Multifamily

KeyBank Structures $29.5M Loan for Student Housing Property Near University of Arkansas

by Camren Skelton July 28, 2017

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has secured a $29.5 million loan for Sterling District, a 198-unit student housing community in Fayetteville, less than a half mile from the University of Arkansas campus. Caleb Marten of KeyBank structured the fixed-rate, first-mortgage loan with seven years of interest-only payments through a correspondent life company relationship. Sterling District features a swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, study rooms, game rooms, cyber café and an outdoor courtyard with barbeque grills.

July 28, 2017

Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Audubon Communities Acquires Multifamily Property in North Georgia for $22M

by Camren Skelton July 28, 2017

GAINESVILLE, GA. — Audubon Communities has purchased Lenox Park, a 292-unit apartment community in Gainesville, for $22 million. The Atlanta-based firm plans to invest approximately $3 million in renovations to the property, which will be renamed Peaks at Gainesville. Improvements will include upgrades to the leasing office, pool and other amenity areas; addition of a fitness center; renovation and expansion of the existing playground; new fiber-cement siding; new lighting, exterior paint, signage and landscaping. Constructed in 2000, the community includes two- and three-bedroom floor plans that average 1,100 square feet.

July 28, 2017

Maine Multifamily Northeast

RAM Cos. Sells 136-Unit Apartment Complex in South Portland, Maine

by Amy Works July 28, 2017

SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE — The RAM Companies has completed the disposition of RiverPlace, an apartment complex located at 1 River Place Drive in South Portland. RiverPlace Properties LLC acquired the 136-unit property for an undisclosed price. Situated on 11 acres, the four-building complex features apartments with private decks and central A/C, a waterfront pool, tennis courts, a clubhouse with fitness center, a private dock for canoes and kayaks, gated access and covered parking. Simon Butler of CBRE represented the seller, while Jim Harnden of Harnden Commercial Brokers represented the buyer in the transaction. RiverPlace was opened by developer Howard A. Goldenfarb and his team at RAM in 2003.

July 28, 2017

Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

WinnCompanies Begins $18.7M Apartment Community Rehabilitation in Bridgeton, New Jersey

by Amy Works July 28, 2017

BRIDGETON, N.J. — WinnCompanies has begun an $18.7 million rehabilitation of Bridgeton Villas Apartments in Bridgeton. The project will modernize the community, improve energy efficiency and expand resident services. Constructed in 1966 and 1969, the community features eight buildings housing 28 one-bedroom, 92 two-bedroom and 36 three-bedroom units with an on-site leasing and management office. WinnDevelopment will oversee the first phase of the renovation project, which will improve five buildings totaling 100 units. Interior work will include mechanical system upgrades along with complete kitchen and bathroom overhauls, including the installation of EnergyStar appliances and sustainable plumbing fixtures. Exterior improvements include the beautification of building facades, new entryways, complete roof replacement, landscape work and parking lot repair. Along with the overall rehabilitation, five units will be brought up to ADA compliance and 10 units will be set aside as special needs housing for homeless individuals and families. WinnCompanies will partner with Gateway Community Action Partnership to deliver supportive services for residents occupying the designated units. WinnCompanies acquired Bridgeton Villas in March 2017.

July 28, 2017

Multifamily New York Northeast

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $17M Sale of 41-Unit Multifamily Building in Manhattan

by Amy Works July 28, 2017

NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of an apartment building located at 316 E. 55th St. in Manhattan. An undisclosed buyer acquired the seven-story 25,040-square-foot building for $17 million, or $678 per square foot. The elevator-serviced building features 41 rent-regulated apartments, a laundry room and 1,000 square feet of amenity space. The buyer plans to implement a significant renovation program at the building. Clint Olsen, Alex Woodlief and Will Conrad of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller in the deal. George Samarjian of Lineaire Group served as advisor to the seller.

July 28, 2017

Mixed-Use Multifamily New York Northeast Retail

Besen & Associates Brokers Sale of Mixed-Use Building in the South Bronx

by Amy Works July 28, 2017

NEW YORK CITY — Besen & Associates has arranged the sale of a mixed-use building located at 151 Bruckner Blvd. in the South Bronx’s Port Morris section. The five-story building features 12 apartment units and four retail spaces. A group led by Steven Satz (151 Realty LLC) acquired the property for an undisclosed price. Amit Doshi and Shallini Mehra of Besen & Associates represented the undisclosed seller in the deal.

July 28, 2017

Market Reports Multifamily Texas Texas Market Reports

After Period of Correction, Houston Multifamily Market Poised for Recovery

by Taylor Williams July 28, 2017

Houston’s multifamily market appears to be on the verge of recovery after facing considerable headwinds in 2016. Job growth, population growth and faster-than-anticipated apartment absorption in the first half of 2017 are luring investors and lenders back to the region, putting the market on solid footing for future growth. To better understand how we arrived here and to grasp near-term expectations, let’s take a brief look back. The collapse in energy prices and the ensuing job losses of 2015 and 2016 dealt a considerable blow to the overall Houston economy, particularly the multifamily sector. Developers had already started construction on thousands of new units in 2014 and 2015. In 2016 alone, multifamily development had delivered 21,791 new units — a 20-year high. This left a tremendous oversupply of inventory to be absorbed during a period of anemic job growth – only 15,000 new jobs were created in 2016. Supply-side pressure shifted vacancies up and rents down, while investment sales volume dropped dramatically. Today, the picture is quite different. Overall economic fundamentals are steadily improving, taking the multifamily sector along with them. While the energy sector is still in a period of retrenchment, sectors such as education, health services and hospitality/leisure …

July 28, 2017

Florida Multifamily Southeast

Franklin Street Brokers $6.9M Sale of Apartment Community in Fort Lauderdale

by Camren Skelton July 27, 2017

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Franklin Street has arranged the $6.9 million sale of First Street Apartments, a 65-unit multifamily community located on Northwest 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Hernando Perez, Greg Matus, Dan Dratch, Kameron Djamal and Tony Gannacone of Franklin Street represented both the buyer, City View Colony LLC, and the seller, First Avenue Apartments LLC. Franklin Street’s Evan Seacat and Ryan Cassidy insured the asset for First Avenue Apartments, which acquired the property in 2015 for $3.8 million. City View Colony has plans to upgrade the unit interiors, convert the existing manager’s office into a fitness center and add a media room with computers for tenants.

July 27, 2017

Arizona Multifamily Western

Rivendell Global Real Estate Acquires San Paulo Apartments in Phoenix for $32.5M

by Nellie Day July 27, 2017

PHOENIX — Rivendell Global Real Estate has acquired the 208-unit San Paulo apartment complex in Phoenix for $32.5 million. The complex is located at 14625 S. Mountain Parkway. It was built in 1996. Community features include a swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center and resident clubhouse. CBRE’s Sean Cunningham, Tyler Anderson, Asher Gunter and Matt Pesch represented the seller, PrivatePortfolio Group, in this transaction.

July 27, 2017

Multifamily Texas

AMAC, EBEX Acquire 306-Unit Apartment Community in San Antonio for $37M

by Taylor Williams July 27, 2017

SAN ANTONIO — A joint venture between AMAC Holdings and EBEX Holdings has acquired Crescent at Alamo Heights, a 306-unit apartment community located in the Alamo Heights neighborhood of San Antonio for $37 million. Built in 1993, the property is situated on 14.6 acres and features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 669 to 1,370 square feet. Amenities include a pool, playground, picnic area and a business center.

July 27, 2017

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