LOS ANGELES — PSRS has arranged $6.9 million in construction financing for AH Los Angeles, a multifamily development in Los Angeles. The ground-up project will feature 40 units dedicated entirely to affordable housing. Michael Warner of PSRS worked with a local bank to secure the loan, which features a 68 percent loan-to-cost ratio and interest-only payments for 24 months, on behalf of the repeat borrower.
HOUSTON — Fairstead, an affordable housing owner-operator based in New York City, has purchased Coolwood Oaks, a 168-unit affordable housing complex in East Houston, for $43.3 million. Built in 1984, the 10-building property houses units that are reserved for households earning 60 percent or less of area median income. Fairstead plans to implement a $14 million renovation of the property and has tapped DNA Workshop as the architect and interior designer for the project. Financing for the acquisition and capital improvements included LIHTC equity and loans from a variety of sources, including PNC Bank, Houston Housing Finance Corp. (HHFC) and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
WATERTOWN, MASS. — CBRE has brokered the sale of Watertown Mews, a 206-unit apartment complex located on the western outskirts of Boston. Built in 2014, Watertown Mews offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units with an average size of 1,014 square feet. Amenities include a pool, community room, business center, media room, fitness center, community garden and outdoor dining and grilling stations. Simon Butler, Biria St. John, John McLaughlin and Brian Bowler of CBRE represented the seller, an account advised by PGIM, in the transaction and procured the buyer, Mesirow.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Locally based brokerage firm Muskin | Elam Group has arranged the sale of Runnymede Apartments, a 252-unit affordable housing complex in North Austin. Information on floor plans and income restrictions was not disclosed. Amenities include a pool, playground, basketball court, resident learning center and onsite laundry facilities. Muskin | Elam represented the seller, a Texas-based nonprofit organization, in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Berkadia has provided $30 million in agency debt for the refinancing of two seniors housing communities in Texas. The unnamed facilities provide assisted living and memory care services, and the financing comprises two seven-year, floating-rate Freddie Mac loans. Garrett Sacco, Austin Sacco, Steve Muth and Alec Rosenfeld of Berkadia originated the loans on behalf of the borrower, Austin-based Journeyman Group.
NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between locally based developer Slate Property Group and RiseBoro Community Partnership has completed a 318-unit affordable housing redevelopment project in Queens. The property, which is known as Baisley Pond Park Residences, is a conversion of the 350-room JFK Hilton Hotel in the borough’s Jamaica neighborhood, which was originally built in 1987 and is located about half a mile from JFK International Airport. The new complex houses studio, one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a fitness center, computer lounge and multiple common rooms. Aufgang Architects designed the project. Leasing began last spring.
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Ariel Property Advisors has negotiated the $5.6 million sale of two apartment buildings in the Park Slope area of Brooklyn. The four-story buildings at 334-336 Ninth St. house seven market-rate apartments, one office space and one retail space. Stephen Vorvolakos, Chris Brodhead, Sean Kelly and Nicole Daniggelis of Ariel brokered the deal. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — AJ Capital Partners has obtained a $475 million construction loan for Belle Meade Village, a 15.5-acre retail and residential village underway in Nashville. Located on the border of Belle Meade, Tenn., the project is a redevelopment of an under-utilized shopping center. Raymond James Real Estate Investment Banking arranged the financing through Barings on behalf of AJ Capital. Belle Meade Village will feature 1 Iris Lane, The Residences at Belle Meade Village, which are a pair of two 46-unit condominium buildings. The condos have a starting price of $3 million and come in one- to four-bedroom layouts. Residents have access to 16,000 square feet of amenity space, including high-end fitness and wellness features and private wine and cigar rooms, among other attractions. The project also includes a five-acre private park and a central courtyard space with an antique carousel surrounded by a seven-building retail village that will feature local and global brands, a private members’ club and a boutique hotel. AJ Capital broke ground on Belle Meade Village last October, with plans to wrap up construction by 2028. The design-build team includes Meyer Davis (interior design for 1 Iris Lane), Brasfield & Gorrie (general contractor), Barge Civil Associates …
CANTON, GA. — The Milestone Group has purchased Legends at Laurel Canyon, a 266-unit, garden-style apartment community located at 100 Legends Drive in Canton, about 43 miles north of Atlanta. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Built in 2020, Legends at Laurel Canyon offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 1,227 square feet in size. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style saltwater pool, gated access, Amazon Hub Lockers, car care center, bike racks and a pet park and spa.
DENVER — Urban Land Conservancy (ULC), a Denver-based affordable housing nonprofit, has completed construction and opened The Irving at Mile High Vista in Denver’s West Colfax neighborhood. Located at 3.270 W. Colfax Ave., the 102-unit community serves households earning up to 20 to 80 percent of area median income. With ULC’s ownership of the land through a community land trust, affordability is guaranteed for 99 years. The Irving is adjacent to the Denver Public Library’s Corky Gonzales branch. The architect was Studio Completiva, and the general contractor was Pinkard Construction. The project is ULC’s first ground-up development. The land stewardship group acquired the property in 2010.
