STAFFORD, TEXAS — April Housing, Blackstone Real Estate’s affordable housing division, is underway on the $24 million renovation of Park at Fort Bend, a 250-unit affordable housing property in Stafford, a southwestern suburb of Houston. Built in 2001, the garden-style property offers two- and three-bedroom units across 20 buildings that are reserved for households earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Renovations include new countertops, appliances, fixtures and flooring within unit interiors, as well as upgrades to amenity spaces such as the clubhouse, pool area, fitness center and resident clubhouse. Ownership is also making various accessibility, security and sustainability upgrades throughout the property. Renovations are expected to take about 18 months to complete.
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SCHERTZ, TEXAS — An affiliate of Miami-based owner-operator Atlantic Pacific Cos. has purchased The Palmera on 3009, a 288-unit apartment complex located northeast of San Antonio in Schertz. Built in 2008, the property offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units that range in size from 597 to 1,150 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, resident clubhouse and a pet park. The new ownership plans to implement capital improvements to unit interiors, building exteriors and amenity spaces. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
CHICAGO — Interra Realty has brokered the $2.1 million sale of a 13-unit apartment building located at 1433 W. Ardmore Ave. in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. Joe Braun of Interra represented the private seller, while Tommy Richard of Interra represented the local buyer. The transaction marks the first time the asset has traded hands in nearly 50 years. Originally constructed in 1927, the building includes 10 one-bedroom units and three two-bedroom layouts. The buyer plans to undertake a full gut rehab of the property, which is currently less than half occupied, including reconfiguring the existing units and adding new ones.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Newmark has arranged a $277 million construction loan for 201 Hudson — by Urby, a 69-story apartment building that is being developed in Jersey City’s Paulus Hook neighborhood. The building will have 748 units in a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, as well as 10,000 square feet of retail space. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, social and coworking spaces and outdoor recreation areas. Jordan Roeschlaub, Chris Kramer, Holden Witkoff and Jack Fenton of Newmark arranged the loan through Truist Financial. The developer is a joint venture between Rockpoint, a Boston-based real estate private equity firm, and Urby, a hospitality-driven multifamily developer. The development was first announced this summer.
ENFIELD, CONN. — The Community Builders (TCB) has broken ground on Angela Gardens, a 45-unit affordable seniors housing project in Enfield, located north of Hartford. Angela Gardens is a redevelopment of a historic building. The project will add four studio apartments and 41 one-bedroom units, all of which will be reserved for renters age 62 and above, to the local supply via adaptive reuse of the existing building and ground-up construction of a three-story addition. A tentative completion date was not announced.
Senior living has changed a lot in the past five or six years. The shift was underway before the pandemic, but it has accelerated recently. Now, there is a clear move away from institutional designs toward communities that feel more like hotels, with a focus on wellness, flexibility and the resident experience. The way spaces are designed has changed as well. In the past, facilities had large, central common areas. Now, layouts focus on flexible use and smaller, spread-out gathering spaces. There is also more focus on connecting with the outdoors, so courtyards, walking paths and shaded seating are now standard. Industry research shows that spaces that support social engagement and health are important, which is guiding how buildings are now designed and built. We have seen these changes firsthand through our work across the senior living sector. ANF recently completed Wellspring Apartments in Miami, a complex that reflects the growing need for well-located, intentionally designed housing for older adults. We are also building All Seasons Delray Beach for Beztak, a luxury senior living community centered on hospitality, lifestyle and elevated amenities. In Pembroke Pines, we are completing the final phase of Douglas Gardens for McDowell Housing Partners and Miami …
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based owner-operator Timber Equities has received a $27.5 million loan for the refinancing of The Sophia, a 60-unit apartment building in Manhattan’s Inwood neighborhood. The 11-story building was completed in fall 2025 and includes 1,700 square feet of retail space. Units come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, and amenities include a fitness center, resident lounge, package room and a rooftop deck. Max Hulsh of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, led the team that arranged the loan through LaSalle Investment Management on behalf of ownership.
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Two Louisiana Multifamily Properties Totaling 462 Units
by Abby Cox
BATON ROUGE AND NATCHITOCHES, LA. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of two multifamily properties totaling 462 units in Louisiana: Magnolia Trace in Baton Rouge and The Melrose in Natchitoches. John Hamilton and Jessica Thompson of Marcus & Millichap marketed the properties on behalf of the undisclosed sellers. Further details of the transaction were also not disclosed. Situated near Louisiana State University (LSU), Magnolia Trace spans 36 residential buildings and features 246 apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Built in 1975 and renovated in 2025, recent improvements at the property include full roof replacements, façade rehabilitation and interior/exterior infrastructure upgrades. The property includes a swimming pool, leasing office and laundry center. Located adjacent to Northwestern State University’s campus, The Melrose was built in 1973 and comprises 216 apartments that range in layouts from one- to three-bedrooms. Amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, laundry facilities and walking/biking trails. Recent improvements at the complex include a full roof replacement, HVAC replacements, pool upgrades and new flooring.
Integra Investments, City of North Miami Begin Preleasing for 342-Unit Mixed-Income Apartment Complex
by Abby Cox
NORTH MIAMI, FLA — Integra Investments, in partnership with the City of North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), has begun preleasing for Lakeview at Nomi, a 342-unit mixed-income apartment complex located in North Miami. Move-ins are expected to begin in November. The seven-story building features 34 units reserved for residents earning 60, 70 and 80 percent the of the area median income (AMI), and the remaining units will be reserved for residents earning up to 120 percent of the AMI. Lakeview at Nomi features one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans, as well as select floorplans with dens and four live-work residences. Apartments range in size from 605 to 1,245 square feet, while live-work units span approximately 1,280 to 1,915 square feet. Amenities at the complex will include a resort-style swimming pool and pool deck with a summer kitchen; fitness center; dedicated coworking space; central courtyard; clubhouse that features a lounge and coffee bar; playground; enclosed dog park; and a 528-foot linear park. The project team for Lakeview at Nomi includes Anillo Toledo Lopez Architecture (architect); Integra Build, Integra Investments’ in-house construction arm (general contractor); ID & Design International (interior designer); Valentina Interior Design (art curation); and EGS2 (landscape architect). In addition, TRG Management will lead leasing and property …
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Gantry has secured a $24.4 million permanent loan as construction takeout financing for The Edison at Chapel Hills, a multifamily property in Colorado Springs’ Briargate neighborhood. Joe Monteleone and Bonnie Monteleone of Gantry represented the borrower, a private real estate investor. The 10-year, non-recourse, fixed-rate loan was secured from Freddie Mac and includes partial term interest only then 35-year amortization. Situated on 7 acres at 970 Menlo Park Point, The Edison at Chapel Hills, features three four-story buildings offering a total of 171 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. In-home amenities include high ceilings, modern kitchens, premium vinyl plank flooring and washers/dryers. Community amenities include a heated pool, 24-hour fitness center, golf simulator, pet spa, dog park, EV charging and garage parking.