Affordable Housing

Fairstead Buys East Houston Affordable Housing Community for $43.3M, Plans $14M Renovation

by Taylor Williams January 29, 2026

HOUSTON — Fairstead, an affordable housing owner-operator based in New York City, has purchased Coolwood Oaks, a 168-unit affordable housing complex in East Houston, for $43.3 million. Built in 1984, the 10-building property houses units that are reserved for households earning 60 percent or less of area median income. Fairstead plans to implement a $14 million renovation of the property and has tapped DNA Workshop as the architect and interior designer for the project. Financing for the acquisition and capital improvements included LIHTC equity and loans from a variety of sources, including PNC Bank, Houston Housing Finance Corp. (HHFC) and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

January 29, 2026

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Muskin | Elam Arranges Sale of 252-Unit Affordable Housing Complex in North Austin

by Taylor Williams January 28, 2026

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Locally based brokerage firm Muskin | Elam Group has arranged the sale of Runnymede Apartments, a 252-unit affordable housing complex in North Austin. Information on floor plans and income restrictions was not disclosed. Amenities include a pool, playground, basketball court, resident learning center and onsite laundry facilities. Muskin | Elam represented the seller, a Texas-based nonprofit organization, in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.

January 28, 2026

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Slate, RiseBoro Complete 318-Unit Affordable Housing Redevelopment Project in Queens

by Taylor Williams January 28, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between locally based developer Slate Property Group and RiseBoro Community Partnership has completed a 318-unit affordable housing redevelopment project in Queens. The property, which is known as Baisley Pond Park Residences, is a conversion of the 350-room JFK Hilton Hotel in the borough’s Jamaica neighborhood, which was originally built in 1987 and is located about half a mile from JFK International Airport. The new complex houses studio, one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a fitness center, computer lounge and multiple common rooms. Aufgang Architects designed the project. Leasing began last spring.

January 28, 2026

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ULC Opens Ground-Up Affordable Housing Development in Denver

by Amy Works January 28, 2026

DENVER — Urban Land Conservancy (ULC), a Denver-based affordable housing nonprofit, has completed construction and opened The Irving at Mile High Vista in Denver’s West Colfax neighborhood. Located at 3.270 W. Colfax Ave., the 102-unit community serves households earning up to 20 to 80 percent of area median income. With ULC’s ownership of the land through a community land trust, affordability is guaranteed for 99 years. The Irving is adjacent to the Denver Public Library’s Corky Gonzales branch. The architect was Studio Completiva, and the general contractor was Pinkard Construction. The project is ULC’s first ground-up development. The land stewardship group acquired the property in 2010.

January 28, 2026

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Silverstone, JSB Capital Buy 277-Home Build-to-Rent Portfolio in Midland, Texas

by Taylor Williams January 27, 2026

MIDLAND, TEXAS — A joint venture between Silverstone Partners and JSB Capital Group has purchased a portfolio of four build-to-rent properties totaling 277 homes in the West Texas city of Midland. The specific names and addresses of the properties, which are collectively known as The Seed Portfolio, were not disclosed. The portfolio features an average home size of 1,300 square feet. The seller was Related Cos. Silverstone affiliate Claireville Residential will manage the properties.

January 27, 2026

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Broadway Street Completes 252-Unit Affordable Housing Project in Round Rock, Texas

by Taylor Williams January 26, 2026

ROUND ROCK, TEXAS — Minnesota-based Broadway Street Development has completed The Preserve at Mustang Creek, a 252-unit affordable housing project in the northern Austin suburb of Round Rock. Designed by Merriman Anderson Architects and built by Cadence McShane, the property offers one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units that are reserved for households earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income. Amenities include a pool, outdoor grilling and dining stations, a playground, fitness center, café kitchen and an activity room. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs provided partial funding for the project. Construction began in fall 2023.

January 26, 2026

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Fuse Group, KREA Open 502-Unit Mixed-Income Apartment Community in Fort Lauderdale

by John Nelson January 22, 2026

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Fuse Group and KREA Developments have opened The Arcadian, a 502-unit apartment development in Fort Lauderdale’s historic Sistrunk District. The property features two eight-story building housing studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as 15,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground level and a 629-space parking garage. Approximately 150 units are designated as “attainable housing,” including residences reserved for tenants earning 100 percent to 120 percent of the area median income (AMI). Amenities include inner courtyards, two heated swimming pools, a fitness center, outdoor movie screens, spa room with a sauna, a cryo lounge and massage chairs, yoga space, golf simulator, business center, coworking rooms and a club room. The design-build team includes general contractor South Pointe Construction and Development Co. and architect Behar Font & Partners. The City of Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency provided a $10 million investment for the construction of The Arcadian.

January 22, 2026

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Cinnaire Closes $134M LIHTC Fund for 12 Affordable Housing Projects Across Five States

by Kristin Harlow January 20, 2026

LANSING, MICH. — Cinnaire has closed a $134 million low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) fund, Cinnaire Fund for Housing 44. The fund will finance 12 affordable housing developments across five states, creating or preserving 950 homes for families, seniors and individuals with special needs. Fund 44 will support developments such as Chamberlain House in Rochester, Ind., East Bay Flats in Traverse City, Mich. and Element Collective in Madison, Wis. Chamberlain House is a new development with 40 affordable housing units for families, including eight units reserved for Indiana’s State Referral Network with project-based vouchers from the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority. Housing Directions and Village Management Co. is developing the project. East Bay Flats is a rehabilitation project delivering 64 affordable homes for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. All units are supported by project-based rental subsidies from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, with onsite supportive services provided by Goodwill Northern Michigan. The development team includes Goodwill Northern Michigan and TJ Acquisitions. Element Collective is a new property in Dane County that will create 197 affordable homes for families, including five units reserved for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. As part of …

January 20, 2026

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In An Era of Complex Conversions, How Can Office, Housing Markets Become Rebalanced?

by Taylor Williams January 20, 2026

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 …

January 20, 2026

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Annex Group Breaks Ground on 156-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Omaha

by Kristin Harlow January 19, 2026

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 …

January 19, 2026

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