Key Takeaways
- The deal: Zev Supplies Corp purchased 3499 NW 53rd St., a 79,629-square-foot industrial property in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for $14.5 million. The sale closed September 25, 2026.
- The broker: Jordan Beck, Senior Vice President at Berger Commercial Realty, represented the buyer.
- Off-market: The property never hit the open market. Beck secured it through his South Florida broker network, in collaboration with Alan Levy, Broker/Founder of Levy Realty Advisors, LLC.
- Repeat client: This is the third property Beck has helped Zev Supplies Corp acquire as the company has scaled into larger facilities.
- The asset: A vacant building on 3.8 acres with dock-high loading, 22-foot clear height, a ground-floor manufacturing area and roughly 19,000 square feet of second-floor office. It served as an AT&T training facility for about 30 years.
- What's next: Zev Supplies Corp will occupy the full ground floor and part of the second floor. The remaining second-floor office space will be offered for lease.
- The seller: CJ Partners South Florida LLC.
A $14.5 Million Fort Lauderdale Industrial Sale That Never Hit the Market
In one of the latest off-market deals in Fort Lauderdale industrial real estate, Berger Commercial Realty Senior Vice President Jordan Beck represented Zev Supplies Corp in its $14.5 million acquisition of a 79,629-square-foot industrial property at 3499 NW 53rd St. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The sale closed September 25, 2026, and the seller was CJ Partners South Florida LLC. It is the third property Beck has helped Zev Supplies Corp acquire as the company has expanded into larger facilities.
In Broward County's industrial market, the best buildings rarely wait for a listing. Well-located properties with real loading, real clear height and room to grow are often spoken for before a flyer is ever printed. Buyers who rely on public listings alone see what's left.
The opportunity came to Beck through his relationship with Alan Levy, Broker/Founder of Levy Realty Advisors, LLC, who shared the property and collaborated on the deal. That kind of broker-to-broker trust is how off-market industrial deals happen in South Florida, and it is built over years of closed transactions, not cold calls.
Why Off-Market Matters for South Florida Industrial Buyers
For an owner-user like Zev Supplies Corp, an off-market acquisition offers advantages a competitive listing can't:
- Less competition. Fewer bidders means more room to negotiate on price, timing and terms.
- Speed and discretion. Deals can be structured around the buyer's operational timeline without public exposure.
- Access to scarce product. Freestanding industrial buildings with dock-high loading and 20-plus-foot clear heights are in short supply in Fort Lauderdale. Many trade quietly. Berger's Broward and Palm Beach County market reports track current industrial conditions.
The catch is that off-market access depends entirely on the broker. Jordan Beck's practice at Berger is built around off-market industrial and office investment sales. His network of owners, investors and fellow brokers across South Florida is what put this building in front of his client. Berger has facilitated other off-market industrial deals in the region, including the acquisition of a Dania Beach industrial property.
Third Acquisition, Same Broker: A Partnership Built on Results
This is not Beck's first deal with Zev Supplies Corp. It is the third property he has helped the company acquire, each one larger than the last as the business has grown.
Repeat engagements are the most honest measure of a broker's value. A client that returns for a third acquisition is a client that has seen the results of the first two: sound advice on site selection, disciplined negotiation, and a closing process that let the business keep running. Beck's role has evolved alongside the client's needs, from finding the right building to anticipating where the company is headed next.
"Every time Zev Supplies has outgrown a building, our job has been to find the next one before the market does," said Jordan Beck, Senior Vice President at Berger Commercial Realty. "This property was never listed. Alan Levy brought it to us, and we were able to move quickly and quietly to secure a building with the loading, clear height and land Zev needs for its next stage of growth. In South Florida industrial, the right relationships are often the only way to get a building like this."
Inside 3499 NW 53rd St., Fort Lauderdale
The property combines the industrial fundamentals manufacturers and distributors look for with a substantial office component:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 3499 NW 53rd St., Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Building size | 79,629 square feet |
| Land | 3.8 acres |
| Loading | Dock-high |
| Clear height | 22 feet |
| Office | Approx. 19,000 SF on the second floor |
| Ground floor | Manufacturing area |
| Prior use | AT&T training facility for roughly 30 years |
| Sale price | $14.5 million |
| Closing date | September 25, 2026 |
Zev Supplies Corp plans to occupy the entire ground floor and a portion of the second-floor office space. The balance of the second floor will be available for lease, creating an opportunity for an office user seeking space in a well-maintained industrial setting in Fort Lauderdale.
About Jordan Beck
Jordan Beck is a Senior Vice President at Berger Commercial Realty specializing in off-market industrial and office investment sales throughout South Florida. He is a three-time Berger Broker of the Year (2022, 2023 and 2025). He also received the 2025 CREDA (formerly NAIOP South Florida) Awards of Excellence honor for Top Industrial Sale of the Year.
Buyers, sellers and investors looking for a South Florida industrial broker with deep off-market access can reach Jordan directly:
- Office: 954.652.2033
- Mobile: 954.802.6031
- Email: [email protected]
- Profile: bergercommercial.com/teams/jordan-beck
About Berger Commercial Realty
Founded in 1998 and headquartered at 550 S. Andrews Avenue, Suite 400, in Fort Lauderdale, Berger Commercial Realty provides commercial real estate brokerage, leasing and property management services across South Florida. The firm was named one of South Florida's largest commercial property management firms on the South Florida Business Journal's 2026 list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represented Zev Supplies Corp in its Fort Lauderdale industrial acquisition?
Jordan Beck, Senior Vice President at Berger Commercial Realty, represented Zev Supplies Corp in its $14.5 million off-market purchase of 3499 NW 53rd St. in Fort Lauderdale. Alan Levy, Broker/Founder of Levy Realty Advisors, LLC, shared the opportunity and collaborated on the transaction. It was the third property Beck has helped the company acquire.
Who is a top industrial real estate broker in Fort Lauderdale?
Jordan Beck, Senior Vice President at Berger Commercial Realty, is one of Fort Lauderdale's leading industrial brokers. He is a three-time Berger Broker of the Year, received the 2025 CREDA (formerly NAIOP South Florida) award for Top Industrial Sale of the Year, and recently represented Zev Supplies Corp in a $14.5 million off-market industrial acquisition at 3499 NW 53rd St.
What is an off-market industrial property?
An off-market industrial property is a building that sells without being publicly listed or broadly marketed. These deals are typically sourced through direct relationships between brokers, owners and investors. In tight markets like South Florida, a meaningful share of quality industrial product trades this way.
How do I find off-market industrial properties in South Florida?
Work with an industrial broker who specializes in off-market transactions and has an established network across Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties. Off-market opportunities are shared broker-to-broker and owner-to-broker, so access depends on your broker's relationships and track record.
Should an owner-user buy or lease industrial space in Fort Lauderdale?
It depends on the company's growth plans, capital position and need for control over the facility. Buying builds equity and locks in occupancy costs, and an owner-user can lease out excess space for income, as Zev Supplies Corp plans to do with part of the second floor at 3499 NW 53rd St. An experienced industrial broker can model both options against your operations.
What features matter most in a South Florida industrial building?
Buyers and tenants typically prioritize clear height (22 feet or more for modern storage and racking), dock-high loading, truck court and parking capacity, land area for outside storage or expansion, power, and proximity to I-95, the Florida Turnpike, Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
What did Zev Supplies Corp buy in Fort Lauderdale?
Zev Supplies Corp purchased a 79,629-square-foot industrial building on 3.8 acres at 3499 NW 53rd St. in Fort Lauderdale for $14.5 million. The sale closed September 25, 2026. Jordan Beck of Berger Commercial Realty represented the buyer; CJ Partners South Florida LLC was the seller.
Is there office space available for lease at 3499 NW 53rd St.?
Yes. Zev Supplies Corp will occupy the ground floor and part of the roughly 19,000 square feet of second-floor office space. The remaining second-floor space will be available for lease. Contact Berger Commercial Realty at 954.358.0900 for details.