Dougherty Mortgage Provides $34.1M HUD Construction Loan for Affordable Housing Property in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — Dougherty Mortgage LLC has provided a $34.1 million HUD loan for the construction of 1500 Nicollet in Minneapolis. Construction of the 183-unit affordable housing property will involve the redevelopment of the southwest corner of 15th Street and Nicollet Avenue. All units will be restricted to families earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Property amenities will include a community room, fitness center, yoga studio, rooftop decks, dog park and first-floor retail space. Dougherty originated the 40-year loan on behalf of the borrower, Minneapolis Leased Housing Associates IX LLLP. The project will also receive equity from the sale of low-income housing tax credits and funds from the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County for environmental cleanup costs. Construction has begun and completion is slated for spring 2019.