HOUSTON — New York City-based Ready Capital has closed a $41.3 million loan for the acquisition, renovation and stabilization of an unnamed, 449-unit apartment community in Houston’s Clear Lake submarket. The nonrecourse, interest-only loan carried a 36-month term, floating interest rate, two extension options and a facility to fund capital improvements. The name of the sponsor was not disclosed.
By Taylor Williams Northern New Jersey is teeming with new multifamily projects, many of them transit-oriented, that mesh suburban locations with urban lifestyles, making the region a desirable alternative to living in New York City. But more housing product is unquestionably needed. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Garden State’s population grew by 5.7 percent from approximately 8.8 million to 9.3 million in 2020. New Jersey is the 11th-most populous state and the fifth-smallest state by area, and thus has the highest level of population density in the country. The combination of a growing population and a very limited supply of land means that infill development sites that provide direct access to major cities, most notably New York City and Philadelphia, are highly coveted by developers of all property types. But developers that can deliver the right kind of housing on those sites play central roles in helping municipal leaders bring new jobs, retailers and restaurants to their communities. CENTURION Union Center, a mixed-use project which includes nearly 300 new homes and approximately 27,000 square feet of retail space, is just one such project that ties together a basic need for housing with a larger revitalization of the community. …
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided a total of $48 million in financing for Eastway Park Apartments, a 132-unit affordable seniors housing development in Charlotte. The financing includes a $14.3 million construction loan, $8.4 million equity bridge loan and $13.3 million Fannie Mae mortgage-backed security (MBS) as Tax-Exempt Bond Collateral (MTEB). In addition, KeyBank subsidiary Key Community Development Corp. (KCDC) is investing $12 million of 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity to support the development. The nonprofit borrower and developer, Harmony Housing, did not disclose a construction timeline for the project. Eastway Park will include age-restricted units for those 55 years of age and older. The property will serve households earning a range from 30 percent to 80 percent of area median income (AMI) and will be subject to an agreement ensuring ongoing affordability for at least 30 years. Out of the 132 units, 40 of the one-bedroom units will have project-based rental assistance and veterans’ preference by way of Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Vouchers from Inlivian, formerly known as Charlotte Housing Authority. The development will provide supportive services to tenants including a shuttle service. The development team has also contacted organizations such as …
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Locally based developer Lincoln Ventures has acquired land in East Austin for the development of a 625-unit multifamily project. The six-story property at 2700 E. Fifth St. will house a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, with 10 percent of the residences reserved as affordable housing. The development will also include retail space that is preleased to a café and an urban grocer. The amenity package will consist of two pools, a fitness center with yoga and spin studios, coworking space, a pet park and spa and a catering kitchen. Construction is slated to begin in the second half of the year and to be complete in summer 2024.
SAN ANTONIO — Newmark has brokered the sale of Augusta Flats, a 260-unit apartment community in downtown San Antonio. Built in 2020, the property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and custom cabinetry and an average size of 799 square feet. Amenities include a pool, outdoor grilling stations, fitness center, resident lounge, golf simulator, Amazon package lockers and a rooftop deck. Texas-based developer Stillwater Capital sold the property to a joint venture between New Jersey-based Strategic Properties of North America and Benefit Street Partners Multifamily Trust for an undisclosed price. Patton Jones and Matt Michelson of Newmark brokered the deal on behalf of Stillwater Capital.
SAN ANTONIO — Northmarq has arranged the sale of The Reserve at Lone Oak, a 200-unit multifamily property in southeast San Antonio that was built in 2014. Units are furnished with granite countertops and walk-in closets. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, playground, grilling areas and a clubhouse. Moses Siller of Northmarq represented the seller, Encore Residential LLC, in the transaction. Siller also procured the buyer, GV&A Real Estate Investments.
HOUSTON — New York City-based Ready Capital has closed a $13 million loan for the acquisition, renovation and stabilization of an unnamed, 152-unit apartment complex in Houston’s Medical Center submarket. The nonrecourse, interest-only loan features a 36-month term, floating interest rate, two extension options and a facility to fund future capital improvements. The undisclosed sponsor plans to implement a value-add program.
NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between locally based investment firm Stonehenge NYC and San Francisco-based Stockbridge Capital Group has purchased The Cole, a 163-unit apartment building on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, for $128.2 million. Built in 2002, the building rises 22 stories, spans 164,000 square feet and includes ground-floor retail space. The amenity package consists of a fitness center, package room, a private courtyard, outdoor grilling areas, billiards room and a resident lounge. Daniel Parker, Paul Gillen, Anthony Ledesma and Allie Boyan of Hodges Ward Elliott brokered the deal. The seller was Carmel Partners. The new ownership will rebrand the property as The Cole by Stonehenge.
STAMFORD, CONN. — A partnership between New York City-based investment firm Monday Properties and Washington Capital has acquired 75 Tresser, a 344-unit apartment community in Stamford, located in the southern coastal part of the state. The property features studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, outdoor grilling stations, catering kitchen and a movie theater. Jeffrey Dunne and David Gavin of CBRE represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The property was 95 percent occupied at the time of sale.
NEW YORK CITY — BHI, a full-service commercial bank that is the U.S. division of Israel’s Bank Hapoalim, has provided a $33.1 million construction loan for a multifamily project in Brooklyn. The borrower, CW Realty Group, plans to develop a 59-unit project with 30 parking spaces at 251 Front St. in the borough’s Vinegar Hill area. A completion date for the transit-served project was not disclosed.