LOS ANGELES — Cityview has unveiled its plans to develop Belle on Bev, a 243-unit workforce housing community in Los Angeles’ Historic Filipinotown (HiFi) neighborhood. Slated for completion in the fourth quarter, the mixed-use project will feature 21 affordable units. Belle on Bev will feature a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floorplans with Nest thermostats, luxury vinyl flooring, Latch keyless entry, turnkey Wi-Fi, in-unit washers/dryers and two different color schemes. Community amenities will include a resort-style pool and spa; enclosed dog park and pet wash; two rooftop decks; Korean and traditional barbecues; a gym and yoga studio that will offer cross-training equipment and fitness classes; a courtyard with an oversized fireplace; ample parking; bike storage; and an indoor/outdoor clubhouse featuring a commercial-grade kitchen. The project team includes AC Martin, Clark Building Group and Nadia Geller Design.
Multifamily
Lewis Apartment Communities Breaks Ground on 306-Unit Homecoming at Kiley Ranch in Sparks, Nevada
by Amy Works
SPARKS, NEVADA — Lewis Apartment Communities, part of the Lewis Group of Cos., has broken ground on Homecoming at Kiley Ranch, an apartment community situated in the master-planned Kiley Ranch community in Sparks. The first building in the development is slated for completion in June 2023. Located at 1234 Sabata Way, Homecoming at Kiley Ranch will feature 306 apartments in a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom plans starting at 752 square feet. The three-story townhomes will range in size from 1,225 square feet to 1,518 square feet in a mix of two bedrooms and 2.5 baths, three bedrooms with three baths and four bedrooms with three baths. All townhomes offer attached direct access to two- or three-car garages. The apartments feature quartz countertops, a private balcony or patio, full-size washers/dryers, abundant storage, pantries, walk-in closets and designer kitchens with stainless steel appliances. Additionally, electric vehicle chargers can be integrated into private garage spaces. The community will feature a 5,100-square-foot clubhouse with fitness center, parcel lockers, a pool complex, barbecues, firepits, tot lot, indoor dog spa and dog park. The Lewis Apartment Communities portfolio in northern Nevada also includes Latitude 39, Esprit Townhome Apartments, Harvest at Damonte Ranch and …
SAN ANTONIO — Newmark has arranged the sale of a portfolio of three multifamily properties totaling 828 units in San Antonio. The portfolio spans from north-central to western San Antonio and includes Spice Creek, The Clara and The Maxwell. Matt Michelson of Newmark represented the seller, a partnership between Texas-based Multifamily Acquisition Advisors and California-based Blackhawk Property Holding, in the transaction. Henry Stimler, William Weber, Matt Mense, Ari Schwartzbard and Daniel Sarsfield, also with Newmark, originated Freddie Mac acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer, Harbor Group International.
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — New Jersey-based developer Garden Communities has delivered Green Meadows at Pleasant Plains, a 175-unit apartment complex in the coastal community of Toms River. The development features one-, two- and three-bedroom units, with the largest floor plan being 2,330 square feet. Private patios/balconies are available in select residences. Amenities include a pool, fitness center and a community room. The community is now 75 percent leased, with rents for available two- and three-bedroom units starting at $3,425 per month
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A partnership between Park Stone Management and Fields Grade has completed Le Leo, a 79-unit multifamily project in Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood. Designed by Marchetto Higgins Stieve, Le Leo features studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments that are furnished with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Amenities include a fitness center, resident lounge, rooftop terrace, conference room and a dog run. Rents start at approximately $2,500 per month for a studio.
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of an apartment portfolio in Colorado Springs. The assets traded for $16.5 million. Totaling 120 apartments, the properties are located at 1429 Potter Drive and 3950-3960 Galley Road. Mike Krebsbach of Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors represented the undisclosed seller and buyer in the transaction.
DENVER — NorthPeak Commercial Advisors has arranged the sale of an apartment complex located at 551 S. Fairfax St. in Denver. The 13-unit asset traded for $2.3 million, or $180,769 per unit. The names of the seller and buyer were not released. Hunter Schaefer, Jack Sherman and Dan Hawthorne of NorthPeak Commercial represented the buyer and seller in the deal.
NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between The Community Preservation Corp. and Proto Property Services has received a $100 million loan for the refinancing of Riverdale Osborne Towers, a 525-unit affordable housing complex in Brooklyn. The property comprises four nine-story buildings, a preschool and 10,500 square feet of retail space. The partnership originally acquired the property in 2007 and immediately implemented a $39 million capital improvement program. A portion of the proceeds of this loan, which was originated by Rockport Mortgage Corp. through HUD’s 223(f) program, will also be used to fund renovations of kitchens and bathrooms and preserve the property’s affordability status.
PHILADELPHIA — JLL has arranged a $77.5 million construction loan for a 466-unit multifamily project in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood. Phase I of the development will deliver 279 units, a parking garage and 8,450 square feet of retail space. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, theater, coworking space, dog run and a convenience mart. Michael Klein, Tom Didio and Ryan Ade of JLL arranged the loan through an undisclosed life insurance company on behalf of the borrower and developer, Saxum Real Estate. A construction timeline was not disclosed.
INDIANAPOLIS — Merchants Affordable Housing Corp. has rebranded as RDOOR Housing Corp. The affordable housing developer was founded in connection with Merchants Bank of Indiana in 1981. RDOOR comes from the word “ardor,” meaning passion. “RDOOR embodies our team’s unyielding passion for improving people’s lives by increasing access to quality rental housing opportunities while building or renovating affordable and safe homes,” says Bruce Baird, president and CEO. The current portfolio of RDOOR and its closely aligned affiliates includes more than 3,000 units throughout Marion County and Indiana. As part of the rebrand, RDOOR renovated the former Girls Inc. office at 441 W. Michigan St. as its new headquarters. RDOOR says the downtown Indianapolis location will enable the team to be closer to its clients and co-locate with Partners in Housing.