MIAMI — South Florida-based developer 13th Floor Investments, in partnership with Barings, has received a $125 million construction loan for the second phase of Link at Douglas, a transit-oriented multifamily development in Miami. A syndicate of Santander Bank and TD Bank provided the loan. Known as Cadence, the project marks the third multifamily building at Link at Douglas, a 7-acre development located at the confluence of Miami’s Coral Gables and Coconut Grove neighborhoods. Now under construction, the 35-story tower will include 432 market-rate apartments, 12.5 percent of which will be set aside as workforce housing units. The project is adjacent to Miami-Dade County’s Douglas Road Metrorail Station. Construction is estimated to take 33 months to complete. “Securing this construction financing marks a major milestone in bringing the next phase of Link at Douglas to life,” says Daryl Shevin, CFO of 13th Floor. “It reflects strong confidence in our vision and the demand for well-located, high-quality transit-oriented housing in South Florida.” The first phase of Link at Douglas, which was completed in 2023, encompasses two fully leased multifamily towers with a total of 733 apartments. More than 30,000 square feet of retail space anchored by a Milam’s Market accompanies the 312-unit …
Loans
MEDIA, PA. — CBRE has arranged a $28.5 million construction loan for Mi-Place at Media, a 132-unit multifamily project that will be located about 25 miles southwest of Philadelphia. The project will consist of three four-story buildings and 245 parking spaces. Amenities will include a lounge, fitness center, dog park and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Matthew Klauer and Cassandra Russell of CBRE arranged the loan through SteepRock Capital on behalf of the sponsor, Fernmoor Homes. A tentative completion date was not disclosed.
COSTA MESA, CALIF. — PSRS has arranged a $5.5 million loan for the refinancing of Ocean Business Park, a flex industrial business park in Costa Mesa. At the time of financing, the property was 100 percent occupied by a diverse tenant mix. Michael Tanner and George Gianoukakis of PSRS secured the financing through one of PSRS’ correspondent life insurance company lenders. The transaction provided the undisclosed borrower with a nonrecourse loan featuring a 10-year term and 30-year amortization.
Partnership Receives $120M for Redevelopment of Samuel Madden Homes in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
by John Nelson
ALEXANDRIA, VA. — A public-private partnership between Fairstead, Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) and The Communities Group has received $120 million in financing for the ground-up redevelopment of Old Town Alexandria’s historic Samuel Madden public housing complex. The Samuel Madden site will be redeveloped into a six-story, 295,000-square-foot mixed-income community. The property’s affordable component will apply to all households earning between 30 and 80 percent of the area median income (AMI). Originally constructed in 1945, the Samuel Madden community will be redeveloped to feature 207 units, ranging from one- to four-bedroom floorplans. Community amenities will include a studio for podcast recording, game room with free internet access, 7,500 square feet of open space, interior courtyard and an underground parking garage. Local nonprofit organization ALIVE! will also operate a 500-square-foot food hub on the ground-floor to provide residents access to fresh food and various resources. Additionally, through a partnership with Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech, green design elements will be incorporated throughout the development to reduce energy and water consumption. Financing sources for the development include Boston Financial, Freddie Mac, Virginia Housing, Sterling Bank, the City of Alexandria, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) …
WESTAMPTON, N.J. — JLL has arranged a $50 million permanent loan for a 275-unit apartment complex in Westampton, located in Southern New Jersey’s Burlington County. The name of the property was not disclosed. Michael Klein and Gerard Quinn of JLL arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan through a life insurance company. The name of the borrower was also not disclosed.
RL Capital Arranges $28.5M Construction Loan for Industrial Development in Upstate South Carolina
by John Nelson
EASLEY, S.C. — RL Capital Associates has arranged a $28.5 million construction loan for Speedway Business & Technology Park, a 335,000-square-foot industrial park in Easley, a city west of Greenville in South Carolina’s Upstate region. The development is situated on a 600-acre site in Pickens County that formerly housed the Greenville-Pickens Speedway. First National Bank provided the loan on behalf of the borrower, RealtyLink. The locally based developer plans to initially invest $100 million in Phase I of Speedway Business & Technology Park, which will comprise 1 million square feet of industrial space.
WESTMINSTER, CALIF. — PSRS has arranged the $8 million refinance of a retail property in Westminster. The 58,834-square-foot asset is situated in the city’s Little Saigon district. Rob Joseph and Ari Zeen of PSRS secured the 25-year loan, which features a 25-year amortization and a 35 percent loan-to-value ratio, through one of PSRS’ correspondent life insurance companies.
KANSAS CITY, MO. — Gantry has secured a $30.3 million permanent loan to refinance bridge financing for the Black Lark Apartments in Kansas City. The Class B, garden-style property underwent a comprehensive renovation program following its acquisition in December 2023. Now fully stabilized, the community features 265 units in one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom layouts. Mark Reichter and Alec Frook of Gantry represented the borrower, a private real estate investor. A private balance sheet lender provided the five-year, fixed-rate loan, which features a 30-year amortization.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS — Dwight Mortgage Trust, the affiliate REIT of New York City-based Dwight Capital, has provided a $36 million bridge loan for the refinancing of La Joya by Azali, a 336-unit waterfront apartment community in Corpus Christi. The property comprises 14 three-story residential buildings that house 120 one-bedroom units, 192 two-bedroom residences and 24 three-bedroom apartments. Units feature granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and private patios/balconies. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, business center, clubhouse, dog park, playground, media/game room, demonstration kitchen, conference room, billiards lounge and outdoor grilling and dining stations. The borrower was Azali Homes.
MINNEAPOLIS — Dwight Mortgage Trust, the affiliate REIT of Dwight Capital, has provided a $49.2 million bridge loan to refinance Moment Apartments in downtown Minneapolis. The 222-unit luxury apartment complex rises 10 stories with 14,713 square feet of ground-floor retail space that is leased to Starbucks and New Horizon Academy. There are seven studios, 159 one-bedroom units and 56 two-bedroom apartments. Amenities include a fitness center, pet play area, business center, golf simulator, coworking space, sauna, pet spa, swimming pool, conference rooms, grilling stations and outdoor terraces. Loan proceeds will be used to retire existing debt, fund reserves and cover transaction-related costs. Daniel Malka and Jonathan Pomper of Dwight originated the financing on behalf of the borrower, Sherman Associates.