Multifamily

Forest City JV Begins Construction on 38 Sixth Avenue at Pacific Park Brooklyn

by Jaime Lackey June 18, 2015

NEW YORK CITY — Forest City Enterprises, a member of Greenland Forest City Partners (the joint venture developing the Pacific Park Brooklyn project), has closed on financing for the construction of 38 Sixth Avenue, a 303-unit, 100 percent affordable apartment building at Pacific Park Brooklyn, and work has begun on the building. For construction financing of 38 Sixth Avenue, the New York City Housing Development Corp. is providing an $83 million first mortgage loan for the building through the issuance of tax-exempt government debt obligations funded by Citi Community Capital. Greenland Forest City Partners is also receiving a $10 million subordinate loan from HDC and a $2 million subordinate loan from Citibank. Designed by SHoP Architects, 38 Sixth Avenue (formerly known as B3) is the third Pacific Park Brooklyn building on which Greenland Forest City Partners has broken ground since December 2014. The other buildings include 535 Carlton, a 100 percent affordable apartment building, and 550 Vanderbilt, a market-rate condominium building. The first building at Pacific Park, 461 Dean Street (formerly known as B2 BKLYN), broke ground at the end of 2012 and will include 50 percent market-rate apartments, 30 percent middle-income and 20 percent low-income units. 461 Dean Street …

June 18, 2015

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Multifamily New Jersey Northeast Seniors Housing

RPM to Develop Apartments and Age-Restricted Housing in Aberdeen, N.J.

by Jaime Lackey June 18, 2015

ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — RPM Development Group will develop a three-building affordable housing project that will include rental units for seniors and people of all ages, as well as a new senior community center, in Aberdeen Township. The project, which will feature two residential buildings, will be located on 14 acres on Church Street formerly occupied by South River Metals Corp. Hudson Ridge Senior Residence at Aberdeen will offer 67 one-bedroom and eight two-bedroom rental units of age-restricted housing for those 55 years or older. The second residential building, Hudson Ridge Residence at Aberdeen, will provide 70 one-, two- and three-bedroom rental units that will not have age restrictions. Preference on the rentals will be given to households that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Combined cost for constructing the two residential buildings will be $44 million. The site plan also calls for a separate 2,500-square-foot senior community center available for use by all residents of Aberdeen. Site work is anticipated to begin in the fall, with buildout expected to take two years. The project, which will strive for LEED certification, will be constructed with government assistance, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Relief funding, along with 4 percent low-income housing …

June 18, 2015

Multifamily Texas

Westmount Realty Capital Acquires Apartment Community in Houston

by Haisten Willis June 18, 2015

HOUSTON — Westmount Realty Capital LLC has acquired the Braesridge Apartments located at 11100 Braesridge Drive in southwest Houston. Westmount is rebranding the garden-style apartment community as Westmount at Braesridge. The three-story asset was constructed in 1982 and consists of 542 units totaling 413,276 square feet on 16.7 acres, for an average of 32 units per acre. The apartments are a mix of one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 550 square feet to 1,300 square feet with elevators to all third floor units. Amenities include a clubhouse, complimentary assigned covered parking, a courtyard area with two gazebos, dining hall with full kitchen, two swimming pools, a business center and limited access gates. Westmount’s planned interior renovations will include lighting and plumbing fixture updates, cabinetry, countertops, appliances and faux wood flooring. Exterior improvements will address wood/stucco repair, landscaping, upgrades to the leasing office, parking lot repairs and upgraded exterior lighting. Westmount has budgeted to upgrade the pool area with new seating areas, pool furniture and the addition of an outdoor kitchen. The Dallas office of NorthMarq Capital arranged financing for the acquisition.

June 18, 2015

Loans Multifamily Texas

BMC Capital Provides $6.2M Loan for Multifamily Portfolio in Dallas

by Haisten Willis June 18, 2015

DALLAS — Brian Gramlich of BMC Capital’s Dallas office has arranged a $6.2 million cash out refinancing for a portfolio of four apartment properties consisting of 116 units located in Dallas. The non-recourse loan featured a 10-year term with 4.6 percent interest, a 30-year amortization schedule and three years of interest-only payments. The loan was arranged through one of BMC Capital’s correspondent agency relationships.

June 18, 2015

Iowa Midwest Multifamily

NorthMarq Capital Arranges $5M Refinance of Stonegate Apartments

by Katie Sloan June 18, 2015

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — NorthMarq Capital has arranged the $5 million refinancing of Stonegate Apartments, a 108-unit multifamily property located at 4200 Armar Drive SE in Cedar Rapids. Jason Kinnison of NorthMarq arranged the fully amortizing, 23-year loan on behalf of the borrower through an undisclosed life insurance company. Stonegate Apartments was built in 2003 and offers two-bedroom/two-bath units.

June 18, 2015

Indiana Midwest Multifamily

New York Life Provides $15.3 Million Mortgage Loan for Canal Overlook Apartments

by Katie Sloan June 18, 2015

INDIANAPOLIS — New York Life Real Estate Investors has provided $15.3 million in refinancing for Canal Overlook Apartments, a 132-unit, Class A residential property located in Indianapolis. The loan has a term of 20 years. The complex is owned by a private investor and was completed in 1988.

June 18, 2015

Florida Multifamily Southeast

LeCesse Development Breaks Ground on Apartment Community in Palm Beach County

by John Nelson June 18, 2015

BOYNTON BEACH, FLA. — LeCesse Development Corp. has begun construction on 500 Ocean, a luxury multifamily community in Boynton Beach. Located in Palm Beach County, the 341-unit asset will be situated at the corner of Federal Highway and East Ocean Avenue near the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean. Upon completion, the property will feature 20,000 square feet of commercial space, a 664-space integrated parking garage, clubhouse, fitness center, club room, theater, bowling alley, private dining room, cyber café/game room, lounge, summer kitchen and two courtyards. The project is a joint venture between LeCesse Development, Morgan Management, Drum Hill Partners, Kaali-Nagy Residential and Atlantic American Opportunities Fund. The project team includes architect MSA Architects, general contractor LandSouth Construction, engineer IBI Group and environmental consultant RunBrook. SunTrust Bank provided construction financing on behalf of LeCesse Development. Residences will become available for lease beginning in the fall of 2016.

June 18, 2015

Georgia Loans Multifamily Southeast

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $13.5M Loan for ATLofts at Atlantic Station in Atlanta

by John Nelson June 18, 2015

ATLANTA — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $13.5 million refinancing of 109 of the 155 apartment units at ATLofts at Atlantic Station in Atlanta. Mike Ryan, Telly Fathaly, Brian Linnihan and Jeff Walker of Cushman & Wakefield’s Atlanta office arranged the loan through GE Capital on behalf of the undisclosed owner, which will use the funding to refinance existing debt on the property, as well as purchase additional units at ATLofts. Atlantic Station is 1.4 million-square-foot mixed-use development in Midtown Atlanta that features Class A office towers, retail space, restaurants, entertainment venues, student housing, apartment residences, condominiums and a hotel.

June 18, 2015

Colorado Multifamily Student Housing Western

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $24 Million Sale of Boulder Community

by Nellie Day June 18, 2015

BOULDER, COLO. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Plaza on Broadway, a 39-unit, 152-bed multifamily student housing community in Boulder. The $24.05 million sales price equates to $616,667 per unit, $158,224 per bed and approximately $474 per square foot. Built in 2013, the property is situated on 1.44 acres, located directly across from the University of Colorado-Boulder campus at 17th Street and Broadway. The property sits on a 60-year ground lease. Jacob Steele, associate vice president investments, and Nick Steele, associate, both in Marcus & Millichap’s Denver office, facilitated the sale on behalf of equity members. Plaza on Broadway is a community built with emphasis on sustainable living through high-efficiency mechanical systems for reduced water and energy consumption, natural ventilation and a location that allows residents ease of access to public transportation. Community amenities include bike storage, fitness center, laundry facilities, interior study spaces, television rooms, exterior courtyards and underground parking. The unit mix features mostly four-bedroom apartments with private bathrooms for each bedroom.

June 18, 2015

California Multifamily Student Housing Western

The Quad at CSU San Marcos in San Diego Completed

by Nellie Day June 18, 2015

SAN DIEGO — The Quad, a privately owned, mixed-use student housing structure designed by Safdie Rabines Architects and located in San Diego’s 204-acre North City master plan, has been completed. Located directly across the street from California State University San Marcos Campus (CSUSM), The Quad is a five-story, 230,600-square-foot building designed to achieve LEED Gold certification. It includes 591 dorm rooms housing 889 student beds, 12,000 square feet of academic, student life and event spaces, and 20,000 square feet of retail/commercial space. The ground floor retail is oriented along North City’s main entrance road and features cafes, restaurants and outdoor dining. A parking arrangement allows all parking spaces to be located on the campus, encouraging students to walk or bike across the road to the campus. The Quad is comprised of six separate buildings organized around a series of outdoor spaces including a large central courtyard. Exterior bridges and stair towers link the buildings. The courtyard includes a pool and barbecue area, with student classrooms and lounges along the perimeter activating the central quad. The units are designed with central bathroom and kitchen cores, stacking the utilities to maximize efficiency within buildings.

June 18, 2015

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