MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — JLL has arranged an undisclosed amount of construction financing for a multifamily project that will be located at 104 Baker St. in Maplewood, a western suburb of Newark. The 25,000-square-foot property will feature 11 apartments and 3,500 square feet of retail and parking space. Michael Klein and Max Custer of JLL arranged the loan through Provident Bank on behalf of the borrower, Iron Ore Properties. Completion of the project is scheduled for fall 2021.
NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. has arranged a $15 million loan for the refinancing of 521-523 W. 48th Street. The 45-unit multifamily property is located in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood and was originally built in 1940. Steven Rock and Christopher Marks of Marcus & Millichap arranged the seven-year loan, which carried a 3.1 percent fixed interest rate and a 75 percent loan-to-value ratio, on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.
OGDEN, UTAH — Trez Capital has closed two construction loans, totaling $12.1 million, for the development of two rental townhome communities along Canyon Road in Ogden approximately 40 miles from Salt Lake City. The two loans are part of Trez’s first financing agreement with the borrower, Lotus Co., to develop Class A affordable townhome rental properties. Construction for both properties, Foxridge and Whisperwood, began in January. Foxridge features 38,000 square feet of rentable space divided into 26 townhomes with two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Completion of Foxridge is slated for December. Totaling 57,000 rentable square feet, Whisperwood will feature 40 townhomes in a mix of two- and three-bedroom layouts. All units offer a high-end design with two-car garages and energy-efficient upgrades. Completion is scheduled for February 2021. Interiors of both properties will feature stainless steel appliance packages and custom kitchens with high-end countertops, upgraded plumbing and electrical fixtures and oversized windows. The properties will also offer residential community space, including barbecues, walking paths and gazebos.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Alliant Credit Union has provided a $16.2 million refinancing loan for a 194,000-square-foot industrial/flex property in Jacksonville. The five-year, non-recourse loan has a 30-year amortization schedule. The building was 90 percent leased at the time of the refinancing to tenants including Konica Minolta and Fresenius Medical Care. The asset is situated at 9143 Philips Highway, 14 miles south of downtown Jacksonville. Jacob Cohen of Walker & Dunlop originated the loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.
RIVERSIDE, CALIF. — PSRS has secured $19 million in refinancing for Riverside Meadows, a 358-unit manufactured home community in Riverside. Michael Tanner and Jonny Soleimani of PSRS’ Los Angeles office arranged the non-recourse loan that features a 10-year term and 30-year amortization schedule. Situated among the 15, 60 and 215 freeways, Riverside Meadows features mostly double-wide lots and an array of amenities.
MANHEIM AND LITITZ, PA. — Ziegler has arranged a $53 million construction loan for two seniors housing expansion projects in Pennsylvania. The first project, West Lawn Apartments, will consist of two buildings containing 18 independent living units located on Pleasant View’s existing continuing care retirement community in the South Central Pennsylvania borough of Manheim. This community was originally built in 1954 and features 152 independent living apartments and cottages, 95 personal care units and 115 skilled nursing beds. The second project, the Lofts at Lititz, will consist of 32 independent living units on the site of the historic Wilbur Chocolate Factory in downtown Lititz, a neighboring town. The borrower was Pleasant View Communities.
BEAVERTON, ORE. — Miami-based Pensam has provided $52 million in capital to refinance Rise Central, a multifamily property located at 12875 SW Crescent St. in Beaverton. The floating-rate loan has a three-year term with extension options. The name of the borrower was not released. Built in 2019, Rise Central features 230 apartments and more than 5,000 square feet of retail space. With rents ranging from $1,000 to $3,200 per month, the community offers units with high-end finishes and open floor plans, along with a resort-style amenity package. Additionally, the property is located adjacent to the train station in the Westgate Redevelopment Master Plan, which comprises a 45,000-square-foot arts and cultural center and a hotel.
MECHANICSBURG, PA. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged a $20.3 million loan for the refinancing of 6345 Brackbill Boulevard, a 507,634-square-foot industrial asset in Mechanicsburg, located outside of Harrisburg. The property was fully leased at the time of sale and features proximity to several major thoroughfares, including Interstates 81, 76, 83 and 283. John Alascio, Sridhar Vankayala and Maya Steinberger of Cushman & Wakefield placed the loan through Univest Bank & Trust Co. on behalf of the borrower, Penwood Real Estate Investment Management LLC.
MANKATO, MINN. — Greystone has provided a $10.5 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of River Bluff Apartments in Mankato. The 150-unit multifamily property is situated roughly 80 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. Monthly rents start at $850. The borrower, Mankato MAHC LLC, acquired the property in 2017. Kyle Jemtrud of Greystone originated the 12-year, fixed-rate loan, which features a 30-year amortization and four years of interest-only payments.
SANTA MONICA, GRANADA HILLS AND CANOGA PARK, CALIF. — Madison Realty Capital has originated $150 million in financing for a Los Angeles-area multifamily portfolio consisting of six communities in Santa Monica, Granada Hills and Canoga Park, as well as a large-scale multifamily development site in Santa Monica. WS Communities, a developer and repeat MCR borrower, is the sponsor. WS Communities plans to use the funding to replace the existing debt and finalize the business plan for the properties, including: Renovation of four multifamily properties at 1007 Lincoln Blvd., 1038 10th St., 1516 Stanford St. and 1433 Euclid St. in Santa Monica Development of a large-scale multifamily project on two sites at 3030 Nebraska Ave. and 3025 Olympic Blvd. in Santa Monica Renovation of two multifamily properties at 11611 Blucher Ave. in Granada Hills and 7810 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Canoga Park. Avison Young’s Justin Piasecki, Jay Maddox and Ethan Blum brokered the loan deal, with RST Capital Partners’ Rahim Thobani advising on the transaction.
