Multifamily

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — KRE Group and National Real Estate Advisors have secured $210 million in permanent financing for a 563-foot multifamily tower at Journal Squared, a mixed-use development in Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood. American International Group provided the financing with Meridian Capital Group serving as broker in the transaction. The 53-story building is the first phase of the planned three-building, mixed-use development. When completed, Journal Squared will consist of 36,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space as well as 1,840 residential units. KRE and National broke ground on the project’s second tower this spring, which will top out at 70 stories.

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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $15.5 million sale of Cornerstone Farmingdale, a 42-unit multifamily community in Farmingdale. Andrew Merin, David Bernhaut, Gary Gabriel, Brian Whitmer, Kevin Donner, Ryan Dowd and Michael Collins of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Terwilliger & Bartone Properties, in the transaction. The buyer was Fairfield Properties. The property is located in downtown Farmingdale and offers amenities such as a rooftop terrace with a fire pit and grills, a fitness center and a clubroom with a billiards table, fireplace, and caterer’s kitchen.

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DALLAS — A joint venture between Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions and Wynne/Jackson has completed the second and final phase of Northside, a 1,500-bed student housing community located near the University of Texas at Dallas. The first phase was completed in 2016 and delivered 600 beds with shared amenities, a parking garage and a variety of restaurants and pubs. The second phase offers 900 beds in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Shared amenities include a second resort-style swimming pool, a volleyball court, an indoor/outdoor fitness center, individual study rooms, a sky lounge and 7,000 square feet of additional retail space.

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MIAMI — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $59.8 million sale of Vista Verde at Westchester, a 302-unit apartment community located at 10491 S.W. 14th Terrace in Miami. Robert Given, Troy Ballard, Zachary Sackley and James Quinn of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Rilea Group. Advenir Inc. acquired the asset, which is located adjacent to Florida International University, a public university with an enrollment of more than 55,000 students. Charles Foschini, Christopher Apone and Lourdes Carranza-Alvarez of Berkadia originated a $44.3 million Freddie Mac loan to fund Advenir’s acquisition. The 11-year, fixed-rate loan features six years of interest-only payments. Approximately 20 percent of the units at Vista Verde have been updated with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, new flooring, new cabinetry, new sinks and refinished ceilings. Originally constructed in 1993, Vista Verde includes a mix of studio to two-bedroom units and features a pool, fitness center, playground and picnic areas. In addition, the community is situated adjacent to 300,000 square feet of retail in two shopping centers anchored by Publix and YouFit Health Clubs.

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MELBOURNE, FLA. — Walker & Dunlop has secured a $30.6 million construction loan for The Highline, a 171-unit, market-rate apartment community in Melbourne. Jeremy Pino, Livingston Hessam, Keith Melton and David Strange of Walker & Dunlop arranged the 40-year, fixed-rate loan through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s 221(d)(4) program on behalf of the project developer, Zimmerman Development. The Highline will feature a pool, sundeck, gated dog walk area, fire pit, catering kitchen, sports bar, game room and a fitness center with a yoga studio. A construction timeline for the project was not disclosed.

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GREENVILLE, N.C. — Avison Young has brokered the $14.8 million sale of Signature Place Apartments, a 171-unit apartment community located at 410 Beasley Drive in Greenville. Craig Cadwallader and Gary Lyons of Avison Young arranged the transaction on behalf of the buyer, CMF Signature Place LLC, a subsidiary of Carter Multifamily. Waterstone Multifamily represented the seller, a joint venture between Taft Family Ventures and Drucker & Falk. Constructed in 1980, Signature Place includes a mix of one- to three-bedroom units and features a pool, dog park, courtyard, grilling area, fitness center and a clubhouse.

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WASHINGTON AND OREGON — JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage has arranged the sale of four assisted living and memory care communities in Washington and Oregon. The existing operator matched the top offer of $16.5 million for the properties and will now take over ownership from the industry veterans selling the communities. The portfolio totals 152 units. The specific names and locations of the assets were not disclosed. Jim Hazzard and Nick Stahler were the lead advisors on the transaction.

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LAS VEGAS — NorthCap Multifamily has arranged the sale of Tammany Hall and Rochelle Manor Apartments, a multifamily property located at 4320, 4340 and 4386 Escondido St. in Las Vegas. Built in 1972, the assets offer a total of 149 multifamily units. Indiana LLC sold the property to an undisclosed buyer for $7.5 million. The buyer plans to implement a renovation program at the value-add property. Devin Lee, Robin Willett, Jerad Roberts and Jason Dittenber of NorthCap Multifamily represented the seller in the transaction.

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LYNNWOOD, WASH. — Hunt Real Estate Capital has provided a $5.3 million Freddie Mac Small Balance Loan for the refinancing of Bailey Court Townhomes in Lynnwood, a suburb 16 miles north of Seattle. The borrower was Bailey Court LLC, backed by key principal Jeffrey Butler. Located at 17420-17415 52nd Ave. West, the multifamily property features 26 garden-style apartments spread across four three-story, townhome-style buildings. On-site amenities include a laundry room, bicycle storage area, security cameras, garages and open parking. At the time of financing, the property was 100 percent occupied. Jeffrey Ballaine of Hunt Real Estate Capital arranged the financing with a 30-year amortization and a yield-maintenance prepayment schedule.

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CHESTERFIELD, MO. — L5 Investments and BH Equities have acquired Schoettler Village Apartments in Chesterfield, a western suburb of St. Louis. The purchase price was not disclosed. The new ownership plans to embark on an $8.4 million capital improvement program over the next three years to upgrade unit interiors. Built in 1978 and located at 15480 Elk Ridge Lane, the property is situated on 26 acres and includes 46 three-story buildings. There are 255 two-bedroom units and 45 three-bedroom units. Community amenities include a business center, pool, clubhouse, fitness center, fenced dog park, playground and picnic areas. Andrea Kendrick and Ken Aston of Berkadia brokered the transaction on behalf of the buyers and the undisclosed seller.

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