KATY, TEXAS —American Landmark, a Tampa-based multifamily owner-operator, has acquired Elan 99 West, a 360-unit multifamily community in Katy, a western suburb of Houston that will be rebranded as Elite 99 West. Built in 2016, the property features one-, two- and three-bedroom units with quartz countertops, washes and dryers, private patios and yards, walk-in closets and wood flooring. Community amenities include a pool with lounge seating, lake with jogging path, fitness center, outdoor kitchen and lounge and a clubhouse. Mitch Sinberg, Matthew Robbins, Robert Falese and Matthew Cullison of Berkadia arranged acquisition financing on behalf of American Landmark, which will implement a $1.3 million capital improvements program. Following this transaction, American Landmark now owns and manages about 28,000 apartments throughout the Southeast and Texas.
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NorthMarq Secures $69M Refinancing for Four Affordable Housing Properties in New Jersey
by Alex Patton
NEW JERSEY — NorthMarq has secured a $69 million loan for the refinancing of four affordable housing properties all in Hudson County, a western suburb of New York City. The properties include Church Square South, an 81-unit property in Hoboken; Eastview Apartments, a 79-unit property also in Hoboken; New Floral Gardens, a 91-unit property in North Bergen; and Parkview East, a 71-unit property in Weehawken. Gary Cohen of NorthMarq secured the refinancing through two New Jersey-based banks. The borrower was not disclosed.
DALLAS — CBRE has negotiated the sale of a 14-property, 431,902-square-foot retail portfolio located throughout Texas. The seller was Dallas-based Rainier Cos., which disposed of the assets as part of the sale of a 677,979-square-foot portfolio of 27 retail properties in seven states. The larger portfolio was 92 percent leased at the time of sale. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed. Michael Austry and Jared Aubrey of CBRE handled the transaction.
SAN ANTONIO — Berkadia has arranged the sale of Villas de Santa Fe, a 208-unit multifamily asset located near San Antonio Medical Center on the city’s northwest side. Built in 1982, the property features one- and two-bedroom units with tile floorings, window coverings, pantries, solar screens and washer and dryer connections. Community amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, picnic area and a sports court. Mike Miller, Will Caruth, Chris Ross and Cody Courtney of Berkadia handled the transaction on behalf of the seller, San Diego-based Comunidad Realty Partners. The buyer was not disclosed.
REVERE, MASS. — CBRE has arranged a $20.5 million construction loan for a multifamily property in Revere, a northern suburb of Boston. Located at 90 Ocean Ave., the six-story property will offer 75 apartment units, including studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The building will also include a fitness center and rooftop lounge. John Kelly of CBRE arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, Helge Capital Inc.
NEW HAVEN, CT. — Pearce Real Estate has brokered the $5 million sale of three adjacent multifamily and office properties in New Haven. The properties comprise the Farrel Mansion at 490 Propspect St.; Doane Hall at 492 Prospect St.; Great Hall at 411 Mansfield St. Combined, the properties offer 28,659 square feet that the buyer, Albertus Magnus College, plans to use for additional dorm space. Jamie Cuzzocreo of Pearce represented Albertus Magnus in the transaction. Frank D’Ostilio of Real Living represented the seller, Overseas Ministries.
CARLSTADT, N.J. — Josmo Shoes has signed a 26,000-square-foor industrial lease in Carlstadt, a northwestern suburb of New York City. The building at 75 Triangle Blvd. features three loading docks and 18-foot ceiling heights. Josmo will use the property as a secondary warehouse and distribution center to support its New York headquarters. Shawn Roth, David Cantor and Greg Sholom of Team Resources Inc. represented Josmo in the lease negotiations.
NEW YORK CITY — Inked Magazine, a tattoo lifestyle publication and a division of Quadra Media, has signed an 8,500-square-foot retail lease at 150 West 22nd St. in Manhattan. The new location will house a tattoo studio, art gallery, photography studio and retail store offering apparel, branded merchandise and art. The store will be Inked Magazine’s first retail property. Eli Someck of and Justin Myers of Redwood Property Group represented Inked Magazine in the lease negotiations. Someck also represented the landlord, M. Rapaport Co.
EL PASO, TEXAS — Locally based shopping center developer River Oaks Properties has broken ground on Eastlake Marketplace, a 252,000-square-foot retail power center that will be located at the corner of Interstate 10 and Eastlake Boulevard in El Paso. The opening is scheduled for late 2020.
HOUSTON — Hillcroft Partners has purchased Stonecreek Plaza, a 63,890-square-foot mixed-use property in Houston that includes warehouse, office and retail space. Jared Pinto of Newcor Commercial Real Estate represented the seller, a private investor, in the transaction. The buyer was self-represented.