Multifamily

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PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Claremont Development is nearing completion of The James, a 240-unit multifamily project located at 87 Madison Ave. in the Northern New Jersey community of Park Ridge. The property, which also houses 17,600 square feet of retail space, offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, espresso cabinetry and tile backsplashes. Indoor amenities include a coffee bar, game room, catering kitchen, coworking spaces with private offices, fitness center and a yoga studio. Outside, residents have access to multiple gathering areas, including an outdoor pool, grilling and dining areas, fire pits, TV and lounge areas and a turf lawn. Leasing will begin some time this spring.

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Jefferson-Rockhill-McKinney

By Taylor Williams The past 12 months have thrown multifamily developers a full nine innings’ worth of curveballs, and while many owner-operators have successfully adjusted to the various challenges brought on by the pandemic, they are still tasked with figuring out how much staying power these disruptions will ultimately have. To be sure, the major markets of Texas remain well-positioned for multifamily growth. Even amid a global health crisis, the Lone Star State has maintained its status as a national leader in population growth, having added 374,000 residents between July 2019 and 2020, according to the most current data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The reporting of final census numbers for 2020 has been delayed by the pandemic. But the Texas Legislature has already committed to a redistricting plan that is likely to increase the state’s number of congressional representatives in the coming years — a significant and visible response to its exceptionally healthy population growth. In terms of jobs, no city has garnered more attention for major moves in the past 12 months than Austin, first landing the $1 billion Tesla Gigafactory that will come on line later this year, then receiving a commitment from Oracle to relocate its …

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The Hendricks

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — CBRE has arranged financing for a new 133-unit multifamily project in Jacksonville called The Hendricks at San Marco. The $30 million apartment development in the city’s San Marco neighborhood will be located near the corner of Atlantic Boulevard and Hendricks Avenue. Jeff Kinney and Phil Rachels of CBRE arranged the funding on behalf of the development team, Harbert Realty Services and Corner Lot Development. The financing included a three-year construction loan through First Horizon Bank and joint venture equity from GMC Properties, which will also manage the property upon completion. The Hendricks at San Marco will be located next to the Publix-anchored East San Marco shopping center. Construction on the apartment community is expected to start this month.

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EVANSVILLE, IND. — Mortgage banking company Merchants Capital has secured $21 million in financing for Forge on Main, a 180-unit workforce housing property currently under development in Evansville. Located in an Opportunity Zone, the project will include 15,000 square feet of commercial space. Of the 180 units, 18 will be reserved for residents earning no more than 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), while the rest of the units will be priced for tenants at 60 to 120 percent of the AMI. Construction began in August and pre-leasing is underway for fall 2021 move-ins. Developers are working to put a grocery store in the commercial space. The three-year construction loan is combined with an equity bridge loan of $3.4 million in redevelopment tax credits from the Indiana Economic Development Corp. (IEDC). The borrower was House Investments. Project partners include the Partnership for Affordable Housing Inc., IEDC and the City of Evansville, which awarded tax-increment financing bonds and a 10-year property tax abatement. Additionally, the Centerpoint Energy Foundation, a nonprofit arm of Centerpoint Energy, provided a grant for the project. Indianapolis-based Blackline is the architect.

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WEST WHITELAND TOWNSHIP, PA. — Capitol Seniors Housing has opened Arbor Terrace Exton, an 88-unit seniors housing community in West Whiteland Township, about 30 miles west of Philadelphia. The 78,000-square-foot facility offers personal and memory care services. Amenities include a bistro, clubroom, library with children’s nook, salon, theater and a multi-purpose art room. Meyer Senior Living Studio designed the project, and IMC Construction served as the general contractor.

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NEW BEDFORD, MASS. — WinnDevelopment has broken ground on the $19.2 million redevelopment of the historic Cliftex Mill building in New Bedford, about 60 miles south of Boston. The project will convert the 114-year-old building into a 71-unit mixed-income housing development for adults 55 and older. The majority of the units (56) will be reserved for renters earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Amenities will include a fitness center and a resident lounge. Completion is slated for August.

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OSWEGO, N.Y. — Lument has provided an $8.3 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of Gardens of Morningstar, a 106-unit assisted living community in Oswego, located along Lake Ontario north of Syracuse. The property was vacant until 2016, when current ownership acquired and substantially renovated the building. Miles Kingston of Lument originated the loan, which features a fixed interest rate and 35-year term, through the FHA Sec. 232/223(f) program.

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NORWICH, CONN. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $4 million loan for the refinancing of a 59-unit apartment building located at 206 Washington St. in Norwich, located in the southeastern part of the state. Robert Damigella of MMCC arranged the 10-year loan, which features a fixed interest rate of 3.99 percent for seven years and a 30-year amortization schedule, on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.

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LONG BEACH, CALIF. — A partnership between Waterford Property Co. and the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) has purchased Oceanaire, a multifamily property located at 150 W. Ocean Blvd. in Long Beach. Waterford, as property administrator, acquired the property with CSCDA for $120 million. The partnership plans to convert the 216-unit property into middle-income housing, with the acquisition being part of a workforce housing financing program CSCDA created in 2020. Using tax-exempt bond financing, CSCDA can purchase multifamily projects without the use of public subsidies to provide needed housing for the middle-income workforce demographic. With this purchase, the partnership will be able to lower rents for qualified existing and new residents making between 80 percent and 120 percent of area median income. Joseph Smolen, Geoff Boler and Lee Redmond of Eastdil Secured represented the buyers in the transaction.

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Springs-Red-Mountain-Mesa-AZ

MESA, ARIZ. — McShane Construction Co., on behalf of Continental Properties, has completed the construction of Springs at Red Mountain, a multifamily community in Mesa. Situated on 10.5 acres on North Power Road, Springs at Red Mountain features 192 apartments spread across seven two- and three-story garden-style residential buildings with a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The buildings feature wood frame construction with stucco and stone exterior. Many units offer upgraded features including vinyl plank flooring, granite countertops and wine coolers. The gated, pet-friendly community includes a clubhouse with fitness center and swimming pool; an outdoor ramada with a fire pit; a barbecue area; car wash for residential use; and on-site surface and garage parking. Phillips Partnership is the architect of record for Springs at Red Mountain.

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