BROOKLYN, N.Y. — JLL has negotiated the $41 million sale of 151 Kent Avenue, a family-owned multifamily property in Brooklyn. The building, which features 46 loft-style units, was fully occupied at the time of sale and is located near several waterfront parks and employment centers. Brendan Maddigan and Ethan Stanton of JLL represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer was a local liability company that was not represented by an outside brokerage firm. Additional terms of sale were not disclosed.
NEW JERSEY — Greystone has provided a $24 million Fannie Mae loan to refinance a 138-unit assisted living facility in New Jersey. D.J. Elefant of Greystone’s New York office originated the transaction on behalf of Sage Healthcare Partners. Neal Raburn of Greystone’s Atlanta office provided support in structuring, underwriting and closing the transaction. The name and location of the property were not disclosed. The loan carries a 10-year term and 30-year amortization schedule with an interest-only payment period of two years. Greystone originally provided a bridge loan to the borrower to acquire the facility in 2017 and make investments to increase its overall value. The permanent loan enables the borrower to refinance out of the bridge loan and continue with its ongoing facility improvements.
DETROIT — Bedrock and the city of Detroit have completed an affordable housing project reserved for residents age 55 and above and who earn 30 to 60 percent of the area median income. This equates to earning $14,910 to $29,820 for a single person. Located within Detroit’s Brush Park neighborhood and part of Bedrock’s 8.4-acre City Modern development, The Flats at 124 Alfred is the first of six apartment buildings to be completed. The 54-unit building features one-bedroom floor plans that range from 600 to 735 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, resident lounge, outdoor terrace and underground parking. Detroit-based Hamilton Anderson Associates designed the building. In 2017, Bedrock made a commitment to the city that 20 percent of its residential portfolio would be dedicated to affordable housing units. Bedrock plans to develop or rehabilitate a total of up to 3,500 residential rental units over the next several years, with 700 of those units designated as affordable housing.
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco-based Reliant Group Management has acquired a seven-property multifamily portfolio from a private seller for $116 million. Consisting of 603 units, the communities are located in Napa, Vallejo, Hercules, Antioch, Dublin and Hayward. Richard Knutson, Anthony Pappageorge, Zach LeBeouf and Will Thomas of Newmark Knight Frank Oakland represented the seller in the deal. Additional details of the transaction were not disclosed.
COLORADO SPRINGS AND CENTENNIAL, COLO. — Walker & Dunlop has structured $52 million in financing to refinance three seniors housing properties totaling 196 units in Colorado Springs and Centennial. The three properties are owned by a partnership between MorningStar Senior Living and an alternative investment fund manager based in the Middle East. MorningStar Senior Living manages the properties. The financing includes: • $21 million for MorningStar at Jordan, a three-story, 84-unit assisted-living and memory care facility in Centennial • $17.7 million for MorningStar at Mountain Shadows, a two-story, 64-unit assisted-living and memory care property in Colorado Springs • $13.2 million for MorningStar at Bear Creek, a 48-unit property specializing in Alzheimer’s patients Stuart Wernick, Jeff Ringwald and Bill Jackson of Walker & Dunlop arranged the loans, which featured a 10-year term, fixed interest rate and interest-only payments for a portion of the term.
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — An entity formed by Phoenix-based Clear Sky Capital has completed the disposition of Tatum Place, a 164-unit multifamily property located at 16801 N. 49th St. in Scottsdale. Tatum Investment Partners, an entity formed by Chicago-based Rockwell Partners, purchased the asset for $26.1 million. Tatum Place features a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments with an average size of 814 square feet. Units offer nine-foot ceilings, all-electric kitchens, in-unit washers/dryers, patios/balconies, wood-style flooring and walk-in closets. Community amenities include a fitness center, two swimming pools, a poolside clubhouse, outdoor barbecue grills, covered parking, gated access, a fire pit and complimentary Wi-Fi. David Fogler and Steven Nicoluzakis of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the deal.
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. — The Mogharebi Group (TMG) has arranged the sale of Bernardine Senior Independent Living, a 71-unit apartment community in San Bernardino, approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles. Built in 1984, Bernadine Senior Independent Living is a four story, 71-unit retirement community totaling 36,210 rentable square feet and situated on a one-acre site. A private investor out of Los Angeles acquired the property for $6.8 million, or $95,423 per unit. The seller was an Inland Empire-based acquisition group. Alex Mogharebi, Otto Ozen and Bryan LaBar of TMG represented both the seller and buyer in the deal.
PLANO, TEXAS — Wood Partners, a multifamily investment and development firm with offices around the country, has begun construction on Alta 289, an apartment community in Plano that will offer 288 units in one-, two- and three-bedroom formats. In addition, units will average 913 square feet and feature stainless steel appliances, modern backsplashes, cabinetry and countertops, as well as washers and dryers. Amenities will include a pool, a dog park and outdoor courtyards. Preleasing will begin in August and completion is slated for spring 2020.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Becovic Management Group (BMG) has acquired Lost Lake Resort Apartments, a 280-unit community, for $48.5 million. The property was built in 2014 and offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Community amenities include an indoor sports court, swimming pool, spa, clubhouse, fitness center, coffee bar, theater room, pet park and a car wash. HFF represented the Indiana-based buyer and the seller, Illinois-based Inland Investments.
HOUSTON, AUSTIN, IRVING AND SAN ANTONIO — Tampa-based American Landmark has acquired a portfolio of six multifamily properties totaling 2,284 units located throughout the Big Four Texas markets. The sales price was $311 million. The properties include: Hyde Park at Wells Branch and Hyde Park at Ribelin Ranch in Austin; Hyde Park at Lake Wyndemere and Hyde Park at Enclave in Houston; Lakepointe at Las Colinas in Irving; and Manor at Castle Hills in San Antonio. All properties will be rebranded, and a $14.7 million capital improvement program will be implemented across the portfolio, which was about 96 percent occupied at the time of sale. The seller was not disclosed. The acquisition brings the size of American Landmark’s Texas portfolio to 33 properties and its total volume of holdings to more than 25,000 units across Texas and the Southeast.