LAKEVILLE, MINN. — A joint venture between PCCP and RPM Living has acquired Livery Modern Apartments, a 204-unit community in Lakeville, about 22 miles south of the Minneapolis central business district. Built in 2023, the property features 22 two-story buildings with a mix of floor plans that range from 868 to 1,505 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, pet park and bike repair station. The seller and sales price were undisclosed.
CHICAGO — SVN Chicago Commercial has brokered the sale of a 21-unit apartment building located at 4201 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. The asset sold for $4 million through a debt assumption structure. Joe Connelly of SVN Chicago represented both parties in the sale. The property features 15 two-bedroom units and six three-bedroom residences.
By Robert Likes, president, community development lending and investment, affordable housing, KeyBank The nation’s housing crisis has reached a breaking point, pushing developers to rethink how and where new supply can be created. Among the most promising — and debated — solutions is the conversion of underutilized office buildings into much-needed affordable housing. On the surface, the concept seems straightforward: repurpose empty office space into homes in locations where demand is highest. In practice, however, these projects are anything but simple. Converting office buildings into livable, modern and affordable multifamily residences requires far more than reimagining floor plans. Success depends on choosing the right property, assembling a complex capital stack and deploying an experienced team capable of navigating regulatory, design and construction challenges. Done right, these conversions not only add critical housing supply but also breathe new life into urban centers struggling with high office vacancies. The Case for Conversions The United States has too much office space and not enough housing units, particularly for low-income households. Office-to-residential conversion projects help to equalize the supply-demand imbalance in both asset classes. According to the National Low-Income Housing Coalition, we are short 7.1 million rental homes for extremely low-income households. As a result, many …
GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS — JPI has received construction financing for Jefferson Southwest Parkway, a multifamily project in Grand Prairie, located roughly midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, that will add 439 units to the local supply. The loan amount(s) was not disclosed, but the project is valued at roughly $114 million. Jefferson Southwest Parkway will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, dog park and a clubhouse. Anchor Loans, a private lending platform backed by New York City-based alternative investment management firm Pretium, provided the financing. Construction is slated for a 2027 delivery.
DALLAS —Locally based brokerage firm The Multifamily Group (TMG) has negotiated the sale of The Lake Lofts, a 386-unit apartment community in northeast Dallas. Built between 1965 and 1969, the property offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as two pools, two children’s play areas, a soccer field, picnic stations and a dog run. Guillermo Gameros of TMG represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Ariel Property Advisors has arranged the $7 million sale of a 9,500-square-foot multifamily development site in The Bronx. The site at 114 Bruckner Ave. is located in the borough’s Mott Haven neighborhood and can support 68,400 buildable square feet of new development via eligibility for the City of Yes program. Jason Gold and Gabriel Elyaszadeh of Ariel represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was also not disclosed.
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILL. — Eastham Capital and Bender Cos. have acquired The Element, a 509-unit, garden-style multifamily community in the Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect, for $75.3 million. To date, Eastham and Bender have co-invested in 10 properties. The Element is currently at 95 percent occupancy with average rents of $1,590 per month. The renovation plan for the value-add asset includes roughly $5 million to upgrade unit interiors, building systems and exterior areas. These improvements will build on significant upgrades completed by prior ownership. Built in 1968, the property is situated on more than 10 acres. The Element offers a mix of floor plans ranging from 850 to 1,800 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, pool, yoga studio, business center, game room and laundry facilities.
OMAHA, NEB. — The Annex Group has broken ground on Central at Columbus Park, a 156-unit affordable housing community in Omaha. The nearly $60 million property will feature one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units for households earning a range of income levels starting at 30 percent of the area median income. Amenities will include a parking garage, community room, computer room, fitness room, storm shelter and bike storage. Project partners include BVH Architecture, Lange Structural Group, Engineering Technologies Inc., REGA Engineering, Terracon, RMD Group, Wells Fargo, NP Dodge, Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA), Front Porch Investments and the City of Omaha. Wells Fargo provided more than $24 million in federal equity, and the bank’s debt team served as construction lender and senior permanent lender, contributing over $42 million and $24 million, respectively. NIFA allocated 4 percent tax credits and issued $28 million in tax-exempt bonds. The City of Omaha issued tax-exempt bonds and awarded a 20-year tax-increment financing package, which is intended to offset property taxes throughout the compliance period. Front Porch Investments and the State of Nebraska, Department of Economic Development Housing Trust Fund provided soft funding, contributing $3 million and $1.8 million in proceeds, respectively. The project marks …
KNOXVILLE, TENN. — Walker & Dunlop has arranged the $39 million sale of Retreat at West Hills, a 256-unit, garden-style apartment community located at 3399 Lake Brook Blvd. in Knoxville. The buyer, an undisclosed institutional investor, has rebranded the property as Vetra West Hills. Brad Boston, Brett Kingman, Robbie O’Bryan and Russ Oldham of Walker & Dunlop represented the seller, Abiete Real Estate, in the transaction. Kevin Walsh, Craig West and Griffin Delgado of Walker & Dunlop originated a $29 million Fannie Mae acquisition loan on behalf of the buyer. Vetra West Hills offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 576 to 1,190 square feet. Amenities at the complex include a fitness center, clubhouse, resort-style swimming pool with a sundeck, business center, grilling and picnic area, tennis courts and onsite laundry facilities.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, REDWOOD CITY AND SUNNYVALE, CALIF., AND SEATTLE — Interstate Equities Corp. (IEC), in partnership with PGIM, has acquired a portfolio of four multifamily properties totaling 574 units in Silicon Valley and Seattle. The sales price was $272 million. The seller was not disclosed. The properties, all of which were built between 1987 and 2015 and offer amenities such as fitness centers, pools, dog parks, business centers and outdoor grilling and dining stations, are collectively known as the mResidences Portfolio. They include: IEC plans to implement strategic value-add improvements and amenity enhancements designed to optimize operations and improve net operating income across the assets. The deal is structured with PGIM holding a majority of the equity interest, while IEC retains a minority. “This acquisition reflects a disciplined, risk-aware approach to capital deployment, with a focus on assets positioned to perform through the full hold period,” says Brendan Gibney, director of investments at IEC. “In Silicon Valley and South Lake Union, structural supply constraints, elevated replacement costs and durable employment fundamentals provide meaningful downside protection for occupancy, while strong rent momentum in the Bay Area supports continued rent growth across the cycle.” — Amy Works and Taylor Williams
