DULUTH, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the $17.4 million sale of Greysolon Plaza in Duluth in eastern Minnesota. The 150-unit affordable housing property features one-bedroom floor plans. Greysolon Plaza is a historic building that formerly housed the Hotel Duluth. Orbach Affordable Housing Solutions (OAHS) purchased the asset from Sherman Associates. Mox Gunderson, Dan Linnell, Josh Talberg and Adam Haydon of JLL represented the seller. OAHS plans to acquire 2,000 units in Minnesota, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania over the next 12 months.
Multifamily
Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Extend COVID-19 Forbearance Programs for Multifamily Borrowers, Add Tenant Protections
 by Alex Tostado  
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have updated their multifamily forbearance programs for borrowers still being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In late March, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae enacted 90-day relief plans for borrowers. With that period ending soon and several borrowers still struggling to fulfill their mortgage payments in the midst of the outbreak, the two government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) have extended deadlines and terms of their respective forbearance programs. Under Fannie Mae’s guidelines, borrowers will have up to 24 months following its forbearance period to repay any missed payments. While in forbearance, a borrower may not evict any resident for missed payments. Borrowers with loans from both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae with a forbearance agreement in place may not charge tenants late fees or penalties solely because of the nonpayment of rent during the forbearance period or the borrowers’ repayment period. The forbearance program also requires borrowers to provide flexibility to tenants, allowing the repayment of back rent over time and not in a lump sum. The borrower must also give tenants a 30-day notice to vacate prior to any evictions taking place.
VALDOSTA, GA. — Ambling has sold a 20-property affordable housing multifamily portfolio spanning Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina for $106 million. The portfolio totals 1,763 units and sold to three separate buyers. Preservation Partners Development purchased 12 communities in Georgia. Six of the communities are currently undergoing substantial rehabilitation that will include updated interiors, as well as updated and improved community spaces. Infinity Real Estate Advisors LLC acquired two North Carolina properties and five South Carolina communities. Jonathan Rose Cos. acquired a property in Savannah, Ga. Doug Childers, Michael Fox and Ryan Clutter of JLL represented the Valdosta-based seller in the transaction.
Greystone, Lappin Form Joint Venture to Lend on Affordable Housing Renovation Projects in New York City
 by Alex Patton  
NEW YORK CITY — Commercial mortgage lender Greystone and developer Lappin Associates have formed a joint venture to deploy billions in capital for the financing, preservation and stabilization of affordable multifamily housing in New York City. The joint venture will originate long-term agency loans that will enable owners of affordable multifamily projects to complete renovations in order to prolong the lives of their properties. Lappin Associates is led by Michael Lappin, former CEO of the Community Preservation Corp. who has over 35 years of expertise in navigating federal, state and local regulatory and tax requirements.
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based investment firm Conway Capital has acquired a four-property multifamily portfolio in Brooklyn for $11.5 million. The portfolio consists of 14 residential units and two commercial spaces, one of which was vacant at closing. The portfolio includes 74 First Place, a 5,324-square-foot, four-story building with five units; 228 Livingston Street, a 4,904-square-foot, four-story building with two residential units and two retail spaces; 710 DeGraw Street, a 3,938-square-foot, four-story building with four residential units; and 302 East 5th Street, a 2,772-square-foot, three-story building with three residential units. Urban Standard Capital provided an $8.8 million acquisition loan for the transaction. The seller was undisclosed.
Lowe, BCG Holdings, Q Factor Break Ground on $144M Post House Mixed-Use Project in Salt Lake City
 by Amy Works  
SALT LAKE CITY — A partnership between Lowe Property Group, BCG Holdings and Q Factor has broken ground on Post House. The mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly development will be located in Salt Lake City’s downtown Post District. MVE + Partners designed Post House, which will feature five buildings offering a total of 580 residential units, 22,405 square feet of retail space and 86,000 square feet of private and public outdoor space. Completion of the 488,765-square-foot project is scheduled for spring 2023, with the first residential and retail units slated to open in spring 2022. The current site holds features a variety of existing mixed-use industrial buildings, including the Newspaper Agency Corp. Building, that will be integrated into the community’s plan. The community’s walkable ground level will include 22,000 square feet of retail space, including Post House Market, a multi-tenant market hall. Comprising 461,921 square feet of rentable space, Post House Apartments will offer units ranging from 385 square feet to 2,030 square feet. Amenities will include lofts and private outdoor space, including four rooftop decks with firepits, bars, lounges, seating and barbecue grills. Additionally, the property will feature two private outdoor courtyards featuring a series of indoor/outdoor pools and a 5,604-square-foot fitness …
Evergreen Devco Acquires Turnberry at Heather Ridge Multifamily Property in Colorado for $46M
 by Amy Works  
AURORA, COLO. — Evergreen Devco has purchased Turnberry at Heather Ridge, an apartment community located at 2038 S. Vaughn Way in Aurora. Kevlyn Investments sold the asset for $46 million in an off-market transaction. Situated on 12 acres, Turnberry at Heather Ridge features 268 apartments, averaging 823 square feet, in a mix of 183 one-bedroom/one-bath units and 85 two-bedroom/two-bath units. The units feature fully appointed kitchens, fireplaces, large balconies or patios, ceiling fans and walk-in closets. The community features two swimming pools, a fitness center, business center, dog park and clubhouse. Evergreen plans to implement a three-year capital improvements program at the property that includes renovating the exterior and interior of the 13 residential buildings and leasing office, as well as updating the community amenities. Echelon Property Group will be the on-site manager for the community. John Blackshire and Tom Wanberg of Transwestern represented the seller in the deal.
PCCP Provides $39.4M Loan for Development of Acero Glendale Apartment Community in Arizona
 by Amy Works  
GLENDALE, ARIZ. — PCCP has provided a $39.4 million senior loan to Vancouver, Wash.-based IDM Cos. for the ground-up development of Acero Glendale. The Class A, garden-style multifamily property will be located at the northwest corner of 95th and Missouri avenues in Glendale. Situated on 15 acres, the project will feature 352 units in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, averaging 986 square feet, across 18 residential buildings. Units will offer hard-surface countertops, vinyl-plank flooring, carpeted bedrooms, air conditioning, in-unit washers/dryers, stainless steel appliances and private patios or balconies. Community amenities will include two swimming pools, a fitness center, leasing office, community room and lounge with a kitchen and outdoor common areas. The first units are scheduled for delivery in mid-2021, with completion of the entire project in 2022. Adam Deermount, Steve Sims and John Meek of RanchHarbor, along with David Kidder of Landmark Real Estate, arranged the financing.
CHICAGO — City Club Apartments (CCA) has broken ground on the second phase of MDA within downtown Chicago’s Loop. The first phase was a 23-story historic building dating back to 1927 that CCA redeveloped into apartments in 2006. Phase II will include the addition of a new seven-story building that will add 81 units to the existing 190 apartments and penthouses. A new rooftop sky park will include a heated outdoor pool, outdoor theater, grill stations, cabanas and lounge seating. The sixth floor will house a clubroom and conference room that will connect to Phase I via a skybridge. Phase I and II residents will have access to combined amenities, including a library, fitness center, bark park and concierge services. The first residents are expected to begin moving into Phase II in March 2021. The initials MDA are derived from the building’s original name, the Medical & Dental Arts Building. Detroit-based CCA currently has four communities under construction — two in Detroit, one in Kansas City and one in Chicago.
JLL Provides $27.5M in Fannie Mae Loans for Refinancing of Two Apartment Communities in South Dakota
RAPID CITY, S.D. — JLL Capital Markets has provided $27.5 million for the refinancing of Harmony Heights Apartments and Stoney Creek Apartments in Rapid City in western South Dakota. The two garden-style communities total 533 units. The two Fannie Mae loans feature 10-year terms and fixed rates. Brock Yaffe of JLL originated the financing on behalf of the borrowers, Harmony Heights Associates LLP and Stoney Creek Associates LLP. Built in 2003, Harmony Heights consists of 15 buildings housing 255 units. Developed in 2008, Stoney Creek consists of 16 buildings totaling 278 units.