NEW YORK CITY — Walker & Dunlop has arranged the recapitalization of Hub, a 55-story multifamily tower located at 333 Schermerhorn St. in downtown Brooklyn. The borrower, Steiner NYC, bought out a majority stake in the high-rise from its equity partner, J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM), giving the company full ownership. The sales price was not released, but Walker & Dunlop disclosed the transaction was done at a valuation of $420 million for the tower. Developed by locally based Steiner, the building totals 750 units, with studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Upon its completion in 2018, Hub was the tallest building in Brooklyn. Walker & Dunlop advised Steiner on the recapitalization and secured $62.5 million in preferred equity from Meadow Partners to facilitate the purchase. Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Keith Kurland, Adam Schwartz, Michael Ianno and Christopher de Raet of Walker & Dunlop represented Steiner NYC in the financing. “This deal stands apart from traditional financings due to its complex structure, which involved an equity buyout and the sourcing of preferred equity to help capitalize the transaction,” says Appel. Walker & Dunlop previously arranged construction financing, JPAMM’s equity investment and institutional permanent financing for Hub back in 2019 for …
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SAN ANTONIO — JLL has brokered the sale of Nova Apartments, a 412-unit multifamily community in northwest San Antonio. The property was built on 31 acres in 2009 and offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include multiple pools and dog parks, as well as a fitness center, business center, coffee bar, game room and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Robert Arzola, Ryan McBride and Robert Wooten of JLL represented the seller, Metlife Investment Management, in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.
Preiss, FD Stonewater to Break Ground on Two Student Housing Developments Near NC State and University of Tennessee
by John Nelson
RALEIGH, N.C. AND KNOXVILLE, TENN. — A joint venture between The Preiss Co. and FD Stonewater has acquired sites for two student housing developments in North Carolina and Tennessee. Projects will includes Signature on Grand, located near the University of Tennessee in Knoxville; and Signature on Varsity, which will serve students attending North Carolina State University in Raleigh. The communities will offer over 1,200 beds in studio through five-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities will include resort-style pools, state-of-the-art fitness centers, study lounges and social spaces. The communities will be developed in partnership with Monarch Alternative Capital and are scheduled for completion in fall 2027. Ian Walker and Ben Roelke of Newmark secured debt and construction financing for the communities. Teddy Leatherman and Jayme Nelson of JLL secured additional equity for the projects.
LOS ANGELES — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has secured $16.8 million for the refinancing of Le Noble Apartments in Los Angeles. Terms of the 30-year loan include three years of interest-only payments at a 6.19 percent rate followed by a 30-year amortization and a 65 percent loan-to-value ratio. Dan Litman of MMCC secured the financing with a national bank on behalf of a local commercial brokerage firm that specializes in sales, leasing and management of multifamily and commercial properties located in Los Angeles County, Calif. Located at 5768 W. 3rd St., Le Noble Apartments offers 46 residences with in-unit washers/dryers. The property features elevators, balconies, a dog park, courtyard and fitness center that is currently under construction.
NewPoint Provides $50M Refinancing for Pointe Grand Plant City Apartments in Metro Tampa
by John Nelson
PLANT CITY, FLA. — NewPoint Real Estate Capital LLC has provided a $50 million loan for the refinancing of Pointe Grand Plant City, a newly built, 300-unit apartment community in the metro Tampa area. Trevor Ritter of NewPoint originated the two-year, floating-rate, interest-only bridge loan on behalf of the borrower, Hillpointe LLC. The community, which features two-bedroom units with open floor plans and smart home access, is early in its lease-up phase. Monthly rental rates at Pointe Grand Plant City range from $1,764 to $1,914, according to Apartments.com. Community amenities include a resort-style swimming pool with private cabanas, 24-hour fitness center, clubhouse with coffee and tea bar, business center with a conference room, picnic area with barbecue grills, community firepit, bark park with agility equipment and pet spa and electric vehicle charging stations.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tishman Speyer, along with property management firm Bozzuto, has launched preleasing at Residences at Mazza, a mixed-use development located at 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW in Washington, D.C. Upon completion, the property will feature 321 apartments, townhomes and penthouses, as well as a 70,000-square-foot retail concourse that will soon be home to T.J. Maxx and Total Wine & More. Amenities will include a coworking lounge, rooftop sky lounge, fitness center, central courtyard with a lap pool and a media room. Monthly rental rates at Residences at Mazza range from $2,300 to $7,479, according to the property website. The development is situated within a block from the Friendship Heights Metro station and represents the first new apartment community to be built in D.C.’s Friendship Heights neighborhood since 2009, according to Tishman Speyer. The design team includes Danish architectural firm 3XN, landscape architect Parker Rodriguez and interior designer Michaelis Boyd.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The Cordish Cos., a Baltimore-based developer and operator specializing in sports-themed entertainment projects, has completed One Rangers Way, a 300-unit multifamily project in Arlington. The community is located near Globe Life Field, home of the MLB’s Texas Rangers, and within Cordish’s Arlington Entertainment District. Designed by Hord Coplan Macht, One Rangers Way offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units, as well as penthouses, across more than 50 different floor plans. The property also features a 423-space parking garage and 43,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities. Specifically, amenities include a pool, fitness center, coworking spaces, indoor and outdoor lounges and concierge services. Cordish announced the project in May 2022, launched the leasing campaign in July 2023 and topped out construction in June 2024. Rents start at $1,400 per month for a studio apartment.
IRVING, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of The Flats at 183, a 228-unit apartment complex in Irving. The 19-building community was constructed in 1968 and has undergone more than $4 million in capital improvements in recent years. According to Apartments.com, the property exclusively offers one-bedroom units, as well as a pool and onsite laundry facilities. Bard Hoover and Nick Fluellen of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, AptVest, in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.
Northmarq Arranges $59M Refinancing of Old Town Square Apartments in Pompano Beach, Florida
by John Nelson
POMPANO BEACH, FLA. — Northmarq has arranged a $59 million loan for the refinancing of Old Town Square, a 281-unit midrise apartment community located at 200 N.E. 1st Ave. in Pompano Beach. David Gahagan, Chris Hammel and Chandler Kaye of Northmarq’s West Palm Beach office arranged the loan through an unnamed life insurance company on behalf of the borrower, Adache Real Estate. The bridge loan was underwritten with a three-year term, interest-only payments and extension options. Completed in 2024, Old Town Square features studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as a resort-style swimming pool, hot tub, summer kitchen with barbecue grills, gaming deck, 24/7 fitness center, sauna, coworking lab, community bicycles, onsite mini market, 24/7 property management and a dog run. The City of Pompano Beach provided a TIF financing to Adache as an economic incentive for the development of Old Town Square, according to Northmarq.
First Stone Development Receives $15.8M in Construction Financing for Multifamily Project in Denver
by Amy Works
DENVER — First Stone Development has received $15.8 million in financing for the construction of The Jasper, a multifamily property at 4353 Tennyson St. in Denver. Phillip Gause and Jim Wilkins of Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp.’s Denver office secured $2 million in preferred equity and $13.8 million in debt for the borrower. The construction loan was placed with a debt fund and features a two-year term. Situated in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood, The Jasper will offer 34 apartments and 2,700 square feet of street-level retail space.