Loans

Genesis Apartments

CLEARWATER, FLA. — CBRE has secured $71.3 million in acquisition financing for Genesis Apartments, a 372-unit multifamily property in Clearwater. Eric Fixler and Chandler Kaye of CBRE arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, a private investor. The senior loan includes layered mezzanine financing representing a 87 percent loan-to-cost ratio. Built in 1972, Genesis Apartments is a 22-building property featuring one-, two-, and three-bedroom units averaging 920 square feet. Community amenities include a pool, fitness center, car care center, tennis court and a clubhouse with a café. Located at 530 Fairwood Ave., the property is 18.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 18.4 miles from Tampa.

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Ashlar-Parks-Quincy-Massachusetts

QUINCY, MASS. — Citizens Bank has provided a $128.7 million construction loan for Ashlar Park, a 465-unit multifamily project located on the southern outskirts of Boston in Quincy. Ashlar Park will feature an outdoor terrace overlooking a pool with cabanas and lounge areas; a 3,200-square-foot fitness center with outdoor yoga space; a multi-level club room/resident lounge; coworking space; a library; and a conference room. Construction of the four-building community, which is located at the site of the former Quincy Medical Center, will be carried out in phases. Initial occupancy is slated for April 2023, with full completion scheduled for April 2024. Jeff Black, Bryan Koop and Sean Burke of Colliers arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, locally based developer FoxRock Properties.

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OLD BRIDGE, N.J.  — Commercial finance and advisory firm Axiom Capital Corp. has arranged a $16.6 million acquisition loan for two commercial buildings in Old Bridge, about 40 miles south of Manhattan. The first property is an 18,728-square-foot mixed-use building, and the second is a 33-unit active adult community. Axiom Capital arranged the nonrecourse loan, which was structured with a 10-year term and a fixed interest rate, on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. The direct lender was also undisclosed.

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The Reserve at Brandon

BRANDON, FLA. — Berkadia has secured an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing for The Reserve at Brandon, a 982-unit apartment community in Brandon, about 12.9 miles from Tampa. Brad Williamson, Matt Robbins, Scott Wadler, Mitch Sinberg and Alan Dillman of Berkadia secured a loan on behalf of the borrower, Tampa-based ZMR Capital. MF1 provided a floating-rate bridge financing that is 80 percent loan-to-cost. Built between 1991 and 2002, The Reserve at Brandon offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 705 square feet to 1,200 square feet. Unit features include stainless steel appliances, faux granite countertops, a breakfast bar, wood-style vinyl flooring in the common areas, walk-in closets and patios or balconies. Community amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, three pools with cabanas, playground, tropical landscaping, business center, coffee bar, tennis court, onsite management and 24-hour emergency management. Located at 1918 Plantation Key Circle, the property is situated 21.1 miles from Tampa International Airport.

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Lionsgate-Studios-Yonkers

YONKERS, N.Y. — JLL has arranged a $230 million loan for the refinancing of Lionsgate Studios Yonkers, a 500,000-square-foot film production studio located on the northern outskirts of New York City. Proceeds will retire construction debt that financed Phase I of the studio’s development, which was completed in January. The borrower, a partnership between Connecticut-based National Resources and Great Point Capital Management, a media investment fund based in the United Kingdom, is also planning a $500 million expansion. When complete, the studio will house 11 soundstages — eight 20,000-square-foot stages, two 10,000-square-foot stages and a 30,000 square-foot stage — and will be the largest modern-built film and television production campus in the Northeast. The property will also include parking for more than 750 cars and 100 trucks. Michael Zaremski, Michael Shmuely, John Flynn and Jimmy Cochran of JLL arranged the five-year loan.

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JACKSON, MICH. — Grandbridge Real Estate Capital has arranged the recapitalization of Vista Grande Villa, a 318-unit senior living campus in Jackson, about 35 miles west of Ann Arbor. Vista Grande Villa is an approximately 20-acre campus comprising 32 cottage homes, 181 independent living apartments, 46 assisted living units, 23 memory care units and 36 skilled nursing units. The recapitalization plan consisted of restructuring approximately $22 million of prior debt, together with new committed funding of roughly $8 million to put toward capital investment and stabilizing the community. Jay Jordan and Dave Kliewer of Grandbridge arranged the financing through Lapis Advisers. Kauhale Health is managing operations.

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Legacy-at-Cypress

CYPRESS, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $56 million bridge loan for the acquisition of Legacy at Cypress, a 422-unit multifamily property located just outside Houston on the northwest side. Built in 1999, the property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, business center, clubhouse, volleyball court and onsite laundry facilities. Jamie Mullin and Brandon Brown of MMCC arranged the loan. The borrower was not disclosed.

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Rivet-26-Jersey-City

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — JLL has arranged a $105 million loan for the refinancing of a two-building, 362-unit apartment community in Jersey City. The buildings, which are branded Rivet and Rivet 26, feature studio, one- and two-bedroom units that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and individual washers and dryers. Both buildings offer amenities such as fitness centers with yoga studios, indoor and outdoor lounges, pet spas and cybercafés. Jon Mikula, Michael Klein and Gerard Quinn of JLL arranged the nonrecourse loan through Franklin BSP Realty Trust Inc. on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between The Hampshire Cos., Claremont Development and Circle Squared Alternative Investments. The loan carried a two-year term and a floating interest rate. Electra Capital provided a $19 million mezzanine loan for the deal to supplement the $86 million senior loan.    

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Heights-at-Haverhill

HAVERHILL AND LOWELL, MASS. — Los Angeles-based CIT Group has provided a $35.6 million acquisition loan for two multifamily properties totaling 107 units in Boston’s North Shore area. The Heights at Haverhill is located about 40 miles north of the state capital, while Thorndike Exchange is located about 30 miles northwest of Boston in Lowell. Both properties include ground-floor commercial space. The borrower was not disclosed.

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CHICAGO — CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank, has provided a $29.9 million loan for the acquisition of a portfolio of three industrial buildings in metro Chicago. Aminim Group, a privately held commercial real estate investment company based in Houston, was the borrower. The buildings, which are situated in close proximity to I-294, are fully leased by six tenants.

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