JLL Arranges $113M for Mag Mile Office-to-Residential Conversion
Why this matters
Office continues to trade in two distinct markets: trophy assets in walkable submarkets that are leasing at or near record rents, and commodity Class B and C buildings where the basis is still resetting. Underwriting on the latter has moved toward replacement-cost-minus, with credit underwriting now leaning on tenant covenant and remaining lease term rather than mark-to-market expectations. For LP-positioned capital, the read-through is that the bifurcation is now a structural feature of the sector, not a cycle to wait out.
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On the RET wire
- Disclosed office deal value tracked in September 2026: $9.6B across 46 reported transactions. All Office coverage →
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JLL arranged $113 million in construction financing and joint venture equity for 500 North Michigan Ave. on behalf of Commonwealth Development Partners . The project is currently underway and will involve a 25-story o…
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