Northeast

New York Blood Center to Open 187,000 SF Office, Life Sciences Facility in Rye, New York

by Taylor Williams October 30, 2023

RYE, N.Y. — The New York Blood Center will open a 187,000-square-foot office and life sciences facility in Rye, a northern suburb of New York City. The 14.8-acre site at 601 Midland Ave. formerly housed an office and data center facility for cosmetics giant Avon, that has now been vacant for about four years. The Westchester County Local Development Corp. has approved a $52 million, tax-exempt bond for the redevelopment, which will include new HVAC, electrical systems, windows and roofing. The façade and landscaping will also be upgraded, and new clinical and research laboratories will be added. The $108 million project is estimated to take 12 to 18 months to complete.

October 30, 2023

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Development Industrial New Jersey Northeast

JLL Secures Joint Venture Equity for 119,250 SF Industrial Project in Denville, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams October 30, 2023

DENVILLE, N.J. — JLL has secured joint venture equity for a 119,250-square-foot industrial project that will be located in the Northern New Jersey community of Denville. The site at 12-18 Vanderhoof Ave. spans 19 acres, and the facility will offer a clear height of 36 feet, 18 loading bays, one drive-in door and parking for 52 cars and 13 trailers. Marc Duval, Jason Lundy, Jordan Avanzato, Nicholas Stefans and Jose Cruz of JLL worked on behalf of the sponsor, Cervenka Development Partners, to arrange the equity partnership with global investment manager Monocle Group.

October 30, 2023

Affordable Housing Loans Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Greystone Provides $21.6M Agency Refinancing for Affordable Housing Complex in Carteret, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams October 30, 2023

CARTERET, N.J. — Greystone has provided a $21.6 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Roosevelt Village Apartments, a 101-unit affordable housing complex in the Central New Jersey community of Carteret. Built in 1969, the complex consists of 10 buildings on a 5.2-acre site that house one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Specific income restrictions were not disclosed. The nonrecourse, fixed-rate loan was structured with a 10-year term, 35-year amortization schedule and seven years of interest-only payments. Ryan Harkins of Greystone originated the financing on behalf of the borrower, Tryko Partners.

October 30, 2023

Acquisitions Connecticut Multifamily Northeast

NEPCG Arranges $3.6M Sale of Two Multifamily Properties in Southern Connecticut

by Taylor Williams October 30, 2023

NORWALK AND BRIDGEPORT, CONN. — Regional brokerage firm Northeast Private Client Group (NEPCG) has arranged the $3.6 million sale of two multifamily properties in southern coastal Connecticut. The building at 33 Woodbury Ave. in Norwalk totals eight units, and the building at 1421 Fairfield Ave. in Bridgeport totals 25 units. The buyers and sellers in both deals requested anonymity. Brad Balletto Jeff Wright, Rich Edwards, Bob Paterno, Chris Bierezowiec and Pat Hegarty of NEPCG brokered the deals.

October 30, 2023

Affordable Housing Development Multifamily New York Northeast

Habitat Receives Approval for $400M Affordable Housing Redevelopment in Buffalo

by Taylor Williams October 27, 2023

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Chicago-based multifamily developer and manager The Habitat Co. has received approval from the Buffalo Common Council for a $400 million affordable housing redevelopment project. The site at 205 Marine Drive currently houses a seven-building, 616-unit waterfront apartment complex that was originally constructed as affordable housing in 1952. The development team, which includes Duvernay + Brooks and the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, plans to convert the property into a 700-unit affordable housing complex. Phase I of the redevelopment includes construction of a mix of new towers on the surface parking lot adjacent to its current buildings. The initial phase will feature low-, mid- and high-rise buildings, a parking garage and commercial space. Construction is expected to begin in late 2024. With approval for planned unit development now secured, the development team is focused on getting final design approval from the city and filing financing applications with the state of New York by the end of 2023. Full completion of the redevelopment is slated for 2029. Financing for the project included Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Equity, tax credits from the New York State Brownfield program and debt from the New York State Housing Finance Agency.

October 27, 2023

Development Massachusetts Northeast Office

Chiofaro Begins $100M Transformation of International Place Office Complex in Downtown Boston

by Taylor Williams October 27, 2023

BOSTON — The Chiofaro Co., a locally based investment and development firm, has begun the $100 million transformation of International Place, a 1.8 million-square-foot office complex in downtown Boston. Built in phases between 1987 and 1992, International Place consists of a 46-story tower and a 35-story building that are connected by a public courtyard. The complex is home to more than 90 tenants. Global architecture firm Gensler is leading the design of the project, the centerpiece of which will be a 16,000-square-foot amenity center that will be known as The Aries Club. The capital improvement program also calls for the renovation of the entrance of One International Place with upgraded lighting and protective glass canopies to imbue the building with more hospitality-like curb appeal. Ownership will also modernize the retail storefronts at One International Place. At Two International Place, Chiofaro is planning a similar renovation of the entrance to elevate lighting, seating and accessibility. The lobby will also be redesigned to feature tech-enabled seating options, enhanced security measures and new art installations. Lastly, the retail space will be revamped to support an 8,000-square-foot restaurant. IP Commons, the courtyard that links the two buildings and International Place’s central gathering area, will …

October 27, 2023

Loans Multifamily New York Northeast Seniors Housing

JLL Arranges $29M in Financing for Long Island Seniors Housing Property

by Taylor Williams October 27, 2023

SMITHTOWN, N.Y. — JLL has arranged $29 million in financing for Whisper Woods of Smithtown, a seniors housing property located on Long Island. Built in 2018, the property houses 136 beds across 101 units and offers assisted living and memory care services. The borrower is a partnership between Sculptor Real Estate and Benchmark Senior Living, and the direct lender was an undisclosed regional bank. Joel Mendes, Ted Flagg and Stephen Van Leer led the transaction for JLL.

October 27, 2023

Acquisitions Northeast Pennsylvania Retail

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $6.1M Sale of Two Retail Pad Sites in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams October 27, 2023

CHESTER SPRINGS, PA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered sale of a retail pad site that is leased to CVS and an affiliated outparcel building in Chester Springs, about 35 miles northwest of Philadelphia, for a combined $6.1 million. Dean Zang and David Crotts of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, an affiliate of the Zukin Family, in the transaction and procured an undisclosed, publicly traded REIT as the buyer. Sean Beuche of Marcus & Millichap assisted in closing the deal as the broker of record.

October 27, 2023

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

Stav Equities Negotiates $3.8M Sale of Brooklyn Apartment Building

by Taylor Williams October 27, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Stav Equities has negotiated the $3.8 million sale of a seven-unit apartment building located at 10 Clermont Ave. near the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The building, which according to LoopNet Inc. was originally constructed in 1915, includes a retail space. Jacob Stavsky of Stav Equities represented the buyer, Neue Urban, in the off-market transaction.

October 27, 2023

Development Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Halpern Real Estate Nears Completion of 337-Unit Apartment Community in Jersey City

by Taylor Williams October 26, 2023

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Locally based developer Halpern Real Estate Ventures is nearing completion of a 337-unit apartment community located at 49 Fisk St. in Jersey City’s West Side neighborhood. Designed by Minno & Wasko Architects & Planners, the six-story building, which was recently branded The Birch House, houses studio, one- and two-bedroom units and roughly 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space. Other project partners included JRM Construction Management and The Corcoran Group, which is marketing the property for lease. Leasing will begin in January. Construction began in late 2021 and topped out this spring.

October 26, 2023

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