NEW YORK CITY — BMO Harris Healthcare Real Estate Finance and Wells Fargo Bank National Association have arranged a $200 million loan to support the redevelopment of the former Leverich Towers Hotel in Brooklyn into a seniors housing community. The companies acted as lead arrangers as bookrunners on the transaction, which refinances the acquisition and redevelopment loans. BMO acted as administrative agent and Wells Fargo partnered with Capital One to form the syndicate for the facility. The project will convert the building into a 314,000-square-foot, 273-unit independent living, assisted living and memory care community. The borrowers are Kayne Anderson and Watermark Retirement Communities.
LITTLETON, COLO. — FMF Littleton has received $63 million in financing for HiLine at Littleton Commons, a multifamily property located within the Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree submarket of Littleton, south of Denver. Josh Simon of HFF secured a five-year, 4.15 percent fixed-rate loan through a life company lender for the borrower. Loan proceeds were used to recapitalize the property and refinance existing construction financing. The loan features a full-term interest-only period, with flexible prepayment and the ability to advance future loan proceeds at a future date. Completed in 2016, the property features 385 units in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units and 620 parking spaces, including attached and detached garages. Community amenities include an outdoor pool, hot tub, tanning deck with cabanas, outdoor kitchen and grilling area, 24-hour fitness center, clubhouse, billiards table, business center and dog park with dog wash station.
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WASH. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital and KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment has provided $43.2 million in financing for the development of Salish Flats Apartments, a workforce housing community located in Airway Heights. The borrower is TWG Development. Key’s Community Development Lending and Investment Group provided a $21.2 million KeyBank construction loan, and Key’s Commercial Mortgage Group originated a $22 million forward commitment through Freddie Mac’s Targeted Affordable Group. The 216-unit Salish Flats Apartments is part of the master development plan of the Northern Quest Resort & Casino, owned and operated by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Upon completion, the market-rate property will operate with a self-imposed income restriction, requiring 20 percent of the units be set aside for households earning less than 80 percent of the area median income.
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — FM Capital has secured a $5.4 million bridge loan for an office complex located in Colorado Springs. The undisclosed borrower purchased the asset through the Ten-X platform. FM Capital originated the loan within seven days of acquisition. At the time of sale, the 280,000-square-foot asset was home to two Fortune 500 company call centers.
DETROIT — Citi Real Estate Funding has arranged an $80 million CMBS loan for the refinancing of a five-property multifamily portfolio in metro Detroit. National real estate investor and developer Lightstone was the borrower. The properties total 1,179 units and are located in cities such as Royal Oak, Canton and Livonia. The garden-style communities include a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include clubhouses, fitness centers, yoga studios, outdoor pools, business centers and game rooms. Property names were not disclosed.
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $53.6M Bridge Loan for Acquisition of Multifamily Portfolio in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has arranged a $53.6 million bridge loan for the acquisition of a five-property multifamily portfolio in Jacksonville. Alex Inman of Walker & Dunlop arranged the cross-collateralized financing on behalf of the borrower, S2 Capital LLC. The Walker & Dunlop team also negotiated special release provisions that allow the borrower to sell individual properties if desired. The 1,104-unit portfolio includes Eagle Pointe I & II, Arlington Eagle, Eagle Court, Jacksonville Village and Eagle Ridge. The properties were originally constructed in the 1960s. S2 Capital plans to complete a value-add program for each property, including improvements to common amenities, interior upgrades and rebranding. Community amenities across the portfolio include pools, outdoor space, laundry facilities, fitness centers and leasing offices.
VIENNA, VA. — Avison Young has arranged a $32 million acquisition loan for Maple Avenue Shopping Center, a 111,810-square-foot retail property in Vienna, roughly 17 miles west of Washington, D.C. Mike Yavinsky, Wes Boatwright, Jon Goldstein and Clayton Pristou of Avison Young arranged the loan through PGIM Real Estate Finance on behalf of the borrower, GRI Maple Avenue LLC. Giant Food and CVS/pharmacy anchor Maple Avenue Shopping Center, which was fully leased at the time of sale. The retail center is also home to Michaels and other smaller stores.
NEW YORK CITY — PCCP has provided a $168.5 million senior loan to refinance a 280-unit luxury apartment building in the Hell’s Kitchen submarket of Manhattan. The 14-story property is located at 535 W. 43rd St. The borrower, a joint venture between Patrinely Group, USAA Real Estate and DHA Capital, completed development of the property in mid-2016. The asset is currently 93 percent occupied. Steve Kohn, Gideon Gil, Chris Moyer and Noble Carpenter III of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the loan. The property comprises two towers with 218 market-rate units and 62 affordable housing units. A courtyard garden and glass-enclosed walkway bridge connect the two towers. Floor plans include a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units. More than 28,000 square feet of amenity space includes two rooftop gardens, a fitness center and yoga area, game room, media room, club lounge, communal kitchen and children’s playroom. Hell’s Kitchen, which has historically consisted of old warehouses and small multifamily properties, has experienced an influx of development in recent years. The activity has largely been led by the rezoning of the Hudson Rail Yards. Upon completion, the Hudson Yards redevelopment project will feature more than 18 million square feet of commercial and …
BOSTON — Cornerstone Realty Capital has secured a $7.5 million refinancing for a four-building, 64-unit multifamily community in Boston. The properties are located on Pleasant Street in Melrose, approximately 8 miles north of Boston. Cornerstone secured a fixed-rate loan through a correspondent lender with 24 months of interest-only payments followed by a 30-year amortization. The borrower was undisclosed.
INDIANOLA, IOWA — NorthMarq Capital has arranged a $4.5 million loan for the refinancing of Linden West Apartments in Indianola, about 20 miles south of Des Moines. The 96-unit apartment property is located at 1203 W. 2nd Ave. Jason Kinnison of NorthMarq arranged the 10-year loan, which features a 30-year amortization schedule. A life insurance company provided the loan. The borrower was not disclosed.