ORLANDO, FLA. — Berkadia has provided a $40.5 million acquisition loan for Art Avenue Apartment Homes, a 300-unit multifamily community located at 10201 Lee Vista Blvd. in Orlando. Mitch Sinberg, Matthew Robbins and Wesley Moczul of Berkadia originated the 10-year, Freddie Mac loan with five years of interest-only payments on behalf of the borrower, Robbins Property Associates. Colony NorthStar Inc. sold the property to Robbins for an undisclosed price. Art Avenue includes studio to three-bedroom apartment units with granite-look countertops, stainless steel appliances, faux-wood flooring and patios or terraces. Community amenities include an internet lounge, coffee bar, fitness center, children’s art room, resort-style pool and an outdoor fire pit.
Loans
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — Hall Structured Finance (HSF) has provided a $35.5 million construction loan for the development of The Vantage, a 211-unit apartment community in St. Petersburg. Mike Lemon and Matt Shane of Q10 Lutz Financial Services arranged the loan on behalf of the project developer, Michigan-based DevMar Development. The 11-story apartment community will feature a rooftop pool, terrace and veranda, fitness center and a yoga room. The property is located one mile from downtown St. Petersburg within the EDGE district, a walkable community that houses retail, restaurants, nightlife and art galleries. DevMar Development expects to deliver The Vantage in September 2019.
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. — HFF has arranged a $23 million loan for the refinancing of Fifth and Lenox, a 43,500-square-foot office building located at 429 Lenox Ave. in Miami Beach. Paul Stasaitis and Maxx Carney of HFF arranged the floating-rate loan through Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. on behalf of the borrower, an affiliate of Goddard Investment Group. The five-story building is fully leased to WeWork on a triple-net basis through 2031. Fifth and Lenox features common lounge areas, soundproof phone booths, conference rooms, printing stations, a coffee bar with baristas and a dog-friendly workspace.
INDIANAPOLIS — KeyBank Community Development Lending & Investment has provided $17.1 million in financing for the renovation of Lakes at Crossridge, an affordable housing community in Indianapolis. Victoria O’Brien and Al Beaumariage of KeyBank originated the financing, which included a $10.2 million Freddie Mac tax-exempt loan and a $6.9 million LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) equity investment. Formerly known as Farmington Lake Apartments, the property features 252 units across 21 buildings. All of the one- and two-bedroom units are reserved for residents earning at or below 60 percent of the area median income. The renovation plan includes replacement of all HVAC systems, water heaters, doors and windows, and the installation of energy-efficient fixtures. Planned community improvements include a new computer lab, a key fob building entry system, new playground, bike racks, outdoor entertainment areas and a camera security system.
Tower Commercial Arranges $2.9M in Financing for Multifamily Property in Salt Lake City
by Amy Works
SALT LAKE CITY — Tower Commercial Mortgage has arranged $2.9 million in Freddie Mac permanent financing for Brickyard Apartments, a multifamily property in Salt Lake City. The loan features a 10-year term with a 10-year floating-rate extension and a 30-year amortization schedule. The undisclosed sponsor completed the 24-unit property in August 2017, and the property was stabilized in December 2017. Mike Del Carlo of Tower Commercial Mortgage arranged the financing for the borrower.
LOS ANGELES — Quantum Capital Partners has secured a $25 million refinancing on behalf of Park City LLC for City Park Apartments, a 130-unit community located near the University of Southern California in downtown Los Angeles. The property consists of two four-story buildings offering two- and three-bedroom units. Shared amenities include on-site parking, a fitness center and a recreation room. Although the property is not operated as traditional student housing, the community’s proximity to USC has made it an option for students. The community was 99 percent occupied at the time of financing.
AURORA, ILL. — MidCap Financial has provided an $18 million senior loan for the acquisition and refinancing of a 362,000-square-foot retail center in Aurora. Chicago-based Windfall Group was the borrower. Best Buy, Value City Furniture and Pier 1 Imports anchor the center, which is located north of Fox Valley Mall. Windfall plans to rename the center Pacific Square and remodel it with new restaurants and shops. Jessica Ke of Cushman & Wakefield and John Leslie of Eastern Consolidated arranged the loan.
Pillar Originates $20M Refinancing for Manufactured Housing Portfolio in Pennsylvania
by David Cohen
PENNSYLVANIA AND MARYLAND — Pillar Financial has originated more than $20 million in fixed-rate, full interest-only 10-year terms through Fannie Mae for the refinancing of a manufactured housing community portfolio. The portfolio consists of three properties in Pennsylvania and one in Maryland. Cullen O’Grady of Pillar sourced the portfolio through Michael Cordes of Columbia National Real Estate Finance. The three Pennsylvania-based properties, The Chesapeake Estates at Grantville, Chesapeake Estates at New Oxford and Walnut Grove, include a total of 689 pads. All three are located 15 miles northeast of Harrisburg, Pa. The Maryland property, called Darlington Mobile Homes Estates, is located 35 miles northeast of Baltimore and has 67 pads.
NEW CANAAN, CONN. — Grandbridge Real Estate Capital’s Seniors Housing and Healthcare Finance Group has provided a $35 million Freddie Mac refinancing for Brightview on New Canaan. The 90-unit seniors housing community is located in New Canaan, a suburb of Norwalk approximately 35 miles northeast of New York City. The permanent, fixed-rate financing features a 10-year term and 30-year amortization. Richard Thomas and Meredith Davis originated the loan.
HOUSTON — CBRE has arranged a $10 million acquisition loan for North Park Apartments, a 192-unit multifamily community in Houston. The property offers one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, laundry services and playground. Andrew Behrens and Jesse Weber of CBRE arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of Clear Sky Capital, a Phoenix-based private equity firm. Goldman Sachs originated the funds.