Multifamily

JLL Arranges $101.2M Refinancing for Kenect Nashville Apartments

by John Nelson November 7, 2023

NASHVILLE, TENN. — JLL has arranged the $101.2 million refinancing for Kenect Nashville, a 420-unit, Class A apartment community located at 800 19th Ave. in Nashville’s Midtown district. Jesse Wright, Kenny Cutler, Brian Dawson, Joshua Odessky and J.J. Hovenden of JLL arranged the loan through MF1 on behalf of the borrower, Akara Partners. Built in 2019, Kenect Nashville features a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 360 to 612 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include coworking spaces via membership for all residents, as well as a pool, business center, fitness center, concierge, pet play area and a clubhouse.

November 7, 2023

Development Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Joint Venture Opens 263-Unit Beckon Apartments in Downtown Durham

by John Nelson November 7, 2023

DURHAM, N.C. — A joint venture between Ivanhoe Cambridge, Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) and Greystar has opened Beckon, a six-story, 263-unit apartment community located at 311 Liggett St. in Durham. The property features a mix of 52 studios, 142 one-bedroom, 64 two-bedroom and five three-bedroom apartments. Rental rates start at $1,570 per month and renters can receive one month of free rent, according to the property website. Amenities include a pool, courtyard, fitness center, sky lounge, clubroom, outdoor kitchen, coworking spaces, private conference rooms, pet wash station, dog park, an urban pocket park and an onsite parking garage with EV charging capabilities. Additionally, Beckon features 5,600 square feet of ground-floor retail space that will include Crank Arm Brewery.

November 7, 2023

Acquisitions Maryland Southeast Student Housing

TSB Realty Brokers Sale of 328-Bed Student Housing Community Near Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore

by John Nelson November 7, 2023

BALTIMORE — TSB Realty has brokered the sale of The Academy on Charles, a 328-bed student housing community located adjacent to the Johns Hopkins University campus in Baltimore. Randall Calvert of TSB Realty arranged the disposition from GMH Communities to an undisclosed buyer. The luxury property was originally built in the early 1930s and renovated and converted into student housing in 2014. The community offers fully furnished units alongside shared amenities including a rooftop terrace, fitness center, games center, garage and surface parking and private and group study lounges. The community is fully leased for the 2023-2024 academic year.

November 7, 2023

Development Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Optima Completes 100-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex in Wilmette, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow November 7, 2023

WILMETTE, ILL. — Optima Inc. has completed Optima Verdana, a 100-unit luxury apartment complex in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette. The property is 72 percent leased. The property features one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts and penthouse configurations ranging from 660 to 2,790 square feet. Monthly rents range from approximately $3,000 to nearly $12,000. Designed by David Hovey Sr. and David Hovey Jr., the community features a seventh-floor sky deck. The rooftop common area features a sun deck, barbecues, herb gardens, a bocce court, fire pits, party room, game room, sauna and heated lap pool with retractable glass walls designed for year-round use. Indoor amenities can be found on the building’s first floor and include a pickleball/basketball court, fitness center, yoga studio, massage rooms, sports lounge, golf simulator, kids’ playroom, dog run, library lounge and work-from-home spaces. The community is slated to achieve Two Green Globes certification via the use of bird-friendly glass, eco-friendly induction cooktops and outdoor electric grills. Optima Verdana features the Chicago-area debut of Optima’s propriety exterior vertical landscaping system, which includes plants staying green year-round and promoting evaporative cooling, air purification, noise reduction and stormwater detention.

November 7, 2023

Development Midwest Missouri Multifamily

Brinkmann Constructors Tops Out 152-Unit Apartment Community in Kirkwood, Missouri

by Kristin Harlow November 7, 2023

KIRKWOOD, MO. — Brinkmann Constructors has topped out The James, a 152-unit apartment community in the western St. Louis suburb of Kirkwood. High Street Residential, the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Co., is the developer. The five-story project will feature 285 parking spaces and 7,000 square feet of retail space. Amenities will include a pool, courtyard, entertainment lounge, fitness center, pet spa, work-from-home spaces and coffee bar. The project team includes ESG Architecture and Design. Greystar is handling property management and leasing efforts, which are currently underway. Monthly rents start at $1,583, according to the property’s website. Completion is slated for January.

November 7, 2023

Arizona Development Multifamily Western

Thompson Thrift to Develop 224-Unit Refinery at Pointe17 Multifamily Community in Phoenix

by Amy Works November 7, 2023

PHOENIX — Thompson Thrift has released plans for Refinery at Pointe17, a Class A apartment property to be located near the $40 billion Taiwan Semiconductor Plant in northern Phoenix. Construction is set to begin this month, with completion slated for the latter half of 2025. Refinery at Pointe17 will feature 224 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments that average 1,000 square feet. Apartments will feature nine-foot ceilings, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplashes, designer fixtures and finishes, hardwood-style flooring, walk-in closets, patio and balcony options and full-size washers/dryers, as well as a suite of Alexa-compatible smart home technology. Community amenities will include a fully equipped, 24-hour fitness center; yoga and spin studio; bike storage; resort-style swimming pool; fire pits with seating areas; community grilling areas; pickleball courts; 24-hour business center; private focus rooms and offices for rent; rooftop deck; event lounge; over 80 on-site electric vehicle charging stations; dog park and pet spa; billiards; and a shuffleboard court. Refinery is the multifamily component of Pointe17 mixed-use development. Retail tenants at Pointe17 include Oregano’s, Twisted Sugar, Over Easy, Foothills Grille, Heartland Dental, Yoga Six, BFT fitness studio, The Bar and a nail salon.

November 7, 2023

Development Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Russo Development Begins Leasing 296-Unit Apartment Community in Downtown Newark

by Taylor Williams November 7, 2023

NEWARK, N.J. — Locally based firm Russo Development has begun leasing Vermella Broad Street, a 296-unit apartment community located at 355 Broad St. in downtown Newark. The property consists of two five-story buildings that house studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Residences are furnished with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, and select units offer private balconies. Vermella Broad Street also features 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space. Rents start at roughly $1,900 per month for a studio apartment.

November 7, 2023

Acquisitions Colorado Multifamily Western

NorthPeak Commercial Arranges $2.2M Sale of Multifamily Property in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

by Amy Works November 7, 2023

WHEAT RIDGE, COLO. — NorthPeak Commercial Advisors has arranged the sale of a 12-unit apartment building located at 3010-3050 Gray St. and 5851-5855 W. 30th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. The asset traded for $2.2 million, or $185,000 per unit. The names of the buyer and seller were not released. Matt Lewallen and Kevin Calame of NorthPeak Commercial Advisors handled the transaction.

November 7, 2023

Acquisitions Content Partner Development Features Industrial Leasing Activity Lee & Associates Midwest Multifamily Northeast Office Retail

Lee & Associates: Slowing Absorption, Rent Growth Put Brakes on New Development for Most Real Estate Types, Though Retail Sector Shines

by Sarah Daniels November 7, 2023

Slower absorption and rent growth plagued industrial, office and multifamily asset classes across the United States in the third quarter, as outlined in Lee & Associates’ 2023 Q3 North America Market Report. Some regional exceptions were able to buck the overdevelopment trend, but retail was the only property type to avoid the quarter’s shift toward rising vacancy rates. High interest rates, slower rent growth and fear of overbuilding have contributed to lower construction starts in every sector. The full Lee & Associates report is available — including breakdowns of factors like detailed vacancy rates, inventory square footage, cap rates outlined city by city, market rents and more — here. The analysis below provides an overview of industrial, office, retail and multifamily real estate sectors alongside sector trends, economic background as well as geographic exceptions within each property type. Industrial Overview: Absorption Continues Slowing, Inventories to Spike Demand for industrial space remained positive in the United States in the third quarter, but growth this year has lost steam compared to strong net absorption totals of the last two years. U.S. net growth in the third quarter totaled 29.9 million square feet compared to 94 million square feet for the same period last year. …

November 7, 2023

Development Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Camden Property Trust Opens 420-Unit Multifamily Community in Downtown Durham

by John Nelson November 6, 2023

DURHAM, N.C. — Camden Property Trust (CPT) has opened Camden Durham, a 420-unit multifamily community located at 441 Dillard St. in downtown Durham. The property features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as 14 one- and two-bedroom townhomes. Amenities at the community include a 24-hour athletic club, resident lounge and community workspace, swimming pool, barbecue grills and a lawn for gatherings. Additionally, the property features 5,945 square feet of ground-floor retail space available for lease. Monthly rental rates begin at $1,529, according to the community website.

November 6, 2023

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