equity group led by Jacques Bessoudo and Iser Rabinovitz, has announced the sale of two properties, successfully completing the firms first investment cycle. The properties sold include 95 Burnett, a multifamily property in Renton, WA, as well as The Shoppes at Lake Mary, a retail center in Lake Mary, FL. The sale of the properties led to Galium Capital producing gross returns of a 23.5% IRR and 1.85X multiple for their investors.

“We are excited for the conclusion of a great investment cycle of these two outstanding properties and producing successful returns for our valuable investors. The sales mark a reflection of the great momentum we have going throughout our portfolio and we look forward to maintaining solid growth as we close out 2021,” said Jacques Bessoudo, Managing Partner at Galium Capital.

The Shoppes at Lake Mary, located at 101 N. Country Club Road in Lake Mary, FL, was one of the first assets acquired by Galium Capital in April 2018. The 38,495 SF shopping center sold for $8.4 million after Galium Capital successfully executed a value add strategy by renovating and upgrading the roof, lighting, painting, landscaping and parking lot. The property was 94% leased at the time of sale with tenants including Lake Mary Dry Cleaners, Debs Kitchen, Pinch A Penny, Training for Warriors, Burn Boot Camp, Lighthouse Seafood, Morganic Meats and Foxcase LLC.

Galium Capital also successfully sold 95 Burnett, a 106-unit multifamily located in the Seattle MSA in Renton, WA for $40 million. Galium Capital acquired 95 Burnett in 2018 and executed a value add strategy through implementation of operational and capital improvement strategies including a major renovation of the building’s amenities and apartment units.

Recently, Galium Capital had been one of the most active buyers in the Houston, TX market. In the past 12 months Galium Capital has acquired over 1,100 residential units and 65K of retail square footage in prime locations throughout Houston’s Galleria submarket. In August Galium Capital closed on the 340-unit, LEED Gold-certified Millennium High Street for the group’s third acquisition in the Galleria-district after closing on on the 431-unit Tate Tanglewood in May 2021 and 361-unit, Fairmont on San Felipe in September 2020.

Galium Capital owns and manages a portfolio in excess of $600 million of commercial real estate assets across the multifamily, office, and retail sectors in major markets across the United States. You can learn more about Galium Capital at www.galiumcapital.com.

Miami-Based Private Equity Group Galium Capital Continues To Expand Houston Portfolio with Acquisition of Millennium High Street

Galium Capital, LLC, a Miami-based private equity group, has announced the acquisition of Millennium High Street in Houston, TX. Millennium High Street is a LEED Gold-certified, 340-unit institutional-grade multifamily apartment building in Galleria District of Houston. The transaction closed on August 20, 2021.

Galium Capital had been one of the most active buyers in the Houston market. In the past 12 months Galium Capital has acquired over 1,100 units and 65K of retail square footage in prime locations throughout the Galleria submarket.

“Millennium High Street is a trophy asset located in one of the best entertainment districts of Houston, we are excited to expand our presence in the Houston market with a truly irreplaceable asset,” said Jacques Bessoudo, Managing Partner of Galium Capital.

Millennium High Street is a luxury apartment community which was developed in 2014 and is located at 4410 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77027. The property features 340 apartment units as well as 26,000 square feet of prime retail and features state-of-the-art amenities on 6.25 acres of land. The building is LEED Gold-certified as an energy efficient building. Residences feature gas ranges and chef’s kitchens, 12’ to 14’ high ceilings, and superior finishes. Residents will have access to amenities such as a resort style pool, fitness center, a modern clubhouse and a rooftop lounge with panoramic city views.

Galium Capital plans to add value by renovating the common areas and residences as well as by improving the operation and management of the property. Upon acquisition the property will be operated by Greystar, the largest multifamily operator in the United States with over 660,000 units under management.

“We have had our eyes on the Houston multifamily markets for some time and are proud to be acquiring yet another top-quality property within the city core. Millennium High Street allows us the opportunity to expand our presence in the market and continue our strategy of wealth-preservation & value creation with one of kind real estate assets” said Jonathan Slomianski, Director of Acquisitions of Galium Capital.

JLL represented seller and also secured debt from PCCP. The seller was Dinerstein Companies who developed the building in 2014. Adam Weiss from Solomon Cooperman and Recondo LLP was buyers counsel.

Galium Capital, owns and manages a portfolio in excess of $600 million of commercial real estate assets across the multifamily, office, and retail sectors in major markets across the United States. Millennium High Street is Galium Capital’s third acquisition in the Galleria-district of Houston, TX after the group closed on the 431-unit Tate Tanglewood in May 2021 and 361-unit, Fairmont on San Felipe in September 2020.

Galium Capital is a Miami-based private equity group that invests in and manages over $600 million of commercial property in major markets across the United States. Galium Capital’s portfolio comprises of multifamily, office, and retail assets across various major national markets. Galium Capital is led by Jacques Bessoudo and Iser Rabinovitz.

This article was produced in partnership with Galium Capital

Galium Capital Closes On Palm Square Retail Center In Pembroke Pines For $20.475 Million

Galium Capital, a Miami-based private equity firm, has closed on Palm Square, a 77,621 SF shopping center in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The sales price was $20.475 million and the closing was overseen by Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI).

“Palm square is a true service-oriented neighborhood retail center located in one of the most sought-after markets in South Florida” said Jacques Bessoudo of Galium Capital. “Buying un-anchored “e-commerce proof” retail assets in sound markets is an investment thesis we feel strongly about, and are very excited about this latest acquisition”

Palm Square has more than 600 linear feet of prime retail frontage along Pembroke Pines’ a main retail corridor, Pines Boulevard, and over 160,000 people live within a three-mile radius. Tenants include Dunkin’ Donuts, KFC, Sherwin-Williams, and Goldfish Swim School. The property was built in 1987 on eight acres.

“Palm Square is service-oriented, unanchored retail strip center that at the time of the sale was 96% occupied by free-standing national tenants and prominent inline lessees,” said Jean-Baptiste Ramet of Marcus & Millichap’s Miami office. “The property is positioned within a thriving Broward County submarket just two blocks from the Pembroke Pines City Center and in the midst of newly completed and proposed multifamily, retail and mixed-use development.”

Ramet, Kirk D. Olson, and Drew A. Kristol, IPA senior directors, represented both the seller, Bar Invest, a Miami-based private investment group and the Buyer, Aventura-based Galium Capital. Galium Capital manages over $350 million of commercial property comprised of multifamily, office, and retail product across different national markets. Palm Square is their second retail acquisition in Florida, after The Shoppes at Lake Mary (101 N. Country Club Dr.) was purchased in early 2018. Galium Capital is led by Jacques Bessoudo and Iser Rabinovitz.

Galium Capital Acquires Fountain Square II In Tampa With Joint-Venture Partner Owens Realty Capital For $29.4 Million

Galium Capital, a Miami-based private equity firm and its joint-venture partner, Owens Realty Capital, have acquired Fountain Square II, a curvilinear four-story office building in Tampa for $29.4 million. The joint-venture paid about $220 per square foot for the Fountain Square II office building in the Westshore area of Tampa. Herman Rodriguez and Ike Ojala in the Miami office of HFF brokered the transaction.

Fountain Square II was built in 1989 but has undergone over $2 million in capital improvements since 2015. The building is located at 4925 Independence Parkway, just two miles from Tampa International Airport. Fountain Square II spans over 133,887 square feet of interior space with 519 parking spaces. At the time of purchase Fountain Square II was over 93% leased with anchor tenants including CarePlus, ConnectWise and the Social Security Administration. Lease rates are roughly $30 per square foot.

Galium Capital and Owens Realty Capital also jointly acquired a 67,500-square-foot office building at 3001 PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens in November 2018 for $25.1 million, $372 per square foot.

The Aventura-based Galium Capital owns more than $300 million in commercial assets across the United States with asset management and property management performed in-house. Galium Capital invests in multifamily residential, retail, hotels and office space. Galium Capital is led by Jacques Bessoudo and Iser Rabinovitz.

Galium Capital Lists Stabilized Portfolio of 35+ Single-Family Homes Across South Florida For $10 Million

Galium Capital announced today the listing of a 35+ single-family home portfolio across South Florida for $10 million. The stabilized portfolio features homes which are located across several recently built communities in cities such as Doral, Homestead, Coconut Creek, Stuart, Miami and Hialeah.

The listing comes at a time when population growth in Southeast Florida has surpassed the pace of new home construction in the past 7 years. Nationwide, appetite for single family home rentals is growing faster than that of apartment rentals and South Florida’s rental market is expected to grow faster than the national average. Single family homes are the largest residential rental asset class.

The homes are of the highest-quality in their segment, built by one of the nation’s most reputable home builders. The new construction homes, finished in 2017, feature 2-floor concrete block construction as well as ready-to-move-in finishes including stainless steel appliances, granite counters, smart home technology, keypad entry and smart thermostats. The portfolio also includes community model home which include high-end finishes and homesite premiums. The community HOA’s are approved for FHA lending to home buyers and include resort style amenities.

This one-of-a-kind investment opportunity allows the bulk buyer to purchase the homes at 7.5% below retail value and 33% below replacement cost. The portfolio also boasts a high tenant profile with an outstanding performance record of 90% + occupancy. The strong occupancy is a result of the high demand in single-family rentals in South Florida. The current owner has a strict acceptance criteria including credit score, background check and collection standards. The highly liquid product gives the owner the opportunity to obtain value through rental yield or capitalizing on the gap between acquisition price and today’s retail market value.  

For more information, please contact Galium Capital at 305-433-2008 or www.galiumcapital.com.

About Galium Capital:

Aventura-based Galium Capital owns more than $300 million in commercial assets across the United States with asset management and property management performed in-house. Galium Capital invests in multifamily residential, retail, hotels and office space. Galium Capital is led by Jacques Bessoudo and Iser Rabinovitz.