Multifamily

Kraus-Anderson Completes 180-Unit Bryk on Broadway Affordable Housing Community in Rochester, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow June 13, 2023

ROCHESTER, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed construction of Bryk on Broadway, a 180-unit affordable housing community in Rochester’s Destination Medical Center (DMC) district. Local developers, led by Dirk Erickson, own the property. Designed by ISG architects, the project features 7,500 square feet of commercial and retail space on the ground floor as well as 140 climate-controlled parking stalls. Of the 180 units, 54 are restricted to those who earn up to 50 percent of the area median income (AMI), 18 are restricted at 60 percent of AMI and 108 are reserved for 80 percent of AMI. The top floor features a speakeasy-inspired lounge with views of the city. Amenities include a fitness center, storage units, bike storage and landscaped areas. In 2021, the Rochester City Council approved $2.2 million in tax-increment financing to help with project costs. The developers also received $2.2 million in DMC infrastructure funds in the form of a forgivable loan.

June 13, 2023

Features Multifamily

Large-Scale Apartment Renovations: Five Tips to Create a Positive Resident Experience

by Taylor Williams June 13, 2023

By Ron Fanish, co-owner, Rainbow International Restoration of Westchester Operating an apartment complex is no easy task. Property managers must juggle a long list of duties, from serving current residents and recruiting new tenants to maintaining buildings. Among the most challenging of these tasks is implementing large-scale apartment renovations. These undertakings comprise many complicated moving parts — managing contractors, overseeing budgets and ensuring the project does not significantly disrupt residents’ quality of life. This last element is especially important. Apartment renovations have the potential to be majorly disruptive by generating noise, clutter and limited access to utilities. In some cases, residents may even be temporarily displaced from their homes. For this reason, it’s essential for property managers to prioritize positive resident experiences during the renovation process. Here are five strategies for doing precisely this. Communicate, communicate, communicate. Since large-scale apartment renovations can have such significant impacts on residents’ day-to-day lives, there’s no such thing as over-communication. Start by giving advance notice about the project as soon as possible and providing thorough details on duration, potential noise and other disturbances. Also, operators must ensure that they’re communicating across multiple channels so residents don’t miss any updates. Use email, paper bulletins, text …

June 13, 2023

Loans Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

PCCP Provides $57M Refinancing for Multifamily Community in Charlotte

by John Nelson June 12, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — PCCP LLC has provided a $57 million loan for the refinancing of Metro University City, a multifamily community located at 404 Gallop Lane in the University City neighborhood of Charlotte. Seth Grossman of Meridian Capital Group secured the financing on behalf of the undisclosed borrower, which acquired the property in September 2021. The community features 309 units across four buildings. Amenities at the property include a clubhouse, saltwater pool, fitness center, outdoor kitchen with grilling areas and a dog park and spa.

June 12, 2023

Affordable Housing Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Ability Housing to Develop 92-Unit Affordable Housing Community in St. Augustine, Florida

by John Nelson June 12, 2023

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. — Ability Housing has announced plans for Villages of New Augustine, a 92-unit affordable housing community to be located at the intersection of North Volusia and Chapin streets in St. Augustine. Upon completion, the development will feature 20 one-bedroom, 36 two-bedroom and 36 three-bedroom apartments across four buildings. Rental prices will be determined by household income, with 80 percent of units reserved for residents earning 60 percent of area median income (AMI) or less and 10 percent each available for residents earning at or below 33 and 50 percent of AMI thresholds. Amenities at the property will include a community center with a computer lab, library and flexible workspaces and a playground, pavilion, 149 parking spaces and a dedicated walking trail. Construction on the $25 million project is scheduled to begin this summer. Funding has been secured through state, local and private sources including the Florida Housing Corp., the National Equity Fund and Bank of America.

June 12, 2023

Acquisitions Development Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Walton Global Sells 25-Acre Multifamily Development Parcel in Fredericksburg, Virginia

by John Nelson June 12, 2023

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. — Walton Global has sold a 25-acre parcel situated within the 683-acre Alexander Crossing Master Plan in Fredericksburg for an undisclosed price. A multifamily developer purchased the property, with plans to construct a 363-unit community at the site. The Alexander Crossing Master Plan features residential, commercial and recreation space, as well as green areas. The construction timeline was not disclosed.

June 12, 2023

Loans Multifamily New York Northeast

BHI Provides $29.2M Construction Loan for Queens Multifamily Project

by Taylor Williams June 12, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — BHI, a full-service commercial bank that is the U.S. division of Israel’s Bank Hapoalim, has provided a $29.2 million construction loan for an 81-unit multifamily project that will be located at 138-45 Jamaica Ave. in Queens. About a third of the units will be reserved as affordable housing, although specific income restrictions were not disclosed, and the seven-story development will also include retail space. The borrower was an entity doing business as ZDJ Jamaica LLC. Completion is slated for the first quarter of next year.

June 12, 2023

Acquisitions Multifamily Seniors Housing Washington Western

SLIB Negotiates Sale of 93-Unit Seniors Housing Portfolio in Pacific Northwest

by Jeff Shaw June 12, 2023

SEATTLE — Senior Living Investment Brokerage (SLIB), a Chicago-based firm, has arranged the sale of three communities in the Pacific Northwest. The facilities offer a combined 93 units and 105 beds, and were built between 1991 and 1995. The buyer is a private owner-operator group out of Texas. The seller, price, names and locations were not disclosed. Jason Punzel, Brad Goodsell, Vince Viverito and Matt Alley of SLIB handled the transaction.

June 12, 2023

Development Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Lendlease Opens 41-Story Residential Tower in Chicago’s South Loop

by Kristin Harlow June 12, 2023

CHICAGO — Lendlease has opened The Reed at Southbank, a 41-story residential tower located at 234 W. Polk St. in Chicago’s South Loop. The Reed includes both rental units and for-sale homes and is part of Lendlease’s seven-acre Southbank master plan. Of the property’s 440 residences, 224 are apartments and are located on floors nine through 22. Units range from 544 to 1,417 square feet and monthly rents start at $2,205. Inspired by the literary history of Printers Row, the development’s name is a nod to both reed pens and the grasses that grow along waterways like the Chicago River. Perkins & Will designed the property. The Reed is situated near Southbank Park, a two-acre green space developed and maintained by Lendlease as an amenity for both residents and neighbors in the surrounding community. The eighth floor features a 15,000-square-foot amenity deck with a pool, lawn, fire pits, outdoor kitchens and fitness area. Indoor amenities include a fitness center, lounge room, pool table, virtual sports room, massage room and salon. Apartments at The Reed will be managed by Bozzuto, which will provide renters with services like plant care, pet care, newspaper delivery and in-home package delivery. The Reed is the …

June 12, 2023

Development Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Bulley & Andrews Completes Renovation of Historic Belden-Stratford Apartment Building in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow June 12, 2023

CHICAGO — General contractor Bulley & Andrews has completed a renovation of The Belden-Stratford, a luxury apartment building in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Overlooking the Lincoln Park Zoo and Conservatory, the 16-story property was originally constructed in 1923 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Designed by architect Meyer Fridstein, the building originally opened as a residential hotel before being converted to apartments. Mansueto Office, the investment firm of Joe Mansueto, who was a resident of the property during the 1980s, purchased the asset in 2018. Renovation work began in late 2020. Today, the property comprises 209 luxury apartment units, including studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans as well as a selection of penthouses. Monthly rents range from $2,500 to $15,000. Leasing and move-ins are underway. Solomon Cordwell Buenz served as the architect for the renovation project, along with historic architect Vinci Hamp Architects. Waterton manages the property. The team restored many of the original architectural details of the property and added new amenities, including a mezzanine-level lounge, fitness center, billiards and media lounge, wine tasting room, conference rooms, meeting space and a rooftop deck. Residents also have access to services such as valet parking, concierge …

June 12, 2023

Indiana Loans Midwest Multifamily Student Housing

BWE Arranges $36M Acquisition Loan for 796-Bed Student Housing Property at Indiana University

by Kristin Harlow June 12, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, IND. — Bellwether Enterprise (BWE) has arranged a $36 million loan for the acquisition of The Monroe, a 796-bed student housing property at Indiana University in Bloomington. Christopher Carroll and Max Miller of BWE arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Campus Realty Advisors, which plans to make upgrades to the community. According to BWE, Indiana University had record freshmen enrollment in 2022 with more than 10,200 students.

June 12, 2023

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