Northridge Capital Acquires Iconic, Corporate Office Building in Savannah's Historic District

Staff Report From Metro Atlanta CEO

Friday, November 4th, 2016

Northridge Capital, LLC, the independent commercial real estate and asset management firm, closed on its purchase of the Realty Building, a $7.9 million investment in an iconic office building in historic Downtown Savannah, Georgia. Northridge acquired the asset on behalf of one of its off-shore investors.

Sitting 10 stories tall, the Realty Building is one of the tallest in Savannah, offering 360 degree views of the City. As one of the most prominent office buildings downtown, the building has achieved 96.98% occupancy to a diverse mix of 18 tenants. Some of the building's most historic and iconic features have been well preserved; the building boasts original marble floors, mahogany doors with brass accents, and a vast, 2-story foyer with tall glass walls and unique molding reflective of traditional art deco, a popular architectural style in the mid-twentieth century. Northridge immediately undertook a complete elevator modernization which should be completed by the fourth quarter 2016.  The Realty Building occupies a prime location off Drayton Street, nestled between Johnson Square and Reynold's Square at the heart of Savanah's Central Business District. Dining, entertainment, music, art museums, and shopping are all within a one-mile radius from the building.

Northridge Capital acquired the Realty Building from SCGII-Drayton, LLC in December 2015. Ashley Smith from Colliers International brokered the sale. Colliers was retained by Northridge post-sale and currently acts as the Building Property Manager and Marketing and Leasing team. An additional $4.79 million in mortgage-backed financing from The Bankcorp Bank was secured by Northridge for this investment opportunity.