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Hakimian and Chang of Highcap Group close $2 million, all cash deal

Queens, NY Jonathan Hakimian and Charles Chang of Highcap Group have arranged the sale of 169-05 26th Ave. in the Flushing neighborhood for $2 million, all-cash. Hakimian represented the seller and Chang represented the purchaser in the off-market transaction.

The property had been family owned since the 1960s. The one-story retail building is located on the busy northeast intersection of Francis Lewis Blvd., 26th Ave. and 169th St. The property consists of 6,310 s/f and six stores.

The buyer was attracted to the deal with its frontage on three streets, the traffic flow, and below-market rents of less than $20 per s/f. The property is surrounded by several national retailers such as Dunkin Donuts, CVS and Carvel.

The purchase price equates to $317 per s/f, a rent roll multiple of 11.5 and a capitalization rate of 4.6%.

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