Meridian Capital Group Arranges $737M in Acquisition Financing for The Putnam Portfolio

NEW YORK CITY — Meridian Capital Group has arranged $737 million in acquisition financing for the purchase of The Putnam Portfolio, a six-property multifamily portfolio located in New York City. Brookfield Property Partners, along with its operating partner Urban American, will purchase the portfolio. The financing was sourced between New York Community Bank and Bank of China in six separate mortgages. Abe Hirsch, Zev Karpel and Akiva Friend of Meridian’s New York City headquarters negotiated the transaction. The portfolio is composed of six properties totaling 24 buildings and 3,962 units. The assets include 3333 Broadway; Roosevelt Landings at 510-530 Main St. on Roosevelt Island; River Crossing at 1940 First Ave.; The Heritage at 1295-1309 Fifth Ave; The Miles at 1990 Lexington Ave.; and The Parker at 1890 Lexington Ave. The buyers have a significant renovation program planned for the portfolio. Urban American will remain as the day-to-day property manager for the portfolio.