PAPILLION AND FREEMONT, NEB. — NorthMarq Capital has arranged three separate loans totaling $10.3 million for three properties in Nebraska. Steve Ruff of NorthMarq arranged a $1.1 million loan for the refinancing of a 10,760-square-foot office property located at 1716 Charleston Drive in Papillion. A life insurance company provided the 15-year loan, which is fully amortized. Bob Chalupa arranged a $5.6 million acquisition loan for Deerfield Clubhouse Apartments in Freemont. The 122-unit apartment property is located at 1021 S. Howard Road. A life insurance company provided the 10-year loan, which features a 25-year amortization schedule. Chalupa also arranged a $3.5 million loan for the acquisition of Conestoga Crossing Apartments in Freemont. The 96-unit apartment property is located at 740-842 N. Michael St. A life insurance company provided the 10-year loan, which features a 25-year amortization schedule. Borrowers were not disclosed.
CHALFONT, PA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Grey Friars at Chalfont, a 78-unit apartment complex in Chalfont, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia. The property, which is located at 4106 Grey Friars Terrace, sold for $10.6 million. The buyer and seller were undisclosed. The garden-style apartment complex is comprised of eight two-story buildings set on nearly nine acres and includes 26 one-bedroom and 52 two-bedroom units.
SAN ANTONIO — Kairoi Residential, a San Antonio-based multifamily development and management firm, has acquired a portfolio of four multifamily properties totaling 1,210 units in the greater San Antonio area. Three of the communities are located near the South Texas Medical Center and USAA’s headquarters on the city’s northwest side. The fourth community is located adjacent to Lackland Air Force Base on the city’s southwest side. Kairoi plans to implement capital improvements at all four properties. The seller and property names were not disclosed.
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS — Cincinnati-based development firm North American Properties (NAP) will develop The Byron at Trophy Club, a 250-unit luxury multifamily complex in Trophy Club, a northern suburb of Fort Worth. The property will feature a 420-space parking garage, resort-style pool and a two-story fitness center. Chicago-based private equity firm Pearlmark originated a $12.2 million mezzanine loan for the development through its mezzanine investment fund, which closed in March. A timeline for construction has not yet been established.
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Pollack Shores Real Estate Group has unveiled plans to develop a 231-unit apartment community at 107 Brigade St. in Charleston’s North Morrison (NoMo) neighborhood. The property, which sits on a former steel yard, will include a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Units will feature nine-foot ceilings, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl plank wood flooring and patio French doors that open to private balconies. Community amenities will include a pool with outdoor grilling stations, fitness center, yoga studio and electric vehicle charging stations. Matrix Residential, a subsidiary of Pollack Shores, will manage the property upon completion in July 2019.
FORT MYERS, FLA. — Love Funding has arranged a $40.6 million loan for the construction and permanent financing of Grand Central Apartments, a 280-unit multifamily community in Fort Myers. Tammy Tate of Love Funding arranged the loan through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s 221 (d)(4) program on behalf of the developer, Tampa-based Aileron Investment Management. The loan provides non-recourse financing for the construction of the property, followed by a 40-year permanent loan. The community will feature one- and two-bedroom apartment units housed within two four-story and two three-story buildings. Aileron Investment Management is aiming for Grand Central Apartments to earn Bronze Level Green/Energy Efficient mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) through the National Green Building Standard Program. MHK Architecture & Planning is the architect for the project, and Brooks & Freund is the general contractor. ZRS Management LLC will manage the community upon completion. Aileron Investment Management expects to start leasing the first building in 12 months.
HILLSBORO, ORE. — 1031 Crowdfunding, through a joint venture with Seasons Management LLC, has acquired Rosewood Specialty Care, a 48-bed memory care facility in Hillsboro, a suburb of Portland. An affiliate of Frontier Management will operate the 44-unit, 22,950 square foot facility. Frontier has managed the property since 2008, with an average occupancy of 93.8 percent. The purchase price was $14 million. “Seniors housing has already outperformed other noted real estate sectors and we believe it will continue to be a favorable opportunity due to impressive demographic fundamentals,” says Edward Fernandez, founder and CEO of 1031 Crowdfunding. “We are particularly excited about the memory care sector.” 1031 Crowdfunding LLC is an online marketplace where real estate investors can find, view and purchase a variety of available, turn-key, investment-grade properties.
MINNEAPOLIS — Dougherty Mortgage LLC has provided an $8.5 million HUD 221(d)(4) loan for the rehabilitation of Albright Townhomes in Minneapolis. The affordable housing property includes 89 rental units. Originally constructed in 1977, the property underwent renovations in 2000 and 2006. All units are restricted to residents earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. The fully amortized loan features a 40-year term. Albright LP was the borrower.
NEW YORK CITY — JD Carlisle Development Group and Fosun International have received a $350 million loan for the construction of a 66-story luxury condominium project in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood. The 199-unit tower will be located at 126 Madison Ave., also known as 15 East 30th St. Once known for its wholesale stores along Broadway Street, NoMad is now a hotbed for luxury condo buildings. Designed by Handel Architects, the project will span 400,408 square feet and include 4,093 square feet of retail space. Amenities will include an indoor pool, private party room, dining room, lounge, fitness center and full-time doorman. The building is slated for completion in 2021. Adam Hakim, James Murad and Andrew Ladeluca of Eastern Consolidated arranged the construction loan, which was provided by Bank of the Ozarks. Jon Mechanic, Nathaniel Lifschitz, Danielle Frank and Shelby Smith of Fried Frank acted as counsel on behalf of the developers. Other recent luxury residential developments for JD Carlisle in Manhattan include 160 Madison Ave., the Beatrice, Centria, Cielo and Morton Square. The New York-based firm was founded in 1946. In addition to 126-132 Madison Ave., Shanghai-based Fosun International owns 28 Liberty St. in Manhattan. — Kristin Hiller
DALLAS — Nashville-based multifamily developer Southern Land Co. has broken ground on Novē at Knox, a 19-story apartment tower located in the Knox-Henderson neighborhood of Dallas. Designed by GDA Architects, the building will consist of 41 studio units, 159 one-bedroom apartments and 90 two-bedroom residences. There will also be 16 penthouse units on the top floors. Amenities will include a dog park, outdoor grilling area, pool with cabanas, fitness center, residents’ lounge and concierge services. The property is scheduled to open in early 2020 and preleasing will begin in 2019.