SAN ANTONIO — Dallas-based developer RightQuest Residential has sold Eleven West Luxury Apartments, a 264-unit multifamily community that is located on a 13-acre site on the west side of San Antonio. Designed by Cross Architects and built by Houston-based Nations Construction, the newly constructed property offers one- and two-bedroom units that are furnished with granite countertops, walk-in closets and individual washers and dryers. Private balconies/patios are available in select residences. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, business center, clubhouse, dog park and onsite storage facilities. CBRE brokered the sale on behalf of RightQuest Residential. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.
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SAN ANTONIO — A partnership between OCI Development, Atlantic Pacific Cos. and Opportunity Home San Antonio has broken ground on Vista at Silver Oaks, a 76-unit affordable housing project that will be located on the city’s north-central side. Residences will feature two- and three-bedroom layouts and will be entirely reserved for renters earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. In addition to business and fitness centers, residents will have access to services such as monthly social events, tax preparation classes, health and wellness programming and afterschool care. PNC Bank and Stellar Bank both contributed to the financing of the project, specifics of which were not disclosed. Delivery is slated for summer 2024.
NEW YORK CITY — JLL has arranged the $97.5 million sale of 8 Marcy Ave., a 123-unit apartment building located in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn. Delivered in January, the eight-story building houses studio, one- and two-bedroom units, with 37 residences reserved as affordable housing. Income restrictions for these units were not disclosed. A joint venture between The Carlyle Group and Z+G Property Group purchased the asset from Prospect Development. Ethan Stanton, Jeffrey Julien, Brendan Maddigan, Stephen Palmese, Rob Hinckley, Michael Mazzara, Winfield Clifford, Steven Rutman and Jay Leshinsky of JLL brokered the transaction. Steven Klein, Geoff Goldstein and Christopher Pratt, also with JLL, arranged $73.6 million in acquisition financing through Invesco Real Estate for the deal.
Capstone Negotiates Sale of Wallace Studios Affordable Housing Community in Nashville
by John Nelson
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Capstone Cos. has negotiated the sale of The Wallace Studios, a 131-unit affordable housing community located at 97 Wallace Road in Nashville. Built in 1974 as an Americas Best Value motel, the property is situated at the intersection of I-24 and Harding Place. The Wallace Studios is the fourth motel conversion property for the buyer, AGB Real Estate, who partnered with SL Cap and RBSR LLC on the acquisition. Austin Heithcock, Adam Klenk, Jordan Arand, Josh White and Blake Wiser of Capstone brokered the transaction. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
HARRISON, N.J. — Locally based developer Advance Realty Investors has completed The Wyldes, a 399-unit multifamily project in the Northern New Jersey community of Harrison. The five-story building houses studio, one- and two-bedroom units that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry and individual washers and dryers. Amenities include a rooftop lounge with a bar and TVs; landscaped courtyard with fire pits and gaming areas; resort-style pool with grilling and dining stations; commercial-grade demonstration kitchen; coworking lounge with private offices and conference facilities; a billiards room with a media lounge and kitchenette; and a two-level fitness center with a yoga studio. Roughly 25 percent of the units are preleased, with rents starting in the mid-$2,000s per month.
PHILADELPHIA — Developer EQT Exeter has begun leasing The Clark, a 327-unit apartment community located in Philadelphia’s University City submarket. The Clark features studio, one- and two-bedroom units that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes and individual washers and dryers. Amenities include a fitness center, game lounge, coworking space and a rooftop terrace. Greystar manages the property. The first move-ins will begin later this month. Rents start at $1,500 per month for a studio apartment.
ST. PETERS, MO. — Brinkmann Constructors has broken ground on Old Hickory Village, a 316-unit apartment complex in St. Peters, a northwest suburb of St. Louis. The project will consist of two buildings and a parking garage. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, pickleball courts and three courtyards. Completion is slated for May 2025. Tegethoff Development is the developer.
DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. — Lifespace has completed renovations to the independent living building at Oak Trace, a continuing care retirement community in Downers Grove, about 20 miles west of Chicago. The renovations were part of a $112 million full-campus redevelopment. The first phase of the project occurred in 2019 with the opening of Oak Trace’s Health and Wellness Center offering assisted living, memory care rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The latest phase, completed last week, features renovated shared spaces of the independent living building. Highlights include the Oak Room, a formal restaurant-style dining room; the Lounge, a casual gathering space offering cocktails and small-plate items; a newly furnished library; an outfitted art studio; and a lobby. Oak Trace’s full redevelopment is scheduled for completion in spring 2024 with its independent living expansion. The final phase will add 140 new independent living apartments, a fitness center and aquatic center, multiple dining venues, a spa and performing arts center.
Partnership to Open $45M Pasadena Studios Affordable Housing Property in Pasadena, California
by Amy Works
PASADENA, CALIF. — A partnership between Community Builders Group and Bridge Financial Advisors is opening Pasadena Studios, a $45 million affordable housing property in Pasadena. The six-story community will offer 180 micro-units, ranging from 245 square feet to 270 square feet. Each apartment will feature a private balcony, offering an indoor-outdoor living experience and additional square footage. The 56,000-square-foot asset features free internet service, a fitness center, laundry room, landscaped rooftop deck with seating, two grilling stations, fire features, landscaped courtyard, outdoor seating areas, lobby area seating with a kitchenette and community space, two elevators, secure entrances, security surveillance and bike storage. The project team includes Westport Construction, Natoma Architects and LCRA. WinnResidential, the property management arm of WinnCompanies, will manage the community.
FONTANA, CALIF. — CBRE has brokered the sale of an apartment property located at 8919 Mango Ave. in Fontana. A local private investor acquired the asset from an undisclosed private seller for $6.3 million. Built in 1973, the community features 25 apartments in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, with an average unit size of 787 square feet. Units offer high-speed internet access, air conditioning, heating and kitchen appliances. Onsite amenities include laundry, carport and surface parking, a secure entry gate and landscaping. Eric Chen, Blake Torgerson and Hunter Wetton of CBRE represented the buyer and seller in the deal.