PALMER TOWNSHIP, PA. — A joint venture between Greystone Capital, Black Bear Asset Management and The Crest Group will develop a $67 million multifamily project in Palmer Township, located outside of Allentown in the Lehigh Valley region. The site spans 16 acres at 1493 Van Buren Road, and the development will comprise 216 units across six residential buildings and a standalone clubhouse building. The unit mix will consist of 90 one-bedroom and 126 two-bedroom apartments that will be furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and individual washers and dryers. Amenities will include a fitness center, resident lounge, pickleball court and outdoor grilling areas. A construction timeline was not announced.
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LEG, JM Zell Plan to Convert Former TSA Headquarters in Metro D.C. to Apartment Property
by John Nelson
ARLINGTON, VA. — Lincoln Equities Group (LEG) and JM Zell Partners have submitted an application to convert the former headquarters of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Arlington’s Pentagon City neighborhood into apartments. The project would reposition the two vacant office buildings, which the TSA vacated in 2020, into a property with 637 apartments and 31,000 square feet of retail space. In addition to converting 571,564 square feet of obsolete office space, plans for the 4.9-acre site include developing 116,244 square feet of new residential floor area, two new retail areas and a half-acre public plaza that connects to the Metro, as well as maintaining the 900-space underground parking garage that serves both buildings. LEG and JM Zell’s plans were submitted to Arlington County earlier this month and are pending review and approval. The design-build team includes Arquitectonica (architect) and Oculus (landscape architect). The co-developers have selected Wire Gill LLP as their land use attorney.
ORLANDO, FLA. — Foundry Commercial, a commercial real estate services firm, developer and investor based in Orlando, has acquired five seniors housing communities in Georgia and Florida. Totaling 320 units, the portfolio comprises two communities in Warner Robins and Boynton Ridge, Ga., and three communities in Jacksonville, Titusville and Plant City, Fla. Allegro Living Management, an affiliate of Foundry, will operate the portfolio under the Alto brand. Each community features 44 assisted living units and 20 memory care units and has an average vintage age below five years, according to Foundry. Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors represented the undisclosed seller, a regional development firm, in the transaction. The sales price was also not disclosed.
NEW YORK CITY — Ariel Property Advisors has arranged a $12 million loan for the refinancing of a portfolio of three multifamily buildings totaling 60 units in Queens. The addresses of the buildings, which are located in the borough’s Sunnyside neighborhood, were not disclosed. Matthew Dzbanek and Matt Swerdlow of Ariel arranged the five-year loan, which was structured with at 65 percent loan-to-value ratio and two years of interest-only payments. The undisclosed borrower will use a portion of the proceeds to complete renovations that are already underway.
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — A partnership between Landmark Properties, a Georgia-based student housing owner-operator, and San Francisco-based investment firm Stockbridge has acquired an 801-bed property in College Station. The Junction Cottages & Townhomes was built on 22 acres in 2016 and offers 186 units across three- and five-bedroom standalone cottages, as well as three-, four- and five-bedroom duplex townhomes. The average unit size is 1,700 square feet. Amenities include a clubhouse with office space, pool with a swim-up bar, outdoor grilling and dining stations, social gaming lounge and a fitness center. CBRE brokered the deal. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
DALLAS — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has negotiated the sale of IMT Prestonwood, a 438-unit apartment community in North Dallas. Built in 2018 just off the Dallas North Tollway, the property offers one- and two-bedroom units with an average size of 815 square feet. Amenities include two pools with cabanas, a clubhouse, sports lounge and outdoor entertainment spaces. Joey Tumminello, Drew Kile, Michael Ware, Taylor Hill, Shelby Vosburg and Jack Windham of IPA represented the seller, IMT Capital, in the transaction. The team also procured the undisclosed buyer, which has rebranded the property as Windsor Addison Apartments.
PHILADELPHIA — Newmark has arranged a $145 million loan for the refinancing of Josephine, a 255-unit apartment building in Philadelphia. The 27-story building is located at 1620 Sansom St. within the Center City District and includes more than 20,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space across two floors. Units come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a pool with a bar and lounge area, rooftop terrace, club lounge with games and a demonstration kitchen, a fitness center, spa areas, coworking lounge, coffee bar and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Jordan Roeschlaub, Nick Scribani and Samuel Speciale of Newmark arranged the loan on behalf of the owner, Nashville-based developer Southern Land Co.
Eagle Partners Buys 551-Unit, Age-Restricted Apartment Portfolio in Escondido, California for $162.5M
by Amy Works
ESCONDIDO, CALIF. — Eagle Partners has acquired an affordable housing preservation portfolio in Escondido for $162.5 million in an off-market transaction. Totaling 551 units, the portfolio includes The Hendrix Apartments and The Hadley Apartments. The adjacent communities offer one- and two-bedroom residences serving the senior demographic (55+) in North San Diego County. Eagle Partners will implement a long-term affordable preservation strategy while executing a targeted capital improvement program designed to enhance the resident experience. Community amenities include resort-style swimming pools, fitness centers, landscaped common areas, a fenced dog park and covered parking. The buyer partnered with Red Stone Equity Partners, JPMorgan Chase, The California Statewide Communities Development Authority and Affordable Housing Access to execute the transaction.
USA Properties Fund Completes 147-Unit Affordable Housing Development in La Mesa, California
by Amy Works
LA MESA, CALIF. — USA Properties Fund has completed 8181 Allison, an affordable multifamily community in La Mesa’s Downtown Village. Located at 8181 Allison Ave., the five-story development offers 147 one- and two-bedroom units with energy-efficient appliances, ceiling fans, wood-plank flooring and either a balcony or patio. The apartments are designated for households earning 30 percent to 70 percent of the area median income for San Diego County. Community amenities include a community room with a kitchen, fitness center, courtyard with barbecues, a rooftop deck, hot tub, onsite laundry and a dog wash. Additional amenities include a 108-space parking garage with two electric vehicle charging stations, as well as a range of social services for residents, including budget and financial planning to health-related talks from LifeSTEPS. The community was approved for the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA)’s Mixed-Income Program. A public-private partnership with the City of La Mesa, CalHFA, WNC Inc. and KeyBank financed the $71.4 million development.
Jamboree Opens 32-Unit Larkin Place Affordable Housing Property in Claremont, California
by Amy Works
CLAREMONT, CALIF. — Jamboree Housing Corp. has opened Larkin Place, an affordable multifamily property in Claremont. Located at 731 Harrison Ave., Larkin Place offers 32 apartments designed to address the critical need for affordable housing for those experiencing chronic homelessness. Residents will have direct access to essential services, including case management, therapy, crisis counseling, peer groups and support coordinators that can connect residents to other resources that will help them rebuild their lives. The four-story Larkin Place features outdoor spaces, including a deck, dog run and barbecue area, along with private offices for supportive services and case management. The community is supported by a 24-hour emergency response team and onsite management staff. Services are provided by Jamboree and Tri-City Mental Health Center. Larkin Place is financed through a mix of public and private entities, including the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), which provided 32 PBVs sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and $4.7 million via a permanent loan. Stakeholders of the project include Jamboree, San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust, LACDA, U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, Century Housing Corp. and Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.