MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — New Jersey-based financial intermediary Cronheim Mortgage has arranged $75 million in financing for Orange Plaza, an 811,272-square-foot retail power center in Middletown, about 70 miles northwest of New York City. Orange Plaza was 94 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Walmart, Home Depot, Kohl’s, Burlington, Ross Dress for Less, Marshalls, Staples and Old Navy. Brandon Szwalbenest, Andrew Stewart and Dev Morris of Cronheim arranged the financing through an undisclosed life insurance company on behalf of the borrower, National Realty & Development. The seven-year loan features a 30-year amortization schedule.
NEW YORK CITY — New York City-based Dwight Capital has provided a $54 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of The Amara, a 92-unit apartment building located in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens. Completed in 2024, the six-story building houses studio, one-, and two-bedroom units in addition to 13,790 square feet of ground-floor retail space that is leased to Spear Physical Therapy, restaurant The French Workshop, pizzeria Freddy’s Since 1961 and food hall Wonder Astoria. Keith Hoffman and Jack Tawil of Dwight originated the loan through HUD’s 223(f) program on behalf of the locally based borrower, Tsilo Group.
SOUTH MIAMI, FLA. — Madison Realty Capital has originated a $91.8 million construction loan for the development of Alta Sunset, a 314-unit apartment complex located in South Miami. Henry Bodek of Galaxy Capital arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, Alta Developers. Situated adjacent to Larkin Community Hospital and Baptist Health South Florida, Alta Sunset will rise 10 stories and feature one- and two-bedroom apartments. Amenities at the property will include a health and wellness club, swimming pool and deck, fitness center, dedicated spa and recovery area, coworking spaces with private offices and a resident lounge, along with 5,444 square feet of ground-floor retail space.
KELLER, TEXAS — Cambridge Realty Capital (CRC) has provided a $6.1 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of a 50-bed memory care facility in Keller, located north of Fort Worth. Avalon Memory Care Keller is a standalone facility for patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Brent Holman-Gomez of CRC originated the financing through HUD’s 223(f) program on behalf of the owner, an undisclosed limited liability company.
SAN DIEGO — PSRS has secured $24 million in refinancing for a retail asset in San Diego. Located in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the property offers 54,650 square feet of retail space. Tony Messiah of PSRS arranged the financing through one of the firm’s correspondent life insurance companies. The loan features a five-year term and a 25-year amortization.
CHICAGO — Eastern Union has arranged a $125.3 million loan for the acquisition of The Pavilion, a 15-story, 1,115-unit apartment property located at 5441 N. East River Road in Chicago. The transaction is believed to be the largest apartment building sale in Chicago on a year-to-date basis, according to Eastern Union. Michael Muller and Mike Orlik of Eastern Union secured the financing. The five-building complex was built between 1968 and 1972. Amenities include a club building, pool, spa, sauna, fitness center and barbecue area. The property was 96 percent occupied at the time of the loan closing. The borrower was Chicago-based R.I.G. Capital, and the seller was Brookfield Asset Management. Stephen York of Arbor Realty Trust originated the agency financing. The sales price was $167 million. The loan featured a 75 percent loan-to-cost ratio, and payments will be based on a 30-year amortization. The transaction represents the first time that the property has traded hands in several decades.
MAPLEWOOD, MINN. — Northmarq has provided a $13.5 million Fannie Mae DUS loan for the refinancing of Sherwood Glen and Keller Flats in Maplewood. The two garden-style multifamily properties total 165 units. Built in 1964 and 1966, Sherwood Glen and Keller Flats operate as naturally occurring affordable housing. All units are reserved for residents earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Since acquiring the assets in 2021, Kentaurus Capital has invested in roof replacements, exterior upgrades, parking lot improvements and common area enhancements. Lucas Goring and Logan McCarthy of Northmarq originated the five-year loan on behalf of Kentaurus.
HOUSTON — Walker & Dunlop has arranged a $128.5 million acquisition loan for The Arno, a 168-unit apartment complex located in Houston’s River Oaks neighborhood. Information on floor plans and amenities at The Arno was not disclosed. Reimer, Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Keith Kurland, Adam Schwartz, Dustin Stolly and Sean Bastian of Walker & Dunlop originated the financing through Hudson Bay Capital on behalf of the borrower, Sade Real Estate.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Mesa West Capital has provided a $47 million loan for the refinancing of Bishop Momo, a 274-unit apartment complex in South Austin. Bishop Momo is located within the St. Elmo District, a 275-acre mixed-use redevelopment of a former industrial site. Delivered in 2024, Bishop Momo offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, lounge, fitness center and a courtyard, as well as 5,835 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Chris McColpin of Newmark arranged the debt. The borrower is United Properties.
NEW YORK CITY — Merchants Capital has provided $26.3 million in financing for the rehabilitation and conversion (to affordable seniors housing) of Three Arts Club, a 62-unit historic multifamily property on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Three Arts Club was originally built in the 1920s as dormitory-style housing for aspiring female artists. Upon completion of the rehabilitation and conversion, the property will offer housing for residents age 62 and above who earn 50 percent or less of the area median income. In addition, 25 units will be set aside for formerly homeless individuals. The financing consists of an $18.4 million Freddie Mac Unfunded Forward permanent loan and a $7.9 million construction loan from Merchants Bank. The owner is nonprofit organization West Side Federation for Senior & Supportive Housing Inc.
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