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Cushman & Wakefield Brokers Sale of 240-Unit Multifamily Property in Norwalk, Connecticut

by Taylor Williams April 11, 2022

NORWALK, CONN. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of Avalon East Norwalk, a 240-unit multifamily property located in the southern coastal part of Connecticut. Avalon East Norwalk features one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, outdoor grilling stations and a resident lounge. Brian Whitmer, Adam Spies, Al Mirin, Matt Torrance, Michael Collins, Ryan Dowd and Peter Welch of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Virginia-based multifamily REIT AvalonBay Communities, in the transaction. The team also procured the buyer, Boston-based DSF Group, which will rebrand the property as Halstead Norwalk.

April 11, 2022

Connecticut Industrial Loans Northeast Office

Red Oak Provides $10M Loan for Refinancing of Industrial, Office Property in Bloomfield, Connecticut

by Taylor Williams April 11, 2022

BLOOMFIELD, CONN. — Michigan-based lender Red Oak Capital Holdings has provided a $10 million loan for the refinancing of an industrial and office property located in the northern Hartford suburb of Bloomfield. South Campus at Gillette Ridge comprises a 435,853-square-foot office building, a 101,652-square-foot warehouse and a 40,688-square-foot flex building on a 50.8-acre site. Amenities include a fitness center, conference center, full-service kitchen and a cafeteria. The undisclosed sponsor plans to use a portion of the proceeds to fund capital improvements.

April 11, 2022

Development Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

Procopio Cos. Tops Off 49-Unit Multifamily Project in Wilmington, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams April 11, 2022

WILMINGTON, MASS. — Locally based developer The Procopio Cos. has topped off Lume, a 49-unit multifamily project in Wilmington, a northern suburb of Boston. The 74,000-square-foot, transit-served development carries a price tag of $20 million. Upon completion this fall, Lume will consist of 39 garden-style apartments and 10 townhomes. Amenities will include a fitness center, clubroom, coworking space and a pet spa. DMS Design is the project architect, with interiors by Conant Design Group. Boston-based Charlesgate is the leasing and management agency.

April 11, 2022

Acquisitions Industrial New York Northeast Self-Storage

Storage Post Acquires Self-Storage Facility in Staten Island

by Taylor Williams April 11, 2022

NEW YORK CITY — Storage Post, an Atlanta-based self-storage owner-operator, has acquired a newly built facility located at 600 Richmond Terrace on Staten Island. The number of units was not disclosed, but the property spans approximately 148,000 square feet of net rentable climate-controlled space. The seller and sales price were also not disclosed.

April 11, 2022

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast Top Stories

A&E Real Estate Acquires Apartment Tower in Manhattan from Equity Residential for $266M

by John Nelson April 11, 2022

NEW YORK CITY — A&E Real Estate, a private multifamily investment and management firm based in New York City, has purchased 140 Riverside Boulevard, a luxury 354-unit apartment tower on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), a multifamily REIT based in Chicago, sold the 28-story community for $266 million. Darcy Stacom and Ryan Silber of CBRE represented Equity Residential in the sale. Built in 2002, the apartment tower features controlled access, a doorman, fitness center, interior courtyard, multiple tenant lounges, onsite management, package services, storage space and concierge services. The property is situated opposite Riverside Park South, a New York City park that fronts the Hudson River. Additionally, the community includes commercial space currently leased to New York Cat Hospital, a veterinarian’s clinic, and Dwight School, a private school catering to pre-K and kindergarten students. “140 Riverside Boulevard is a stand-out in the New York market, situated both waterfront and park-front with direct access to the Hudson River Park system,” says Stacom. “The property has been meticulously maintained and is truly excellent real estate — as this transaction validates.” Founded in 2011, A&E Real Estate began with the acquisition of a 49-unit apartment community in Brooklyn. …

April 11, 2022

Acquisitions Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

Taurus, Kayne Anderson Acquire 1,020-Unit Multifamily Property in Metro Boston

by Taylor Williams April 8, 2022

FRAMINGHAM, MASS. — A joint venture between global private equity firm Taurus Investment Holdings and Kayne Anderson Real Estate has acquired Halstead Framingham, a 1,020-unit multifamily development located on the western outskirts of Boston. Halstead Framingham, which was originally built in 1976, was 98 percent occupied at the time of sale. The community’s amenity package consists of a fitness center with simulation surfing options, resident lounge with shared workspaces, a pool, pickleball court and multiple grilling areas. The joint venture plans to implement a capital improvement program focused on sustainability and rebrand the property as The Green on 9 & 90. Simon Butler, Biria St. John and John McLaughlin of CBRE represented the seller, an affiliate of Boston-based DSF Group, in the transaction.

April 8, 2022

Development Multifamily New York Northeast

Ekstein Tolbert Underway on $76M Mixed-Income Housing Project in Brooklyn

by Taylor Williams April 8, 2022

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based firm Ekstein Tolbert Development is underway on construction of a $76 million multifamily project located at 1333 Broadway in Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood. The 20-story, 107-unit building will ultimately house three levels of commercial space and a unit mix that comprises 30 percent affordable units and 70 percent market-rate apartments. Amenities will include a gym, package handling room and onsite laundry facilities. JLL arranged an undisclosed amount of construction financing through Santander Bank on behalf of Ekstein Tolbert. In addition, JLL negotiated the sale of a majority equity stake in the project to private equity firm Standard Real Estate Investments.

April 8, 2022

Acquisitions Life Sciences Massachusetts Northeast Office

Outshine Properties, Jadian Capital Buy Office Building Near Boston, Plan Life Sciences Conversion

by Taylor Williams April 8, 2022

WESTWOOD, MASS. — A partnership between two New York City-based investment firms, Outshine Properties and Jadian Capital, has acquired a 164,695-square-foot office building in the southern Boston suburb of Westwood with plans to convert the property to a life sciences facility. The sales price was $32 million. The four-story building is currently 73 percent leased to seven tenants. Robert Griffin, Edward Maher, Matthew Pullen and Samantha Hallowell of Newmark represented the seller, L&B Realty Advisors, in the transaction. William Sleeper, also with Newmark, arranged acquisition financing for the deal through J.P. Morgan. The new ownership expects to deliver 140,000 square feet of prebuilt lab space in the second quarter of 2023.

April 8, 2022

Loans Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Progress Capital Arranges $14M Loan for Refinancing of Jersey City Apartment Building

by Taylor Williams April 8, 2022

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Locally based financial advisory firm Progress Capital has arranged a $14 million loan for the refinancing of a 79-unit apartment building located at 253 Academy St. in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City. The newly built property offers 77 studios and two larger units that were built as standalone modular residences. Amenities include a rooftop deck and grilling area, fitness center and concierge service. Kathy Anderson of Progress Capital arranged the loan, which carried a fixed interest rate and 12 months of interest-only payments, on behalf of the borrower, Pointe Developers LLC. The direct lender was not disclosed.

April 8, 2022

Acquisitions Industrial New Jersey Northeast

NAI Mertz Brokers Sale of 140,000 SF Industrial Building in Delanco, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams April 8, 2022

DELANCO, N.J. — NAI Mertz has brokered the sale of a 140,000-square-foot industrial building in Delanco, located outside of Philadelphia in Southern New Jersey. The building is currently leased to furniture maker Stylex Seating. Jonathan Klear, Roy Kardon, Jeff Licht, Jared Licht and Fred Meyer of NAI Mertz represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The team also represented the buyer, New Jersey-based investment firm Faropoint. The sales price was not disclosed.

April 8, 2022

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