HAYWARD, CALIF. — Greystone has provided a $15.1 million Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting & Servicing (DUS) loan to refinance a multifamily community in the Bay Area city of Hayward. Tim Thompson of Greystone originated the financing for the borrower, WSB University Village LLC. Constructed in 1964, University Village features 68 one- and two-bedroom apartments, on-site parking, laundry facilities and a fitness center. The nonrecourse, fixed-rate loan features a 10-year term with five years of interest-only payments. In addition to refinancing, the loan proceeds will enable the borrower to continue with ongoing property maintenance.
SMITHTOWN, N.Y. — JLL has arranged $29 million in financing for Whisper Woods of Smithtown, a seniors housing property located on Long Island. Built in 2018, the property houses 136 beds across 101 units and offers assisted living and memory care services. The borrower is a partnership between Sculptor Real Estate and Benchmark Senior Living, and the direct lender was an undisclosed regional bank. Joel Mendes, Ted Flagg and Stephen Van Leer led the transaction for JLL.
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Stav Equities has negotiated the $3.8 million sale of a seven-unit apartment building located at 10 Clermont Ave. near the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The building, which according to LoopNet Inc. was originally constructed in 1915, includes a retail space. Jacob Stavsky of Stav Equities represented the buyer, Neue Urban, in the off-market transaction.
By Paul Waterloo, Interra Realty 1031 exchanges are an effective way for investors to protect their capital. They also historically have experienced strong fundamentals in the long term. Why, then, aren’t more multifamily investors taking advantage of tax-deferred swaps? Many property owners simply lack the expertise and industry connections to source acquisition opportunities that meet their objectives. This is especially true considering the tight timeframe many 1031 exchanges operate under, as these types of deals have a built-in ticking clock. Once an investor sells an asset, he or she has 45 days to identify a replacement property and 180 days to close. That’s a very short window in which to secure financing and perform proper due diligence. There remains uncertainty among some investors about 1031 exchanges, which allow an investor to defer capital gains on a property sale when those funds are used to acquire a “like kind” property. The IRS considers two assets to be like kind so long as they both are used for business purposes or held as an investment. This means investors may exit one sector and broaden their exposure to another. With the right counsel, however, an investor can make smart decisions that take advantage …
DALLAS — Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) has negotiated the sale of Bellrock Bishop Arts Apartments, a 207-unit multifamily complex located on the southwestern outskirts of downtown Dallas. Built in 2012, the property offers amenities such as a pool, fitness center, dog park, outdoor grilling stations and grills, clubhouse and a social lounge. Units come in one- and two-bedroom floor plans, according to Apartments.com. Tyler Gauntt, Rye Hinkle, Chris Stutzman and Bryan McMurrey of TRS represented the buyer, The Paskin Group, in the transaction. The buyer executed the deal via a 1031 exchange and has since rebranded the property, which was 95 percent occupied at the time of sale.
MIAMI — Related Group and single-family residential investment firm W5 Group are nearing completion for the first co-living development in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. Located at 51 N.W. 28th St., the nine-story property, named i5 Wynwood, will feature 63 fully furnished apartments that comprise 217 private suites that are available for rent. Residents will have shared common areas including living spaces, communal kitchens and dining spaces. Residents can choose between three-bed/three-bath and four-bed/four-bath apartments that will feature queen-size beds, writing desks, multiple shelving units, modern light fixtures, dining tables and chairs, couches, coffee tables, entertainment consoles and flat-screen TVs. Related and W5 plan to launch preleasing in November with rental rates beginning at $1,895 per suite. The design-build team includes architect Arquitectonica and interior designer Michael Wolk. Amenities will include 3,900 square feet of ground-floor retail space surrounding a 6,600-square-foot shaded central courtyard, along with a rooftop pool, an indoor/outdoor gym and coworking and meeting spaces.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Locally based developer Halpern Real Estate Ventures is nearing completion of a 337-unit apartment community located at 49 Fisk St. in Jersey City’s West Side neighborhood. Designed by Minno & Wasko Architects & Planners, the six-story building, which was recently branded The Birch House, houses studio, one- and two-bedroom units and roughly 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space. Other project partners included JRM Construction Management and The Corcoran Group, which is marketing the property for lease. Leasing will begin in January. Construction began in late 2021 and topped out this spring.
ATHENS, GA. — CBRE has brokered the sale of The Connection at Athens, an 876-bed student housing community located near the University of Georgia campus in Athens. Jaclyn Fitts, William Vonderfecht, Casey Schaefer, Kevin Geiger and Shea Campbell of CBRE represented the seller, a partnership between Pierce Education Properties and Nuveen Real Estate, in the transaction. Priderock Capital Partners acquired the community for an undisclosed price. The Connection at Athens offers shared amenities including a resort-style pool pavilion with four pools, clubhouse, private study rooms, grilling stations, a fire pit, basketball court, sand volleyball court, game room and a dog park.
SKOKIE, ILL. — A joint venture between Wingspan Development Group and Tucker Development has received a $100 million construction loan for The Henry at Harms Woods in Skokie. The project at 5400 Old Orchard Road will feature 245 luxury apartment units, 49 rental townhomes and roughly 10,000 square feet of commercial space. Kennedy Wilson and a national insurance company provided the financing. The project architect is HKM Architects + Planners, and Nicholas & Associates will serve as general contractor. Demolition of an existing office structure at the site is scheduled for this winter. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring. The Henry at Harms Woods will feature studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment units as well as three-story townhomes. Amenities will include a courtyard, pool, sun deck, grilling areas, fitness center and coworking stations. The project is situated near the 350-acre Harms Woods Nature Preserve as well as Westfield Old Orchard shopping mall. Plans for the project were first announced earlier this year.
INDIANAPOLIS — Morgan Properties has acquired Astoria Park Apartments in Indianapolis for an undisclosed price. The 470-unit multifamily community features amenities such as an outdoor pool, fitness center, tennis courts, playground, dog park and pet washing station. Morgan plans to invest $4 million in renovations, including upgrading unit interiors, expanding amenities and integrating smart home technology. The acquisition brings Morgan’s Indianapolis-area portfolio to more than 2,500 units.