Multifamily

College Students, Tech Jobs Are Drivers of Niche Apartment Construction

by Christina Cannon July 21, 2016

Growth in the Indianapolis downtown multifamily market is as dynamic as the city itself. Since 2013, 3,000 units have been delivered and leased up rapidly. The vacancy rate registers 4.5 percent in a submarket that historically has seen vacancy rates of around 8 percent. Demand is healthy and growth continues, with another 283 units scheduled for delivery by the end of this year. A unique contributor to this multifamily construction boom is the downtown campus of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), the IU Law School and the IU Medical School. A sudden building spree of more than $100 million of student-focused projects is occurring downtown near IUPUI. With more than 1,000 units currently under construction or in the works, these new deliveries signal a real change for IUPUI from a commuter orientation to that of a residential campus. These off-campus locations will likely appeal to young professionals as well, and savvy developers are making certain to provide conventional units as part of their mix. The largest such development currently under construction is Trinitas Ventures’ 193-unit, 669-bed project at the northeast corner of Michigan Street and Capitol Avenue. Known as Lux On Capitol, the student housing development is due to open …

July 21, 2016

California Multifamily Seniors Housing Western

Richman Group Completes 95-Unit Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Fullerton

by Nellie Day July 20, 2016

FULLERTON, CALIF. — The Richman Group of California Development Company has completed construction of Ventana, a 95-unit affordable seniors housing community in Fullerton. The six-story, 130,000-square-foot midrise building on 0.6 acres features 3,200 square feet of retail space and a subterranean parking garage. The community is already fully leased. Richman Property Services will operate and handle leasing for Ventana. Irwin Partners of Costa Mesa was the architecture firm and Cannon Constructors of San Diego was the general contractor. City of Fullerton Housing Bonds, tax credit funds and Bank of America all provided financing for the project. Founded in 1987, The Richman Group is a residential real estate investment, development and asset management firm based in Connecticut. The California branch is based in La Jolla.

July 20, 2016

Multifamily Texas

ARA Newmark Secures Sale of Apartment Community in Austin

by Haisten Willis July 20, 2016

AUSTIN, TEXAS — ARA Newmark has secured the sale of Broadstone 8 One Hundred, a 376-unit multifamily community in northwest Austin. The complex is located near Apple’s planned expansion of its 39-acre corporate campus, as well as local hubs for eBay, PayPal, Google, Visa and 3M. San Francisco-based Jackson Square Properties was the buyer. Pat Jones of ARA Newmark represented the seller, Alliance Residential. Constructed in 2015, Broadstone 8 One Hundred is a Class A community situated on 17 acres. The property offers a pool with lounge seating and a tanning ledge, outdoor kitchen with gas grills, bocce ball court and a hammock green. The clubhouse includes viewing/entertainment spaces, a social lounge with a beverage bar and an athletic center. Unit interiors feature 10-foot ceilings and hardwood floors.

July 20, 2016

Multifamily Texas

M&M Arranges Sale of 175-Unit Apartment Building in Metro Dallas

by Haisten Willis July 20, 2016

HURST, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of The Gables of Notting Hill, a 175-unit apartment property located in Hurst. Al Silva and Ford Braly of Marcus & Millichap’s Fort Worth office marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a Houston-based private investment firm. Silva and Braly also secured the buyer, a Dallas-based investment group. The property was built in 1968 and consists of 27 buildings with one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans.

July 20, 2016

Midwest Missouri Multifamily

Aragon Holdings Acquires 480-Unit Apartment Complex in St. Louis

by Christina Cannon July 20, 2016

ST. LOUIS — Aragon Holdings LLC has acquired a 480-unit apartment property in St. Louis for an undisclosed price. A joint venture between Covenant Capital Group and Bell Partners Inc. sold the asset. Oxford Hills Apartments is situated on 26.3 acres at 10304 Oxford Hill Drive. Amenities at the complex include an outdoor swimming pool with sundeck, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts, clubhouse with cyber café, dog park, playground and detached garages. Oxford Hills Apartments has 36 residential buildings, which feature one-, two- and three-bedroom units that average 953 square feet. Sean Fogarty, Marty O’Connell and Wick Kirby of HFF represented the seller in the transaction. According to the St. Louis Business Journal, Oxford Hills Apartments has an appraised value of $7 million and was last sold in 2007 for $34.5 million.

July 20, 2016

Affordable Housing Florida Multifamily Southeast

Housing Trust Group Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing Community in Metro Tampa

by John Nelson July 20, 2016

HOLIDAY, FLA. — Housing Trust Group (HTG) has broken ground on Phase I of Park at Wellington, a $37.9 million affordable housing community located at 4369 Sunray Drive in Holiday, roughly 30 miles north of Tampa. Phase I of the 220-unit property will span 110 units, and HTG plans to open the complex in late 2017. The units will be reserved for renters earning at or below 40 percent to 60 percent of area median income (AMI). Rents will range from $367 to $783 per month. Construction of Phase II is expected to start in November 2016. Phase I development funding sources include $16 million in 9 percent Low Income Housing Tax Credit Equity provided by Indianapolis-based City Real Estate Advisors and a $15.5 million construction loan provided by KeyBank, which converts to a $3.5 million permanent loan after completion. HTG has five affordable housing communities currently under construction in Florida. The project team for Park at Wellington includes architect Fugleberg Koch PLLC; civil engineer High Point Engineering Inc.; and general contractor HTG Hennessy LLC.

July 20, 2016

Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Davis Property Group Sells Apartment Community in Asheville for $41.5M

by John Nelson July 20, 2016

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Greenville, S.C.-based Davis Property Group has sold Verde Vista, a 257-unit apartment community located in Asheville’s East submarket. Raleigh-based Chaucer Creek Capital LLC purchased the asset for $41.5 million. Built in 2012, Verde Vista’s units feature nine-foot ceilings, plank faux-wood flooring, washer and dryer units and black EnergyStar appliances. Phil Brosseau and Kevin Kempf of CBRE represented Davis Property Group in the transaction. Steve Heffner, Nate Sittema and Kristen Reilley of CBRE’s Charlotte office arranged a 10-year, fixed-rate, $33.2 million acquisition loan through Fannie Mae on behalf of the borrower.

July 20, 2016

District of Columbia Multifamily Southeast

Tishman Speyer Purchases Two Acres in D.C. for New Apartment Development

by John Nelson July 20, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tishman Speyer has purchased a two-acre site near Nationals Ballpark in Washington, D.C., with plans to develop a multifamily community. The property will feature 800 residential units, 44,000 square feet of retail space and below-grade parking. The site occupies a full city block bounded by Eye, K, First and Half streets in Washington, D.C.’s Capitol Riverfront submarket. Tishman Speyer will develop the project to LEED certification.

July 20, 2016

Loans Multifamily Northeast Pennsylvania

CBRE Arranges $183M Loan for Presidential City Apartment Complex in Philadelphia

by Amy Works July 20, 2016

PHILADELPHIA — CBRE Capital Markets’ Debt & Structured Finance team has arranged a $183 million loan for the refinance of Presidential City, an apartment complex located at 3900 City Ave. in Philadelphia. The borrower was Post Brothers. Shawn Rosenthal of CBRE secured the three-year, interest-only loan with two one-year extension options. Starwood Capital provided the financing. Presidential City comprises four high-rise towers featuring a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences. The first phase of the project, including the redevelopment of the 180-unit Washington Tower and the 265-unit Madison Tower and the creation of Sora Pool Club, has been completed. The second phase, including the redevelopment of the 331-unit Jefferson Tower and the 242-unit Adams Tower, is underway. The property is expected to be fully leased in 2017.

July 20, 2016

Connecticut Loans Mixed-Use Multifamily Northeast Office

National Cooperative Bank Closes $25.6M Loan for Mixed-Use Property in Connecticut

by Amy Works July 20, 2016

NEW HAVEN, CONN. — National Cooperative Bank has closed a $25.6 million first mortgage to University Towers Owners Corp., a mixed-use cooperative located at 100 York St. in New Haven. The 16-story property features 238 residential units, 13 medical offices and parking for 242 vehicles. Constructed in 1958, the property was converted to a housing cooperative in 1981. Loan proceeds were used to refinance existing debt and to fund a major façade restoration project that includes balcony renovations; window, door and curtain wall replacement; and masonry repairs. Larry Mathe of National Cooperative Bank secured the financing for the borrower.

July 20, 2016

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