Multifamily

Slate Property Group Acquires 296-Unit Affordable Housing Complex in Queens

by Taylor Williams July 11, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based investment firm Slate Property Group has acquired Queenswood Apartments, a 296-unit affordable housing complex in the borough’s Corona neighborhood. The two-building complex, which was constructed in 1990, was facing imminent expiration of its affordability mandate. Slate has secured a 40-year extension of that mandate with the NYC Housing Development Corp. and the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development. Under the new agreement, 35 units will be reserved for renters earning 30 percent or less of the area median income (AMI); eight residences will be earmarked for households earning 50 percent or less of AMI; 230 units will be restricted for tenants making 80 percent or less of AMI; and 22 apartments will be set aside for those making 100 percent or less of AMI.

July 11, 2023

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Northmarq Arranges $13M Loan for Refinancing of Northern New Jersey Apartments

by Taylor Williams July 11, 2023

NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — Northmarq has arranged a $13 million loan for the refinancing of The Opus, a 49-unit apartment complex located in North Arlington, located north of Newark in Bergen County. Built in 2021, the property features one-bedroom units and penthouse suites and amenities such as a rooftop terrace, fitness center and a resident lounge. Robert Ranieri of Northmarq originated the debt, which was structured with a fixed interest rate, five-year term and one year of interest-only payments, through an undisclosed local bank. The borrower was also not disclosed.

July 11, 2023

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Empire Group Obtains $88.5M Construction Financing for Build-to-Rent Residential Community in Phoenix

by John Nelson July 11, 2023

PHOENIX — Empire Group, a multifamily and commercial real estate development firm based in Scottsdale, Ariz., has obtained an $88.5 million construction loan for the development of Village at Bronco Trail. The 354-unit build-to-rent (BTR) community will be situated on a 30-acre site at 29th Avenue and Sonoran Desert Drive on the city’s north side. Empire Group expects to deliver the first swath of single-family homes at Village at Bronco Trail in 2024. Homes will average 920 square feet and amenities will include detached garages, a dog park, grilling area, resort-style pool, clubhouse and common area open spaces.  Each home will have a private yard; kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and backsplashes; full-size washers and dryers; and upgraded smart-home features and technology. The property will be situated within two miles of the chip manufacturing plant for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which is a $40 billion facility and a major economic demand driver for the North Phoenix residential market. Kyle McDonough and George Maravilla of Tower Capital arranged the financing on behalf of Empire Group. The direct lender was not disclosed, but the mortgage brokerage firm was able to secure multiple term sheets from lenders during due diligence. “The BTR …

July 11, 2023

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Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $13.3M Sale of Retreat at Palm Pointe Apartments in North Charleston

by John Nelson July 10, 2023

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $13.3 million sale of Retreat at Palm Pointe, a 112-unit apartment community located at 2561 Fassitt Road in North Charleston. Prospect Lane acquired the property from Cohen Investment Group. John Phoenix, Richard Gore, Tyler Fish and Pat O’Brien of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the transaction. Donny Rosenberg of Greystone originated a Fannie Mae acquisition loan on behalf of the buyer.

July 10, 2023

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Palladium USA Breaks Ground on $48M Affordable Housing Community in McKinney, Texas

by Taylor Williams July 10, 2023

MCKINNEY, TEXAS — Dallas-based owner-operator Palladium USA has broken ground on a $48 million affordable housing community in McKinney. The four-story complex will house one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, children’s play area, clubroom with a communal kitchen, fitness center, dog park and a computer lounge. Cross Architects designed the project, and Treymore Construction is the general contractor. The Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs issued $23 million in tax-exempt bonds for the project that were purchased by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust. PNC Bank also provided over $19 million in equity. Palladium is developing the project in partnership with The McKinney Housing Finance Corp. The first units are set to be delivered in late 2024.

July 10, 2023

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Ziegler Arranges $25.3M Bond Financing for Seniors Housing Project in San Antonio

by Taylor Williams July 10, 2023

SAN ANTONIO — Ziegler has arranged $25.3 million in bond financing for Forefront Living San Antonio (FLSA), which plans to use the funds to acquire a 27-acre tract in the city and pay for pre-construction development costs of a seniors housing project. FLSA will own and operate the community, which is slated to include 153 independent living apartments, 40 independent living cottages and 16 memory support assisted living units, as well as a covered parking deck, common areas and administrative support spaces. The financing comprises $22.3 million in tax-exempt notes and $3 million in taxable notes placed with affiliates of FLSA. The development will be named Bella Vida at La Cantera.

July 10, 2023

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National Real Estate, KRE Group Top Out 360-Unit Multifamily Project in Philadelphia

by Taylor Williams July 10, 2023

PHILADELPHIA — A partnership between National Real Estate Advisors and New Jersey-based Kushner Real Estate Group has topped out The Noble, a 360-unit multifamily project located at 200 Spring Garden St. in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood. Designed by Handel Architects, the 13-story building will house Class A amenities including a pool, coworking lounge, party room, juice bar, dog run and 10,000 square feet of public green space. City Fitness will anchor the retail component with a 17,000-square-foot facility. Preleasing will begin in December, and the first units are expected to be available for occupancy in the first quarter of 2024.

July 10, 2023

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Joint Venture Receives Financing for $168.1M Halawa View Affordable Housing Community in Honolulu

by Jeff Shaw July 10, 2023

HONOLULU — Hunt Capital Partners (HCP), Pacific Development Group (PDG) and Hunt Development Group (HDG) have received $68.9 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity and $24.4 million in State LIHTC equity financing for Halawa View II, a high-rise development in Honolulu. The building will complement the first phase of Halawa View, which was constructed in 1972 and renovated in 2012. Hunt Capital Partners facilitated the Federal LIHTCs through its proprietary fund with JPMorgan Chase. The Bank of Hawaii, with participation from American Savings Bank and Central Pacific Bank, provided construction financing in the form of an $80.2 million tax-exempt loan and a $12.3 million taxable loan. The Bank of Hawaii will also provide $24.6 million in permanent, tax-exempt financing. Additional financing includes a $42.3 million Rental Housing Revolving Fund loan from Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corp. and a $5 million loan from Honolulu’s Affordable Housing Fund, which will be lent to the partnership through Hawaii Assisted Housing. Halawa View II will offer 302 studio, one-, two- and four-bedroom apartments. The building will rise 18 stories on a 3.11-acre site. Units will be affordable to households earning at or below 30, 40, 50 and 60 percent of …

July 10, 2023

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BH Properties Creates $1B Affordable Housing Investment Initiative

by Jeff Shaw July 10, 2023

LOS ANGELES — BH Properties has started an investment initiation into affordable housing with the goal of building a $1 billion portfolio of assets. The new platform will focus on Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Section 8 and age-restricted housing throughout the United States. William Stoll, who BH Properties hired as a managing director, will lead the initiative. Prior to joining BH Properties, Stoll worked at Steadfast Cos. for 14 years. He joined the firm in 2009 as the manager of a Southern California portfolio of 10 LIHTC properties and eventually rose to the role of executive vice president of acquisitions. Stoll graduated from San Diego State University.

July 10, 2023

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Tishman Speyer to Develop 237-Unit Affordable Housing Complex in Queens

by Taylor Williams July 10, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based real estate giant Tishman Speyer will develop a 237-unit affordable housing complex in the Far Rockaway area of Queens. Units will come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, with the majority (201) reserved for renters earning between 30 and 80 percent of the area median income. The remaining 36 apartments will provide supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals. The project will also include 8,000 square feet of retail space and 7,500 square feet of community center space. Completion is scheduled for 2025.

July 10, 2023

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