RENO, NEV. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged refinancing for HERE Reno, a student housing community serving the University of Nevada, Reno. JLL represented the borrower, Article Student Living, in facilitating the three-year, floating-rate financing with PPM America Inc. Located at 920 Evans Ave., HERE Reno offers 636 beds in studio, one-, two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom, fully furnished apartments, a 24-hour fitness center, a study lounge with private rooms, hot tub and sundeck, coffee and breakfast bar, clubroom with kitchen and gaming zones and a club lounge. The asset was built in 2022.
Multifamily
PH Development Receives $15.9M Loan for Hotel-to-Multifamily Conversion Project in Gresham, Oregon
by Amy Works
GRESHAM, ORE. — PH Development has obtained $15.9 million in financing for Woodland Flats, a hotel-to-multifamily conversion project in Gresham. Tom Wilson, Steve Petrie and Jake Davidson of JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory secured the two-year bridge loan through AGP Capital for the borrower. PH Development plans to convert an existing hotel, located at 2752 NE Hogan Drive, into Woodland Flats, a 120-unit multifamily property with 6,400 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The community will offer a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units, with rents ranging from $1,200 to $1,600 per month. Community amenities will include a swimming pool, fitness center and exterior courtyard. The project will require $6.1 million in capital improvements and is slated to take 10 months to complete.
MELBOURNE, FLA. — Carter Multifamily, a Carter Funds company, has acquired Mode at Melbourne, a 166-unit garden-style multifamily community on Florida’s Space Coast, for $37.7 million. The seller was not disclosed. Originally built in 2020, Mode at Melbourne spans approximately 218,592 rentable square feet and was 94 percent occupied at the time of sale. The complex features one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 1,219 square feet to 1,853 square feet. Amenities include a resort-style pool and sundeck, fitness center, resident clubroom, playground, electric vehicle charging stations, car care center, dog park and select units with water views. Carter Multifamily plans to renovate the property with interior and exterior upgrades, operational efficiency improvements and a revitalization of branding. Allegiant-Carter Management, the in-house property manager of Carter Funds, will oversee day-to-day operations at Mode at Melbourne.
CHICAGO — The Community Builders has completed development of Canvas at Leland Plaza, a $44 million affordable housing property in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood. The equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) features 63 units with commercial space, outdoor seating and parking. The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is providing funding for 16 of the units through its project-based voucher program, representing an investment of more than $13.3 million over the next 30 years. Amenities at the property include package and bike rooms, storage space, a resident lounge and terrace. Financial partners include the City of Chicago, the CHA, CIBC, Stratford Capital Group, Benefit Chicago and ComEd. DesignBridge was the architect, and Leopardo Cos. and KMW Communities served as general contractors.
FARGO, N.D. — Gindi Equities has acquired Amber Crossing Apartment Homes in Fargo for an undisclosed price. The 117-unit multifamily community is situated at 5170 Amber Valley Parkway. Property Resources Group was the seller. The transaction marks Gindi’s third investment in the Fargo market. Gindi plans to make interior refurbishments, such as updating kitchen and bathroom features as well as revamping common spaces and outdoor amenities. Constructed in 2002, Amber Crossing features one- to three-bedroom units and is located just off I-29.
PEA RIDGE, ARK. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $24.8 million sale of The Benton, a 150-unit multifamily community in Pea Ridge, roughly 30 miles outside Fayetteville. Martin Bynum, Cole Herget and Craig Hey of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, an entity doing business as Aria Holdings LLC, in the transaction. The buyer was South Bend, Ind.-based HPP Equity. Built in 2024, The Benton features one- and two-bedroom floorplans ranging from 771 square feet to 1,020 square feet in size, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the property include a 24/7 fitness center, lounge, clubhouse, grill, dog park and cabana.
NEW YORK CITY — California-based investment firm Carmel Partners has begun leasing Loden, a 569-unit apartment community located in the Crown Heights area of Brooklyn. Designed by Hill West Architects, Loden offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and backsplashes and individual washers and dryers. Amenities include a fitness center, game room, lounge, children’s playroom, private dining room and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Rents start at $2,900 per month for a studio. Carmel Partners has hired MNS Real Estate to lease and market the property.
NEW YORK CITY — Northmarq has provided a $50 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Tompkins Square Plaza, a 124-unit apartment building located at 190 E. 7th St. in Manhattan’s East Village area. The transit-served, doorman-equipped building was originally constructed in 1998 and offers two- and three-bedroom units, as well as a fitness center and rooftop terrace. Tom Peloquin led the Northmarq team that originated the 10-year loan on behalf of the borrower, The Downtown Apartments LLC.
DEL CITY, OKLA. — Home Invest, a private investment firm and fund manager, has acquired Morgan Terrace, a 100-unit apartment complex in Del City, located southeast of the state capital. The sales price was $3.7 million, and the seller was an undisclosed, California-based investor. According to Apartments.com, Morgan Terrace was built in 1964 and offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as a courtyard and onsite laundry facilities.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — New York-based developer Alpine Residential has received $142.7 million in financing for Scholars Village, a 500-unit multifamily project that will be located in Jersey City. The financing consists of a four-year, floating-rate construction loan from Bank OZK and a preferred equity investment from EOS Residential Investors. Scholars Village will comprise two 12-story buildings with studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as 4,101 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. Thomas Didio, Thomas Didio Jr. and Michael Mataras of JLL arranged the debt and equity on behalf of Alpine Residential.