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Related Cos., Sterling Equities Begin Leasing 2,500-Unit Affordable Housing Project in Queens

Taylor Williams — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:09:07 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Queens Development Group, a joint venture between Related Cos. and New York-based Sterling Equities, has begun leasing the first phase of Willets Point Commons, a 2,500-unit affordable housing project in Queens. Phase I of Willets Point Commons comprises two mid-rise buildings housing a combined 880 units, 40 percent of which are reserved for residents earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Another 15 percent of units are set aside for tenants that formerly experienced homelessness. Amenities include a landscaped inner courtyard, laundry facilities, lounge space with access to outdoor terraces, bicycle storage and ground-floor retail space. Related and Sterling partnered with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development and the New York City Housing Development Corp. on the project. Construction began in December 2023.

Raleigh-Durham’s Multifamily Market Is Normalizing Following Several Quarters of Softness

John Nelson — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:18:00 +0000

The Raleigh-Durham region continues to be one of the premier pockets of growth in the Southeast, thanks to robust employment opportunities and a steady pipeline of renters graduating from area schools including Duke University, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University. Multifamily developers have been more than eager to help satiate the demand for housing in the area in recent years. According to Yardi Matrix, the Raleigh-Durham region had nearly 14,500 apartments deliver in 2024. The research platform also reported that approximately 8,600 more units came on line in the first three quarters of 2025, which represents a 4.2 percent growth rate compared to the market’s existing inventory. Like many of its peer markets in the Sun Belt, the Raleigh-Durham region is working its way through the excess supply, which is extending the lease-up period for newer properties. “For projects delivered in late 2023 into early 2024, absorption has slowed compared to historical norms,” says Lisa Narducci-Nix, director of business and property development at Drucker + Falk. Southeast Real Estate Business recently caught up with Narducci-Nix to discuss the health of the Raleigh-Durham apartment market, as well as larger operational trends. The following is an edited interview:…

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Greystone Provides $97.6M HUD-Insured Loan for Refinancing of Harlem Affordable Housing Complex

Taylor Williams — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Greystone has provided a $97.6 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of Villa Hermosa, a 272-unit affordable housing complex in East Harlem. Built in 1910, Village Hermosa offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are reserved for households earning 50 percent or less of the area median income. Eric Rosenstock and Jeff Englund of Greystone originated the nonrecourse loan, which carries a 35-year term and a fixed interest rate, through HUD’s 223(f) program. The borrower, Metropolitan Realty Group, will use a portion of the proceeds to fund capital improvements, including upgrades to unit interiors and building utility systems.

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Fairstead Buys East Houston Affordable Housing Community for $43.3M, Plans $14M Renovation

Taylor Williams — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:40:23 +0000

HOUSTON — Fairstead, an affordable housing owner-operator based in New York City, has purchased Coolwood Oaks, a 168-unit affordable housing complex in East Houston, for $43.3 million. Built in 1984, the 10-building property houses units that are reserved for households earning 60 percent or less of area median income. Fairstead plans to implement a $14 million renovation of the property and has tapped DNA Workshop as the architect and interior designer for the project. Financing for the acquisition and capital improvements included LIHTC equity and loans from a variety of sources, including PNC Bank, Houston Housing Finance Corp. (HHFC) and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). FTK Construction Services will be the general contractor for the renovation.

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Muskin | Elam Arranges Sale of 252-Unit Affordable Housing Complex in North Austin

Taylor Williams — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:40:32 +0000

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Locally based brokerage firm Muskin | Elam Group has arranged the sale of Runnymede Apartments, a 252-unit affordable housing complex in North Austin. Information on floor plans and income restrictions was not disclosed. Amenities include a pool, playground, basketball court, resident learning center and onsite laundry facilities. Muskin | Elam represented the seller, a Texas-based nonprofit organization, in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.

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Slate, RiseBoro Complete 318-Unit Affordable Housing Redevelopment Project in Queens

Taylor Williams — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:01:12 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between locally based developer Slate Property Group and RiseBoro Community Partnership has completed a 318-unit affordable housing redevelopment project in Queens. The property, which is known as Baisley Pond Park Residences, is a conversion of the 350-room JFK Hilton Hotel in the borough’s Jamaica neighborhood, which was originally built in 1987 and is located about half a mile from JFK International Airport. The new complex houses studio, one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a fitness center, computer lounge and multiple common rooms. Aufgang Architects designed the project. Leasing began last spring.

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ULC Opens Ground-Up Affordable Housing Development in Denver

Amy Works — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:57:03 +0000

DENVER — Urban Land Conservancy (ULC), a Denver-based affordable housing nonprofit, has completed construction and opened The Irving at Mile High Vista in Denver’s West Colfax neighborhood. Located at 3.270 W. Colfax Ave., the 102-unit community serves households earning up to 20 to 80 percent of area median income. With ULC’s ownership of the land through a community land trust, affordability is guaranteed for 99 years. The Irving is adjacent to the Denver Public Library’s Corky Gonzales branch. The architect was Studio Completiva, and the general contractor was Pinkard Construction. The project is ULC’s first ground-up development. The land stewardship group acquired the property in 2010.

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Silverstone, JSB Capital Buy 277-Home Build-to-Rent Portfolio in Midland, Texas

Taylor Williams — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:34:02 +0000

MIDLAND, TEXAS — A joint venture between Silverstone Partners and JSB Capital Group has purchased a portfolio of four build-to-rent properties totaling 277 homes in the West Texas city of Midland. The specific names and addresses of the properties, which are collectively known as The Seed Portfolio, were not disclosed. The portfolio features an average home size of 1,300 square feet. The seller was Related Cos. Silverstone affiliate Claireville Residential will manage the properties.

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Broadway Street Completes 252-Unit Affordable Housing Project in Round Rock, Texas

Taylor Williams — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:31:00 +0000

ROUND ROCK, TEXAS — Minnesota-based Broadway Street Development has completed The Preserve at Mustang Creek, a 252-unit affordable housing project in the northern Austin suburb of Round Rock. Designed by Merriman Anderson Architects and built by Cadence McShane, the property offers one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units that are reserved for households earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income. Amenities include a pool, outdoor grilling and dining stations, a playground, fitness center, café kitchen and an activity room. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs provided partial funding for the project. Construction began in fall 2023.

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Fuse Group, KREA Open 502-Unit Mixed-Income Apartment Community in Fort Lauderdale

John Nelson — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:34:21 +0000

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Fuse Group and KREA Developments have opened The Arcadian, a 502-unit apartment development in Fort Lauderdale’s historic Sistrunk District. The property features two eight-story building housing studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as 15,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground level and a 629-space parking garage. Approximately 150 units are designated as “attainable housing,” including residences reserved for tenants earning 100 percent to 120 percent of the area median income (AMI). Amenities include inner courtyards, two heated swimming pools, a fitness center, outdoor movie screens, spa room with a sauna, a cryo lounge and massage chairs, yoga space, golf simulator, business center, coworking rooms and a club room. The design-build team includes general contractor South Pointe Construction and Development Co. and architect Behar Font & Partners. The City of Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency provided a $10 million investment for the construction of The Arcadian.

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Cinnaire Closes $134M LIHTC Fund for 12 Affordable Housing Projects Across Five States

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:47:23 +0000

LANSING, MICH. — Cinnaire has closed a $134 million low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) fund, Cinnaire Fund for Housing 44. The fund will finance 12 affordable housing developments across five states, creating or preserving 950 homes for families, seniors and individuals with special needs. Fund 44 will support developments such as Chamberlain House in Rochester, Ind., East Bay Flats in Traverse City, Mich. and Element Collective in Madison, Wis. Chamberlain House is a new development with 40 affordable housing units for families, including eight units reserved for Indiana’s State Referral Network with project-based vouchers from the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority. Housing Directions and Village Management Co. is developing the project. East Bay Flats is a rehabilitation project delivering 64 affordable homes for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. All units are supported by project-based rental subsidies from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, with onsite supportive services provided by Goodwill Northern Michigan. The development team includes Goodwill Northern Michigan and TJ Acquisitions. Element Collective is a new property in Dane County that will create 197 affordable homes for families, including five units reserved for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. As part of…

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In An Era of Complex Conversions, How Can Office, Housing Markets Become Rebalanced?

Taylor Williams — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:46:00 +0000

By Robert Likes, president, community development lending and investment, affordable housing, KeyBank The nation’s housing crisis has reached a breaking point, pushing developers to rethink how and where new supply can be created. Among the most promising — and debated — solutions is the conversion of underutilized office buildings into much-needed affordable housing. On the surface, the concept seems straightforward: repurpose empty office space into homes in locations where demand is highest. In practice, however, these projects are anything but simple. Converting office buildings into livable, modern and affordable multifamily residences requires far more than reimagining floor plans. Success depends on choosing the right property, assembling a complex capital stack and deploying an experienced team capable of navigating regulatory, design and construction challenges. Done right, these conversions not only add critical housing supply but also breathe new life into urban centers struggling with high office vacancies. The Case for Conversions The United States has too much office space and not enough housing units, particularly for low-income households. Office-to-residential conversion projects help to equalize the supply-demand imbalance in both asset classes. According to the National Low-Income Housing Coalition, we are short 7.1 million rental homes for extremely low-income households. As a result, many…

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Annex Group Breaks Ground on 156-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Omaha

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:04:22 +0000

OMAHA, NEB. — The Annex Group has broken ground on Central at Columbus Park, a 156-unit affordable housing community in Omaha. The nearly $60 million property will feature one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units for households earning a range of income levels starting at 30 percent of the area median income. Amenities will include a parking garage, community room, computer room, fitness room, storm shelter and bike storage. Project partners include BVH Architecture, Lange Structural Group, Engineering Technologies Inc., REGA Engineering, Terracon, RMD Group, Wells Fargo, NP Dodge, Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA), Front Porch Investments and the City of Omaha. Wells Fargo provided more than $24 million in federal equity, and the bank’s debt team served as construction lender and senior permanent lender, contributing over $42 million and $24 million, respectively. NIFA allocated 4 percent tax credits and issued $28 million in tax-exempt bonds. The City of Omaha issued tax-exempt bonds and awarded a 20-year tax-increment financing package, which is intended to offset property taxes throughout the compliance period. Front Porch Investments and the State of Nebraska, Department of Economic Development Housing Trust Fund provided soft funding, contributing $3 million and $1.8 million in proceeds, respectively. The project marks…

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FRP Development, Woodfield Begin Vertical Construction on Woven Mixed-Use Project in Greenville

John Nelson — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:45:37 +0000

GREENVILLE, S.C. — FRP Development Corp. and Woodfield Development have begun vertical construction at Woven, a mixed-use development underway at 1279 Pendleton St. in Greenville’s Village of West Greenville neighborhood. Slated for completion in fourth-quarter 2027, Woven will feature 214 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, including some workforce housing units. The project will also include 13,000 square feet of commercial space, public parking and more than 40,000 square feet of public open space, including a pocket park. The developers received $42.9 million in construction financing from Bank of Texas for the project. The design-build team includes general contractor CF Evans, architect Housing Studio and interior designer Shelton Taylor + Associates.

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Dominium Breaks Ground on 312-Unit Turquoise Trail Affordable Housing Community in Santa Fe

Amy Works — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:32:42 +0000

SANTA FE, N.M. — Dominium has broken ground on Turquoise Trail, a 312-unit affordable housing community in Santa Fe. The low-income housing tax credit property will be constructed by Weis Builders and will be comprised of 13 three-story buildings containing 120 two-bedroom, 132 three-bedroom and 60 four-bedroom homes, 300 of which will be reserved for households earning no more than 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). The remaining 12 units will be set aside for families earning up to 50 percent of AMI. Amenities will include a clubhouse, fitness center, playground and grilling and lounge areas. Additional development partners include Freddie Mac, PNC Bank, Deutsche Bank, Colliers Securities, Housing New Mexico, New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority and Santa Fe County. A completion date was not disclosed.

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Meta Housing, R.D. Olson Break Ground on 207-Unit Affordable Housing Complex in Los Angeles

Amy Works — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:18:09 +0000

LOS ANGELES — Meta Housing Corp. and R.D. Olson Construction, as general contractor, have broken ground on De Soto, a $62 million affordable housing property located at 6033 De Soto Ave. in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. De Soto is a ground-up construction project that will feature a seven-story building constructed in one phase over the span of 24 months. Slated for completion in early 2028, the 271,568-square-foot property will feature 207 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across five stories of residential space above a double concrete podium holding two levels of parking. The apartments will be designated for families and residents earning between 30 percent to 70 percent of the area median income. Community amenities will include a community room with computer workstations, outdoor gathering spaces, a children’s play area and elevated courtyards designed to foster community connection. De Soto will be funded through California Municipal Finance Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds along with federal low-income housing tax credits. Project partners include AC Martin as executive and design architect, Mark Beall and Associates as landscape architect, KE Engineering Corp. as civil engineer, TAD Engineering as mechanical engineer and EB Structural Engineers as structural engineer.

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Walker & Dunlop Arranges $19.1M in Financing for Bronx Affordable Housing Project

Taylor Williams — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:45:51 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Walker & Dunlop has arranged $19.1 million in financing for Melrose Concourse, a proposed 72-unit affordable housing project in The Bronx. The financing comprises a $6.3 million permanent loan commitment from Freddie Mac and a $12.8 million equity investment. Melrose Concourse will consist of a four-story building with eight units, a nine-story building with 34 apartments and a 10-story building with 30 residences. All units will be reserved for renters earning between 30 and 70 percent of the area median income, and 23 units will be set aside for seniors. John Gilmore and Ethan Waite of Walker & Dunlop led the debt financing process, and the firm’s Diego Benites and Ricky Figueroa led the equity placement efforts. The developer is a joint venture between Settlement Housing Fund and the Beechwood Organization.

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McShane Construction Completes 212-Unit Mixed-Income Apartment Community in Atlanta

Abby Cox — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:35:22 +0000

ATLANTA — McShane Construction Co. has completed Ashley Scholars Landing II, a mixed-income apartment complex located in Atlanta. Designed by JHP Architecture, the three- and four-story complex is situated within the larger master-planned community of Ashley Scholars Landing. The Integral Group was the developer. Ashley Scholars Landing II offers 212 affordable housing and market-rate apartments, as well as a swimming pool with cabanas, a clubroom, fitness center, activity space, micro-offices and a walking park, as well as 254 parking spaces. The property is located near the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUC), a consortium of four historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) including Morehouse College and Spelman College.

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Nuveen Green Capital Provides $465M C-PACE Financing for Office-to-Residential Conversion Project in D.C.

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nuveen Green Capital (NGC) has provided $465 million in C-PACE financing for The Geneva, an office-to-residential conversion project in Washington, D.C. The transaction represents the largest Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing in history as well as D.C.’s largest office-to-residential conversion to date, according to NGC. The borrower, Philadelphia-based developer Post Brothers, also received a $110 million senior loan from investment firm Mavik, bringing total financing to $575 million. The project’s overall price tag is $750 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. Located at 1825-1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, the 604,000-square-foot office property is comprised of two nine-story towers at the confluence of D.C.’s upscale Kalorama, Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan neighborhoods. The property will be converted into a 15-story luxury apartment building with 429 market-rate units, 42 extended-stay rentals, 61 affordable housing units and 57,000 square feet of commercial space. A timeline for construction was not provided. The $465 million in C-PACE financing was administered through DC Green Bank, which serves as the administrator of the DC PACE program on behalf of the District of Columbia. The DC PACE program is a special financing option for renewable energy projects such as solar, energy efficiency upgrades…

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Partnership Receives $255.6M in Construction Financing for Bronx Affordable Housing Project

Taylor Williams — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:54:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between affordable housing developer Type A Projects and local nonprofit organization BronxWorks has received $255.6 million in construction financing for River Commons, a 328-unit project that will be located in the Concourse area of The Bronx. Construction is expected to begin within the coming weeks. The package includes $91.3 million in both tax-exempt ($64.3 million) and taxable ($27 million) bond financing from the New York City Housing Development Corp. In addition, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is providing more than $100 million in capital through its New Construction Finance program. Capital One also provided a letter of credit on the deal. Additional financing for the project stems from Low-Income Housing Tax Credits that were syndicated by Hudson Housing Capital. Situated on the former site of a former hospital parking lot, River Commons will be a 17-story building that will house 328 affordable and supportive housing units, a 43,000-square-foot public healthcare center that will be operated by New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) and 6,000 square feet of flexible community space that will be occupied by African Communities Together. The development will also feature a 7,000-square-foot public green…

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