Multifamily

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NEW YORK CITY — Affinius Capital has provided a $36 million loan for the refinancing of 1885 Atlantic Avenue, an 89-unit apartment building in Brooklyn. The property is located in the Stuyvesant Heights neighborhood and offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. According to StreetEasy, amenities include a fitness center, rooftop deck, media room, package room and onsite laundry facilities. Henry Bodek of Galaxy Capital arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, New York-based developer The Jay Group, which will also use proceeds to fund leasing costs.

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HILO, HAWAII — EAH Housing has opened Hale Nā Koa ‘O Hanakahi, an affordable seniors housing development in Hilo. Residences are reserved for seniors age 62 and older earning at or below 80 percent of the area median income, with preference given to veterans and surviving spouses. This marks the first affordable senior living development for veterans in Hawaii. EAH Housing developed the $58 million project in partnership with Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial Inc.   The property totals 91 one-bedroom apartments across three two-story buildings, with an additional unit for an on-site property manager. Each unit comprises roughly 546 square feet. Amenities at the property include a community center with a lounge, coffee bar and fitness room. The center also features a multi-purpose room and a non-commercial kitchen for resident use.  “This community is the first phase of a larger master-planned campus,” says Denise Nakanishi, chairperson of the board for Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial Inc. “Future plans include a veterans’ center and an outpatient clinic to expand healthcare access and support services for veterans and their families.” Design Partners Inc. was the architect for development, and Maryl Construction Group served as the general contractor. EAH Housing Real Estate Management will oversee operations and maintenance …

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CHICAGO — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $15.5 million sale of a property in Chicago comprising 22 multifamily units and five commercial suites. Located at 1542 N. Damen Ave. and 2010 W. Pierce Ave. in the Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood, the asset is within walking distance of the CTA Blue Line and multiple bus routes. The residential units include a mix of one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The commercial spaces are fully leased to La Colombe, Urbanbelly, Blue Line Lounge & Grill, Eccentric Fitness and the Kadampa Meditation Center. Kyle Stengle of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, Stocking Urban LLC.

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By Louis Rogers of Capital Square Navigating the complex tax rules of a Section 1031 exchange can be a complicated experience. For many, investing in a Delaware Statutory Trust, or DST replacement property, simplifies and streamlines the process so that more investors can enjoy the benefits of Section 1031. Introduction to Section 1031 Exchanges Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, commonly referred to as a “tax-deferred exchange,” provides for the complete deferral of federal and state taxes on the sale of investment real estate. The seller must reinvest the net sale proceeds into a qualifying replacement property, which can be any type of real property. The gain that would have been recognized in a taxable sale is deferred until the replacement property is sold in a taxable transaction. Section 1031 has been in the tax code since 1921. Historically, most exchangers have acquired a “whole” property, meaning they acquired an entire replacement property. However, starting in 2002, many exchangers have acquired a fractionalized interest in their replacement property, first using the Tenant in Common (TIC) structure and, more recently, the DST structure. Instead of acquiring a whole property, they acquire a fractionalized interest or a percentage of a replacement …

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SARASOTA COUNTY, FLA. — Capital Funding Group (CFG) has provided a $179.8 million construction loan to Erickson Senior Living. The seniors housing owner and operator will use the financing for the first phase of development of Emerson Lakes, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) currently underway in Sarasota County. Situated within the Lakewood Ranch community, the first phase of Emerson Lakes will comprise four buildings — three residential buildings and one community building. Together, the three residential buildings will total 319 independent living units. Upon completion, Emerson Lakes will span 87 acres with 1,015 independent living residences and 130 continuing care units. Erickson will operate the community.

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BLACKSBURG, VA. — A joint venture between Cardinal Group Development and PGIM has broken ground on a 493-bed student housing development near the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg. Located at 501 S. Main St., the community will offer 215 units across two five-story buildings and 50 three-story townhomes. The property will also feature 17,456 square feet of retail space on the ground level. Shared amenities are set to include a pool and hot tub, fitness center, clubhouse and collaborative study lounges. Each townhome will offer a private rooftop terrace and two-car garage. The project is scheduled for completion ahead of Virginia Tech’s 2027-2028 academic year.

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KNOXVILLE, TENN. — Dwight Mortgage Trust has provided a $53 million bridge loan for the refinancing of South Banks, a 230-unit, garden-style apartment community located in Knoxville. The community, which comprises 118 one-bedroom apartments and 112 two-bedroom units, is situated along the Tennessee River near downtown Knoxville and the University of Tennessee. The property also features 3,000 square feet of commercial space, a fitness center, saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen, resident lounges, coworking spaces and a rooftop gathering area. Josh Hoffman and Jonathan Pomper of Dwight Mortgage Trust originated the loan on behalf of the owner, locally based Dominion Group.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS — The Multifamily Group (TMG), a Dallas-based brokerage firm, has negotiated the sale of Vista Del Sol, a 54-unit apartment building in South Fort Worth. Vista Del Sol offers one- and two-bedroom units, as well as an onsite leasing office and laundry facilities. Greg Miller of TMG represented the seller in the transaction, and Chase Davis, also with TMG, represented the buyer. Both parties requested anonymity.

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ALAMEDA, CALIF. — Northmarq, on behalf of Alameda Point Redevelopers LLC, has arranged $54 million in financing for Storehouse Lofts, a residential mixed-use property located at 2350 Saratoga St. in Alameda. Storehouse Lofts is an adaptive reuse project that converted a former military warehouse into a modern 197-unit live-work community. Each unit is loft-style with open floor plans and high ceilings. Additionally, the 187,466-square-foot property features a gym, wellness center and roof deck, as well as a brewery and restaurant as commercial tenants. Dan Baker and Jason Szuminski of Northmarq secured the 10-year, fixed-rate loan through Northmarq’s correspondent relationship with Freddie Mac. The transaction refinances the original construction loan for the property, which is more than 95 percent leased.

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SALT LAKE CITY — Owner and operator Stellar Senior Living has added six new communities to its management portfolio.  The Utah-based company will now operate Granite Gate Prescott, Ariz.; The Forum at Desert Harbor in Peoria, Ariz.; The Gardens of Scottsdale and Pueblo Norte in Scottsdale, Ariz.; The Forum at Tucson in Tucson, Ariz.; and Montebello on Academy in Albuquerque, N.M.  Stellar will manage the properties on behalf of Diversified Healthcare Trust, which owns the communities.  “These communities are located in markets we know and trust, and they complement our existing portfolio,” says Ray Henderson, partner and senior vice president of Stellar. “Each addition expands our presence in high-growth regions and reinforces our ability to deliver the quality care and vibrant lifestyle that define Stellar.”

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