Multifamily

Newmark Arranges Sale of Two-Property Student Housing Portfolio in Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow July 11, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS — Newmark has arranged the sale of a two-property student housing portfolio serving the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. The portfolio includes The Bridges Dinkytown, a 210-unit community at 930 University Ave. SE, and The Knoll Dinkytown, a 101-unit property at 1101 University Ave. SE. Ryan Lang, Jack Brett, Ben Harkrider and Jim Damiani of Newmark represented the undisclosed seller. Ben Roelke, Ian Walker and Trent Houchin of Newmark arranged $36 million in financing through Corebridge Financial on behalf of the buyer, WFI, which will implement a $1.6 million capital improvement program at the properties. Both assets feature fully furnished apartments, ranging from studios to four-bedroom layouts.

July 11, 2025

Acquisitions Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $6.6M Sale of Apartment Building in Cambridge, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams July 11, 2025

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $6.6 million sale of Ellery Apartments, a 14-unit multifamily building in Cambridge, located across the Charles River from Boston. Originally constructed in 1880, the three-story building at 84-86 Ellery St. houses four studios and 10 one-bedroom units. Evan Griffith and Tony Pepdjonovic of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private family, in the transaction and procured the buyer. Both parties requested anonymity.

July 11, 2025

Development Kentucky Southeast Student Housing

Gilbane Breaks Ground on 655-Bed Student Housing Development Near University of Kentucky

by Abby Cox July 11, 2025

LEXINGTON, KY. — Gilbane Development has broken ground on MXWL, a 655-bed student housing development near the University of Kentucky campus. Located at 201 E. Maxwell St. in Lexington, the property will offer 277 fully furnished units with bed-to-bath parity. Amenities will include a rooftop deck, game-day courtyards, fire pits, grilling stations, outdoor lounges, coworking spaces and a fitness center with a sauna. The property will also offer a 140-space underground parking garage, as well as covered bike storage. Construction began in June, while completion is scheduled for fall 2027. Humphreys & Partners Architects designed MXWL.

July 11, 2025

Leasing Activity Multifamily Southeast Virginia

JBG Smith Launches Leasing at 355-Unit Valen Multifamily Community in Arlington, Virginia

by Abby Cox July 11, 2025

ARLINGTON, VA. — JBG Smith has launched leasing at Valen, a 355-unit multifamily community located at 2050 S. Bell St. within the National Landing neighborhood of Arlington. New York City-based KPF designed the project. The 25-story tower offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 524 square feet to 1,279 square feet, as well as 15,000 square feet of ground floor retail space. Monthly rental rates at Valen range from $2,250 to $5,820, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the property include a rooftop swimming pool and lounge, fitness center, 24-hour concierge services, coworking facilities, community gathering spaces and a pet spa with a grooming station. Residents also have access to garage bike storage and electric vehicle charging stations. JBG Smith plans to achieve LEED Gold certification at Valen. Valen’s adjacent sister property, The Zoe, opened for leasing in December 2024 and includes 420 rental apartments.

July 11, 2025

Affordable Housing District of Columbia Loans Southeast

CPC Arranges $26.7M in Construction Financing for Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Project in D.C.

by Abby Cox July 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Community Preservation Corp. (CPC) has arranged $26.7 million in construction financing for the rehabilitation and expansion of Townley Court, a 45-unit affordable housing community located in the Glover Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. DC Green Bank and J.P. Morgan provided $15.7 million in combined financing for the project, while additional financing included $5.2 million from Amazon and $5.8 million from American Housing. Additionally, CPC Mortgage Co. originated a $15.7 million Freddie Mac loan under a Targeted Affordable Housing (TAH) forward commitment. The financing will fund renovations to the apartment’s 45 existing units, with plans to build an additional seven units, as well as solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations and energy-efficient building upgrades. The eco-friendly improvements are estimated to cut both the building’s utility costs and greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 10 percent, while also meeting the Enterprise Green Communities certification upon completion of the renovation. Completion is targeted for September 2026.

July 11, 2025

Acquisitions Affordable Housing Development Loans Multifamily New York Northeast Top Stories

Joint Venture Acquires Verdant Fort Greene Apartments in Brooklyn for $209M

by Abby Cox July 11, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture between Fetner Properties, MCB Real Estate and Farallon Capital Management has acquired Verdant Fort Greene, a residential building located within the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, for $209 million. M&T Realty Capital Corp. (MTRCC) provided a $141.5 million senior loan for the transaction. Situated at 240 Willoughby St., the 30-story, mixed-income complex features 463 units, 147 of which are designated for affordable housing. The joint venture purchased Verdant Fort Greene and assumed the ground lease at construction completion and prior to lease-up. The property was 25 percent leased at the time of sale, according to Fetner. “We’re very bullish on New York City, and this acquisition is another step in our continued commitment to provide quality affordable and market-rate housing to the city,” says Hal Fetner, president and CEO of Fetner Properties. The complex, which is located directly across from Fort Green Park, offers studios, one- and two -bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 370 square feet to 792 square feet, with the top four floors featuring penthouse suites. Apartments also offer private terraces, floor-to-ceiling windows, custom integrated Bluetooth speaker systems and in-unit washers/dryers. Additionally, Verdant Fort Greene features more than 30,000 …

July 11, 2025

Affordable Housing Development Loans Multifamily Seniors Housing Texas

Lument Provides $33.6M Agency Construction Loan for Dallas Affordable Seniors Housing Project

by Taylor Williams July 10, 2025

DALLAS — New York City-based Lument has provided a $33.6 million Freddie Mac construction loan for The Culbreath, a 364-unit affordable seniors housing project in Dallas. The Culbreath will be reserved for seniors age 62 or older and will consist of 270 one-bedroom units and 94 two-bedroom units. Amenities will include a clubhouse, fitness center, library, game room, multipurpose room, pool, pickleball and bocce ball courts and two dog parks. The opening is slated for summer 2027. Tracy Peters and Dale Giffey led the transaction for Lument on behalf of DHA Housing Solutions of North Texas and Volunteers of American National Services.

July 10, 2025

Acquisitions Multifamily Northeast Pennsylvania

Newmark Arranges $24.5M Sale of Apartment Building Near Downtown Philadelphia

by Taylor Williams July 10, 2025

PHILADELPHIA — Newmark has arranged the $24.5 million sale of a 95-unit apartment building in the Logan Square neighborhood near downtown Philadelphia. The six-story building at 1600 Callowhill St. was originally constructed in 1926 (renovated in 2019) and offers 2,500 square feet of retail space. According to Apartments.com, units come in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans that range in size from 504 to 1,225 square feet, and amenities include a fitness center, sundeck and package handling services. Erin Miller, Steven Schultz and Chris Koehler of Newmark represented the seller, Ivy Realty, in the transaction. The buyer was Turio Residential Co.

July 10, 2025

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Codina Partners Breaks Ground on South Florida Multifamily Community, Secures $100M Construction Loan

by John Nelson July 10, 2025

DORAL, FLA. — Codina Partners has broken ground on Sevilla, a seven-story, 412-unit apartment property within the 250-acre Downtown Doral mixed-use development in metro Miami. Additionally, Codina Partners has secured a $100 million construction loan from Regions Bank and Ocean Bank. Regions Bank will fund 65 percent of the loan, while Ocean Bank is providing the remaining 35 percent. Located at the corner of N.W. 53rd Street and N.W. 52nd Terrace, Sevilla will sit on 4.2 acres one block from UHealth’s new Ambulatory Center. The mid-rise apartment community will comprise one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 720 to 1,708 square feet. Amenities will include a beach-entry pool and a pool deck with private cabanas and grilling areas; Zen courtyard with a dog park; rooftop deck with pickleball courts, yoga yard, walking path and seating; clubroom and lounge; two-story fitness center; and a rideshare lobby. Codina will develop Sevilla in two phases, with Phase I welcoming residents in first-quarter 2027 and Phase II delivering by third-quarter 2027. Codina’s Multi-Family Property Management Division will operate the property.

July 10, 2025

Acquisitions Arizona Multifamily Western

Sares Regis Multifamily Divests of Level at Sixteenth Apartment Property in Phoenix for $61.5M

by Amy Works July 10, 2025

PHOENIX — Sares Regis Multifamily Investment Management has sold Level at Sixteenth, a multifamily community in the Biltmore neighborhood of Phoenix. An undisclosed buyer acquired the asset for $61.5 million, or $256,250 per unit. Steve Gebing and Cliff David of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. Completed in 2010, Level at Sixteenth offers 240 apartments, temperature-controlled interior corridors, a resort-inspired swimming pool and spa, a two-story fitness center and a parking garage. The apartments, which average 794 square feet, include stainless steel appliance packages and oversized walk-in closets.

July 10, 2025

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