CHATHAM, N.J. — New Jersey-based developer Walters has broken ground on Cornerstone at Chatham, a 63-unit affordable housing complex in Northern New Jersey. The 3.2-acre site formerly housed a restaurant that is now defunct. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom formats and range in size from 807 to 1,343 square feet. Residences will be reserved for renters earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Amenities will include a fitness center, community room and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Walters is developing the project in partnership with Chatham Township. Completion is slated for late 2024.
CHICAGO — Luxury Living has begun leasing efforts for The Medallion, a newly redeveloped boutique apartment building in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. JSM Venture owns the property, which is located at 3121 N. Broadway St. JSM Venture implemented a two-story addition and rooftop deck on top of a five-story parking garage. The building now features 72 apartment units. The property is also home to Intelligentsia Coffee. Monthly rents start at $1,875 for studios and $2,195 for one-bedroom floor plans. Select units are available in accordance with the City of Chicago’s Affordable Requirements Ordinance.
DICKINSON, N.D. — Friedman Real Estate has arranged the sale of West River Apartments in Dickinson, a city in western North Dakota. The sales price was undisclosed. The multifamily property features 234 units. Rich Deptula and Steven Silverman of Friedman brokered the transaction, further details of which were not provided.
ATLANTA — CA Ventures, a Chicago-based real estate investment and development firm, has opened 903 Peachtree, a 33-story apartment tower in Midtown Atlanta. The high-rise comprises 427 luxury apartments, high-end amenities and 9,000 square feet of retail space. “We are thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of 903 Peachtree, a landmark achievement for CA Ventures as our first residential building in Georgia,” says Jack Duncan, executive vice president of operations for CA Ventures. “This luxury building embodies our commitment to delivering exceptional living spaces and amenities that enhance the lives of our residents. We are excited to introduce this remarkable community to the vibrant neighborhood of Midtown Atlanta.” The development team includes Diamond Realty Investments Inc., a capital investor with offices in metro Dallas and Los Angeles, and Cartel Properties, an Atlanta-based urban development firm. Cartel is both a development partner and is leading the retail leasing assignment on behalf of the ownership group. Lincoln Property Co. is the property manager. 903 Peachtree features studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. According to the property website, units range in size from 300 to 1,884 square feet and monthly rental rates range from $1,410 to $8,192. The website also says renters can …
Day-to day life as a property manager in both a conventional multifamily building and student housing can be unpredictable. Hiring and staffing issues can plague many operators, resulting in the need to wear many different hats. These different hats can make it difficult for staff to fully address all of the residents’ needs. Managing a Wi-Fi system — perhaps the most crucial technology platform at any community — is one duty that the onsite team can happily offload to a third-party provider. Reliable Managed Wi-Fi Systems Roxann Campbell, vice president of regional sales at Pavlov Media, says today’s Internet-connected culture has increased the need for residents to have an absolutely reliable managed Wi-Fi system. Pavlov Media (which provides Wi-Fi & fiber services to multifamily and student properties) is an Internet service provider (ISP) that can establish connectivity throughout entire buildings while managing Internet for all of a property’s residents. This managed Wi-Fi approach benefits the buildings’ owner-operators because it offers a planned strategy for wiring and Wi-Fi signals. Routers aren’t competing against each other, as they can in communities that give their residents the option to sign up with any number of competing Internet providers. “Bulk managed Wi-Fi provides residents …
BROOKSVILLE, LAKE PLACID AND SPRING HILL, FLA. — Grandbridge Real Estate Capital has arranged the sale of three seniors housing communities in Florida on behalf of a national REIT. Florida-based TJM Properties Inc. acquired two of the properties: The Grande, a 144-unit independent living, assisted living and memory care community in Brooksville, and Balmoral, a 125-unit assisted living and memory care community in Lake Placid. An undisclosed, Florida-based buyer purchased the third property — Forest Oaks, an 80-unit assisted living and memory care community in Spring Hill. This sale completes the disposition of a portfolio totaling eight properties that Grandbridge arranged for the seller. Dave Kliewer and Jay Jordan led the Grandbridge team in selling the communities.
MIDDLEBURG, FLA. — Housing Trust Group (HTG) has completed the development of the Apartments at Bryce Landing, a $21.9 million affordable housing project in Middleburg, roughly 30 miles outside of Jacksonville. Located at 1914 Bryce Landing Way, the community features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across four buildings. Apartments range from 717 to 1,191 square feet, and amenities include a fitness center, media center, swimming pool, playground, picnic pavilion and a 15,000-square-foot park. Units will be reserved for residents earning at or below 30 and 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), and residents will have access to literacy training, financial assistance and employment assistance services. JPMorgan Chase provided a $16.5 million construction loan and a $6.3 million permanent loan for the project. Funding also included $1.7 million in annual low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC) provided by Florida Housing Finance Corp. through Raymond James Tax Credit Funds. Kellogg & Kimsey was the general contractor for the development, and Fugleberg Koch was the architect. Landscape architect Wood and Partners and engineering firm CHW Consultants were also part of the project team.
ROGERS, ARK. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of The Fitzroy Grove, a 250-unit apartment community located in Rogers. Martin Bynum and Craig Hey of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Huffman & Co., in the transaction. Lurin Capital acquired the property for an undisclosed price. Built in 2021, Fitzroy Grove features studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Community amenities include a 24-hour health club, bocce ball and pickleball courts, business center, coworking spaces, dog park, coffee bar, putting green and a resort-style swimming pool with cabanas, according to the property website.
WARRENTON, VA. — Foundry Commercial has acquired White Springs Senior Living, a 90-unit seniors housing community located in Warrenton, approximately 48 miles outside of Washington, D.C. White Springs, which opened in 2020, offers assisted living and memory care services. Ryan Weekes and Zach Strunk of Foundry arranged the transaction, with support from Spring Arbor Associates. Capital Funding Group (CFG) provided funding for the acquisition. The seller, sales price and loan amount were not disclosed.
CENTENNIAL, COLO. — Draper and Kramer Inc. has purchased The Wright, an apartment community at 6465 S. Xanadu Way in Centennial, a suburb of Denver. Terms of the transaction were not released. Completed in early 2023, The Wright features seven three-story residential buildings offering a mix of 132 one-bedroom units, 65 two-bedroom units and six three-bedroom units. Residences ranges from 675 square feet to 1,351 square feet, with rents starting at $1,769 per month. The units feature plank-style flooring, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, private patios or balconies, walk-in closets and in-unit washers/dryers. Community amenities include a clubhouse with communal kitchen, dining area and hospitality bar; fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and a private studio for on-demand spin classes and training; private game room; business center; and conference room. Outdoor amenities include a resort-style pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, dining area, grilling stations, a fire pit lounge, basketball court and playground. The pet-friendly property also features a pet washroom and dog park. Mission Rock manages the community.