Alameda, CA – Ellis Partners has sold 1600 Harbor Bay Parkway, a 61,463 square foot multi-tenant office building in Alameda, to a private investor.  Ellis Partners purchased the building in 2007 when it was 46% leased, performed a number of capital and cosmetic upgrades, and leased the building to 95% occupancy with a strong and balanced tenant roster.  We would like to thank Edward Suharskiand Steven Golubchik of Grubb & Ellis for serving as landlord advocate for the value created and seeing the transaction through to a successful completion.

Oakland, CA – Ellis Partners is proud to welcome Premier Organics, the makers of Artisana, an organic line of butters and spreads, to the Coliseum Industrial Center in Oakland.  Premier Organics has leased approximately 24,000 square feet of office, production, and warehouse space, and along with anchor tenant Dobake Bakeries, brings another food production use to the facility.  Thanks to Ryan Davidson of Lee & Associates for representing the tenant and Mike Conn and Mike Barry of CBRE who represented the landlord.

Oakland, CA – Developers Ellis Partners LLC and Kazan, McClain, Lyons, Greenwood and Harley PLC announced that the nationally-recognized plaintiffs’ asbestos law firm will relocate its offices to Jack London Square.  The firm, a fixture in Oakland since its founding in 1974, will occupy a full floor in the new Jack London Market building on Oakland’s scenic waterfront.“We are delighted to welcome a tenant with such a sterling reputation, one unmatched in its field,” said Jim Ellis, Managing Principal of Ellis Partners LLC which, along with Transbay Holdings, is undertaking the redevelopment of Jack London Square.  “Kazan understood that our …

San Francisco, CA – Mashery, Inc., the leading provider of API management services, has leased the last full floor available at 717 Market Street.  Thanks to Jeff Moeller and Peter Conte at Grubb & Ellis for representing the tenant and to Scott Harper and Brad Van Blois at Colliers International who represented the landlord.

San Francisco, CA – 642 Harrison Street, long slated for residential redevelopment, has returned as a leading South of Market office destination for creative tenants.  Cammisa & Wipf, a long-time San Francisco electrical and mechanical engineering firm, has inked a 10-year lease on the 4th floor of the building.  Ellis Partners LLC was retained as the Asset Manager for 642 Harrison in November 2009.

Palo Alto, CA – The City of Palo Alto Architectural Review Board recently recognized Town & Country Village with an award for its contribution to the community and built environment.  The Architectural Review Board specifically cited the renovated site work, landscaping, and public areas in the award.  Awards are given every 5 years and are selected from nearly 100 nominees.  Ellis Partners acquired the center in 2004 and has completed major renovations and a significant re-tenanting since that time including the addition of a new Trader Joe’s.

Oakland, CA – Sungevity and Ellis Partners LLC today announced that the solar startup will relocate its headquarters to Oakland’s Jack London Square.  Sungevity, a leading online solar provider, will occupy 19,000 square feet in the historic 66 Franklin building.  The move comes in response to the company’s rapid growth and increased demand for Sungevity’s unique process.“This is a tremendous location for us to continue our expansion,” said Sungevity co-founder and president, Danny Kennedy.  “We’re now within easy reach of all the Bay Area’s business centers and every imaginable form of transportation.  We’re delighted to bring our headquarters to Jack …

Oakland, CA – Holiday shopping has never been this much fun. For two nights this December, Jack London Square will offer a mall-ternative on the Oakland waterfront. On December 10th and 11th, the soon-to-open Jack London Market will host “Holiday Buy Night,” a festive night market featuring 75 local vendors, delicious foods, live entertainment, and activities for the whole family. Running from 5PM to 10PM, the event will celebrate all things Oakland with local artisans and merchants showcasing their wares. Holiday Buy Night follows the wildly popular Full Moon Buy Night event held this October.“This is a community that knows the importance of buying …

What:Jack London Square Lights Up for the Holidays, featuring:    – Interactive palm tree light show with text message controls    – “Dancing Trees” costumed dancers    – Live performance of scenes from “A Christmas Carol”    – Floats from the America’s Children’s Holiday Parade    – Costumed cartoon characters from favorite children’s programs    – Live music from Oakland Homegrown Jazz Band    – Donations accepted for Alameda County Food Bank, Toys for Tots, and Mayor      Dellums’ Community Toy DriveWhen:December 4, 2009 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMLighting of the palm trees ceremony begins at 6:00 PMWhere:Jack London Square, Broadway at Embarcadero, OaklandWho:Oakland City Officials; Miss California, Kristy …

Oakland, CA – With the Bay Bridge closed indefinitely, ferry service from Jack London Square to San Francisco and beyond will provide an easy and enjoyable transportation alternative for commuters.  As is the case throughout the year, validated parking in Jack London Square is free to ferry riders.To further ease the troubled commute, Jack London Square will offer free ice skating to ferry riders through October 31st.  Commuters need only to present the stub of their ferry ticket to receive free skate rentals and admission to Jack London Square’s outdoor skating rink.  Set beneath a grove of palm trees at …