TULSA, OKLA. — Eastern Union Funding has arranged a $3.3 million acquisition loan for financing of The Landing, an apartment complex located at 9743 E. 12th St. in Tulsa .The complex includes 16 two-story buildings totaling 126 units. Built in 1973, the property includes a mix of one- and two-bedroom units ranging in size from 700 to 1,000 square feet. Motti Blau of Eastern Union Funding arranged financing through Arbor Commercial Mortgages. The transaction is a non-recourse, 10-year loan with 4.5 percent interest.
The Boston apartment market ranked among the nation’s top cities for revenue growth throughout much of 2013 and 2014. Apartment developers took note of the region’s strong revenue performances and construction levels ramped up, reaching over 7,000 units during the past four quarters. Construction has remained elevated and supply volumes have increased, but not outpacing demand of more than 8,000 units per year. The new luxury apartments provide a lifestyle that is very attractive and, in many cases, comparable to condominium living for would-be buyers who are now renting when faced with few options for buying the limited supply of new condominiums. Luxury apartments offer an excellent alternative and a lifestyle experience that is more akin to condo living than what previous rental buildings offered. Boston has needed new rental inventory for some time now, given that 60 percent of the existing apartment inventory was built prior to 1980. Many of the new luxury buildings feature condo-style finishes, state-of-the-art amenities and services, windows that open, high ceilings, and updated systems. These new buildings also offer a greater variety of floor plans that better address the needs of millennials and professionals who are flocking to downtown Boston for jobs and social …
AURORA, COLO. — Phoenix Realty Group (PRG) has acquired the 600-unit Chelsea Park Village in Aurora for an undisclosed sum. The community is located at 11850 East Maple Ave. Chelsea Park is situated near many of Denver’s major employment hubs, including the Denver Tech Center (DTC), the Lowry Redevelopment Area, the Stapleton Redevelopment Area and Fitzsimons Lifescience Campus. The community is currently 97 percent occupied. Common-area amenities include a renovated clubhouse and leasing center, heated swimming pool and spa with patio area, splash park, two saunas, fitness center, turfed soccer field, baseball field, basketball court, dog park and a new playground. PRG plans to further enhance both the community amenities and unit interiors. CBRE’s David Potarf and Dan Woodward represented both the buyer and unnamed seller in this transaction. Sandler O’Neill + Partners served as PRG’s financial advisor. It also sourced its joint venture equity.
MORENO VALLEY, CALIF. — Alliance Residential has acquired the 304-unit Lasselle Place apartment complex for $45 million. The garden-style community is located at 15700 Lasselle Street in the Rancho Belago submarket. Lasselle Place was built in 2005. It is situated near Meridian Business Park, World Logistic Center and March Air Force Base Redevelopment. Common-area amenities include a fitness center, business center, and community lounge that opens to a central pool and spa. The seller, a large, Los Angeles-based institutional investor, was represented by Dean Zander, Vince Norris, Margie Molloy and Spencer Scott of Berkadia. The team notes Alliance was one of the first developers to build Class A apartment communities in Moreno Valley during the past development cycle.
KENNESAW, GA. — Steadfast Apartment REIT has purchased 1800 Barrett Lakes, a 500-unit apartment community in the northern Atlanta suburb of Kennesaw, for $49 million. The apartment community is located on a 68-acre site and offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 1,086 square feet. The units’ average rental rate is $827 per month. The property’s amenity offerings include two swimming pools, a sauna, lighted tennis courts, fitness center, clubhouse, playground and internet café. 1800 Barrett Lakes is Steadfast’s second acquisition in Georgia, following its purchase of the Residences at McGinnis Ferry in Suwanee in October.
FORESTVILLE, MD. — Federal Capital Partners has acquired Regency Square, a 366-unit apartment community in Forestville, for $21.8 million in an off-market transaction. Federal Capital will invest roughly $8 million of upgrades to Regency Square’s common areas and building systems after closing. The property is Federal Capital’s ninth apartment community acquisition in 2014. Federal Capital has retained Gates Hudson to manage the property. Robin Williams, Dean Sigmon and Justin Shay of Transwestern represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Capital One Bank provided acquisition and renovation financing on behalf of Federal Capital.
SAN DIEGO – A 16-unit apartment building in the San Diego submarket of University Heights has sold to San Diego Heritage Partners for $3.6 million. The community is located at 4638 and 4648 Ohio Street. The two-building property was originally built in 1982 as condominiums. Peter Scepanovic and Corey McHenry of Colliers International’s Multifamily Advisory Team represented both the buyer and seller, Ohio Street Villas Group, in this transaction.
NEW YORK CITY — Meridian Capital Group has arranged $737 million in acquisition financing for the purchase of The Putnam Portfolio, a six-property multifamily portfolio located in New York City. Brookfield Property Partners, along with its operating partner Urban American, will purchase the portfolio. The financing was sourced between New York Community Bank and Bank of China in six separate mortgages. Abe Hirsch, Zev Karpel and Akiva Friend of Meridian’s New York City headquarters negotiated the transaction. The portfolio is composed of six properties totaling 24 buildings and 3,962 units. The assets include 3333 Broadway; Roosevelt Landings at 510-530 Main St. on Roosevelt Island; River Crossing at 1940 First Ave.; The Heritage at 1295-1309 Fifth Ave; The Miles at 1990 Lexington Ave.; and The Parker at 1890 Lexington Ave. The buyers have a significant renovation program planned for the portfolio. Urban American will remain as the day-to-day property manager for the portfolio.
SAN ANTONIO — Brian Gramlich of BMC Capital’s Dallas office has arranged a $1.1 million purchase loan for an apartment complex in San Antonio on behalf of an unnamed borrower. The loan was cross collateralized on two properties at a 65 percent loan-to-value ratio with a 4.9 percent rate and 30-year amortization schedule.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Park Row East, a 205-unit apartment complex located in Arlington. Al Silva of Marcus & Millichap’s Fort Worth office marketed the property on behalf of the seller, PPA Group of Austin. Silva also secured the buyer, a local limited liability company. Park Row is located at 3201 E. Park Row Drive, just east of U.S. Highway 360 and south of I-30. The property was built in 1972 and consists of 28 buildings. The new owner plans to make improvements to the property to make it more competitive in the rental market.