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LaSalle Investment Management and Camber Real Estate Expand Industrial Footprint in New York

In a significant move within the logistics real estate sector, LaSalle Investment Management, a leading global real estate investment manager, has announced its collaboration with Camber Real Estate Partners to acquire a prime three-property industrial portfolio located in the New York Metro area, specifically on Long Island. This portfolio spans over 270,000 square feet and consists entirely of fully leased properties, supported by investment-grade tenants from high-demand sectors, including logistics and national defense.

The acquisition, executed through an off-market transaction, underscores LaSalle's strategy to target high-demand, infill industrial assets positioned within constrained supply environments. According to Jeff Shuster, President of LaSalle Value Partners, acquiring this portfolio reflects their commitment to identifying and investing in industrial properties that boast strong fundamentals and promising future performance.

The industrial assets included in this acquisition are notable for their strategic locations and robust leasing structures. The portfolio features:

• - JFK Airport Submarket: A substantial facility of nearly 46,000 square feet equipped with 32 loading docks, essential for facilitating the movement of goods in the bustling New York market. With 16-foot clear heights and ample parking, this property serves as a critical hub for staging air freight and ground distribution.

• - South Shore/Suffolk County: Comprising two separate buildings sized at 100,230 square feet and 124,500 square feet, both designed efficiently for modern logistics practices. These buildings include drive-in and tailgate docks, 20.5-foot and 28-foot clear heights, respectively, offering significant functionality for operations amidst one of the most densely populated regions in the country.

The New York Metro area is renowned for its strategic demographic and economic advantages, boasting direct access to over 11 million residents across New York City's five boroughs and Long Island. This demographic renders it an affluent trade area, making the newly acquired portfolio a prime asset for long-term investment.

Christopher Bellapianta, representing Camber, emphasized that their partnership with LaSalle brings forth a unique blend of income stability backed by credit-worthy tenants, coupled with desirable locations that are primed for sustained performance in an ever-competitive market.

This move also illustrates the increasing activity in the industrial real estate sector, as investors and firms seek to capitalize on the growing demand for logistical capabilities driven by e-commerce and supply chain needs. The acquisition received considerable support from the JLL Capital Markets Investment Sales team, particularly led by Managing Director Tyler Peck, alongside Senior Managing Directors Andrew Scandalios and John Huguenard, who played crucial roles in facilitating the transaction.

As both LaSalle and Camber move forward with plans to optimize and develop these properties, they are adhering to a vision that promises not only financial returns but also operational efficiency in handling logistics within one of America’s busiest urban landscapes. The collaboration aims to leverage both firms' expertise to ensure the sustained growth and profitability of the acquired assets, marking a noteworthy step in their respective investment strategies and the broader industrial real estate industry.

For more information about LaSalle’s endeavors, visit their official website. Camber Real Estate Partners also has comprehensive details about their operations available on their platform, focusing on creating value within high-barrier markets with strong demand trajectories. This acquisition is set to enhance both companies' standings in the competitive real estate investment landscape.