WILMINGTON, DEL. — New York City-based Dwight Capital has provided a $50.7 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of Residences at Justison Landing, a 214-unit multifamily asset in Wilmington. Built on 2.6 acres in 2008, the waterfront property consists of two seven-story apartment buildings, ground-floor retail space leased to eight tenants and a three-story parking garage. Amenities include a community lounge, fitness center and concierge services. Josh Sasouness of Dwight Capital originated the financing through HUD’s 223(f) program on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.
WHITESTOWN, IND. — Milhaus and partner Humphreys Capital have broken ground on Milhaus Whitestown, a $40 million apartment community in Whitestown, about 15 miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis. Located at 7279 S. Indianapolis Road, the project will include 240 units, 440 surface parking spaces and 40 garage parking spaces. Amenities will include an 8,600-square-foot clubhouse, fitness center, pool, dog park, pickleball court and outdoor lounge. The project team includes CSO as architect, HWC Engineering as engineer and Mitsch Design as interior designer. Completion is slated for May 2022.
CHICAGO — Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital LLC has provided a $28.5 million FHA 221(d)(4) construction and permanent loan, along with 4 percent low-income housing tax credits for the renovation and preservation of Heiwa Terrace in Chicago. The affordable seniors housing community includes 200 units and is located at 920 W. Lawrence Ave. The borrower, the Japanese American Service Committee, originally developed the property in 1978 using the HUD 202 program to create housing for low-income seniors. The renovation will replace all mechanical systems, fully modernize the building and significantly upgrade the units. The first floor will be redesigned to improve circulation and natural lighting. The borrower is also renewing a long-term Section 8 contract for residents. Victor Agusta of Bellwether Enterprise’s Raleigh office originated the loan.
SAN DIEGO — Blackstone Group (NYSE: BX), in partnership with TruAmerica, plans to acquire 66 multifamily communities in San Diego County for more than $1 billion. The sale is one of the largest real estate transactions in county history, according to reports by The San Diego Union-Tribune. The seller, Conrad Prebys Foundation — a philanthropic organization created by local real estate owner Conrad Prebys — began shopping its multifamily portfolio in February, according to KPBS, a public broadcasting service in San Diego. The assets largely feature below-market-rate rents for low-income renters. The report by KPBS lists that the portfolio includes Conrad Villas apartments in Spring Valley, alongside communities located in San Ysidro, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, National City, Lemon Grove, Lakeside, Spring Valley, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, El Cajon, Escondido, Ramona and Santee. The 5,800-unit, market-rate portfolio is set to undergo $100 million in renovations under the new ownership, according to the Union-Tribune. Blackstone also plans to partner with the nonprofit organization Pacific Housing to provide services for residents, including after-school tutoring, financial literacy classes, and health and wellness initiatives at no cost. The deal will add to Blackstone’s existing portfolio of $4.5 billion worth of assets in San Diego …
MANASSAS, VA. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the $113 million sale of Ravens Crest, a garden-style multifamily community located in Manassas, which is about 30 miles from Washington D.C. JLL worked on behalf of the seller, a partnership between LCOR and a fund managed by the Real Estate Group of Ares Management Corp., to complete the sale to the buyer, a partnership between a fund managed by Clarion Partners LLC and Blackfin Real Estate Investors. Additionally, Walter Coker, Brian Crivella, Robert Jenkins and Bill Gribbin of JLL arranged acquisition financing on behalf of Clarion and Blackfin. Ravens Crest has a total of 444 one- and two-bedroom units that have been recently updated to feature stainless steel appliances, updated lighting, cabinetry, granite countertops, walk-in closets, balconies or patios and wood-style flooring. Community amenities include a newly renovated clubhouse and fitness center, business center, picnic area with grills, playground, private swimming pool, outdoor kitchen and recreation areas. The property also has a jogging trail located right behind it. Ravens Crest is located at 8098 Ravens Crest Court. In the past, the property has had a 95 percent occupancy rate with an average rent growth of 3.7 percent annually.
OPA LOCKA, FLA. — Redwood National Properties LLC and Winston Capital Partners LLC are co-developing The Mirage at Sailboat Cove, a new workforce housing community in Opa Locka. Upon completion, the property will offer 112 townhome units featuring four-bedroom and 2.5-bathroom floorplans available to low- and middle-income residents. The Mirage at Sailboat Cove runs alongside Mitchell Lake in northern Miami-Dade County, and is located within 1.5 miles of Interstate 95. The property currently stands at 60 percent completed, and all units are projected to be delivered within the third quarter of 2021, which is two months ahead of schedule. Redwood and Winston Capital’s partners on the project include the City of Opa-locka, Coastland Construction, LB Construction and BAS Holdings Investments LLC. Brian Sidman of BAS Holdings is leading Redwood National Properties LLC, and David Burstyn is leading Winston Capital Partners.
EL PASO, TEXAS — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided $30 million in Freddie Mac acquisition financing for Bungalows at North Hills, a 342-unit multifamily property in El Paso. Built on 18 acres in 2009, the property features studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, clubhouse and outdoor grilling areas. Caleb Marten and Chris Neil of KeyBank originated the financing. The borrower was a real estate private equity firm based in New England. The property has since been rebranded as Forty649 North Hills Apartments.
NEW YORK CITY — Los Angeles-based Parkview Financial has provided a $30 million construction loan for a 59-unit apartment project at 63 Pitts St. on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The 12-story building will house 11 studios, 39 one-bedroom units and nine two-bedroom residences, with 18 units to be designated as affordable housing. Amenities will include a rooftop deck, gym, package room and onsite laundry facilities. The borrower expects to complete the project in July 2022.
PITTSBURGH — Global real estate private equity firm Asia Capital Real Estate has funded a $28.8 million bridge loan for the refinancing of Heinz at 950 North Shore, a 151-unit multifamily building in downtown Pittsburgh. The property was originally built in 1930 as part of the Heinz manufacturing complex and was converted to residential use in 2017. Amenities include bike and kayak storage, a fitness center, game room, business center and outdoor grilling areas. Asia Capital provided the loan, which carried a loan-to-value ratio of 79.8 percent and a two-year initial term with three one-year extension options, to borrower MCM Co. Inc.
TEMPE, ARIZ. — Decron Properties has entered the Arizona market with the purchase of Broadstone Rio Salado, an apartment community in Tempe, for $96.1 million. The name of the seller was not released. Completed in 2020, Broadstone Rio Salado features 278 apartments in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans with gourmet kitchens, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, wood-style flooring and in-unit washers/dryers. Community amenities include a resort-style pool and spa; poolside cabanas; clubhouse with demonstration kitchen and coffee bar; two-level fitness center with virtual training; outdoor entertainment lounge; on-site bike storage; package lockers for resident deliveries; and a dog park.