NEW YORK CITY — Greystone has provided a $10.1 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of The Count, a 27-unit apartment building located at 168 W. 136th St. in Harlem. The midrise building features a virtual doorman, rooftop terrace and a penthouse-level lounge/coworking space. Avi Kozlowski of Greystone originated the loan, which was structured with a fixed interest rate, 30-year amortization schedule and interest-only payments for the first two years of the five-year term. The borrower was Haussmann Development.
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ATLANTA — RBH Group plans to develop Teachers Village Atlanta, a 34-story workforce housing tower in downtown Atlanta’s Fairlie-Poplar neighborhood, according to multiple media outlets including Fox 5. The New Jersey-based developer received approval last week from the Development Authority of Fulton County to issue up to $370 million in tax-exempt bonds for the redevelopment of 98 Cone St. into the tower, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Situated near Centennial Olympic Park and Georgia State University, the development will span 457,584 square feet and include 227 independent living units, 197 rent-restricted apartments, 22,995 square feet of retail space, 371 garage parking spaces and 21,484 square feet of amenities and additional shared rooftop space, according to the project page on RBH Group’s website. 99.5 WSB reports that RBH Group plans to break ground on Teachers Village Atlanta in 2025, and Fox 5 reports that the tower will be delivered in 2027. The developer has previously delivered similar workforce housing developments such as Teachers Village Newark, Teachers Village Hartford and Teachers Village Chicago.
CHICAGO — Greenstone Partners has brokered the $7.1 million sale of a 24-unit apartment building in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood. The property, located at 2247-49 W. Lawrence Ave., also features 1,950 square feet of ground-floor live-work space along with a rooftop deck. Jordan Multack of Greenstone represented the buyer, Breneman Capital, and the undisclosed seller.
MainStreet Property Group Receives $32.3M Refinancing for Porch + Park Apartment Community in Redmond, Washington
by Amy Works
REDMOND, WASH. — MainStreet Property Group has obtained a $32.6 million refinancing loan for Porch + Park, a multifamily property at 16050 Cleveland St. in downtown Redmond, a suburb east of Seattle. Seth Heikkila and Steve Petrie of JLL Capital Markets arranged the floating-rate loan through First Citizens Bank. Completed in 2022, Porch + Park features 106 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and 9,178 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Apartments offer floor-to-ceiling windows, eco-friendly shower heads, work-from-home nooks, stainless steel appliances and luxury finishes. Community amenities include a rooftop deck and a 20-hour gym with Tempo Mirror, row machines, yoga spaces and a boxing area.
Max Benjamin Partners Arranges $16.5M Construction Loan for Multifamily Project in San Diego
by Amy Works
SAN DIEGO — Max Benjamin Partners has secured a $16.5 million loan for the construction of 10th & Robinson, a multifamily community in San Diego’s Hillcrest neighborhood. Jason Moyal and Max B. Mellman of Max Benjamin Partners arranged the loan for the undisclosed investor. The development will offer 70 apartments and, along with its sister building, will feature a pool, co-working space, gym and high-end finishes.
Trevey Commercial Real Estate Brokers Sale of 27-Acre Mixed-Use Project Site in Parker, Colorado
by Amy Works
PARKER, COLO. — Trevey Commercial Real Estate has arranged the sale of a 27-acre development site at 8996 Motsenbocker Road in Parker, approximately 23 miles southeast of downtown Denver. Jeffrey and Diane Roth sold the asset to Perry Lane LLC for $3.5 million. The buyer plans to develop a mixed-use neighborhood on the site with 70 apartments in two- and three-story buildings, a five-acre neighborhood retail center and a 14.5-acre neighborhood park. Mitch Trevey of Trevey Commercial Real Estate represented the seller, while Travis Ackerman of Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer in the deal.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Generation Housing Partners will develop Heights at Crowley, a 96-unit affordable housing project in Fort Worth. The garden-style complex will house one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, playground, dog park, daycare facility and a nature trail. Ten units will be designated for renters earning 30 percent or less of the area median income (AMI); 18 will be set aside for residents at 50 percent or less of AMI; and 52 will be earmarked for residents earning 60 percent or less of AMI. The remaining 16 units will be rented at market rates. Financing for the project includes a $9.3 million Freddie Mac 9 Percent Forward Commitment, which was secured by BWE, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits issued by the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs.
ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. — JLL has arranged a $44 million loan for the refinancing of The Delford, a 160-unit apartment complex in the Northern New Jersey community of Rochelle Park. The Delford is a newly constructed property that offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units, 24 of which are subject to income restrictions. Amenities include an outdoor pool, grilling and dining areas, coworking lounge and a fitness center. Michael Klein, Jon Mikula and Ryan Carroll of JLL arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan through Nuveen Real Estate on behalf of the borrower, Tulfra Real Estate.
NEW YORK CITY — Greystone has provided an $11.3 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of The Duke, a 28-unit apartment building located at 521 W. 134th St. in Harlem. The midrise building features a virtual doorman and a rooftop terrace. Avi Kozlowski of Greystone originated the loan, which was structured with a fixed interest rate, 30-year amortization schedule and interest-only payments for the first two years of the five-year term. The borrower was Haussmann Development.
LOS ANGELES — Advanced Real Estate has purchased Canvas LA, a multifamily property along 110 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles, for $62 million. Canvas LA offers 210 apartments; a resort-style pool with cabanas; large gym with separate cardio studio; game room; conference and office space; screening room; and sky deck with fire pit. Advanced Real Estate plans to lightly renovate the asset, which underwent a $3 million renovation in 2018. Blake Rogers, Kevin Sheehan, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Chelsea Jervis, CJ Angle, Alexandra Caniglia and Kip Malo of JLL Capital Markets brokered the sale. Advanced procured a $39.9 million Freddie Mac loan at a fixed rate for seven years with full-term interest-only payments for the acquisition. Kevin MacKenzie, Greg Brown and Charlie Vorsheck of JLL Capitla Markets arranged the financing. The seller was not disclosed.