ZIONSVILLE, FORT WAYNE AND COLUMBUS, IND. — Ziegler has arranged $32 million in bank financing for BHI Senior Living, a faith-based nonprofit organization established in 1904 that owns and operates 10 market-rate continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) across the states of Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. The financing is secured by three of BHI’s communities in Indiana: Hoosier Village in Zionsville, The Towne House in Fort Wayne and Four Seasons in Columbus. The portfolio comprises 384 independent living units, 524 assisted living units and 225 skilled nursing units. BHI will finance two phases of new construction at its flagship Hoosier Village campus. The project consists of a new type of independent living unit for BHI: three-story, 3,200-square-foot townhomes with elevators and upscale finishes. BHI intends to construct 20 independent living townhomes in each of the two phases, beginning in spring 2024 and another in spring 2025, for a total of 40 units. BHI currently has a significant waitlist with over 400 households seeking an independent living unit at Hoosier Village. The financing is structured to leverage proceeds from initial entrance fees to the new independent living units. BHI elected to make use of the Phase I initial entrance fee pool to …
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EVANSTON, ILL. — The Apartment Source (TAS) has begun leasing efforts for Lodge Evanston, a 30-unit apartment project located at 1700 Oak Ave. in downtown Evanston. The 30-unit development is the adaptive reuse of a century-old sanctuary. The community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts with several luxury penthouses. Development partners included Campbell Coyle, Ranquist Development and Jodi Development. ISA was the project architect. Monthly rents start at $2,400, according to the property’s website.
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — MassHousing has provided $41.6 million in financing for a 106-unit affordable housing project that will be located at 52 New St. in Cambridge. The majority of the financing consists of a $15.4 million permanent loan and $24.7 million in tax credit equity bridge financing. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom formats and will be reserved for households earning 30, 60 and 80 percent of the area median income. The six-story building will also include 3,500 square feet of commercial space. The borrower is social services provider Just A Start.
WESTFIELD, N.J. — Locally based developer Adoni Property Group has completed The Franklin Westfield, a 40-unit apartment building in Northern New Jersey. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 750 to 2,650 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, resident lounge, outdoor grilling and dining stations, business center, library and a pet park. Coldwell Banker Realty began the leasing campaign in February, at which times rents started at $4,300 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.
AvalonBay Communities Divests of AVA North Hollywood Multifamily Property in Los Angeles for $62.1M
by Amy Works
LOS ANGELES — AvalonBay Communities has sold AVA North Hollywood, a multifamily community in the NoHo Arts District of Los Angeles. Prime Residential acquired the asset for $62.1 million, or $393,077 per unit. Kevin Green, Joseph Grabiec and Gregory Harris of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. Built in 2015, AVA North Hollywood features 156 apartments with full appliance packages, washers/dryers and private patio areas. Most apartments have nine-foot ceilings and loft-style units have 14-foot ceilings. Common-area amenities include a swimming pool and spa, clubroom, sky deck, leasing office, movement studio, cybercafé and business center. The property also offers 11,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, which is fully occupied by four eateries, a Pilates studio and a massage and spa center.
LOS ANGELES — Santa Monica-based Gortikov Capital has arranged a $101 million loan on behalf of AMCAL Housing for the refinancing of The Clarendon, a Class A apartment property in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. Developed in 2020, The Clarendon offers 335 apartments with in-unit washers/dryers, Nest-controlled central cooling and heating, keyless entry and walk-in closets. Community amenities include a resort-style pool and spa, basketball court, state-of-the-art fitness center with yoga and spin rooms, and a business center. Bryan Gortikov of Gortikov Capital led the capital markets team that secured the two-year, floating-rate senior bridge loan through a U.S.-based debt fund.
JLL Provides Acquisition Financing for K14 Campus Flats Student Housing Near the University of Oregon
by Amy Works
EUGENE, ORE. — JLL has provided an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing for K14 Campus Flats, a student housing community located across the street from the University of Oregon campus in Eugene. Patricia Heminger, Dan Kearns, Stephen VanLeer, Rebecca Brielmaier, Sam Tarter and Merrick Evans of JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Waterway Family Funds, to place the 10-year acquisition financing with Freddie Mac. JLL Real Estate Capital will service the loan. The seller in the transaction was not disclosed. Located at 1414 Kincaid St., K14 Campus Flats offers 45 units in two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. The property was fully leased at the time of sale. Shared amenities include a community courtyard, lounge, grilling station and onsite bicycle storage.
By Blima Ehrentreu, founder and CEO, The Designers Group The urban real estate landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation. With shifting work patterns and changing societal needs, design and development teams are working to convert underutilized office buildings into vibrant residential spaces. As office vacancy rates rise in cities like New York, San Francisco and Chicago, this challenge drives creative solutions that blend design innovation, virtual planning and sustainability. This dynamic landscape provides an exciting platform to reimagine urban living and meet the evolving demands of residents. At The Designers Group (TDG), we embrace the concept of adaptive reuse. Rather than tearing down old buildings and starting from scratch, we see value in maintaining existing structures and repurposing them in innovative ways. This approach not only aligns with our commitment to sustainability but also offers a chance to preserve the character and history of urban landscapes. Industrial elements such as exposed brick, concrete pillars and high ceilings can be integrated into residential designs, creating unique and compelling aesthetics. This focus on adaptive reuse means less waste and smaller carbon footprints, which is critical in today’s environmentally conscious world. By working with what already exists, we minimize the need for new …
Berkadia Arranges $97M Construction Loan for 610-Unit Multifamily Development in Palmetto, Florida
by John Nelson
PALMETTO, FLA. — Berkadia has arranged a $97 million construction loan to finance the development of The Carlton at Robinson Gateway, a 610-unit multifamily project in Palmetto. The borrower, The Mahaffey Apartment Co., plans to break ground this summer alongside newly contracted general contractor Esterline Construction. Mitch Sinberg, Bryan Brown, Matt Robbins, Scott Wadler and Brad Williamson of Berkadia arranged the financing through Goldman Sachs Private Bank, a division within its Wealth Management platform. Situated in the Sarasota-Bradenton MSA near I-75, The Carlton at Robinson Gateway will comprise one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 625 to 1,587 square feet. Amenities will include a clubhouse, business center, onsite storage units, community dog park and a resort-style swimming pool.
DALLAS — A joint venture between locally based firm Anthem Development and Austin-based ATX Acquisitions has purchased Eleven600 Apartments, a 216-unit multifamily complex in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas. The property offers one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, fitness center, playground, sports court and outdoor grilling and dining stations. The new ownership plans to implement a value-add program. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.