Multifamily

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — Marcus & Millichap has represented both parties in the sale of Plaza Gardens Townhomes, a 200-unit multifamily community located at 13900 Newton in Overland Park. Situated on approximately 20 acres, the 307,600-square-foot apartment community consists of 32 three-story buildings. The Class A complex houses two- and three-bedroom units. A Phoenix-based investor has purchased the property from a local developer for an undisclosed amount. Amenities at the property include a swimming pool, hot tub, tanning salon and fitness center. Will Balthrope in the Dallas office of Marcus & Millichap, in conjunction with Christopher Helvey and Michael Sullivan in the Kansas City office, represented the seller; Marcus & Millichap also represented the buyer in the transaction. The acquisition price was not disclosed.

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NEW YORK CITY — Eastern Consolidated has brokered the sale of The Canterbury, a 49-unit apartment building located at 204 W. 108th St. on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City, for $16.75 million. Situated a few blocks south of Columbia University, the 42,186-square-foot, elevator-served building comprises two and three-bedroom units. Out of the 49 units, 26 are free market and all but four of these units have been recently renovated. Improvements included new floors, walls, ceilings, kitchens and bathrooms. Eastern Consolidated’s Brian Ezratty, Deborah Gutoff and Ronda Rogovin represented the seller, IGPF Canterbury LLC. David Kalish, also of Eastern Consolidated, procured the buyer, locally based L.M. 204 W. 108 LLC. The buyer’s immediate plans include operating the property as a rental building.

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BOSTON — The Zoning Commission for the city of Boston has approved the Planned Development Area development plan that will provide zoning regulations for the city’s Parcel 24 project. The project consists of the construction of a 325-unit, mixed-income housing development in the city’s Chinatown neighborhood on a block bounded by Hudson, Kneeland and Albany streets. Approximately 50 percent of the residences will be affordable, and will include 70 rental apartments and 66 to 99 condominiums. Another 156 to 189 condos will be market rate. The transit-oriented development will be close to rail and bus lines, as well as LEED certifiable. The project is being developed by a joint venture between locally based organizations Asian Community Development Corp. and New Boston Fund. Part of the project’s financing is coming from New Boston Fund’s Urban Strategy America Fund.

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NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS — Dallas-based BMC Capital has arranged $2.1 million in acquisition financing for Laurel Heights Apartments, a 72-unit multifamily community located at 483 Laurel Lane in New Braunfels. Terms of the loan include an 80 percent loan-to-value ratio, a 10-year term with a 30-year amortization schedule, and a fixed interest rate. The borrower was an out-of-state, 1031 exchange investor. The lender was not disclosed.

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LA MESA, CALIF. — Los Angeles-based Strategic Realty Capital has acquired the Baltimore Apartment Portfolio, a family-built and -owned multifamily property in La Mesa. Constructed in phases between 1973 and 1980, the 406-unit property sold for $53.35 million. Morris and Barbara Steiman sold the property. Steve Huffman, Chris Rogers and Dick Bassett of Hendricks & Partners brokered the transaction. Mike Vinti of First American Title handled the escrow and title services; DLA Piper and Sheppard Mullin provided legal services; Deutsche Bank provided financing for the transaction.

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BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Warren Higgins of Capmark Finance’s Horsham, Pa., office has secured a $19.5 million loan for Rodman Properties’ acquisition of the 315-unit Stonecrest Apartments. The loan was financed through Capmark’s Fannie Mae DUS program. The 26.5-acre property, located at One Stonecrest Dr. in Birmingham, features a clubhouse, a pool and tennis, volleyball and basketball courts. Stonecrest is 92 percent occupied.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Washington-based Urban Investment Partners will spend $2 million to renovate the century-old Absecon, a foreclosed 21-unit apartment complex located at 1706 T St. N.W. in Washington. The firm purchased the building last year for $60 million and will deliver the property, which is to be renamed The Shelby, next June. In addition to expanding the building’s capacity to 24 units, UIP will install wireless Internet capabilities and security cameras. Renovations are about to get underway on the 63-unit Shelburne complex, located on 17th Street in Washington. When it delivers at the end of this month, the building will feature a new lobby, a new front door with an awning, hallway improvements and a laundry room.

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FRESNO, CALIF. — CMR Mortgage Fund has completed the disposition of a 33-unit multifamily community in Fresno. Built in 1970, the property features two-bedroom, garden-style units. The undisclosed buyer plans to renovate the community. Jamie Clifford and Steve Carne of Arroyo & Coates represented the seller in the transaction. The acquisition price was not disclosed.

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LOS ANGELES — Hiu Chan of Marcus & Millichap has completed the disposition and acquisition of an apartment building located at 2054 Argyle Ave. in Los Angeles. The 31-unit property sold for $4.5 million. Built in 1957, the property is situated on a 21,562-square-foot site. The seller and buyer were not disclosed. Chan represented both parties in the transaction.

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CARMEL, IND. — St. Louis-based Paric Corp., as construction manager, has completed a $42 million senior housing community located at 2460 Glebe St. within the Village of West Clay in Carmel. The 337,000-square-foot Stratford at West Clay was designed as an active senior living community situated within a multi-generational setting. The facility, which was developed and is being operated by the Stratford Cos., includes 172 apartments, with a total of 400 rooms. Additionally, 40 detached bungalow units are available for independent living. Amenities at the property include an indoor pool, library, salon, spa, and full dining and kitchen facility. The Lawrence Group served as the architect/designer for the project.

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