District of Columbia

Akridge, Alcion to Redevelop Former YMCA Property in D.C. to Trophy Office Building

by John Nelson March 4, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Akridge has purchased the former YMCA National Capital building located at 1711 Rhode Island Ave. N.W. in Washington, D.C. Akridge and its joint venture partner, Alcion Ventures LP, will transform the asset into a 100,000-square-foot boutique office building. Akridge and Alcion plan to rename the asset 1701 Rhode Island. The redevelopment includes infilling floor slabs where a gymnasium and racquetball courts reside, as well as converting a swimming pool into two levels of below-grade parking. Hickok Cole Architects will design the building with 14,000-square-foot floor plates. The trophy office building will include a two-story lobby and amenities such as a fitness facility with locker rooms; a landscaped, rooftop terrace; and an option for conference facilities on either the penthouse level or ground floor. The building’s upper floors feature views of Scott Circle, Connecticut Avenue and the Washington National Cathedral. Akridge and Alcion Ventures are targeting LEED Gold certification for 1701 Rhode Island. Akridge’s leasing team will begin leasing efforts immediately, and Akridge and Alcion have committed to begin construction by early 2017. The building is scheduled to be delivered in summer 2018.

March 4, 2016

Archer Park Washington DC Congress Heights

Affordable Housing District of Columbia Multifamily Southeast

DCHFA Provides Construction Financing for Affordable Housing Property in D.C.

by John Nelson March 3, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has provided acquisition and construction funding for Archer Park, a four-story, 190-unit affordable housing project in Washington, D.C.’s Congress Heights neighborhood. The developer, WC Smith, will build the community into the 1200 block of Mississippi Avenue Southeast. The project is being financed utilizing $28.2 million in DCHFA short- and long-term tax exempt bonds and $19.6 million raised through syndication of low income housing tax credits (LIHTCs). Archer Park is Phase I of a two-phase redevelopment project of the former Trenton Terrace apartment complex. Upon completion in summer 2017, Archer Park will feature 24 efficiency units, 95 one-bedroom units and 71 two-bedroom units. The project will be affordable to families whose incomes are at or below 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), with 14 units rented to families earning 30 percent or less of the AMI and 10 reserved as permanent supportive housing. The property will include a 128-space parking garage, solar panels on the roof, a roof terrace, fitness center, business center and a meeting room. Phase II of the project will be a 74-unit townhouse development that will be separately financed for sale.

March 3, 2016

District of Columbia Office Southeast

Investcorp Buys Office Building in D.C. for $180M

by John Nelson February 29, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Investcorp has purchased a 170,813-square-foot office building located at 733 10th St. in Washington, D.C.’s East End office submarket for $180 million. The Class A office building was fully leased at the time of sale. Investcorp purchased the property with its joint venture partner, ScanlanKemperBard. In the last 12 months, Investcorp’s total real estate acquisitions have exceeded $1.5 billion in gross asset value.

February 29, 2016

District of Columbia Market Reports Multifamily Southeast Southeast Market Reports

D.C. Multifamily Market Absorbing Massive Amount of New Supply

by John Nelson February 29, 2016

Over the last year, metropolitan Washington, D.C.’s multifamily market has seen staggering amounts of new construction deliver, with net absorption levels that have surpassed all expectations. This is likely a result of similarly unexpected rates of job growth in the area and the remarkable resiliency of the metro D.C. economy as a whole. Among the major metropolitan markets around the country, metro D.C. — with the sense of permanence lent by the presence of the federal government — has historically been the most stable year to year, making it one of the safest bets for investors. Yet, given the massive amount of supply in the pipeline in recent years, the multifamily market has suffered a degree of hesitancy from investors fearing supply would outpace demand. However, this trend has reversed in the last 12 months, during which a record-setting 13,800 Class A multifamily units were absorbed. That figure jumps to 16,484 with Class B product in the mix. For all investment-grade apartments, stabilized vacancy has dropped 50 basis points to 3.7 percent. Class B units in particular have experienced excellent rent growth, rising 3 percent annually, while Class A maintains a growth rate of between 1 and 2 percent. Although …

February 29, 2016

Cafe Milano 3521 Prospect Street NW Washington DC Georgetown

District of Columbia Loans Mixed-Use Southeast

GFI Arranges $21M Financing for Retail, Office Properties in D.C.’s Georgetown District

by John Nelson February 26, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. — GFI Realty Services LLC has arranged $21 million in financing for retail and office space located in Washington, D.C.’s historic Georgetown district. Located at 3521 Prospect St. N.W. and 3222 North St. N.W., the properties total 54,500 square feet and comprise 42,500 square feet of retail space and 12,000 square feet of office space. One of the tenants includes Café Milano, an upscale Italian eatery. Daniel Lerer and Will Watkins of GFI Realty’s finance group arranged the long-term, fixed-rate financing in two separate loans through an Indianapolis-based life insurance company on behalf of the borrower, Robert Elliott.

February 26, 2016

District of Columbia Industrial Market Reports Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Leasing Demand Supports D.C. Industrial Market’s Measured New Construction

by John Nelson February 22, 2016

New industrial demand in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region has come not only from its strong service economy, but also a rapidly growing consumer goods supply chain, e-commerce distribution seeking speed of delivery, data centers and even government contractors. Both occupiers and investors seek modern, state-of-the-art building design and features. The Washington metro industrial market (185 million square feet inclusive of flex space) was well into the single digits with a sub-9 percent vacancy rate as of the third quarter of 2015. New construction has returned with 2.7 million square feet poised for delivery. The overall market is fairly balanced between suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia comprising 88.3 million square feet and 87.3 million square feet, respectively. The remaining 9.3 million square feet is located in the District of Columbia. Vacancy has been on a downward trajectory for the region as a whole. The current 8.8 percent rate represents a drop of 100 basis points compared with the third quarter of 2014. The largest industrial market is found in Prince George’s County, Md., and totals 52 million square feet of industrial and flex space. Prince George’s County also anchors the south end of the Baltimore-Washington I-95 Corridor. If the adjacent …

February 22, 2016

District of Columbia Multifamily Southeast

Wood Partners Breaks Ground on New Apartment Community in D.C.

by John Nelson February 19, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wood Partners has begun demolition on an existing two-story office building at 33. N St. N.E. in Washington, D.C., to make way for a luxury apartment community. Situated in D.C.’s NoMa neighborhood, the 346-unit, high-rise property will be within walking distance of Metro’s red line and Union Station. The property, which hasn’t been named yet, will feature studio, one- and two-bedroom units with hardwood floors, quartz countertops and floor-to-ceiling windows. Community amenities will include a resident lounge, co-working space, fitness center, shuffleboard and a rooftop swimming pool with private cabanas. Construction on the property will begin in March, with the first units anticipated to become available in the first quarter of 2018.

February 19, 2016

District of Columbia Office Southeast

UIP Acquires Three Office Buildings from American University in D.C. for $45M

by John Nelson February 15, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Urban Investment Partners (UIP) has purchased three Class C office buildings in Washington, D.C.’s Tenleytown neighborhood from American University for $45 million. The portfolio includes a 38,396-square-foot office building at 4000 Brandywine St. N.W., the former home of National Public Radio affiliate WAMU; a 59,996-square-foot office building at 4620 Wisconsin Ave. N.W.; and a 39,299-square-foot property at 4545 42nd St. N.W. CapSource is providing acquisition and construction loans for the Brandywine and Wisconsin Avenue locations. MidCap Mortgage is the lender for the 4545 42nd St. transaction. Bobby Meehling and Scott Frankel of CBRE represented the seller in all three transactions. UIP plans to invest $75 million in order to gut-renovate the Brandywine and Wisconsin Avenue buildings, creating residential apartments, all within a block of the Tenleytown-AU Metro station on the Red Line and with an abundance of underground parking.

February 15, 2016

District of Columbia Hospitality Southeast

TPG Hotels & Resorts, Douglas Development to Co-Develop, Operate Moxy Hotel in D.C.

by John Nelson February 2, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Douglas Development Corp. has selected TPG Hotels & Resorts to co-develop and operate the first Moxy hotel in Washington, D.C. Moxy is a brand of Marriott International. Set to open in the first quarter of 2017, the 200-room Moxy DC Hotel will be located on the corner of 11th and K streets in Washington, D.C. The 13-story hotel will feature a rooftop lounge, street-level patio and a live Instragram wall that features images from Moxy travelers worldwide.

February 2, 2016

District of Columbia Seniors Housing Southeast

ASHA Launches New Seniors Housing Website for Education Initiative

by John Nelson January 29, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) has launched its new website — Where You Live Matters (www.WhereYouLiveMatters.org) — along with a major social media outreach initiative. The new site is part of a larger initiative aimed at expanding the awareness of senior living through consumer education. The website’s content includes finance management resources, guides for prospective residents and their families, editorial columns and videos. “Our members and organization are committed to giving consumers across the country a place to learn more about the seniors housing landscape,” says David Schless, president of ASHA. “There are resources available, but we’re committed to painting a clearer picture.” In developing the website and related social media, ASHA established a committee that consisted of representatives from major senior living organizations and experts across the country, including Doug Schiffer of Allegro Senior Living; Jeff DeBevec of Belmont Village Senior Living; David Carliner of Brightview Senior Living; Jonathan Ruchman of Brookdale; Meg Ostrom of Enlivant; Letitia Jackson of Senior Star; Meghan Lublin and Sara Abriatis of Sunrise Senor Living; Dan McConnell, ASHA’s Public Relations Consultant; Dr. Margaret Wylde of ProMatura Group; and Jim Bowe of GlenAire HealthCare, who is the committee chairman. Dr. Roger …

January 29, 2016

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