NEW YORK CITY — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged a $93.5 million construction loan for an office-to-residential conversion project in Manhattan. The 13-story, 147,101-square-foot office building at 830 Third Ave. was built in 1958 and renovated in 1994 and includes 7,121 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The borrower, a joint venture between Namdar Realty Group and Empire Capital Holdings, plans to convert the property into a 188-unit apartment complex with 124 studios, 60 one-bedroom units and four two-bedroom units. Marko Kazanjian, Max Herzog, Max Hulsh and Andrew Cohen of IPA arranged the financing through Deutsche Bank on behalf of the developer.
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PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Univest Bank & Trust Co. has provided a $19.6 million construction loan for an industrial conversion project in the Northern New Jersey community of Parsippany. The project will convert the 156,000-square-foot, vacant office building at 7 Campus Drive into a 128,150-square-foot industrial facility with a clear height of 36 feet, 23 dock doors, two drive-in doors and103 car parking spaces. John Alascio, Chuck Kohaut, T.J. Sullivan and Mary Shin of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the debt. The borrower is a partnership between Saxum Real Estate and Penwood Real Estate Investment Management.
FRP Development, Woodfield Begin Vertical Construction on Woven Mixed-Use Project in Greenville
by John Nelson
GREENVILLE, S.C. — FRP Development Corp. and Woodfield Development have begun vertical construction at Woven, a mixed-use development underway at 1279 Pendleton St. in Greenville’s Village of West Greenville neighborhood. Slated for completion in fourth-quarter 2027, Woven will feature 214 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, including some workforce housing units. The project will also include 13,000 square feet of commercial space, public parking and more than 40,000 square feet of public open space, including a pocket park. The developers received $42.9 million in construction financing from Bank of Texas for the project. The design-build team includes general contractor CF Evans, architect Housing Studio and interior designer Shelton Taylor + Associates.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — A joint venture between BCDC and 908 Group is set to break ground on Chapter House FSU, a 511-bed student housing development located at 601 W. Madison St. and 506 W. Gaines St. near the Florida State University (FSU) campus in Tallahassee. The two-building community will offer 129 units alongside 4,000 square feet of ground floor retail space. The development team for the project includes Humphreys & Partners, Culpepper Construction and Moore Bass Consulting. Asset Living has been tapped to manage the community upon completion. Pacific Life is serving as lender on the project with Marble Capital providing preferred equity. Further details on the community, including a timeline for completion, were not released.
Federal Realty Underway on Redevelopment of 925,000 SF Shopping Center in La Mesa, California
by Amy Works
LA MESA, CALIF. — Federal Realty Investment Trust is underway on the redevelopment of Grossmont Center, a 925,000-square-foot shopping center located in the San Diego suburb of La Mesa. The first phase of the multi-year renovation will include façade upgrades for storefronts; updated landscaping and greenery; enhanced common areas with new outdoor seating; and improvements to pedestrian foot traffic routes, lighting and overall visibility. Completion of Phase I is anticipated for October 2026. All existing businesses will remain open throughout construction. Federal Realty Investment Trust acquired Grossmont Center in 2021. Tenants at the 64-acre property consist of Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Chuze Fitness, Cold Stone Creamery, CVS Pharmacy, Famous Footwear and Jamba Juice.
JPI Closes on Development Site for 394-Unit Multifamily Project in Murrieta, California
by Amy Works
MURRIETA, CALIF. — JPI has closed on Parcel A at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Murrieta Hot Springs Road in Murrieta for the development of a multifamily property. Slated for delivery in second-quarter 2028, the four-story, garden-style community will feature 394 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, a fitness center with indoor workout space and stretching room, resident clubhouses and a covered logia with various lounge spaces, TVs and games. Additional amenities will include swimming pools, a lap pool, two hot tubs, multiple private cabanas, an outdoor kitchen with barbecues, outdoor fireplaces, community co-workspace, a pet spa, a large dog park, bicycle storage and repair space and electric vehicle parking.
ORLANDO, FLA. — PACE Loan Group (PLG) has provided a $32.2 million C-PACE loan for the development of Hyatt House, a 274-room extended stay hotel located at 6469 Westwood Blvd. in Orlando. The borrower is a joint venture between New York-based firms GFI Hospitality and LCP Group. The C-PACE loan will cover energy efficient HVAC systems, elevators, windows, high-efficiency plumbing, lighting and mechanical systems. The hotel will have direct access to the Orange County Convention Center upon completion, as well as an onsite restaurant, bar and a fitness center. About 60 percent of the hotel rooms will come equipped with a full kitchen. Crescent Hotels will operate and manage the Hyatt House hotel upon completion. The project team includes general contractor Cleveland Construction and architect Behar Peteranecz Inc.
CORINTH, TEXAS — New York City-based Dwight Capital has provided a $31 million, HUD-insured construction loan for a 172-unit multifamily project that will be located in the North Texas city of Corinth. The project represents Phase II of a larger development known as Oxford at the Boulevard and will consist of five garden-style residential buildings, four parking garages, a dog park and onsite storage units. Phase I of Oxford at the Boulevard delivered 193 units. Brandon Baksh and Brian Yee of Dwight originated the nonrecourse loan through HUD’s 241(a) program for the borrower, Oxford Enterprises.
HOUSTON — Stream Realty Partners has broken ground on Summit Grove Business Park, a 217,120-square-foot industrial project in North Houston. The development will consist of two rear-load buildings spanning 125,600 and 91,520 square feet. Building features will include 32- and 36-foot clear heights, respectively, and a combined total of 78 dock-high doors. Project partners include E.E. Reed (general contractor), Ware Malcomb (architect) and Halff (civil engineer). Completion is slated for late summer. Stream will also handle leasing of the property.
Dominium Breaks Ground on 312-Unit Turquoise Trail Affordable Housing Community in Santa Fe
by Amy Works
SANTA FE, N.M. — Dominium has broken ground on Turquoise Trail, a 312-unit affordable housing community in Santa Fe. The low-income housing tax credit property will be constructed by Weis Builders and will be comprised of 13 three-story buildings containing 120 two-bedroom, 132 three-bedroom and 60 four-bedroom homes, 300 of which will be reserved for households earning no more than 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). The remaining 12 units will be set aside for families earning up to 50 percent of AMI. Amenities will include a clubhouse, fitness center, playground and grilling and lounge areas. Additional development partners include Freddie Mac, PNC Bank, Deutsche Bank, Colliers Securities, Housing New Mexico, New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority and Santa Fe County. A completion date was not disclosed.