Affordable Housing

NHP Foundation Receives $53M Financing for Renovation of Affordable Housing Property in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow February 8, 2019

CHICAGO — The NHP Foundation has received $53 million for the renovation of the 90-year-old Mark Twain Hotel, a single-room occupancy property in Chicago that the organization acquired in 2016. Single-room occupancy is a form of housing that is typically aimed at residents with low incomes who rent small, furnished rooms. Upon renovation, the property will include 148 studio apartments and seven retail stores. The $53 million recapitalization was made possible by Bellwether Enterprise, Chicago Community Loan Fund, city of Chicago, ComEd, Enterprise Community Investment, The Chicago Housing Authority and NHP. The Mark Twain Hotel was originally built in 1932 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. Renovation plans call for the addition of private kitchenettes, a new elevator, new plumbing and electrical work, a roof deck, handicap accessibility and restoration of the building’s façade and common areas. Upgrades will also be made to the building’s ground-floor retail space. Upon completion, the residential units will be income-restricted. The development team includes Weese Langley Weese Architects Ltd. and Linn-Mathes Inc. Heartland Housing Property Management is the property manager. Completion is slated for the end of this year.

February 8, 2019

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KeyBank Provides $12.1M Construction Loan for Affordable Housing Community in Buffalo

by David Cohen February 5, 2019

BUFFALO, N.Y. — KeyBank has provided a $5.4 million construction loan and $6.7 million in 9 percent tax credit equity for the construction of Elim Townhomes in Buffalo. The two-acre property will feature 30 townhome units, available to households earning 50 percent of the area median income. Additionally, six of the 30 units will be set aside for individuals and families with physical, hearing or vision impairments. The borrower was Belmont Housing Resources. Terms of the financing were not disclosed. Other investments in Elim Townhomes included $3.1 million in permanent financing from the New York State Housing Trust Fund and a $900,000 permanent, long-term HOME loan from the City of Buffalo.

February 5, 2019

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KeyBank Provides $50.4M Development Financing for Affordable Housing in Boulder

by Amy Works January 25, 2019

BOULDER, COLO. — KeyBank has arranged $50.4 million in total combined financing for a tax-exempt bond transaction to support Koelbel & Co.’s construction of Diagonal Crossing. Located in Boulder, Diagonal Crossing will feature 105 garden-style apartments for families earning at or below 60 percent of area median income. KeyBank’s Community Development Lending & Investment (CDLI) team provided a $24.7 million construction loan and $10.4 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity. Additionally, KeyBank Real Estate Capital arranged a $15.3 million permanent loan through a forward commitment for Fannie Mae to issue a mortgage-backed security. Diagonal Crossing will be developed on two parcesl: Lot 3 and Lot 6. Lot 3 will feature 85 affordable housing units in two three-story buildings and one two-story building, while Lot 6 will feature 20 affordable housing units across four buildings. Sarah Geis and Beth Palmer Wirtz of KeyBank’s CDLI team collaborated with Jeff Rodman of KeyBank’s Commercial Mortgage Group on the financing for the project.

January 25, 2019

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KeyBank Provides $37.1M in Refinancing for Affordable Housing Community in Orlando

by Alex Tostado January 23, 2019

ORLANDO, FLA. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided $37.1 million in refinancing for Castilian Apartments in Orlando. The 304-unit community comprises 17 two-story, garden-style apartment buildings. The property was originally built in 1975 and was renovated in 2017. Jeff Rodman and Kelly Frank of KeyBank secured a $33.4 million Freddie Mac loan, as well as a $3.7 million Letter of Credit to the undisclosed borrower. The workforce housing property sits on 14.8 acres and features units with rents at 80 percent of area median income or less.

January 23, 2019

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Affirmed Housing Group to Develop 78-Unit Affordable Housing Development in San Diego

by Amy Works January 22, 2019

SAN DIEGO — Affirmed Housing Group has acquired a 10,000-square-foot land parcel located in downtown San Diego. Central Auto Parks LLC sold the property for $3.7 million. Affirmed Housing Group plans to develop a 78-unit affordable housing property on the currently vacant parcel at the southeast corner of Front and Beech streets. Victor Krebs of Colliers International San Diego Region represented the seller, while Affirmed Housing Group was self-represented in the transaction.

January 22, 2019

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Using Technology to Build Support for Affordable Housing

by Katie Sloan January 15, 2019

For developers of affordable housing, a certain amount of NIMBYism is virtually inevitable. But the contentiousness of our times has amplified the rumbling of, “not in my backyard,” into a shout. Time consumed in countering the claims and tactics of affordable housing opponents can damage or derail a developer’s plans — delaying approvals, raising costs and in some cases causing the project to be abandoned altogether. At a time when large segments of the population have been priced out of many neighborhoods, the need to defuse NIMBYism is critical, not simply for preserving individual communities, but also for protecting the greater social fabric. Fortunately, time-tested strategies that have long been used to win over local affordable housing opponents become even more effective when shifted to web-based platforms. Savvy developers are now using their websites and social media to discredit stereotypes about affordable housing communities, demonstrate transparency and promote dialogue. When community members realize that affordable housing is something that can contribute to their neighborhood rather than detract from it, the conversation changes dramatically. Introduce Yourself with a Compelling Website Opponents of affordable housing often couch their objections as an appeal to the greater good, highlighting the potential effect a community …

January 15, 2019

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KeyBank Provides $24.5M Financing for Acquisition, Renovation of Affordable Housing Communities

by David Cohen January 14, 2019

NEW YORK CITY — KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) has provided $24.5 million in financing for the acquisition and renovation of Highbridge Franklin and Twin Parks West, two New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) properties in the Bronx. Together, the two properties total 647 units of permanent affordable housing. Both properties are part of NYCHA’s plan to finance, renovate and manage 1,700 apartment units across 17 developments under its Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program. PACT is New York City’s implementation of the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. KeyBank provided the financing to borrower Gilbane Development Co. Terms of the financing were not disclosed.

January 14, 2019

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Evergreen Real Estate Group to Manage Nine Affordable Housing Properties in Midwest

by Kristin Harlow January 7, 2019

CHICAGO — Evergreen Real Estate Group has been retained to manage nine affordable housing communities totaling 1,071 units across Illinois, Kansas, Ohio and Wisconsin. The properties include a mix of affordable housing for families, seniors and people with disabilities. Chicago-based Evergreen now manages more than 8,500 units across the country. The new assignments include: Brookhaven Apartments in Gurnee, Ill.; Carter Manor Apartments in Cleveland; Johnstown Towers in Salina, Kan.; Oakdale Plaza Apartments in Salina, Kan.; Legacy Lofts in Milwaukee; The Martha Washington Apartments in Chicago; Martin Avenue Apartments in Council Grove, Kan.; and Neilan Park Apartments in Hamilton, Ohio. As property manager, Evergreen will oversee operations. Additionally, in some communities Evergreen will make improvements and upgrades to the buildings using low-income housing tax credits and other subsidies.

January 7, 2019

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Merchants Capital Arranges $19.7M Development Financing for Affordable Housing Community in Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow January 4, 2019

ROCHESTER, MINN. — Merchants Capital has arranged $19.7 million in development financing for Technology Park Apartments, a 164-unit affordable housing community in Rochester. Freddie Mac provided the 10-year loan, which was its first-ever non-LIHTC forward commitment loan. The interest rate was locked at the closing of the construction loan. Forty percent of the property will be priced affordably for individuals earning an annual income of $40,000 or 60 percent of the area median income, while 35 percent will be set aside for individuals earning about $55,000 per year. The remaining units will be priced slightly below the current market value. The Greater Minnesota Housing Fund also contributed $3.4 million for the development. The monthly rent is expected to be $1,150 for a two-bedroom unit. Real Estate Equities was the borrower.

January 4, 2019

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Hunt Capital Provides $13.4M Equity Investment for El Paso Affordable Housing Development

by Taylor Williams December 21, 2018

EL PASO, TEXAS — Hunt Capital Partners has provided $13.4 million in equity financing for the development of Medano Heights, a 141-unit affordable housing project in El Paso. Construction of the property is expected to be complete by December 2019. Hunt Capital Partners provided the equity in collaboration with the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso and Versa Development LLC, which is leading the development effort.

December 21, 2018

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