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Black Bear Capital Arranges $58M Loan for Refinancing of Manhattan Office Building

by Taylor Williams June 22, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Black Bear Capital Partners has arranged a $58 million loan for the refinancing of 503-511 Broadway, a five-story office building in Manhattan’s SoHo district. Built in the early 1900s, the property includes 111,164 square feet of office space and 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, with the remainder consisting of storage space. The building was fully leased at the time of the loan closing. Bryan Manz, Emil DePasquale and George Pektor of Black Bear Capital Partners arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan through Morgan Stanley on behalf of the borrower, HSR Corp.

June 22, 2023

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Formativ, Argosy Real Estate Partners Receive Construction Financing for The Hunter Apartments in Colorado Springs

by Jeff Shaw June 22, 2023

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — A joint venture between Formativ and Argosy Real Estate Partners has secured construction financing for The Hunter, a 214-unit multifamily development in Colorado Springs’ New South End neighborhood. The Hunter will offer studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a two-story tenant lounge, golf simulator, pool, fitness center, co-working space, bike storage, dog wash station and a parking garage. The seven-story building is scheduled for completion in late 2024. Rob Bova of JLL Capital Markets led the team that arranged the loan.

June 22, 2023

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Protective Life Provides $10.5M Loan for Refinancing of Shopping Center in New Bedford, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams June 22, 2023

NEW BEDFORD, MASS. — Protective Life, the Alabama-based holding company of Protective Life Insurance Co., has provided a $10.5 million loan for the refinancing of Rockdale Plaza, a 100,015-square-foot shopping center located in the southern Massachusetts city of New Bedford. Grocer Stop & Shop anchors the center. The borrower, Yale Realty Services Corp., acquired the property in 1997.

June 22, 2023

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Third & Urban Obtains $64.5M Construction Loan for Multifamily Development in Charlotte

by John Nelson June 22, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Atlanta-based mixed-use developer Third & Urban has obtained $64.5 million in construction financing for Residences at The Pass, a 335-unit multifamily development located in Charlotte’s NoDa district. CrossHarbor Capital Partners provided the financing. The property will feature a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments anchored around a resident club room, work lounge and café that Pixel Design Collaborative designed. Residences at The Pass will also feature a rooftop terrace overlooking the courtyard and pool deck and will offer direct access to the Cross Charlotte Trail. First residents are expected to move in by summer 2025. The community will be the multifamily component of The Pass, a mixed-use development that will also feature 260,000 square feet of office and retail space. The project’s first phase, dubbed Pass41, is under construction and will span 80,000 square feet of commercial space with its first round of tenants opening this fall, including Soul Gastrolounge. The design-build team for The Pass includes architect Niles Bolton, civil engineer Thomas & Hutton and general contractor NRP Group. Foundry Commercial handles office leasing at The Pass, and Thrift Commercial Real Estate handles retail leasing. Blueprint Local serves as Third & Urban’s primary capital partner …

June 22, 2023

Development Loans Multifamily New York Northeast Top Stories

BLDG Receives $425M Construction Financing for 69-Story Apartment Tower in Queens

by Katie Sloan June 22, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — BLDG Management Co. has received $425 million in construction financing for The Orchard, a multifamily project located in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens. The 69-story development will be the tallest residential tower in Long Island City, according to Greystone, which arranged the financing. Plans for the development include 824 residential units, including a penthouse with a rooftop deck; 207 parking spaces; and 13,000 square feet of above-grade retail. The development’s 100,000 square feet of amenity space will include a fitness center; indoor and outdoor swimming pools; a spa with a steam room and sauna; basketball court; multi-sport simulator; lounge areas; a children’s playroom; game room; movie screening rooms; work pods; a dog spa; bike room; package room with refrigerated storage; on-site laundry; and self-storage space. The Orchard will also feature a landscaped rooftop deck offering panoramic views of the New York City skyline. The space will include a pickleball court, barbecue area, yoga and fitness space, a lawn for movie screenings and a running track. A timeline for the project was not announced. M&T Bank acted as administrative agent for the $425 million construction financing, with U.S. Bank and the Bank of China acting …

June 22, 2023

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Gantry Arranges $11.3M Refinancing for Office Tower in Berkeley, California

by Jeff Shaw June 21, 2023

BERKELEY, CALIF. — Gantry has secured an $11.3 million permanent loan to refinance a multi-tenant office tower located at 2855 Telegraph Ave. in Berkeley. The six-story, 83,557-square-foot office building accommodates more than 35 tenants, including professional services, medical offices and small businesses. It was originally constructed in the 1960s. Gantry’s Tony Kaufmann and Alex Poulos secured the 30-year, fixed-rate loan, which one of Gantry’s correspondent life company lenders provided. The financing replaces a maturing CMBS loan, providing stability and financial flexibility for the building’s tenant base.

June 21, 2023

Loans Office Retail Texas

CBRE Arranges $67.1M Acquisition Loan for Office, Retail Portfolio in Austin

by Taylor Williams June 21, 2023

AUSTIN, TEXAS — CBRE has arranged a $67.1 million acquisition loan for a portfolio of 12 office buildings and one retail building totaling 547,395 square feet in Austin. The buildings are situated on a combined 42 acres within Braker Business Park. Bill Chiles, Scott Peterson, Colby Matzke and Brian Cruz of CBRE arranged the five-year, nonrecourse loan on behalf of the borrower, California-based M.I.G. Capital. The direct lender was not disclosed. The buyer previously purchased three other buildings within Braker Business Park in 2016.

June 21, 2023

Life Sciences Loans Massachusetts Northeast Top Stories

Boylston Properties, J.P. Morgan Receive $150M Refinancing for 100 Forge Life Sciences Building Near Boston

by Kristin Harlow June 21, 2023

WATERTOWN, MASS. — Boylston Properties and J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives have received a $150 million loan from Northwestern Mutual for the refinancing of 100 Forge, a life sciences building located in Arsenal Yards in Watertown, approximately nine miles west of Boston. The nine-story, 165,600-square-foot building opened in January and is now fully occupied by five life sciences companies: Abata Therapeutics, Remix Therapeutics, Mariana Oncology, Vigil Neuroscience and Affini-T Therapeutics. Ayers Saint Gross designed the building. The owners will use the funds to pay off a construction loan sourced from Bank OZK in 2021. JLL Capital Markets arranged the refinancing, with Northwestern Mutual as the lender. The life sciences campus at Arsenal Yards now includes 10 life sciences businesses across three buildings: 100 Forge, 500 Forge and 200 Arsenal Yards Blvd. In addition to owning the properties, Boylston is also the property manager. Arsenal Yards and its proximity to Cambridge and Boston creates a unique urban-suburban experience for life sciences users, according to Boylston. There are dozens of restaurants, bars, shops and fitness studios nearby, as well as a hotel, grocery store, movie theater, childcare services, apartments and open outdoor spaces. “Despite the significant headwinds experienced this year, greater Boston is …

June 21, 2023

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Maverick Arranges $5.4M Loan for Student Housing Community Near West Virginia University

by John Nelson June 20, 2023

MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — Maverick Commercial Mortgage Inc. has arranged a $5.4 million loan for the refinancing of a 114-bed student housing property situated adjacent to the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown. The 34-unit property is located at 251 Stewart St. and features controlled access, 24-hour maintenance and a fitness center. Maverick Commercial arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate loan with a 25-year amortization schedule through an unnamed national bank on behalf of the borrower, a national developer based in Indianapolis.

June 20, 2023

Affordable Housing Loans Multifamily Texas

UC Funds Provides $11M Acquisition Loan for West Texas Workforce Housing Portfolio

by Taylor Williams June 20, 2023

BOSTON — Boston-based lender UC Funds has provided an $11 million acquisition loan for a portfolio of four West Texas workforce housing properties totaling 275 units. The properties — Winwood Village of Amarillo, Casa Orlando, Plains Village and Winwood Village of Plainview — are located in Amarillo, Lubbock and Plainview. The loan carried a floating interest rate. The borrower was not disclosed.

June 20, 2023

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