Meridian Capital Group Arranges $122.8M in Acquisition Financing for Vacant Residential Property

NEW YORK CITY — Meridian Capital Group has arranged a $122.8 million acquisition loan for the purchase of a vacant residential property located at 416 W. 52nd St. in the Clinton neighborhood of New York City. The borrower is Gaia Real Estate. The 36-month loan provided by TPG Real Estate Finance features a competitive floating rate and two 12-month options. Constructed in 1940 and gut-renovated in 2015, the 141,350-square-foot property features 156 apartments. All units are completely new and include premium appliances, custom cabinetry, designer fixtures, wood flooring and oversized windows. Building amenities include a furnished rooftop deck, a fitness center and tenant lounge, plus an interior courtyard. The gut renovation included the updating and replacing all aspects of the property from plumbing and electrical wires to refinishing and reconstructing all visible surfaces (floors, walls, ceilings, kitchens and baths). Ronnie Levine and Jeff Berkes of Meridian’s New York City office originated the loan.