RED BANK, N.J. — A limited liability company doing business as Thrive RB LLC has broken ground on a 32-unit multifamily project in the Northern New Jersey community of Red Bank, located near the Jersey Shore. Known as THRIVE Red Bank, the three-story building is being developed as housing for neurodivergent individuals. Five units will be subject to income restrictions, and the remainder will be private-pay housing. Completion is slated for 2027.
NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $10.4 million sale of a 34-unit apartment building on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The five-story building at 234-236 E. 88th St. was originally constructed in 1920. Joe Koicim and Logan Markley of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.
KENT, WASH. — Kidder Mathews has arranged the sale of Swiss Gables Apartments, a multifamily property in Kent’s Lake Fenwick neighborhood. A private investor acquired the asset from John Stephanus for an undisclosed price. Dylan Simon, Jerrid Anderson, JD Fuller and Elijah Piper of the Simon | Anderson Multifamily team at Kidder Mathews represented the seller and sourced the buyer in the deal. Built in 1969, Swiss Gables offers 108 apartments averaging 870 square feet with in-unit laundry spread across seven buildings on 5 acres.
RAMSEY AND ZIMMERMAN, MINN. — Colliers has brokered the $66 million sale of the Northwest Apartment Collection, a three-property, 304-unit multifamily portfolio in metro Minneapolis. The properties include Park View East and Sapphire in Ramsey as well as Depot on Main in Zimmerman. Built between 2017 and 2020, the communities offer a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include fitness centers, lounges, package lockers and pools. Park View East and Sapphire together comprise 239 units within COR, a 320-acre master-planned community anchored by the NorthStar Commuter Rail with direct access to downtown Minneapolis. Depot on Main includes 65 units. Mox Gunderson, Dan Linell, Adam Haydon and Devon Dvorak of Colliers brokered the sale. Dakota REIT was the buyer.
DE PERE, WIS. — Associated Bank has provided a $12.8 million construction loan for a mixed-use redevelopment of 550 William Street in De Pere, just south of Green Bay. The project is on the site of a former Shopko store. Plans for the five-story development include 60 multifamily units and 7,900 square feet of commercial space on the first floor. The project is currently under construction, with completion slated for July 2026. The Shopko store closed six years ago. The project marks the first building of a multi-phase redevelopment plan, which includes a hotel, city-owned parking structure and another residential building. Tim Jorgensen of Associated Bank handled the loan arrangements and closing.
TAMPA, FLA. — A joint venture between Landmark Properties, Canyon Partners Real Estate LLC and Peninsula Investments has acquired a 4.3-acre site at 2700 University Square Drive in Tampa for the development of an 807-bed student housing community. Dubbed The Mark Tampa, the six-story student housing development will be situated less than a half-mile from the University of South Florida (USF) and will offer more than 270,500 square feet of residential space across 215 units. The community will also feature a mix of studio to five-bedroom floorplans. Construction on the project will begin immediately, with delivery anticipated for the 2027-2028 academic year. Kennedy Wilson provided the construction loan for the project and TSB Capital Advisors arranged financing. Landmark Construction will serve as the project’s general contractor, with Dwell Design Studios serving as architect. “The Mark’s unparallelled amenities and prime location just southwest of the USF campus and near a multitude of dining and entertainment options will make the community an attractive housing option for USF students,” says Jason Doornbos, chief development officer at Landmark Properties. Residences at The Mark Tampa will be fully furnished and will include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, washers and dryers, hardwood-style laminate floors, large closets and …
By Lynn Peisner ATLANTA — How are today’s seniors housing operators using data to drive sales and increase occupancy? This was the question posed to a panel of experts speaking at the 12th annual InterFace Seniors Housing Southeast conference, held at the InterContinental Hotel in Atlanta’s Buckhead area on Aug. 27. Data can paint a big picture, depicting the true nature of demand in a market. “We like to think of it as a novel,” said Nick Jasmon, vice president of business development for American Healthcare Management Group. “What’s happening in your buildings is the main story, and the data is the prequel.” Editor’s note: InterFace Conference Group, a division of France Media Inc., produces networking and educational conferences for commercial real estate executives. To sign up for email announcements about specific events, visit www.interfaceconferencegroup.com/subscribe. Data on length of stay, move-in/move-out patterns and acuity changes can help forecast occupancy levels more accurately. For example, Jasmon noted that data can show how move-in ages are changing over time. “We’re seeing that our independent living (IL) residents are getting older,” he said. “Some of our IL residents are in their 80s. When we talk to them about moving to assisted [living], they reply, ‘no, that’s …
AUSTIN, TEXAS — JLL has negotiated the sale of Wildcreek Apartments, a 232-unit multifamily complex located in south-central Austin. Built in 1984, Wildcreek Apartments spans 14.2 acres and offers one- and two-bedroom units with an average size of 660 square feet. Amenities include two pools, onsite laundry facilities and open green spaces. Ryan McBride, Robert Wooten and Robert Arzola of JLL represented the seller, private investor Bob Reeve, in the transaction. The buyer, Colorado-based investment firm Continental Realty Group, plans to implement a value-add program. Wildcreek Apartments was 63 percent occupied at the time of sale.
WEST HARTFORD, CONN. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has negotiated the sale of a 200-unit apartment complex in West Hartford. Built in 1971, Cove West Hartford offers one- and two-bedroom units with average sizes of 803 and 1,103 square feet, respectively. Amenities include a clubhouse with a community room, an outdoor patio, pergola and a firepit. Eric Pentore, Victor Nolletti, Wes Klockner and Ross Friedel of IPA represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.
ALEXANDRIA, VA. — American Real Estate Partners (AREP) has launched leasing at CityHouse Old Town, an adaptive reuse development located at 1101 King St. in Alexandria’s Old Town district. The seven-story, 199-unit apartment community was originally built as an office building in 1983. AREP and property manager Bozzuto plan to welcome first residents in November. Monthly rental rates at CityHouse Old Town range from $2,730 to $11,815, according to the property website. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center with instructor-led classes, coworking spaces, library lounge, six-story atrium/courtyard, onsite garage parking, dedicated dog grooming station, bike storage and 65 private storage units for residents. The property also includes ground-level retail space leased to tenants including Fresh Baguette, Orangetheory Fitness and a wine boutique. About 75 percent of units at CityHouse Old Town feature private terraces. The design-build team for the office-to-residential conversion project includes architect Cooper Carry and general contractor Hoar Construction.