RIVERSIDE, CALIF. — PSRS has arranged the $3.5 million cash-out refinancing of Riverside Apartments, a multifamily property located in Riverside. David Sarnoff of PSRS secured the 10-year, fixed-rate loan with a flexible prepayment structure. The name of the borrower was not released. Built in 1990, the wood-frame property features 32 garden-style apartments.
Loans
ATLANTA — New York-based Eastern Union has secured an $83.3 million bridge loan for The Halsten at Vinings Mountain, a 440-unit multifamily property in Atlanta. Michael Muller of Eastern Union arranged the non-recourse, two-year loan, which has three 12-month extension options. The loan was underwritten with interest-only payments for a period of up to three years. The borrower was not disclosed. Formerly known as Stone Ridge at Vinings, The Halsten offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Completed in 1973, the property spans 452,385 square feet. The new owner plans to upgrade the property’s exteriors and modernize and renovate the interiors. Unit features include walk-in closets, patios and balconies and washer and dryer hookups. Community amenities include a business center, clubhouse, playground, tennis court, grill, picnic area, fitness center, laundry facilities and a pet play area. Located at 3000 Cumberland Club Drive, the property is situated two miles from The Battery Atlanta and 15.7 miles from downtown Atlanta.
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Greystone has provided a $17.5 million HUD-insured loan for the redevelopment of Christian Manor Apartments, a 200-unit affordable seniors housing community located in West Palm Beach. Jon Morales of Greystone arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Phase Housing Corp. Inc. Located in Palm Beach County, Christian Manor includes four, three-story buildings that offer studio and one-bedroom units. Originally built in 1972, the property will provide affordable housing for low-income, which is classified as below 60 percent of area median income, and “extremely low-income” seniors (below 28 percent AMI) over 62 years of age. The project team worked with HUD and the West Palm Beach Housing Authority to obtain project-based rental assistance for over half of the residents who, although eligible, were previously not receiving this support. The expected construction cost for the redevelopment of the property is $38.7 million. Along with the funding from Greystone, the project also received 4 percent Low-Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity, and secondary debt consisting of a Florida State Apartment Incentive Loan and Florida Extremely Low-Income funds. The non-recourse loan carries a 40-year term at a low, fixed interest rate. Paul Ponte of Phase Housing Corp. Inc., Jason …
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Locally based financial advisory firm Progress Capital has arranged a $14 million loan for the refinancing of a 79-unit apartment building located at 253 Academy St. in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City. The newly built property offers 77 studios and two larger units that were built as standalone modular residences. Amenities include a rooftop deck and grilling area, fitness center and concierge service. Kathy Anderson of Progress Capital arranged the loan, which carried a fixed interest rate and 12 months of interest-only payments, on behalf of the borrower, Pointe Developers LLC. The direct lender was not disclosed.
Sonnenblick-Eichner Arranges $30M Refinancing for Inn at the Pier in Pismo Beach, California
by Amy Works
PISMO BEACH, CALIF. — Sonnenblick-Eichner Co. has arranged $30 million in long-term, fixed-rate financing for Inn at the Pier, a full-service boutique hotel located half a block from the Pacific Ocean in Pismo Beach. Inn at the Pier features 104 guest rooms, a full-service restaurant, pool, spa and the only rooftop bar in Pismo Beach. Other amenities include 1,200 square feet of meeting space, a fitness center and approximately 2,650 square feet of street-level retail space. Additionally, the hotel offers valet parking for up to 128 cars. The nonrecourse loan was funded by a life company and priced in the low four percent range with interest-only payments for the entire term. Proceeds from the loan also provided for a return of equity to the undisclosed borrower.
MERIDIAN, IDAHO — PSRS has secured a $4.6 million refinancing for Gramercy and Mason Creek Retail, two retail assets in Meridian. Kostas Kavayiotidis and Jacob Lee of PSRS arranged the 65 percent loan-to-value, nonrecourse loan with a 10-year term and 30-year amortization for the undisclosed borrower. The properties consist of a total of four retail buildings featuring 14 units and 27,022 square feet. All buildings are fully occupied with a diverse mix of restaurants, local and national businesses.
OXFORD, MISS. — Greysteel has secured the refinancing for Wellington Place, a 154-bed student housing property in Oxford. Griffin Papaila and Daniel Hartnett of Greysteel secured a 10-year fixed-rate, non-recourse Freddie Mac loan at 70 percent loan-to-value (LTV). The loan amount and borrower were not disclosed. Wellington Place is a 44-unit student housing property that serves the students at the University of Mississippi. Built in 2019, the off-campus property offers three-bed and four-bed floorplans. Unit features include screened back porches, front patios, second-floor balconies, fenced backyards, hardwood flooring, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and finishes. Community amenities include a lake with a large dock, pool, hot tub, arcade, convenience store and a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse and amenity center. The property was fully occupied at the time of sale. Located at 157 Stricklin Lake Drive, Wellington Place is situated three miles from the Ole Miss campus and 3.2 miles from the University-Oxford Airport.
CHICAGO — American Street Capital (ASC) has arranged two loans totaling $9.4 million for the refinancing of a light industrial portfolio in Chicago. The first transaction was a $6.1 million loan for a 102,850-square-foot building. The second was a $3.3 million loan for a 90,975-square-foot, two-building property. Igor Zhizhin of ASC structured both loans with five-year terms and 25-year amortization schedules. A bank provided both loans.
QUINCY, MASS. — Boutique commercial advisory firm Talonvest Capital has arranged a $23.1 million acquisition loan for a 1,351-unit self-storage facility located in the southern Boston suburb of Quincy. The climate-controlled property spans 103,562 net rentable square feet. An undisclosed life insurance company provided the nonrecourse loan, which carried a four-year term and three years of interest-only payments, on behalf of the borrower, Madison Capital Group.
DALLAS — National development and investment firm Granite Properties has received an undisclosed amount of construction financing for 23Springs, a 626,215-square-foot office project in Uptown Dallas. Arkansas-based Bank OZK provided the financing for the 26-story building and has also committed to leasing four floors totaling 110,029 square feet upon completion in early 2025. Construction is set to begin in June. GFF Architects is designing 23Springs, and DPR Construction is serving as the general contractor. Amenities will include an indoor lounge with a golf simulator, conference center, outdoor workspaces, two restaurants, coffee and wine bar and a half-acre park. Robert Blount of JLL represented Bank OZK in the lease negotiations. Jim Curtin of JLL arranged the loan on behalf of Granite Properties.