Multifamily

Kennedy Wilson Sells 576-Unit Multifamily Asset in Metro Seattle for $109M

by Taylor Williams July 10, 2017

KENT, WASHINGTON — Real estate investment firm Kennedy Wilson (NYSE: KW) has sold Rock Creek Landing, a 576-unit apartment community in Kent, about 20 miles south of Seattle, for $109 million. The buyer was not disclosed. The cash proceeds of $73 million from the transaction will be used to fund the company’s recent acquisition of 90 East, a 573,000-square-foot, Class A office development in the Bellevue, Washington, area. Rock Creek Landing is located at 1024 Central Ave. North in Kent. The property offers an indoor and outdoor pool, business center, community clubhouse and a coffee bar. Kennedy Wilson purchased Rock Creek Landing in 2014 for $58 million as part of a $127 million acquisition of a three-property portfolio of multifamily assets located across several submarkets south of Seattle. The company has since invested about $6 million in upgrades to the community’s leasing center, unit interiors and common areas. During its time under Kennedy Wilson’s ownership, Rock Creek Landing generated net operating income of approximately $5.3 million. Combined, the sale of Rock Creek Landing and acquisition of the 90 East office property in Bellevue are expected to increase annual net operating income by about $7 million. “The sale demonstrates our ability …

July 10, 2017

Massachusetts Mixed-Use Multifamily Northeast Retail

HFF Secures $80M Acquisition Financing for Boston Transit-Oriented Development Site

by Amy Works July 7, 2017

BOSTON — HFF has arranged $80 million in acquisition financing for Suffolk Downs, a 161.2-acre, transit-oriented development site located in East Boston and Revere, Mass. HYM Investment Group is the borrower and buyer in the transaction. John Fowler, Anthony Cutone, Jennifer Keller and Andrew Gray of HFF secured the short-term, floating-rate loan with Bank of the Ozarks and advised the buyer in the deal. Adjacent to Route 1A, the site comprises 108.8 acres in Boston and 52.4 acres in Revere. The property is also served by two Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority Blue Line stations: Suffolk Downs and Beachmont. The site is currently the location of the Suffolk Downs horse racing facility, which will have its last racing season in summer 2018.

July 7, 2017

Multifamily New York Northeast

Propco Holdings, UA Builders Group Break Ground for Residential Building in the Bronx

by Amy Works July 7, 2017

NEW YORK CITY — Propco Holdings, with UA Builders Group serving as general contractor, has broken ground for a residential building located at 915 Dawson St. in the Bronx. The eight-story, 23,301-square-foot building will feature 29 apartments, parking spaces, a fitness center, a recreation area and indoor bicycle storage.

July 7, 2017

Loans Multifamily New York Northeast

JLL Secures $88M in Refinancing for Two Long Island Apartment Communities

by Amy Works July 7, 2017

NEW YORK CITY — JLL has secured a total of $88 million in refinancing for Pine Hills South and Medford Pond, a pair of gated apartment communities in Long Island. The borrower was Heatherwood Luxury Rentals. JLL originated a 10-year, $57 million loan for Pine Hills South and a 10-year, $31 million loan for Medford Pond. Financing was provided by Freddie Mac. Aaron Appel and Jonathan Schwartz of JLL arranged the refinancing. Pine Hills South features 700 units and Medford Place features 200 units.

July 7, 2017

Loans Mississippi Multifamily Southeast

KeyBank Arranges $21.4M Loan for Multifamily Property in Mississippi

by Camren Skelton July 7, 2017

OLIVE BRANCH, MISS. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has arranged $21.4 million in financing for Annandale Gardens, a 400-unit apartment community in Olive Branch, roughly 25 miles south of Memphis, Tenn. Caleb Marten of KeyBank arranged the seven-year financing through Fannie Mae with a one-year interest-only period and 30-year amortization schedule. The garden-style property was built in 1998 with Phase II constructed in 2001, and features a fitness center, two swimming pools, playground area and onsite car wash.

July 7, 2017

California Loans Mixed-Use Multifamily Western

George Smith Partners Secures $26.5M Loan for Mixed-Use Community in Hollywood

by Nellie Day July 7, 2017

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — George Smith Partners has arranged $26.5 million in refinancing for Gershwin Apartments, a mixed-use property located on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood. The borrowers, which acquired the property in 2015, are Massie Capital and Glenn & Shannon Dellimore. The property features 163 apartments and 10,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Shahin Yazdi of George Smith Partners secured the financing for the borrowers.

July 7, 2017

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Hines Breaks Ground on 698-Unit Luxury Apartment Tower in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow July 7, 2017

CHICAGO — Hines has broken ground on Wolf Point East, a 60-story, 698-unit luxury apartment tower in Chicago. Wolf Point East is the second phase of the three-phase development designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli. The tower is located on one of the last remaining riverfront sites in downtown Chicago. Hines is developing the property in partnership with the property’s longtime landowner, the Joseph P. Kennedy Family, and the AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust, advised by PNC Realty Investors. Bank of America Merrill Lynch led the construction loan financing for the project in conjunction with ULLICO, Citizens Bank and ING Real Estate Finance. Walsh Construction is serving as the general contractor and Pappageorge Haymes Partners is the architect of record. Completion is slated for 2019.

July 7, 2017

Loans Michigan Midwest Multifamily

Love Funding Provides $33.3M Construction Loan for Apartment Community in Detroit Suburb

by Kristin Harlow July 7, 2017

NOVI, MICH. — Love Funding has provided a $33.3 million loan for the construction of Manchester, a 172-unit apartment community in Novi, a suburb of Detroit. The 23-building property will feature two- and three-bedroom townhome units. Fairview Construction is building the development, while Alexander V. Bogaerts & Associates provided design services. KMG Prestige will manage the property. Bruce Gerhart of Love Funding originated the 40-year loan through the HUD 221(d)(4) loan insurance program. Real estate developers Michael and Carolina Furnari and James George were the borrowers.

July 7, 2017

Colorado Multifamily Top Stories Western

Gelt Acquires 580-Unit Apartment Portfolio in Lakewood, Colorado for $107M

by Kristin Harlow July 7, 2017

LAKEWOOD, COLO. — Gelt Inc. has acquired a 580-unit apartment portfolio in Lakewood, a western suburb of Denver, for $107 million. The two-property portfolio includes Ascend at Red Rocks and Elevate at Red Rocks. Built in 1981 and located at 13105 W. 2nd Place, Ascend at Red Rocks is comprised of 408 units spanning 16.5 acres. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 850 square feet to 1,260 square feet. Built in 2000 and located at 409 Zang St., Elevate at Red Rocks is comprised of 172 units across 9.5 acres. The property features one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 673 square feet to 1,101 square feet. Community amenities at both properties include 24-hour fitness centers, heated swimming pools, recently renovated clubhouses, media and business centers, volleyball courts, BBQ grills and laundry rooms. Ascend and Elevate are located just minutes from the Union Boulevard/Federal Center area, the largest employment center in Lakewood, according to Gelt. Gelt plans to upgrade some of the units by installing vinyl plank flooring, stainless steel appliances and washers/dryers. At Elevate, Gelt will modernize the existing leasing office, clubhouse and playground. The fitness center will be updated at Ascend. A dog park, sports court …

July 7, 2017

Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Bijou Properties, Intercontinental Real Estate Break Ground for 424-Unit Residential Project in Hoboken

by Amy Works July 6, 2017

HOBOKEN, N.J. — Bijou Properties and Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. have broken ground for a multi-faceted project located at 700 Jackson St. in Hoboken. The project will include a 424-unit residential rental building, a state-of-the-art 6,835-square-foot public gymnasium and a two-acre resiliency park, which is designed to withstand and recover from storm and catastrophic flooding. Designed by Marchetto Higgins Stieve Architects, the 14-story residential building will feature 90,000 square feet of upscale amenities, including a penthouse pool and roof deck, and 25,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The two-acre park will include an open grass area, children’s playground and public plaza. Completion of the project is slated for mid-2019.

July 6, 2017

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