Northeast

Square Mile Acquires $31.8M Mezzanine Loan on Hotel Development in Manhattan

by Amy Works January 11, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Square Mile Capital Management has acquired a $31.8 million mezzanine loan in face value for financing the development of Moxy Hotel, located at 105-109 W. 28th St. in the Chelsea/NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan. A subsidiary of Marriott International, which originated the mezzanine debt in December 2016, was the seller. The completed property will consist of a 37-story building with 349 guest rooms and will be flagged under Marriott’s Moxy brand. The hotel will feature a ground-floor market restaurant, lobby bar, lounge and a rooftop sky bar with panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. Designed by Stonehill Taylor, the hotel is slated to open this year. The Lightstone Group purchased the site in July 2014 and broke ground in April 2016. Bank of the Ozarks and a subsidiary of Marriott International provided $101.8 million in construction financing, including the mezzanine debt. Lightstone is an experienced hotel owner and developer, with two other Moxy projects under development in Manhattan.

January 11, 2018

Multifamily New York Northeast Seniors Housing

Joint Venture Plans $52.7M Renovation of Affordable Community in the Bronx

by Amy Works January 11, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture between Fort Schuyler Housing Development Co., Smith & Henzy Advisory Group Inc., MDG Design + Construction LLC, Concord Management of New York and partners has unveiled a $52.7 million renovation and refinancing plan for Fort Schuyler House, a 139-unit affordable seniors housing development in the Bronx. In addition to $15.5 million in capital repairs, the project will preserve the affordability of 138 of the units. The 139th unit is reserved for the property manager. Fort Schuyler House was built in 1973 to offer independent living opportunities for low-income seniors age 62 and over. The eight-story building features 118 studio units, 20 one-bedroom units and one two-bedroom unit. The project will provide apartment improvements including the conversion of antiquated Dwyer units to fully functioning kitchens. The apartments will also receive new flooring; new electrical risers and CB panels; new emergency pull cords; and energy-saving appliances, radiator control valves, bath and kitchen fixtures, and LED lighting throughout. The renovations will be done with tenants remaining in their homes to minimize the disturbance to residents. The shared spaces and overall property will also receive upgrades including new flooring and finishes; new security and energy efficiency measures; …

January 11, 2018

Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

NAI Hunneman Brokers $5M Sale of Apartment Building in Boston’s Back Bay

by Amy Works January 11, 2018

BOSTON — NAI Hunneman has arranged the sale of a brownstone apartment building located at 90 Saint Botolph St. in Boston’s Back Bay. 16 Pinckney Street LLC acquired the property from 90 St. Botolph LLC for $5 million. The 10-unit property features eight one-bedroom apartments and two studio apartments. At the time of sale, the building was fully occupied. Carl Christie and Dan McGee of NAI Hunneman represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.

January 11, 2018

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Extell Development Closes on $1.1B Financing for Central Park Tower in Manhattan

by Amy Works January 10, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Extell Development Co. closed on a $1.1 billion construction loan for Central Park Tower on Dec. 29, 2017. The financing package comprised a $900 million senior construction loan syndication led by J.P. Morgan and a $235 million preferred equity loan from a hedge fund. Situated on 57th Street, the 1,550-foot Central Park Tower will be the tallest residential building in the world. Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, the building will feature 179 residences, stratospheric views and a full-service amenity package, as well as a seven-story, 300,000-square-foot Nordstrom department store. Extell is co-developing Central Park Tower with SMI USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Shanghai Municipal Investment.

January 10, 2018

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BLT Transforms Waterfront Property into Mixed-Use Development in Stamford, Connecticut

by Amy Works January 10, 2018

STAMFORD, CONN. — Building and Land Technology (BLT) is developing Harbor Landing, the redevelopment and rebranding of Stamford Landing and Davenport Landing in Stamford. The project will connect the Stamford Landing office complex and the Davenport Landing boatyard and residential properties. The newly connected waterfront property will be a combination of the former Stamford Landing, a 200,000-square-foot waterfront office complex, and the former Davenport Landing, featuring 218 residential rental units, two restaurants, a full-service boatyard operated by The Hinckley Co., a boardwalk and a marina with more than 120 available slips. The residential portion of the property is slated to begin leasing early this year. On-site amenities at the property include security, a shuttle to the train, a fitness center with yoga studio, marina slips, and two restaurants, Crab Shell and Prime. BLT has retained RHYS as leasing agent for the property.

January 10, 2018

New Jersey Northeast Office

Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $8.8M Sale of Office Building in West Orange, New Jersey

by Amy Works January 10, 2018

WEST ORANGE, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Skyline Plaza, an office building located at 414 Eagle Rock Ave. in West Orange. A private investor sold the property to an undisclosed buyer for $8.8 million. The three-story, 60,000-square-foot property was 92 percent occupied at the time of sale. Fahri Ozturk and Kim Kretowicz of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller in the transaction.

January 10, 2018

Connecticut Multifamily Northeast

Chozick Realty Facilitates $8M Sale of 120-Unit Apartment Complex in East Hartford, Connecticut

by Amy Works January 10, 2018

EAST HARTFORD, CONN. — Chozick Realty has arranged the sale of Turtle Creek Apartments, a multifamily property located in East Hartford. Up Realty LLC acquired the property from Turtle Creek Realty for $8 million, or $66,666 per unit. Constructed in 1968, the 120-unit property features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts, an indoor swimming pool, a steam room, a sauna, a commercial kitchen and dining room for resident functions, an indoor running track, a miniature golf course, fitness rooms, a billiards room, a media room and a library. Steve Pappas of Chozick Realty represented the seller and buyer in the deal.

January 10, 2018

Mixed-Use Multifamily New York Northeast Office Retail

TerraCRG Brokers $5.1M Sale of Development Site in Brooklyn

by Amy Works January 10, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — TerraCRG has arranged the sale of a development site located at 52-56 Ainslie St. in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood. An undisclosed buyer acquired the 4,950-square-foot site for $5.1 million. The site offers mixed zoning, allowing for a development project ranging in size from 13,365 square feet to 17,820 square feet depending on use. Ofer Cohen, Dan Marks, Matt Trotter, Peter Matheos and David Algarin of TerraCRG brokered the transaction. The name of the seller was not released.

January 10, 2018

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Speculative Industrial Development Picks Up in Southern Maine

by Taylor Williams January 10, 2018

In Southern Maine, we have an inventory problem. An inventory shortage, that is. During the recovery, there has been a steady flight to quality in all sectors including office, retail and, most strikingly, the industrial market. For the seventh consecutive year, the Greater Portland industrial market vacancy rate has dropped. We are now hovering close to a 2 percent total vacancy, which is grossly inhibiting end-users and growth. Throughout 2017, we worked with buyers and tenants that struggle to find suitable relocation and growth opportunities. Multiple offers and off-market sales have become commonplace, which frustrates end-users. We are coaching our clients to remain patient, flexible and communicative in this fluid and competitive market. Accordingly, the limited inventory drastically increased both lease rates and sales pricing for industrial style space. Sale price trends, in particular, deserve a closer look. In 2011, at the tail end of the recession, Class A and B industrial buildings were selling in the $40-per-square-foot range. Sales were almost exclusively going to owner-user businesses who were bullish enough to bet the economy would turn. Today, those businesses are competing with a smaller inventory pool, and against investors looking to diversify their portfolios. Quality industrial buildings are now …

January 10, 2018

Loans Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

HFF Secures $250M Construction Financing for Multifamily Development in Boston

by Amy Works January 9, 2018

BOSTON — HFF has arranged a $250 million construction loan for the development of the first phase of Bulfinch Crossing, a 46-story residential property located at 100 Sudbury St. in downtown Boston. The borrower is a joint venture between National Real Estate Advisors and its Boston-based development partner, The HYM Investment Group. John Fowler, Riaz Cassum and Jennifer Keller of HFF secured the 15-year loan through Pacific Life Insurance Co. for the borrower. The first phase residential tower is part of a 4.8-acre, 2.9 million-square-foot redevelopment of Government Center Garage that will transform the above-grade parking garage into a mixed-use district in downtown Boston. Featuring 368 rental units and 55 condominiums, the residential tower will offer an outdoor pool, three roof decks, a fitness center, a yoga studio, a clubroom, a children’s playroom, a golf simulator, a full chef’s kitchen and an outdoor dog run and dog spa.

January 9, 2018

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