Multifamily

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NEW YORK CITY — Locally based developer Slate Property Group has received an $85 million loan for the refinancing of Dutch House, a 186-unit apartment complex located in the Long Island City area of Queens. Designed by Aufgang Architects and completed in 2022, Dutch House features studio, one- and two-bedroom units and 21,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Roughly 30 percent (56) of the apartments are earmarked as affordable housing. Amenities include a lobby with concierge service, fitness center, recreation room with a pool table and a rooftop terrace. Los Angeles-based PCCP provided the financing. The property was fully leased at the time of the loan closing. Aaron Appel of Walker & Dunlop arranged the debt.

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NEW YORK CITY — Lument has provided a $31.7 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of Lefferts Heights, an 87-unit affordable housing property located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn. The property was built in 1974, and units range in size from 550 to 970 square feet. Josh Reiss of Lument originated the long-term, fixed-rate financing through HUD’s 223(f) program on behalf of the sponsor, Wavecrest Management. The financing includes proceeds to fund capital improvements.

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— By Chad O’Connor, Executive Managing Director, Capital Markets, Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. — Financing continues to be challenging for multifamily, whether in San Diego County or elsewhere. We have noticed a general shift in the market where the usual players are moving to the sidelines, thereby allowing new developers to enter the field. Many of the new developers do not have a track record that encourages a lender to underwrite a transaction. The more seasoned developers are focused on smaller developments with a higher probability of securing financing. The redirection to smaller developers in San Diego has directly impacted the institutional market.  Despite this, we are still financing a lot of deals and capital is, indeed, available. Having proprietary programs in the market — especially on the bridge side of things — continues to keep us both busy and adding value for our clients. The lack of go-to lenders in the market is driving us to forge new relationships with growing lenders, building those connections, and paving way for future opportunities.   Timing is a crucial variable when securing financing. Locking in the most favorable interest rates and moving swiftly through the closing process is very important in dynamic …

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The Cordish Cos., a Baltimore-based developer and operator specializing in sports-themed entertainment projects, has begun leasing One Rangers Way, a 299-unit multifamily project in Arlington. The community is located near Globe Life Field, home of the MLB’s Texas Rangers, and within Cordish’s Arlington Entertainment District. Designed by Hord Coplan Macht, One Rangers Way offers one- and two-bedroom units, as well as penthouses, in addition to a 423-space parking garage and 43,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities. Specifically, amenities include a pool, fitness center, coworking spaces, indoor and outdoor lounges and concierge services. Full completion is slated for late 2024. Rents start at $1,400 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.

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ORLANDO, FLA. — Berkadia has arranged debt and equity financing totaling $217.2 million for the recapitalization of a three-property multifamily portfolio in Central Florida totaling 1,139 units. The properties include 400 North in Maitland, M2 at Millenia in Orlando and Venetian Apartments in Fort Myers. 400 North and M2 at Millenia were built in 2019, and Venetian Apartments was built in 2018. Brad Williamson, Scott Wadler and Matthew Robbins of Berkadia’s South Florida office secured the financing on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between JSB Capital Group and BLD Group. The financing package included a 10-year, fixed-rate Freddie Mac loan totaling $185.4 million and $31.8 million in preferred equity from Related Fund Management.

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ATLANTA — LV Collective has delivered Whistler, a 565-bed student housing community located in the Midtown neighborhood of Atlanta near the Georgia Tech campus. The 277,457-square-foot property is located at 859 Spring St. NW, on the edge of Midtown’s Tech Square district. The community offers 168 units in studio to five-bedroom configurations with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include a second-floor study mezzanine with private study spaces, conference rooms and a podcast room; Daydreamer Coffee café; dog spa; fitness center with cardio and weightlifting equipment, yoga and spin studios and a sauna; and a 24th-floor deck with an infinity pool and hot tub. Whistler was developed through a partnership between LV Collective and ELV Associates Inc. Variant Collaborative provided interior design services for the project, and Niles Bolton Associates served as architect. JE Dunn was the general contractor, and Asset Living will manage the community. Move-in for residents is scheduled to begin on Aug. 11, in time for Georgia Tech’s 2023 fall semester.

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JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The lending arm of New York City-based development and investment firm Slate Property Group has provided a $160 million bridge loan for 618 Pavonia Avenue, a 27-story apartment building in Jersey City. Located in the Journal Square area, the building comprises 432 apartments, 21,000 square feet of office space and 10,000 square feet of retail space. Units come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, and amenities include a bowling alley, rooftop lounge, game room and a fitness center. The borrower, New York-based Namdar Group, will use the proceeds to retire $120 million in existing construction debt and fund lease-up costs. Drew Fletcher and Bryan Grover of Greystone arranged the loan.

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STARKVILLE, MISS. — BWE has originated a $10.6 million HUD 221(d)(4) loan for the rehabilitation of Brookville Gardens Apartments, a 120-unit affordable housing community in Starkville. All units are reserved for residents earning up to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI) and are covered by Section 8 project-based vouchers. The borrower, Triangle Development Co., plans to use the funds to add dishwashers, garbage disposals, microwaves and vinyl plank flooring to each unit. Jon Killough of BWE’s Alabama office and John Roberts of BWE’s Dallas office originated the HUD-insured loan. Triangle Development’s recapitalization of Brookville Gardens also includes short-term, tax-exempt bonds and new 4 percent Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) secured through the Mississippi Home Corp.

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NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Rosewood Realty Group has arranged the $7.5 million sale of a seven-unit apartment building located at 230-232 W. 72nd St. on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The 11,500-square-foot building was constructed in 1900 and includes one retail space and two office spaces. Aaron Jungreis, Ben Khakshoor and Alex Fuchs of Rosewood represented the buyer, a private office, in the transaction. Andrew Natter and Harold Fuchs of Collaborative Group represented the seller, the Niederman Family. The deal traded at a cap rate of 4.8 percent.

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MINNEAPOLIS — Northmarq has provided a $21.7 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of Oaks Minnehaha Longfellow, a 179-unit apartment community in Minneapolis. Built in 2020, the property is situated near Minnehaha Regional Park. Mike Padilla of Northmarq originated the five-year loan, which features three years of interest-only payments and a 35-year amortization schedule.

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