HARTFORD, CONN. — Regional brokerage firm Northeast Private Client Group (NEPCG) has negotiated the sale of a portfolio of two apartment buildings totaling 52 units in Hartford. The building at 17 Marshall St. features 12 studios and 13 one-bedroom units, and the building at 50 Gillett St. houses 16 one-bedrooms, eight two-bedrooms and three commercial spaces. Taylor Perun and Cameron Formica of NEPCG represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Rosewood Realty Group has arranged the $2.4 million sale of a 27-unit multifamily building at 290 E. 53rd St. in Brooklyn’s East Flatbush area. The four-story walk-up building was originally constructed in 1920. Aaron Jungreis, Ben Khakshoor and Eli Shayestehpour of Rosewood represented the seller, New York-based investment firm Barberry Rose Management, in the transaction and procured the buyer, private investor Mike Kim.
SANTA FE, N.M. — The Bascom Group has acquired San Miguel Court Apartments, a multifamily property at 2029 Calle Lorca in Santa Fe. Terms of the transaction were not released. Built in 1974, San Miguel Court features 96 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with in-home washers/dryers, hardwood-style flooring, stainless steel appliances and large walk-in closets. Ryan Greer and CJ Connelly of CBRE arranged the debt financing for the acquisition with La Salle Debt Investors as the lender. Apartment Management Consultants will manage the asset, and SD-CAP will provide construction management services.
— By John Kobierowski, President/CEO, ABI Multifamily — Phoenix has experienced a surge in population due to its favorable climate, affordable cost of living and thriving job market. Since 2012, Phoenix has seen an average of 1.6 percent in population growth per year versus an annual U.S. average of 0.6 percent. The city’s allure is particularly strong among young professionals drawn to its continued job growth and retirees seeking sunny skies. This rising demand has translated into increased rental rates and occupancy levels over time, making the Phoenix market highly appealing to investors seeking stable and profitable ventures To meet the rising demand for multifamily housing, developers have ramped up construction activities in Phoenix. There are 40,459 new construction projects planned for 50-plus-unit construction. The market has also witnessed an escalation in the number of new projects — 28,841, according to Yardi). These include luxury apartments, mixed-use developments and affordable housing options. These projects not only cater to professionals, but target Millennials and members of Generation Z, who are increasingly gravitating toward rental properties. However, ABI Multifamily outlook sees a substantial drop-off in completions starting at the end of 2024 through 2025 as a result of increased pricing in materials, …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Donohoe Development, in partnership with Apartment Investment and Management Co. (Aimco), has opened the final phase of Upton Place on Wisconsin, a $300 million adaptive reuse project located at 4000 Wisconsin Ave. NW in Washington, D.C. The mixed-use development features 689 multifamily residences, 65 of which are income-restricted, as well as 100,000 square feet of retail space and an 800-space parking garage. AIR Communities is the property manager for the development’s two apartment communities — the 234-unit The Parc and 455-unit 4K Wisconsin. SK+I Architecture designed the residential buildings, which feature swimming pools, rooftop entertainment space, courtyards, commuter lobbies and social spaces. 4K Wisconsin will also host a 150-room pop-up hotel beginning this spring. Anchor tenants of the retail space include a 55,000-square-foot OneLife Fitness and 30,000-square-foot Lidl grocery store.
ALEXANDRIA, VA. — Kennedy Wilson has provided a $96 million senior construction loan for the development of TideLock, a mixed-use project in Alexandria. Marshall Scallan, Michael Zelin, Bindi Shah and Nick Rangel of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the financing on behalf of the borrowers, Community Three and Whitaker Investment Corp. Plans include the redevelopment of three existing office buildings to feature 169 multifamily residential units, 65 condominiums and 7,000 square feet of commercial space. The property is situated with direct access to the Mount Vernon Trail and features views of the Potomac River. Construction is scheduled to begin immediately, with completion expected in 2026.
RICHARDSON, TEXAS — San Francisco-based developer Legacy Partners has completed Ovation at Galatyn Park, a 361-unit apartment community in the northeastern Dallas suburb of Richardson. Designed by WDG Architecture, Ovation at Galatyn Park offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units that range in size from 500 to 1,700 square feet and are furnished with quartz countertops and various pieces of smart-home technology products. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, sky lounge, outdoor game room, arcade, billiards room and a podcast studio. Legacy developed the project in partnership with Bridge Investment Group. Construction began in June 2021. Rents start at $1,525 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.
SANTA CLARA, CALIF. — PCCP and Alliance Residential have acquired Prado, a mid-rise multifamily property at 3560 Rambla Place in Santa Clara, for $125 million, or $498,000 per unit. Built by SummerHill Homes and delivered in April 2021, Prado features 251 apartments on an infill site in Silicon Valley. The seven-story building features a mix of one- and two-bedroom units offering stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, hardwood-style flooring, gas ranges, walk-in closets and private outdoor patios. Onsite amenities include an oversized pool and spa, a two-story fitness center, indoor and outdoor resident lounges, a remote-work business center and outdoor barbecues. Prado is situated within the 27-acre Nuevo master-planned community that SummerHill designed, which includes high-end rental and for-sale residential product with shared amenity offerings.
CULVER CITY, CALIF. — Helio Group has received a $40 million loan for the acquisition of Cobalt Apartments, a multifamily property in Culver City. Jeff Sause, Chad Morgan and Jacob Michael of JLL Capital Markets arranged the loan for the borrower from a regional bank. Cobalt Apartments features 135 units and 14,754 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Situated along Washington Boulevard, the property sits across the street from Sony Pictures Studios near interstates 10 and 405. Additionally, residents are within a 15-minute walk from the Palms Station Expo Line, which offers regional transportation.
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. — The Mogharebi Group (TMG) has arranged the acquisition of Vantage Point Apartments, a multifamily community in Bakersfield. A Central Valley-based investor acquired the asset for $16.5 million in an off-market transaction. The name of seller was not released. Built in 1985, Vantage Point features 144 one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 597 square feet to 805 square feet. Amenities include large closets, ceiling fans, a heated pool, laundry facilities and gated access. The property is situated on 6.31 acres at 6001 Auburn St. Mark Bonas of TMG represented the buyer in the deal.