ATLANTA — Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Alliance Residential Co. has delivered Broadstone Summerhill, a new multifamily development located in the heart of Atlanta’s Summerhill neighborhood on the city’s south side. This property is Alliance Residential’s latest development in the Atlanta area, with three additional developments under construction and three properties recently opening. Broadstone Summerhill comprises of three residential buildings with 276 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment units. Each unit has entry mud benches, wet islands, plank-style vinyl wood flooring, designer lighting packages, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. The community has received the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Green Certification. Located at 100 Fulton St. SE, just north of the Center Parc Credit Union Stadium (formerly Turner Field), the multifamily community is close to the Atlanta BeltLine, Grant Park, Zoo Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The community is also 9.7 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Broadstone Summerhill’s rooftop observatory and lounge includes indoor/outdoor seating areas, a wet bar and arcade games. Also, the property has a pitched-roof clubroom with a demonstration kitchen and private workspaces. Other community amenities include flexible patio area near the indoor/outdoor fireplace, a saltwater pool with two sun shelves and gas grills, fitness center, pet park …
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ATLANTA — Ready Capital has closed a $53.6 million loan for the acquisition, renovation and stabilization of a 294-unit, Class B multifamily property in Atlanta. Upon acquisition, the sponsor will implement a capital improvement plan to upgrade the property and mark rents to market. The borrower and property name were not disclosed. The non-recourse, interest-only, floating-rate loan features a 36-month term, two extension options, flexible prepayment and is inclusive of a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures. The renovations planned at the property include new granite countertops and kitchen cabinets; updates to bathrooms, lighting and paint; and common area and exterior upgrades including a remodeled clubhouse, pool, fitness center, new property signage and an updated playground.
Brue Baukol Capital Breaks Ground on 36-Acre Mixed-Use Community in Centennial, Colorado
by Amy Works
CENTENNIAL, COLO. — Colorado-based Brue Baukol Capital Partners has broken ground on The District, a 36-acre mixed-use community adjacent to the Dry Creek rail station in Centennial. The walkable community will feature more than 2.5 million square feet of office space, a 200-key hotel, 1,800 residential units and over 30,000 square feet of retail space. Previously named the Jones District before rebranding to The District, the development will offer space for a range of flexible office spaces from small-scale co-working to multiple-building corporate headquarters. The project team includes Tryba Architects, Design Workshop, Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers and JHL Constructors. Completion for infrastructure work is slated for May 2021, with vertical construction on several planned projects scheduled to begin during the second half of 2021.
DUVALL, WASH. — AHV Communities is developing Duvall Village, its first multifamily community in the Seattle market. Located in the northeastern suburb of Duvall, the property will include 99 three-story townhomes designed in cottage and farmhouse styles. Milbrant Architects designed the community, which offers two-, three- and four-bedroom layouts with 2.5 to 3.5 baths, two-car garages and private fenced yards. Units will feature quartz countertops, stainless steel energy-efficient appliances, luxury flooring and walk-in closets. Smart unit features will include modern LED recessed lighting and smart Alarm.com panels by GreenMarbles with smart door locks, as well as Wi-Fi thermostats and garage door openers. Community amenities will include a tot lot and outdoor fitness equipment, as well as access to the Snoqualmie Valley Trail and Snoqualmie River. Thrive Communities will provide on-site management and leasing for the property, which is located at 14301 Railroad Way NE. Leasing is slated to commence in June, though the estimated completion timeline was not disclosed.
Ready Capital Closes $3.8M in Bridge-to-Freddie Mac Financing for Multifamily Property in Tucson
by Amy Works
TUCSON, ARIZ. — Ready Capital has closed $3.8 million in bridge-to-Freddie Mac agency financing for the acquisition, renovation and stabilization of a 56-unit apartment property located in Tucson’s Acaso submarket. Upon acquisition, the undisclosed sponsor will implement a capital improvement plan to upgrade the asset’s interior and exterior. The non-recourse, floating-rate loan features a 24-month term, two extension options and flexible prepayment. It is inclusive of a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures. Additionally, the sponsor has the ability to execute a low-cost refinancing with Ready Capital’s Freddie Mac SBL program.
DENTON, TEXAS — National Asset Services (NAS), a Los Angeles-based investment management and brokerage firm, has arranged the sale of Cooper Glen Apartments, a 240-unit multifamily community located in the North Texas city of Denton. Built in 1996, the property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool and a fitness center. The buyer and seller were not disclosed. Cooper Glen Apartments was approximately 90 percent occupied at the time of sale.
CHICAGO — Interra Realty has negotiated the sale of a 16-unit apartment building in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood for $5.7 million. Originally constructed in 1916, the property is located at 700 W. Grace St. Units range in size from 850 to 1,500 square feet. The property was fully occupied at the time of sale. Joe Smazal of Interra represented both the East Coast-based seller and the private local buyer.
NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture between development and investment firm Olshan Properties and New York City-based O’Connor Capital Partners has broken ground on Parkchester Gardens, a 221-unit affordable senior living project in the Parkchester area of The Bronx. Units will be reserved for renters earning 50 percent or less of the area median income. Wells Fargo is financing the project in conjunction with the New York City Housing Development Corp. and the Department of Housing Preservation & Development. Completion is slated for the middle of 2023.
HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — WSS Development LLC has broken ground on 2020 at Providence, a $100 million luxury apartment project in Huntsville. The development is situated within the larger 305-acre Village of Providence master-planned community. Located at the intersection of Providence Main Street and Town Center Drive, 2020 at Providence will feature 360 luxury apartment units and 20,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. More than 70 percent of the retail space has been leased to Starbucks, The Cajun Steamer, Oh Crepe and an unnamed breakfast and lunch concept. Amenities will include a rooftop pool, rooftop fitness center, covered parking deck, high-speed elevators and an electronic package delivery system. The project team includes Humphreys & Associates Contractors LLC, Riverstreet Architects, Goodwyn Mills Cawood and Geo Solutions. BancorpSouth provided financing and Spaces Management will serve as property manager. Completion is slated for the end of 2022. The surrounding Village of Providence, which Duany, Plater-Zyberk & Co. designed and WSS developed, is home to hundreds of single-family homes, townhomes and a town center that includes more than 800,000 square feet of office, restaurants, retail and hotels. “The broader Huntsville market is experiencing unprecedented growth from both a rent and employment standpoint,” says Marc …
By Sean Sorrell, senior managing director, JLL Last year, San Antonio’s multifamily sector was one of the only markets nationally in which the 2020 absorption exceeded that of previous years. Moreover, the city’s development pipeline was already contracting after 2019, so additional supply reductions in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19 should result in rebounding occupancy across the metro. The market is maintaining balance in terms of supply and demand and is poised to elevate its national prominence. The San Antonio multifamily market ‘s overall inventory is approaching 185,000 units, having grown by roughly 8 percent over the last two years. Ongoing supply growth has marginally outpaced demand, but even in the face of COVID-19, the overall market is approximately 92 percent occupied. JLL’s research shows that nationally, more than 6 percent of apartment renters have vacated their units since April 2020, either moving back in within parents or “coupling up” with roommates. San Antonio experienced very little of this effect, with an occupancy loss of less than 1 percent due to this temporary phenomenon. These displaced renters are likely to re-enter the apartment market in the near term, and, with ongoing in-migration, we anticipate the San Antonio market should …