Multifamily

R2 Cos., Lagfin Complete Office-to-Residential Conversion Project in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow November 5, 2026

CHICAGO — R2 Cos. and Lagfin, the building’s owner, have completed development of the office-to-residential conversion at 79 W. Monroe in downtown Chicago’s Loop. Ware Malcomb’s Chicago office provided architecture and interior design services for the renovation of the historic 14-story building, which included transforming seven upper floors of vacant office space into 76 market-rate and 41 affordable housing units. Built in 1905 and historically known as the Rector Building, the masonry high-rise is the oldest surviving commercial structure by Chicago architect Jarvis Hunt. The project marks the first completed under the city’s LaSalle Street Reimagined initiative. The new residential floors offer a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Rooftop amenities include an indoor tenant lounge, a fitness center and outdoor areas. Leopardo Cos. and GMA Construction Group were the general contractors.

November 5, 2026

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JLL Arranges $25M Sale of FourNorth Apartments in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow November 5, 2026

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the $25 million sale of FourNorth Apartments, a 76-unit boutique community in Arlington Heights. Completed in 2024, the property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans averaging 796 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, resident lounge area, entertainment space, rooftop terrace and onsite management office. The five-story, pet-friendly building is 95 percent occupied. Bill Baumann, David Gaines and Sam Grohe of JLL represented the seller, Benchmark Developers. A private investor was the buyer.

November 5, 2026

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Berkadia Partners with NYU Stern for Third Annual Multifamily Investment Case Competition

by Sarah Daniels November 5, 2026

Berkadia recently partnered with the Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance at NYU Stern School of Business for the third annual Multifamily Investment Case Competition, held October 15–16. The competition brought together graduate student teams from leading business schools across the country to explore how technology can enhance investment returns in the multifamily sector. Participants were challenged to develop strategies at the intersection of apartment operations, technology and innovation financing — areas that do not often converge in traditional business school curricula. “Berkadia was honored to partner with NYU Stern for the third year in a row, highlighting our commitment to supporting young professionals and future leaders in real estate,” said Justin Wheeler, Berkadia’s CEO. “Engaging with eager, thoughtful participants and judges with deep expertise in the multifamily industry was both exciting and inspiring. This event was made possible by the dedication of university teams, fellow judges and NYU’s sustained support.” This year’s competition included teams from NYU Stern, Columbia Business School, UCLA Anderson, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Business, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. An accomplished group of industry leaders served as judges, …

November 5, 2026

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Northwind Group Provides $231M Construction Loan for Office-to-Residential Conversion Project in Manhattan

by Taylor Williams November 4, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — Northwind Group, a Manhattan-based real estate private equity firm and debt fund manager, has provided a $231 million construction loan for an office-to-residential conversion project in Manhattan. The borrower is joint venture between Metro Loft Management and David Werner Real Estate Investments, and the building in question is 675 Third Avenue, a 32-story, 337,000-square-foot tower in the Midtown East submarket. The conversion could add as many as 450 new apartments to the local supply, inclusive of a 25 percent affordable housing component. The joint venture, which acquired the building last spring, has tapped Gensler and Collaborative Construction Management as project partners. A construction timeline was not announced.

November 4, 2026

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McCormack Baron Salazar, Baltimore City Secure Financing for $398M Affordable Housing Redevelopment

by John Nelson November 4, 2026

BALTIMORE — McCormack Baron Salazar, an affordable housing developer and operator based in St. Louis, and the Housing Authority of Baltimore City have closed on financing for the next 150 apartments at Perkins Square, advancing the $398 million redevelopment of the former Perkins Homes in East Baltimore. Phases 5A and 5B, representing approximately $87 million in development costs, will include 111 income-restricted and 39 market-rate units. The first three phases of Perkins Square included 411 mixed-income units delivered between 2024 and 2025, while the 154-unit fourth phase is under construction with completion slated for 2027. Perkins Square is replacing Perkins Homes, a 629-unit public housing community built in 1942. Demolition began in 2021 as part of Baltimore’s broader Perkins-Somerset-Oldtown Transformation Plan, a 244-acre redevelopment backed by HUD Choice Neighborhoods funding that is replacing the former public housing while adding mixed-income residences, infrastructure, parks and a new school. Phase 5A will include 60 apartments with a total development cost of approximately $41.6 million. Phase 5B, with 90 apartments, carries a cost of approximately $45.7 million. Tenants in 67 of the planned 150 apartments will receive rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly known as Section 8, as part of …

November 4, 2026

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Joint Venture Purchases 962-Bed Student Housing Community Near Mississippi State University

by John Nelson November 4, 2026

STARKVILLE, MISS. — A joint venture between an affiliate of Monument Square Investment Group and funds managed by an undisclosed investment management firm has purchased The Social Block and Townhomes, a 962-bed student housing community located near the Mississippi State University campus in Starkville. The property offers 385 units in two- and four-bedroom apartment and townhome configurations. Shared amenities include a resort-style pool, 24-hour fitness center, business lounge, green space and grilling stations. The seller and terms of the transaction were not released.

November 4, 2026

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Retail Southeast

JLL Arranges $21.2M Sale of Publix-Anchored Shopping Center in Dahlonega, Georgia

by John Nelson November 4, 2026

DAHLONEGA, GA. — JLL has arranged the sale of Dahlonega Village, a Publix-anchored shopping center located at 23 Maxwell Lane in Dahlonega, which sits 65 miles northeast of Atlanta. A private investor purchased the property from Watkins Real Estate Group for $21.2 million. Jim Hamilton, Brad Buchanan and Charlie Merrigan of JLL represented the seller in the transaction, and Austin Sumner Properties represented the buyer. Built in 2024, Dahlonega Village sits on 13.4 acres and has direct access to Ga. Highway 400. The grocery-anchored shopping center was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including Great Clips, The UPS Store, Lifestyle Nail Bar, Spice Wing, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Tropical Smoothie Café, Rachel Remington Design, Itala Pizza and Hacienda Bar & Grill. Publix has 19 years remaining on its initial lease term at the center, according to JLL.

November 4, 2026

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Metcalf Builders Breaks Ground on 402-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Reno

by Amy Works November 4, 2026

RENO, NEV. — Reno-based Metcalf Builders has broken ground on Skyline Flats, an affordable housing development in Reno. Developed in partnership with Dominium, the 570,663-square-foot community will feature 14 residential buildings offering a total of 402 apartments. Residences will offer in-unit laundry and modern finishes. The property will feature sustainable components, including an onsite solar energy system to offset common-area and operational energy demands. Additionally, the community will incorporate modern energy-efficiency, accessibility and life-safety standards throughout. Construction of Skyline Flats is underway, with completion slated for January 2029.

November 4, 2026

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Bascom Group Obtains $30.8M Refinancing for Multifamily Property in Las Vegas

by Amy Works November 4, 2026

LAS VEGAS — The Bascom Group has refinanced Gateway Villas Apartments in Las Vegas with a $30.8 million loan. Brian Eisendrath, Cameron Chalfant, Jesse Zarouk and Jake Vitta of IPA Capital Markets arranged the financing, with Bridge Investment Group providing the loan. The Bascom Group acquired the 200-unit community in December 2021. Gateway Villas was constructed in 1984 and 1985 and comprises one- and two-bedroom units and a pool, clubhouse, fitness center, putting green and grilling area. Bascom completed a renovation program during its hold that updated amenities and repurposed the putting green into a central park with a shaded play structure.

November 4, 2026

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SlateView Capital Buys 151-Unit Seniors Housing Community in Southern California

by Amy Works November 4, 2026

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF. — SlateView Capital has completed the acquisition of Parkview Estates, a 151-unit assisted living and memory care community located in Fountain View, approximately 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles. Amenities at the property, which was completed in 2021, include restaurant-style dining, activity spaces, a fitness and therapy area, a salon and a theater. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. This marks the second acquisition for SlateView since the firm’s inception. Azhar Jameeli, formerly of IRA Capital, and Kendall Young established SlateView in late August.

November 4, 2026

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