SYLMAR, CALIF. — Hunt Capital Partners (HCP), in partnership with Alliance Property Group (APG) and Community Bible Community Development Corp. (CBCDC), has provided $37 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity and $15.1 million in state LIHTC financing for the redevelopment and expansion of Valley Pride Village. The affordable seniors housing property is located in Sylmar, a city northwest of Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley. The development project will preserve its 88 existing homes and introduce 92 new housing options. Valley Pride Village’s rehabilitation and expansion will help alleviate the need for affordable housing as the senior population in Los Angeles is projected to increase by 24 percent and surpass 1 million by 2030, making up nearly one in four Los Angeles residents. The project qualified for a density bonus under the City of Los Angeles’ Executive Directive 1, which is the city’s latest move to advance affordable housing within the county. Valley Pride Village will offer a mix of studio, one-, and two-bedroom homes for seniors who earn up to 30 to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI). The existing buildings within the community will undergo extensive renovations, including upgrades to cabinetry, countertops, …
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SAN JOSE, CALIF. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged joint venture equity for the $95 million acquisition of The Plant, a regional power center located at 1 Curtner Ave. in San Jose. Geoff Tranchina, Gleb Lvovich, Eric Katherin, Daniel Tyner and Conor Quinn of JLL’s Investment and Sales Advisory team worked on behalf of the operator, Milan Capital Management, to arrange the equity investment through Arc Capital Partners. Spanning 35.5 acres in Silicon Valley, the 367,869-square-foot shopping center was built in 2008. At the time of sale, the property was 64 percent occupied. Current tenants include Best Buy, Ross Dress for Less, PetSmart, Ulta Beauty, Off Broadway, Starbucks Coffee, IHOP, McDonald’s, Panda Express, El Pollo Loco, Chase Bank and Five Guys.
SIMI VALLEY, CALIF. — USA Properties Funds has completed the disposition of The Landing at Arroyo, a multifamily property in the Los Angeles suburb of Simi Valley. A private multifamily investor purchased the 212-unit community for $95 million, or $448,113 per unit. Kevin Green, Joseph Grabiec and Gregory Harris of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. Built in 2022 on 10 acres, The Landing at Arroyo offers apartments spread across seven buildings, a swimming pool, spa, game room, fitness center, coworking space and central package lockers for deliveries. Apartments feature washers/dryers, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and designer plumbing and lighting fixtures.
LaTerra Development Obtains $18.2M Construction Loan for Self-Storage Facility in Van Nuys, California
by Amy Works
VAN NUYS, CALIF. — LaTerra Development has received an $18.2 million construction loan for the development of Raymer Self Storage, a fully entitled self-storage facility at 14876 Raymer St. in Van Nuys. JLL Capital Markets secured the two-year construction loan through Calmwater Capital LLC. Slated for completion in 2025, the 65,220-square-foot Raymer Self Storage will replace an existing warehouse and industrial building on the 1.2-acre site. The new facility will house 1,017 units consisting of 705 mini-storage units and 312 locker units. Property amenities will include 24-hour surveillance, controlled access, climate-controlled units and rooftop solar panels. Public Storage will operate and manage the facility.
JV Secures $135M Construction Loan for Perris Gateway Industrial Project in Perris, California
by Amy Works
PERRIS, CALIF. — A joint venture between DECA Cos. and Wildcat Capital Management has obtained a $135 million loan to finance the ground-up development of Perris Gateway, an industrial development in Perris. Bank OZK provided the senior portion of the loan, while Affinius Capital originated the subordinate portion. Perris Gateway will feature 850,000 square feet of industrial space with 40-foot clear ceiling heights, 124 dock-high doors, four drive-in doors and 4,000 amps of power. Additionally, the property will offer 348 auto parking stalls and 308 trailer parking stalls. The joint venture will use the loan proceeds to finance the construction and lease up-of Perris Gateway, which will be available for lease in 2025.
VERNON, CALIF. — CBRE has arranged the sale of a 7-acre industrial redevelopment site located at 1925 and 1936 E. Vernon Ave. in Vernon. A confidential buyer acquired the asset from The Alavern Co. for $61.5 million. The property currently houses a five-story, 368,500-square-foot building. Barbara Perrier, Eric Cox, Jeff Stephens, Jack Mergenthaler and John Hillman of CBRE represented the seller, while Jack Cline, Evan Jurgensen and Andy Gage of Lee & Associates represented the buyer in transaction.
— By Kazuko Morgan, executive vice chair; Alanna Joy Loeffler, managing director, business strategy and development, Americas retail services; and Soany Gunawan, senior research analyst, San Francisco retail research, Cushman & Wakefield — Over the past few years, the headline narrative surrounding San Francisco has focused on store closures, complex governance issues and city challenges. However, with one of the highest U.S. household incomes, a rising population count and the lowest unemployment rate in California, the city remains a beacon of opportunity, innovation and creativity. Within the urban retail market, San Francisco continues to demonstrate resilience and growth with a host of new brands, products and services arriving and thriving. Retail sales in San Francisco have continued to increase, climbing an estimated 5.7 percent year over year to $37.1 billion in the second quarter of 2024. A multitude of exciting brands and new concepts are opening, flourishing or expanding. INGKA has launched its first-ever food hall, Saluhall, a 23,000-square-foot, plant-forward culinary project connected to the IKEA store at 945 Market Street. This addition not only creates jobs but enriches the community with regular events, highlighting local food vendors while offering fun and educational cooking classes. MillerKnoll’s modern furnishings brand Design Within Reach …
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — CBRE has arranged the sale of EVIVA Midtown, a Class A multifamily property in Sacramento. Sequoia Equities and Coit Financial sold the asset to CONAM, an affiliate entity of The CONAM Group’s Fund IV, for an undisclosed price. Marc Ross and Hasina Ahmadi of CBRE represented the sellers in the deal. Located at 1531 N. St., the six-story community offers 118 studio, one- and two-bedroom units with open floor plans, floor-to-ceiling windows, in-unit washers and dryers and Energy Star-rated stainless steel appliances. Community amenities include 5,639 square feet of retail space, a 24-hour fitness center, community lounge, fire pit, outdoor courtyard and 124 enclosed garage parking spaces.
MCB Real Estate, DRA Advisors Purchase Falcon Ridge Town Center in Fontana, California for $65M
by Amy Works
FONTANA, CALIF. — A joint venture between MCB Real Estate and a fund managed by DRA Advisors has purchased Falcon Ridge Town Center, a retail center at 15218-15320 Summit Ave. in Fontana, located in the Inland Empire region. An undisclosed party sold the asset for $65 million. Built in 2005 and renovated in 2023, Falcon Ridge offers 273,424 square feet of fully leased retail space. Current tenants include Ulta Beauty, Famous Footwear, Five Below, Michaels, Dollar Tree and Ross Dress for Less.
CHICAGO — Core Spaces has completed six student housing communities totaling 4,549 beds across the United States. All six communities have opened to residents ahead of the 2024-2025 school year. The communities are all located near the campuses of major universities, including UC Berkeley, University of Cincinnati, Penn State, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Clemson University. The six new properties include: The communities feature a variety of high-end, student-focused amenities. For example, ōLiv Madison boasts a spa, sauna, fitness center, coworking spaces, private study rooms and a sprawling rooftop sundeck with pool and hot tub. Each property offers a diverse mix of floor plans and unit types to appeal to a range of resident needs and price points. “After years of work to bring a project to life, welcoming new residents home is one of the best parts of what we do,” said Marc Lifshin, CEO of Core Spaces. Core Spaces is a residential developer, owner and operator headquartered in Chicago. The company currently owns or manages more than 38,600 beds. The developer currently has a pipeline of approximately 43,000 beds. The pipeline includes an 800-bed project in Knoxville, Tennessee; three developments in Madison totaling 4,000 beds; a 665-unit, 2,195-bed project in …