ST. LOUIS — BWE has arranged $18.5 million in permanent financing for One Loop Apartments, Broadway Park Apartments and Park Vue Flats in St. Louis. The three workforce housing communities total 247 units across 23 buildings. Dan Baker of BWE secured three loans on behalf of the borrowers, Affinity Capital LLC and a St. Louis-based housing developer. The loans for Broadway Park and One Loop were originated through Fannie Mae’s Sponsor Dedicated Workforce Housing program, which enabled the borrowers to receive a lower interest rate, according to BWE. All three loans feature fixed interest rates with five-year terms and full-term interest-only payments. Having been financed through the Sponsor Dedicated Workforce Housing program, 50 percent of the units in Broadway Park and One Loop will be restricted to residents earning up to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), with 20 percent of the units having a 60 percent AMI requirement. The borrowers will use the financing to pay off existing rehabilitation loans, which were used to substantially upgrade the communities.
ORLANDO, FLA. — Berkadia has secured $118.5 million in financing for the construction of 52 at Park, a 300-unit affordable housing development located in Orlando. The financing includes a $73.5 million construction loan and $45 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity. Chris McGraw and Tim Leonhard of Berkadia arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, Lincoln Avenue Communities. 52 at Park will feature eight buildings comprising a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units reserved for households earning 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). Amenities will include a business center, clubhouse, fitness center, pool, laundry room and a game room. The target delivery date was not disclosed.
PITTSBURGH — New Jersey-based Tryko Partners has begun leasing Cedarwood Homes, an age-restricted affordable housing project located at the site of the former Fairywood School in Pittsburgh. The majority (39) of the one-bedroom units are reserved for renters earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Merchants Capital provided $11 million in project financing, and The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency awarded 9 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to the developer to fund the project. Construction began last summer.
GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Dominium is scheduled to break ground on two affordable housing communities in Glendale, roughly 10 miles northwest of Phoenix. Totaling 605 units, the apartment communities will be reserved for individuals earning 60 percent or less of the area median income (AMI). Juniper Square, a seniors housing community, will comprise 287,468 square feet and 221 apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Amenities at the property will include a pool, courtyard, fire pits, a clubroom, fitness center, theater and salon. 67 Flats will span 875,141 square feet with 384 apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Amenities at the community will include a pool, playground, soccer field, courtyard, clubroom and fitness center. Juniper Square and 67 Flats are scheduled to open in the spring and summer of 2026, respectively. W.D. Construction, a joint venture between Weis Builders and Dominium Construction and Architectural Services, will serve as the general contractor.
NEW YORK CITY — Merchants Capital has provided a $348 million Fannie Mae loan for the rehabilitation of Reid Park Rock, an affordable housing development in Brooklyn that houses approximately 3,500 people across 87 buildings. The financing complements a $635.6 million Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) initiative from the New York City Housing Authority. The sponsor, a partnership between BRP Cos., Fairstead and Urbane, will not only execute the renovations but also deliver enhanced social services programs and handle property management responsibilities.
GREEN BAY, WIS. — Associated Bank has provided $14.3 million in construction financing for Bay City Lofts, an affordable housing project in Green Bay. The financing package included a $6.3 million construction loan and $8 million of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity. The bank also sponsored a $600,000 Affordable Housing Project (AHP) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. Capital partners included federal LIHTC syndicator CREA, permanent lender IFF and the City of Green Bay. Located at 2510 University Ave., Bay City Lofts will feature 48 units, of which 40 will be designated as affordable for families earning 30 to 60 percent of the area median income. Gorman & Co. LLC and Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan are the developers. The four-story building will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Construction is underway, with completion slated for late 2024. Lutheran Social Services will provide supportive services for residents. Gorman is serving as the co-developer, general contractor and property manager. Bryan Schreiter of Associated Bank’s commercial real estate division managed the loan closing. Stefanie Bachrach of Associated Community Development LLC, the bank’s community development corporation, managed the equity investment closing.
HOUSTON — Dallas-based multifamily developer Palladium USA will develop a $35 million affordable housing project in northeast Houston. Palladium Houston Ella will be a three-story, 146-unit building that will house one-, two- and three-bedroom units. About 78 percent (115) of the units will be reserved for renters earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income, and the remainder will be rented at market rates. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, conference center, dog park, computer lounge, kid’s play area and a clubroom. Palladium USA is developing the project in partnership with the Harris County Housing Finance Corp. HEDK Architects is designing the property, and Brownstone Construction is serving as the general contractor.
HOUSTON — FTK Construction Services has launched a $12.6 million renovation of Brookside Gardens Apartments, a 240-unit affordable housing complex in South Houston that was built in 2006. Interior renovations will include new paint, flooring, door hardware, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures and HVAC systems. Exterior renovations will include upgraded walkways, parking areas, lighting, signage and roofs on all buildings. DevCo Residential Group owns the three-story building, income restrictions within which were not disclosed. KeyBank provided construction financing.
NEW YORK CITY — Dwight Mortgage Trust, the affiliate REIT of locally based lender Dwight Capital, has provided a $75.2 million bridge loan for the refinancing of 210 Clarkson, a 165-unit mixed-income complex in Brooklyn’s Lefferts Gardens area. Built in 2023, the property consists of 115 market-rate units and 50 affordable housing units, an 18,700-square-foot grocery store and a 700-square-foot community facility. Units come in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans, and amenities include workspaces, a game room, screening room, pet spa, gym and a rooftop terrace. Meir Kessner and David Eisen at Sevenstone Capital arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, a New York family office.
Dominium Receives $354.2M Financing Package for Two Affordable Housing Projects in Glendale, Arizona
GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Merchants Capital has arranged more than $86.2 million in Freddie Mac 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Tax-Exempt Loan (TEL) forwards for the construction of Juniper Square, an affordable seniors housing community, and 67 Flats, an affordable family housing development, both in Glendale. Dominium Inc. is developing the two communities. The properties will maintain affordability through 2053, which will restrict all units to residents earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. The Freddie Mac permanent financing comprises $29.8 million for Juniper Square and $56.3 million for 67 Flats. In addition, Merchants Bank provided $89 million in equity bridge loans, while Barclays Capital provided $179 million in construction loans. Juniper Square will offer 221 units for residents age 55 or older spread across two four-story residential buildings. Common amenities will include onsite management, elevators, a swimming pool, clubhouse, sports court, central laundry, fitness center, media/theater room, library, hairdresser, pub/game room and recreation and picnic areas. Consisting of 14 three-story residential buildings, 67 Flats will offer 384 apartments. The community will also feature four non-residential buildings, including a leasing office, clubhouse and fitness center. Community amenities will include onsite management, a swimming pool, sports court, central …