Multifamily

Decron Properties Buys Highland Gardens Apartments in Silicon Valley for $86M

by Nellie Day January 14, 2015

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. — Decron Properties Corp. has purchased the 187-unit Highland Gardens apartment community in the Silicon Valley submarket of Mountain View for $86 million. The community is located at 222 and 234 Escuela. Highland Gardens was built in 1964 and recently underwent a renovation. Common-area amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, recreation areas and covered parking. Decron plans to further upgrade the community. They will include a relocation and expansion of the fitness center, the creation of a Wi-Fi lounge, a new Jacuzzi/spa and enhanced landscaping with outdoor fire pits. This acquisition is Decron’s first in the Bay Area. The firm has an additional $63-million worth of assets under contract that are set to close by the end of the month. Decron is the development arm of the Nagel Family Trust, which owns and manages more than 5,000 multifamily units, primarily in Southern California. The firm plans to invest up to $350 million in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley submarkets this year, according to David Nagel, Decron’s president and CEO. The seller was a joint venture between Maximus Real Estate Partners and Rockpoint Group LLC. The transaction was executed by Stan Jones, Phil …

January 14, 2015

Arizona Multifamily Western

Pinnacle South Mountain Apartments in Phoenix Sells for $63M

by Nellie Day January 14, 2015

PHOENIX — FPA Multifamily has purchased the 552-unit Pinnacle South Mountain apartment community in Phoenix for $63 million. The community is located at 5151 E. Guadalupe Road. Pinnacle is situated near the 16,000-acre South Mountain Park, which offers hiking and biking trails. It is also near the Ahwatukee Foothills Town Center. The community was developed in two phases in 1995 and 1997. Common-area amenities include four resort-style swimming pools with spas and poolside cabanas, two 24-hour fitness centers, a resident business center with conference room, sport courts, and barbecue and picnic areas. The seller was Essex Property Trust. The transaction was executed by Sean Cunningham, Tyler Anderson, Asher Gunter and Matt Pesch of CBRE’s Phoenix office.

January 14, 2015

California Multifamily Western

The South Orange Grove Apartments in Pasadena Sell for $9.5M

by Nellie Day January 14, 2015

PASADENA, CALIF. – The South Orange Grove Apartments have sold to a Unison Investment Co. for $9.5 million. The 20-unit community is located at 164, 168, 172, 176 and 180 S. Orange Grove Blvd. It was the first multifamily structure to be built on South Orange Grove Boulevard, following a zoning change in 1948. The seller, an entity of City Ventures, was represented by Jim Fisher and Mike Smith of Lee & Associates-LA North/Ventura.

January 14, 2015

Loans Multifamily New York Northeast

Meridian Capital Arranges $60.3M in Construction Financing for Astoria Multifamily Development

by Amy Works January 14, 2015

NEW YORK CITY — Meridian Capital Group has arranged a $44.8 million loan and $15.5 million in joint-venture equity for the construction of a multifamily property in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens. The three-year, interest-only loan, which was provided by CIT Real Estate Finance, features a LIBOR-based, floating-rate and two one-year extension options. Glenmont Capital Management provided the $15.5 million joint-venture equity. Tal Bar-Or of Meridian Capital Group negotiated the transactions. The undisclosed sponsor plans to develop a 143,320-square-foot structure on the site, which is located at 31-53 31st St. and was acquired through an off-market transaction. The property will feature 114 apartments, parking, retail space, storage and a community facility. On-site amenities will include a 24-hour doorman, sound-proof construction, on-site parking, a laundry room, bicycle storage, a media room, a fitness and yoga room, grocery storage, tenant storage and rooftop decks for grilling and lounging.

January 14, 2015

Multifamily New York Northeast

GFI Realty Arranges Sale of Ridgewood Residential Building in Queens

by Amy Works January 14, 2015

NEW YORK CITY — GFI Realty Services has brokered the sale of a three-story, walk-up apartment building located at 17-31 Linden St. in the Ridgewood section of Queens. A local investor purchased the property for $1.5 million, or $250,000 per unit. Built in the 1930s, the property consists of six units, four of which were delivered vacant. Alexandra Rossland of GFI Realty Services represented the seller, a local investor, and Gavin Bolsom, also of GFI, represented the buyer in the transaction.

January 14, 2015

Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 24-Unit Apartment Complex in Massachusetts

by Amy Works January 14, 2015

FALL RIVER, MASS. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Jencks/Flint Street Apartments, a multifamily complex located at 311 Jencks St., 322 Flint St. and 309 Flint St. in Fall River. A limited liability company purchased the 24-unit property for $1.1 million. The property features 18 two-bedroom units, six one-bedroom units, laundry facilities in each building and off-street parking. Tony Pepdjonovic of Marcus & Millichap’s Boston office represented the seller, a private investor, and secured the buyer in the transaction, which closed with a 9.69 percent cap rate.

January 14, 2015

Affordable Housing Maryland Multifamily Southeast

Enterprise Homes, SunTrust Team Up for $24.6M Renovation of Affordable Housing Project

by John Nelson January 14, 2015

FREDERICK, MD. — Enterprise Homes and SunTrust Bank are teaming up on the $24.6 million renovation of Taney Village Apartments in Frederick. Constructed in 1978, the building features 130 one-bedroom affordable homes designated for seniors and adults with disabilities earning up to 60 percent of the area median income. Thirteen of the apartments are reserved for residents with disabilities. The renovation will include new energy-efficient windows, heating and air conditioning, kitchens, appliances and bathrooms. Common areas including hallways, corridors and lobbies, the community room, fitness room and laundry facilities will also undergo renovations with new lighting, flooring, paint and furniture. New elevators will also be installed. The development cost will be funded through a combination of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity and loans provided by SunTrust Bank, as well as loans from Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and Frederick County. The design team includes general contractor Plano-Coudon, architect Grimm + Parker and property manager Habitat America. Renovations will be completed by fall 2015.

January 14, 2015

Affordable Housing Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast

Housing Trust Group Closes $12.4M Financing for Affordable Housing Community in Largo

by John Nelson January 14, 2015

LARGO, FLA. — Housing Trust Group (HTG) has closed on the financing of Whispering Palms Apartments, a $12.4 million, 63-unit affordable housing community in Largo. HTG will develop the property on a 4.4-acre site at 601 16th Ave. S.E. HTG secured the financing through Raymond James Tax Credit Fund equity raised from the purchase of Florida Housing Finance Corp. low-income housing tax credits; construction and permanent debt financed by JP Morgan Chase and First Housing Development Corp.; and a loan from the Pinellas County HOME Investment Partnership loan program. Whispering Palms Apartments will feature a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, playground, computer lab and four units specifically for special needs families.

January 14, 2015

Arizona Multifamily Western

The Brittany Apartment Complex in Mesa Sells for $3.1M

by Nellie Day January 13, 2015

MESA, ARIZ. – The Brittany apartment complex, a 92-unit multifamily property in Mesa, has sold to 29SC Brittany LLC for $3.1 million. The complex is located at 708 North Country Club. Brian Smuckler and Jeff Seaman of CBRE’s Phoenix office represented both the buyer and seller, Pristine Estates LLC, in this transaction.

January 13, 2015

Industrial Multifamily Texas

BMC Capital Provides Loans for Multifamily, Industrial Properties in Metro Houston

by Haisten Willis January 13, 2015

HOUSTON and LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS — BMC Capital’s Dallas office has arranged loans for three properties in metro Houston. The first is a $20 million cash-out refinancing loan for two apartment properties located in Lake Jackson. The five-year loan featured an 80 percent loan-to-value ratio, a 5 percent interest rate and a 30-year amortization schedule. The second is a $4.8 million refinancing loan for an apartment complex in Houston. The 10-year, non-recourse loan included a 65 percent loan-to-value ratio, a 4.4 percent interest rate and a 30-year amortization schedule. The third loan is an $8.9 million refinancing loan for an industrial property in Houston. The 10-year loan included a 75 percent loan-to-value ratio, a 10-year fixed rate of 5.2 percent and a 30-year amortization schedule. Keith Van Arsdale of BMC arranged all three loans. Each loan was arranged through one of BMC’s correspondent banking relationships.

January 13, 2015

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