OKLAHOMA CITY — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged a $48.4 million loan for the refinancing of Britton Commerce Center, a 560,000-square-foot industrial property in Oklahoma City. The five-building complex was fully leased at the time of the loan closing. Sunny Sajnani and Travis Headapohl of IPA arranged the debt through an undisclosed credit union on behalf of the borrower, locally based development and investment firm Gardner Tanenbaum. The loan was structured with a five-year term, a fixed interest rate of 5.76 percent, 30-year amortization schedule and 24 months of interest-only payments.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — FM Capital, a financial intermediary based in South Florida, has arranged $32.5 million in bridge financing for a portfolio of four multifamily properties totaling 385 units in the Rochester area. The portfolio consists of Community Manor Apartments, Hamlet Court Apartments, Lakewood Manor Apartments and Valley Brook Townhomes, which collectively span about 32 acres. Noam Temchin of FM Capital arranged the floating-rate financing through Sheridan Capital. The borrower was not disclosed.
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CYPRESS, TEXAS — Deason Financial Group has arranged a $16.1 million permanent loan for the acquisition of Blackhorse Storage & Postal, a 552-unit self-storage facility located in the northwestern Houston metro of Cypress. The 14.2-acre facility spans 261,206 net rentable square feet across a variety of unit types. The loan was structured with a five-year term, fixed interest rate and a 25-year amortization schedule. Dave Knobler of Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale. The names of the direct lender and borrower were not disclosed.
NEW YORK CITY — French investment bank Natixis has provided a $260 million loan for the refinancing of AIRE, a 43-story apartment tower located at 200 W. 67th St. on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Completed in 2010, AIRE offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and amenities such as a fitness center, private elevated park, event deck with a catering pavilion, children’s playroom and coworking space. AIRE also features nearly 37,000 square feet of commercial space that is predominantly leased to medical users. Lawrence Britvan and Michael Straw of CBRE arranged the floating-rate loan on behalf of the borrower, a joint between an undisclosed global investment firm and Gotham Organization.
NEW YORK CITY — Eastern Union has arranged a $33.4 million acquisition loan for a 144,263-square-foot medical office building in Brooklyn. The four-story building at 6201 15th Ave. is located in the Borough Park neighborhood and was most recently renovated in 2010. Alex Jaffa and Ben Halpern of Eastern Union arranged the loan, which was structured with an 80 percent loan-to-value ratio, an interest rate of 5.55 percent over a five-year term based on a 25-year amortization schedule. The direct lender was Webster Bank. The borrower was not disclosed.
PHOENIX — EMBREY has closed on the land and financing for 12th & Greenway, a Class A apartment property located near North 12th Street and Greenway Parkway in Phoenix. Construction will begin immediately, with first occupancy slated for third-quarter 2027. Situated on 7 acres, the four-story, wrap-style community will feature 340 apartments, including townhomes. Units will feature open-concept layouts with 9- to 10-foot ceilings, wood-style plank flooring, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Additional features will include built-in desks, keyless entry and double vanities in select units. Onsite amenities will include a heated pool and hot tub with private cabanas, an outdoor kitchen and fireplace, fitness and yoga studios, a game room, conference and micro-office spaces and a secured 24-hour package room. Outdoor features will include several courtyards, a walking trail, dog park and shaded community spaces. Frost Bank, with support from private investors, provided financing for 12th & Greenway. EMBREY’s Garrett Karam and Jimmy McCloskey led the execution of the transaction.
LONG BEACH, CALIF. — Multifamily developer JPI has received construction financing from Tokyo Tatemono US Ltd. and BMO Bank for Portico, a $150 million apartment project in Long Beach, a coastal city situated about 25 miles south of Los Angeles. Located at 450 The Promenade N, Portico marks the first phase of the Mosaic redevelopment project, formerly known as City Place Long Beach. Slated for delivery in 2028, Portico will feature 272 multifamily units, including studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments — 16 of which will be designated as affordable housing. The development will also include 18,841 square feet of ground-floor retail space, offering direct access to the pedestrian promenade. Community amenities will include a speakeasy, rooftop deck, sports simulator, sauna and pool deck overlooking the Mosaic shopping center. Public art murals will adorn the building’s brick façade. “This project represents a key step forward in reimagining downtown Long Beach,” says Mollie Fadule, chief financial and investment officer at JPI. “With the support of Tokyo Tatemono US Ltd. and BMO Bank, we are not just building homes; we are creating a destination that blends housing, retail and culture into a thriving urban experience.” The broader 14-acre Mosaic redevelopment, led by Turnbridge …
NEW YORK CITY — Berkadia has provided a $31.8 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of a 92-unit mixed-income apartment building located at 4180 Carpenter Ave. in The Bronx. The unit mix comprises nine market-rate studios and 55 market-rate one-bedroom apartments, along with one affordable studio, 23 affordable one-bedroom units and four affordable two-bedroom residences. The building, which was completed in 2024 and was 98 percent occupied at the time of the loan closing, also houses 8,000 square feet of commercial space that is occupied by Little Stars Daycare. Matt Nihan of Berkadia originated the 10-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the owner, New York-based owner-operator Stagg Group.
ViaWest Group, GEM Realty Capital Receive $43.3M Construction Loan for Industrial Project in West Valley City, Utah
by Amy Works
WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH — ViaWest Group and GEM Realty Capital have received $43.3 million in construction financing for the development of 5400 South, a previously announced three-building warehouse project in West Valley City. Kevin MacKenzie, Jason Carlos, Jeff Pew and Lilley Kroll of JLL secured the floating-rate loan for the borrower. Situated on 28.7 acres at 7301 W. 5400 S, the 470,334-square-foot development will feature clear heights ranging from 32 feet to 36 feet across the buildings. In total, 5400 South will offer 110 dock-high doors, 18 grade-level doors, 54 trailer parking spaces and 443 automobile parking spaces. The buildings will offer flexible space configurations ranging from 19,500 square feet to 218,499 square feet. Construction commenced in November, with completion slated for December 2026.