NEW YORK CITY — Gilbane Development will build a 266-unit affordable housing project in The Bronx. Designed by Aufgang Architects and developed on the site of a former parking lot, 860 Concourse Village East will be a two-building project with 148 studios, 60 one-bedroom units, 47 two-bedroom residences and 11 three-bedroom apartments. Information on rent restrictions was not disclosed. Amenities will include a fitness center, laundry and package rooms, recreational lounge, an outdoor courtyard and a social services suite with offices and a conference room. The project will also feature a 7,818-square-foot commercial space that will be occupied by the Institute for Community Living. Construction is scheduled to begin next year and to be complete sometime in 2027.
METUCHEN, N.J. — HarborPoint Residential has purchased a 22-unit apartment complex in the Central New Jersey community of Metuchen for roughly $8 million. The building at 22 Center St. is located in the downtown area and comprises 19 market-rate units and three affordable units. Amenities include a gym, storage lockers and a rooftop terrace. The DiOrio Commercial Team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach’s Commercial Division represented the seller and developer, Ramani Group, in the deal.
DECATUR, GA. — Crescent Communities plans to begin construction this month on NOVEL Lulah Hills, a 303-unit apartment community in Decatur. The six-story community, which will feature nearly 40,000 square feet of retail space on the ground level, is a multifamily component within Lulah Hills, EDENS’ 78-acre mixed-use redevelopment of the former North DeKalb Mall. The apartment community will offer a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a pool with cabanas, a beer and game garden, outdoor dining spaces, flexible space for workshops and events, a craft closet, stocked dining pantry and a terrace with firepits and lounge seating. The overall Lulah Hills project, delivered over multiple phases in the coming years, will offer approximately 300,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, a Publix grocery store, 1,800 residential units and multiple green spaces. Crescent Communities plans to deliver NOVEL Lulah Hills in late 2027.
NICEVILLE, FLA. — Berkadia has brokered the sale of American House Bluewater Bay, a 94-unit independent living community located in Niceville, roughly 10 miles northeast of Destin, Fla. Built in 2015, the community was more than 95 percent occupied at the time of sale. Michigan-based real estate development and investment company REDICO sold the property. American House, the senior living operator affiliate of REDICO, will continue to operate the community on behalf of the new ownership.
COON RAPIDS, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale and financing for Aster Apartments, a 192-unit luxury apartment community in the Twin Cities suburb of Coon Rapids. The property is located at 3130 Northdale Blvd. NW near Highway 10 and Highway 169. Josh Talberg and Joseph Peris of JLL represented the undisclosed seller. Matthew Schoenfeldt, Patricia Heminger, Rebecca Mitchell and Ryan Planek of JLL arranged acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer, MLG Capital.
By Taylor Williams DALLAS — Technological innovation has long been a cornerstone of managing and leasing multifamily properties, and that feature of the business has only been augmented in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). But for all the operational conveniences and efficiencies that AI potentially brings to the table, multifamily management has not yet reached the point of phasing out the human element. Almost immediately after the members of the leasing and management panel at the annual InterFace Multifamily Texas conference had introduced themselves, this fundamental premise of multifamily management was put forth to a crowd of several hundred real estate professionals — men and women who have built careers based on human relationships. The message to those at the conference, which took place in late September at the Westin Galleria Hotel in Dallas, seemed to be one of reassurance, that even as AI seemingly infiltrates every aspect of human life and threatens to void millions of jobs, the human principles that have long governed real estate transactions remain intact. At least for now. Editor’s note: InterFace Conference Group, a division of France Media Inc., produces networking and educational conferences for commercial real estate executives. To sign up for email announcements …
DALLAS — Unbridled Living has acquired The Reserve at North Dallas, a 273-unit seniors housing community in Dallas. Built in 2000, the property features 247 independent living apartments and 26 assisted living units. Amenities include a bistro, game room, wellness center, hair salon, library, media room, resident lounge and a putting green. Jay Wagner, Rick Swartz, Aaron Rosenzweig, Jim Dooley and Dan Baker of JLL represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Allison Holland, also with JLL, arranged acquisition financing through Arrowmark Partners on behalf of Unbridled Living. The loan carries a three-year term with two 12-month extension options.
DENTON, TEXAS — Helios Healthcare Advisors has brokered the sale of a restored assisted living facility in Denton. Fairhaven Denton Assisted Living was originally developed in the mid-1950s and closed in 2007. In 2019, Austin-based developer Investcor acquired Fairhaven and executed an $8 million renovation of the property, which is now featured on the National Register of Historic Places. Fairhaven reopened in fall 2020 and is now operated by Enriched Senior Living. Helios represented Investcor in the transaction. The buyer was a California-based owner-operator. Fairhaven Denton more than 95 percent occupied at the time of sale.
BOISE, IDAHO — Intercontinental Real Estate Corp., in partnership with Interwest Capital Group, has acquired River Edge, a 175-unit student housing community in Boise. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Located adjacent to Boise State University, River Edge offers 622 beds in a mix of two- and four-bedroom residences, averaging 1,197 square feet. Community amenities include a fitness center, study rooms, a business center, residential lounge/theater, coffee bar and parking for 277 vehicles. The joint venture plans to implement a light renovation program to all of the units, which have remained in their original condition since the property’s construction in 2015. Planned upgrades include stainless steel appliances, modern lighting, new living room furniture, smart TVs in every unit and keyless entry systems to align with market standards. Situated on 3.2 acres at 1004 W. Royal Blvd., River Edge is currently 99 percent leased for the 2025/25 academic year.
DENVER — Redpeak Properties has obtained $33.2 million in agency acquisition financing for Monaco Row, a garden-style apartment property in Denver. Tony Nargi and Eric Tupler of JLL Capital Market’s Debt Advisory team originated the five-year, fixed-rate Fannie Mae loan, which will be serviced by JLL Real Estate Capital. Located at 4665 S. Monaco St., Monaco Row features 196 one- and two-bedroom apartments spread across 16 residential buildings on 8.9 acres. Many units include direct-access garages and offer Rocky Mountain views. Community amenities include a pool, spa, fitness center, resident lounge and pet spa. The property was built in 2013.