TEMPLE, TEXAS — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided $19.6 million in financing to Denver-based Steele Properties LLC for the acquisition and renovation of Wayman Manor Apartments, a seniors housing property located in the Central Texas city of Temple. Following the renovation, Wayman Manor, which was built in 1971, will consist of 32 one-bedroom units, 96 two-bedroom residences and 32 three-bedroom units. All units are restricted under low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) regulations at 60 percent of the area median income. Sarah Geis of KeyBank handled the transaction.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Rastegar Property Co. has acquired Plaza 38, a 48-unit multifamily property located at 206 W. 38th St. in Austin’s Hyde Park neighborhood of Austin. The property features one- and two-bedroom units with hardwood floors, full kitchens and brick accent walls. Amenities include a pool and patio area. The seller was not disclosed. Newmark Knight Frank represented Rastegar in the transaction.
The Collective to Build $150M Co-Living, Student Housing Project in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg District
NEW YORK CITY — The Collective, a multifamily developer based in London, has unveiled plans to build a $150 million co-living project located at 292 N. 8th St. in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood. Co-living is defined as a type of residential development that is a hybrid between apartment housing and hotels. Known as North 8th, the development will feature 242 units, 97 of which are designed for students attending local universities. The remaining 127 studio units are designed for nightly and monthly stays. At full capacity, North 8th is expected to house 321 occupants. “North 8th will be the first project of its kind for New York City,” says Reza Merchant, founder and CEO of The Collective. “It will bring community of all ages together in one holistic environment, designed to promote an intergenerational exchange of knowledge through shared amenities and dynamic programming.” North 8th is The Collective’s fourth co-living project in New York City, joining The Collective Paper Factory that opened in November in Queens’ Long Island City. The Collective has two other Brooklyn projects in the pipeline: 555 Broadway and 1215 Fulton St. All three of The Collective’s Brooklyn projects are expected to open in 2022. The Collective collaborated …
Historically, seniors housing dining services were known for serving simple proteins and side items purchased from an outside distributor, which would be prepared in bulk and served all at once in a communal dining room. But variety and novelty are quickly becoming key selling points for today’s incoming senior population, and communities are scrambling to keep up with the demand. “We have a tsunami of developers and contractors building new facilities across the United States, and full-service dining is one of the most important features that prospective residents look for,” says Victoria Albert, vice president of marketing at Boston-based dining vendor Unidine. “The baby boomers are different from their parents. They are more worldly and experimental, and they want opportunities to try different cuisines.” Newer dining programs allow service teams to think more like an industrial kitchen, planning their menus around seasonal flavors and cross-utilizing the same ingredients for a variety of dishes. The result is a higher quality of food service with a thoughtful application of resources and marketing. “The environment of the business is shifting to operate more like restaurants and market more to friends and families of guests,” says Harris Ader, founder of Senior Dining Association, an …
TAMPA, FLA. — Vesper Holdings has acquired 4050 Lofts, a 722-bed student housing community located at 4050 Rocky Circle, less than a mile from the University of South Florida in Tampa. Built in 2009, the property offers three- and four-bedroom, fully furnished units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include two swimming pools, a tanning dome, fitness center, aqua lounge, coffee bar, clubhouse, outdoor kitchen and a pool table. The new ownership plans to invest $1.4 million in capital improvements, which will include a renovation of unit interiors and shared amenity spaces, as well as extensive enhancements to the property’s exterior and technology upgrades throughout. The seller and terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
LOS ANGELES — Santa Monica-based BLT Enterprises has completed the sale of a former gas station and parking lot in Los Angeles. Wiseman Residential acquired the fully entitled property for $13.7 million. BLT, in partnership with KFA architects, Dale Goldsmith as land-use counsel and other consultants, obtained entitlements through the City of Los Angeles’ Transit Oriented Communities ordinance for a six-story, 119-unit apartment building at the site. Located at 11261 Santa Monica Blvd., the property will feature 17 affordable housing units, a variety of floor plans, a gym, outdoor patios and barbecues, as well as open space and community gathering areas. Anthony Muhlstein and Brian Bowis of Newmark Knight Frank represented BLT Enterprises, while Wiseman Residential was self-represented in the deal.
DENVER AND WESTMINSTER, COLO. — Legacy Partners has completed the sales of two apartment communities located in Denver and Westminster. In the first transaction, Avanath Affordable Housing IV LLC acquired Fox Crossing Apartments, a 220-unit affordable housing community in Denver. Built in 1997, the property features one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans with an average unit size of 941 square feet. Community amenities include a basketball court, business center, outdoor picnic area, outdoor swimming pool and community garden. Legacy will remain the property management firm of record. The property operates under the Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credit program. Dan Woodward, David Potard and Matt Barnett of CBRE’s Denver office, along with Spencer Hurst, Tim Flint and Taylor Froland of CBRE Affordable Housing in Seattle, represented the seller in the deal. In the second transaction, The Praedium Group purchased Legacy on the Promenade, a 300-unit apartment community that was delivered in fall 2018. Located in Westminster, the community features 24 three-story townhomes and 12 live-work residences. David Martin and Pam Koster of JLL brokered the sale.
GREELEY, Colo. — OZ Architecture has completed design work on WellAge Greeley, a 71,000-square-foot senior living community in Greeley, approximately 55 miles north of Denver. Rocky Mountain Senior Housing is developing the 92-unit community, which WellAge will operate. The property sits on 3.5 acres and will offer independent living, assisted living and memory care. The community is scheduled to open in second-quarter 2020.
NEW YORK CITY — Ariel Property Advisors has brokered the $3.3 million sale of 99-103 Grove Street, a 16,500-square-foot development site in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn. The site is zoned for residential construction and offers close access to several transportation nodes, including the J, L and M subway lines. The Buren café and Sunrise Sunset wine bar are also located nearby. Sean Kelly, Shimon Shkury and David Khukhashvili of Ariel represented the seller, Brookland Capital, in the transaction. The team also procured the buyer, which was undisclosed.
DEER PARK, ILL. — Redwood Capital Group LLC has acquired Deer Park Crossing, a 236-unit luxury multifamily complex in Deer Park. The purchase price was undisclosed. Constructed in 2018 by REVA Development Partners, the property consists of seven two-story townhomes and three four-story apartment buildings. Units average 1,252 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, pool, sundeck, dog park, media lounge and concierge services. REVA was the seller.