Northeast

UC Funds Provides $12M Equity Investment for Multifamily Property in Malta, N.Y.

by Amy Works November 23, 2015

MALTA, N.Y. — UC Funds has provided a $12 million ground-up construction equity investment for a multifamily development in Malta, a suburb 20 miles north of Albany, N.Y. The investment will be used to develop a vacant parcel of land into 292-unit, Class AAA multifamily property consisting of 16 two- and three-story buildings. The property will feature high-end unit layouts, including granite countertops, crown moldings and luxurious fixtures. Additionally, the community will feature a swimming pool, spa, fitness center and juice bar. The property will be located adjacent to a planned 1,414-acre nanotechnology hub, which is home to Global Foundries, a leading microchip manufacturer that employs 3,600 local residents.

November 23, 2015

Loans Mixed-Use Multifamily New York Northeast Retail

Hudson Cos. Acquires Williamsburg Development Site for Residential, Retail Project

by Amy Works November 23, 2015

NEW YORK CITY — New York City-based Hudson Cos. has acquired a development site at 94 N. Third St. in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood for the development of a residential and retail project. The seven-story building will feature 75 studio, one- and two-bedroom rental units and 15,000 square feet of ground-level retail space. Additionally, 20 percent of the apartments will be reserved for affordable housing for low-income households. On-site amenities will include doorman and concierge service, a gym, tenant lounge, underground parking, bike storage and tenant storage. Tenants will also have access to landscaped courtyards and roof terraces equipped with gas grills and tables for dining. Marvel Architects is serving as architect for the project, which is slated to begin construction soon. Hudson Cos. received a $6.5 million bridge loan from W Financial to acquire the site.

November 23, 2015

Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

CBRE Global Investors Funds Acquires 350-Unit Apartment Community in New Jersey

by Amy Works November 23, 2015

ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — A fund advised by CBRE Global Investors has acquired The Brownstones at Englewood South, an apartment community located at 73 Brownstone Way in Englewood, for an undisclosed price. The 350-unit property features a mix of loft, flat and townhome-style floor plans with high-end finishes, including granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Community amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, pool and deck and green space. The buyer has an interior and amenity upgrade plan for the property. The property, which features 12,521 square feet of ground-floor retail space, was 98 percent occupied at the time of sale. Jose Cruz, Kevin O’Hearn, Michael Oliver and Andrew Scandalios of HFF represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.

November 23, 2015

Multifamily New York Northeast

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers Sale of Two Residential Development Sites in Brooklyn

by Amy Works November 23, 2015

NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of two development sites, located at 181 Troutman St. and 303 Stockholm St. in Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood. The sites sold for $2.6 million, or $236 per buildable square foot, in an all-cash transaction. The residential development sites, which were delivered vacant, combine to offer approximately 11,000 buildable square feet. The site at 181 Troutman St. is currently improved by a two-story, 2,025-square-foot two-unit building; and 303 Stockholm St. is a vacant lot. Michael Amirkhanian of Cushman & Wakefield handled the transaction. The names of the seller and buyer were not released.

November 23, 2015