Berger Commercial Realty/Corfac International (BCRC) Senior Sales Associates Jonathan Thiel and John Forman represented landlord East Port Center, LLC in two lease deals totaling 28,002 square feet at East Port Center, an industrial distribution facility located at 1881-1887 W State Road 84 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, within the Marina Mile district.

Michael Moecker & Associates, a law firm specializing in comprehensive insolvency and fiduciary services, executed a lease deal for 18,670 square feet, renewing its lease of 14,000 square feet and expanding its footprint by 4,670 square feet for a five-year term. Will Reynoso with Moecker Realty represented the tenant in the lease deal.

Muston Group International, LLC (MGI), a yacht servicing company, leased 9,332 square feet for a term of 38 months.
There was no co-broker in the deal.

Totaling 108,500 square feet, East Port Center is comprised of four buildings with a mix of flex and industrial bays with dock high loading. The center offers excellent access to all major highways and is located just minutes from Port Everglades and the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

“We were able to fill all of the available spaces during the pandemic at market rates, bringing the facility to 100% occupied,” commented Thiel.

The tenants were attracted to the center because of its proximity to the Port and Airport.

Berger Commercial Realty/Corfac International Senior Vice Presidents Keith Graves, CCIM and St. George Guardabassi and Sales Associate James Karrat represented seller 1500 South Dixie, LLC in the sale of two industrial buildings located at 1500 S. Dixie Highway and 1610 S Dixie Highway in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Pompano Crown LLC, represented by Barry Katz, with Global Connections Realty, Inc., purchased the buildings for $3,330,000, with plans to renovate and re-lease the currently vacated space. The buildings were previously occupied by Smith Manufacturing, which operated out of both buildings.

The deal closed January 28.
“This transaction marks a renewed interest in Pompano Beach, and specifically this corridor of Dixie Highway,” explained Graves. “Pompano Beach has taken a proactive approach to development and zoning and we look for continued regentrification in the area. Examples include a new multi-family / mixed use complex across the street, which will transform the former salvage yard into a thriving Arts and Industrial area that Pompano Beach is striving for.”
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Totaling 34,522 square feet, both buildings are situated on approximately 1.4 acres of land. The 1610 S. Dixie building comprises 25,180 square feet of industrial warehouse space and 2,700 square feet of office space. The building features 8 large hurricane-resistant street level overhead doors, 16' clear height, 2 overhead crane rails, 3 phase heavy electrical power and windows in a portion of the warehouse for natural lighting. The 1500 S. Dixie building, which totals 9,342 square feet, is more of a flex property that includes office and warehouse space that features ten bays and offers complete access on all four sides for parking and loading. The buildings provide unmatched visibility, convenient access to major roadways and provide an excellent value for the buyer.