Affordable Housing

VERO BEACH, FLA. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided $12.1 million in FHA financing for Pemberly Palms Apartments, a 200-unit affordable housing community located in Vero Beach. Built in 1996, the 17-building complex was more than 95 percent occupied at the time of financing. Pemberly Palms operates under the Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credit and is sponsored by Harmony Housing, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides affordable rental housing throughout the U.S. John Gilmore IV and Jeff Rodman of KeyBank’s community development lending team arranged the financing, which was used to pay off an existing KeyBank bridge loan.

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MADISON, WIS. — Associated Bank has provided two loans totaling $6.7 million for an 80-unit multifamily property in Madison. The financing consisted of an affordable housing construction loan and a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) bridge loan. Maple Grove Commons, which will located at 3204-3228 Golden Copper Lane, will consist of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, 68 of which will be reserved for tenants earning below 60 percent of the median income for the county. The project, situated on 3.2 acres, will be delivered next summer. Maple Grove Housing LLC is the borrower, and McGann Construction of Madison is the general contractor. Knothe & Bruce is the design architect of record, and Oakbrook Corp. and Movin’ Out Inc. are co-developing the project. Steve Sosnowski of Associated Bank originated the loan. Associated Bank provided the majority of the loan tax credit equity through a Boston Capital syndicated fund.

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BURLINGTON, WIS. — Boston Capital has invested approximately $4 million in the construction of a 32-unit apartment community in Burlington, 40 miles southwest of Milwaukee. Boston Capital is teaming up with Bear Development to deliver Fox Crossing II, which will utilize the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The property will consist of three market-rate units, 29 units for tenants earning less than 60 percent of the area’s median income and eight units for tenants earning 30 percent less. Units will feature dishwashers, washer and dryer hookups, walk-in closets and patios or balconies. Community amenities will include a 635-square-foot community room with a kitchen, fitness center, laundry facility, interior storage units and secure entry.

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NorthMarq-Hoboken-NJ

HOBOKEN, N.J. — NorthMarq Capital has arranged $81.9 million in refinancing for four affordable housing properties in Hoboken. Gary Cohen of NorthMarq secured the 10-year refinancing, which features a 30-year amortization schedule. The financing was arranged for the undisclosed borrower through NorthMarq’s seller-servicer relationship with Freddie Mac. Managed by Applied Housing Management, the properties feature a total of 448 units.

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IOWA CITY, IOWA — Dougherty Funding LLC has closed an $11.7 million acquisition loan for a 248-unit affordable apartment property in Iowa City. A majority of the units at Iowa City Pheasant Ridge Apartments were covered under a project-based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment contract. The property was built in 1971 and recently underwent $700,000 worth of improvements such as new furnaces, roofing, kitchen cabinets, countertops and appliances. Iowa City Leased Housing Associates II LLLP was the borrower. Dougherty served as the lead lender and servicer for the loan.

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Centre Court Apartments Bradenton

BRADENTON, FLA. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided a $10.2 million bridge loan for Centre Court Apartments, a 180-unit affordable housing community in Bradenton. The property operates under the Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LITHC) with 108 units reserved for renters earning 60 percent area median income (AMI) and 27 units restricted to 30 percent AMI. John Gilmore IV of KeyBank’s community development lending division originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, Foundation for Affordable Rental Housing Holdings Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Delaware. Centre Court Apartments is sponsored by Harmony Housing, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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CORAOPOLIS, PA. — KeyBank has provided a $5.4 million bridge loan for State Manor Apartments, a multifamily community located at 1020 State Ave. in Coraopolis, a suburb 12 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. SMA Cory PA LLC will use the loan to acquire the high-rise property, which features 104 affordable apartment units. Kelly Frank of Key’s Community Development Lending group arranged the financing for the borrower.

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Grande Court at Boggy Creek Kissimmee

KISSIMMEE, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $26.2 million sale of Grande Court at Boggy Creek, a 394-unit apartment community located at 1401 Grande Blvd. in Kissimmee. The low income housing tax credit community features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with open kitchens, optional washer and dryer units, defined desk and computer areas, ceiling fans, walk-in closets and extra storage space. Community amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, wading pool, fitness center, business center, car care center, a playground and a barbecue and picnic area. Even Kristol of Marcus & Millichap’s Fort Lauderdale office and Still Hunter III of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller, Courtelis Development Co., and procured the buyer, Hercules Real Estate Service Inc.

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PLAINFIELD, IND. — KeyBank has provided a $13.2 million Fannie Mae loan for an apartment complex in Plainfield, approximately 17 miles southwest of Indianapolis. Gladden Farms Apartments is a 220-unit affordable housing community that operates under the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program established by the Tax Reform Act of 1986. Gladden Harmony Housing LLC will use the loan proceeds to fund the acquisition and refinance the property.

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Auburn Trace Apartment Homes Delray Beach

DELRAY BEACH, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $11.3 million sale of Auburn Trace Apartment Homes, a 152-unit affordable housing community located at 625 Auburn Circle W. in Delray Beach. Built in 1990 on a 20.2-acre parcel, the low income housing tax credit property features one-, two- and three-bedroom residences. Community amenities include a large clubhouse, playground, volleyball court, landscaped courtyards, onsite management offices, a leasing center and a laundry facility. The property also features an onsite daycare and learning center that is leased and operated by a third party. Evan Kristol, Still Hunter III and Brandon Rex of Marcus & Millichap’s Fort Lauderdale office represented the seller and developer, Auburn Trace Ltd., and procured the buyer, a private investment group based in New York. The buyer purchased the asset in a 1031 tax deferred exchange.

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