Multifamily

Blackstone Agrees to Acquire Resource REIT in $3.7B Cash Deal

by Taylor Williams January 24, 2022

NEW YORK CITY AND PHILADELPHIA — Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Inc. (BREIT) has agreed to acquire Resource REIT, a publicly registered, non-traded REIT based in Philadelphia, for $3.7 billion in an all-cash transaction. Under the terms of the deal, BREIT will acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Resource REIT for $14.75 per share, including the assumption of existing debt. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter. Resource REIT’s portfolio currently consists of 42 garden-style apartment communities totaling more than 12,600 units across 13 states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Texas. “This transaction represents a continuation of our high-conviction investing in top-quality multifamily communities in growth markets across the country,” says Asim Hamid, senior managing director at Blackstone. “We intend to capitalize on our expertise, scale and management practices to ensure these properties are well maintained and provide an exceptional experience for residents.” Lazard Frères & Co. LLC is acting as exclusive financial advisor to Resource REIT, and DLA Piper LLP is acting as the firm’s legal counsel. BofA Securities, BMO Capital Markets Corp., Eastdil Secured Advisors LLC and RBC Capital Markets LLC are acting as financial advisors to BREIT. Simpson Thacher …

January 24, 2022

Affordable Housing Development District of Columbia Loans Multifamily Southeast

Merchants Capital Provides $141M Financing for Mixed-Income Multifamily Development in Southwest D.C.

by Julia Sanders January 21, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Merchants Capital has provided more than $141 million in financing for Waterfront Station II, a mixed-income multifamily development currently under construction in the Southwest neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The development team is a joint venture between Hoffman & Associates, AHC Inc., City Partners and Paramount Development. Construction is slated for completion by winter 2023. Situated at 1000 4th Street SW, Waterfront Station II will have 449 apartments, including 313 market-rate units, 68 units affordable to households earning 30 percent of the area median income (AMI) and 68 apartments affordable for households earning 50 percent of AMI. The development will include a single, 12-story apartment building with approximately 29,000 square feet of retail, educational and commercial space on the ground level with below-grade parking. The commercial tenants include AppleTree Public Charter School, a D.C.-based early childhood education provider, as well as a neighborhood restaurant by Good Company Doughnuts. The project has an additional 7,000 square feet of retail space available for lease. Designed by architect Torti Gallas Urban with interiors by Hickok Cole, the project will include more than 19,000 square feet of outdoor and interior amenity space across four floors. Community amenities will include a coworking and …

January 21, 2022

Kentucky Loans Multifamily Southeast

Greystone Funds $30.9M Refinancing Loan for Multifamily Property in Louisville

by Julia Sanders January 21, 2022

LOUISVILLE, KY. — Greystone has provided a $30.9 million Fannie Mae Green Rewards loan to refinance Germantown Mill Lofts, a 189-unit multifamily property in Louisville. Michael Zukerman at Greystone originated the financing on behalf of the borrower, Dearborn Capital Partners LLC. The loan carries a 10-year term and 30-year amortization schedule, along with a low fixed interest rate. Built in 1889, Germantown Mill Lofts originally operated as a fabric mill through the mid-20th century. After subsequent use as a retail facility, the property was eventually converted into residential units in 2017. The rehabilitation included significant environmental remediation, qualifying the project for Green Rewards incentives. Now, the property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom floorplans. Unit features include open concept kitchens with designer countertops, shelving and cabinetry, as well as stainless steel appliances. Units also feature washers and dryers and hardwood flooring. Community amenities include a fitness center, community pool, outdoor grilling area, bocce ball court, pet park and spa and a clubhouse. Located at 946 Goss Ave., the property is situated 2.6 miles from downtown Louisville and two miles from the University of Louisville. The property is also 4.3 miles from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

January 21, 2022

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

JVM Realty Acquires 297-Unit Luxury Apartment Community in Itasca, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow January 21, 2022

ITASCA, ILL. — JVM Realty Corp. has acquired The Residences at Hamilton Lakes in Itasca, a northwest suburb of Chicago. The purchase price and seller were not released. The 297-unit luxury apartment community is located at 1133 N. Arlington Heights Road. Built in 2017, the property rises four stories with studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Amenities include a fitness center, pool, gourmet kitchen, outdoor patio space, theater and a rejuvenation center complete with a hot tub, steam room and sauna. This is the sixth acquisition for JVM Realty in the Chicagoland area. The company’s portfolio consists of 19 communities across four states.

January 21, 2022

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

Independence Commercial Advisors Negotiates Sale of 256-Unit Apartment Community in San Antonio

by Taylor Williams January 21, 2022

SAN ANTONIO — Locally based brokerage firm Independence Commercial Advisors (ICA) has negotiated the sale of Atrium Commons, a 256-unit apartment community located on the north side of San Antonio. The property was built in 1983 and features studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, clubhouse and a dog park. Michael Moffitt of ICA represented the seller, a Texas-based limited liability company, in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.

January 21, 2022

Development Loans Multifamily New York Northeast

Parkview Financial Funds $66M Construction Loan for Brooklyn Multifamily Project

by Taylor Williams January 21, 2022

NEW YORK CITY — Los Angeles-based Parkview Financial has funded a $66 million construction loan for a 131-unit multifamily project that will be located at 57 Caton Place in Brooklyn. About 25 percent (33) of the units will be reserved as affordable housing. Residences will come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom formats, and amenities will include a fitness center, game room and coworking space. The borrower is an affiliate of locally based developer Aview Equities. Gene Kaufman Architect is designing the project, and Jun’s Construction Inc. is the general contractor. Completion is slated for January 2024.

January 21, 2022

Loans Lument Multifamily Northeast Rhode Island Seniors Housing

Lument Provides $45.9M Loan to Refinance Seniors Housing Property in Rhode Island

by Taylor Williams January 21, 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Lument has provided a $45.9 million FHA loan for the refinancing of Tockwotton on the Waterfront, a 156-unit seniors housing property in East Providence. Nonprofit organization Tockwotton Home Inc. owns and operates the facility, which consists of 52 skilled nursing beds, 73 assisted living units and 31 memory care units. Aaron Becker of Lument originated the loan, which was structured with a fixed interest rate and a 35-year term.

January 21, 2022

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Mast Capital, AEW Break Ground on Second Phase of Waterline Miami River Multifamily Project

by Julia Sanders January 20, 2022

MIAMI — Coconut Grove, Fla.-based Mast Capital and AEW Capital Management have partnered to break ground this month on the second phase of Waterline Miami River. In late 2020, the joint venture built the first phase, which comprised a 346-unit multifamily community spanning 280,000 square feet. The second phase will add an additional 342 units on a 2.7-acre development site. The joint venture has secured an undisclosed amount of financing from Wells Fargo for the project’s construction. The project’s general contractor is Kaufman Lynn and the architect is Corwil Architects. The second phase of Waterline Miami River will offer studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans and span approximately 280,000 square feet. The unit features of Phase II will include modular European closets, washers and dryers, private balconies, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Community amenities will include a fitness center, one-acre park, dog park, open recreational area, 24/7 package and dry-cleaning lockers, tech hub and flex office spaces for residents working remotely, conference rooms, Wi-Fi in social hubs, private access parking, pet spa with washing station and secure bike room with a repair station. Located along the Miami River, Waterline Miami River is located a half-mile south of the Miami …

January 20, 2022

Affordable Housing Development Multifamily North Carolina Seniors Housing Southeast

Greystone, Urban Trends to Develop $28.9M Affordable Housing Project for Seniors in Charlotte

by Julia Sanders January 20, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Raleigh-based Greystone Affordable Development and Charlotte-based Urban Trends Real Estate Inc. plan to develop Eastway Crossings, a $28.9 million affordable housing Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community located on Charlotte’s east side. Greystone Affordable Development and Urban Trends are co-developers working on behalf of Harmony Housing, a national nonprofit specializing in affordable and workforce housing. Eastway Crossings is Greystone Affordable Development’s first new construction project in the Charlotte market. The community will offer residential units for senior residents aged 55 years and older with household incomes at or below 60 percent of area median income (AMI). Forty of the units will be reserved for veterans through a Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) project-based voucher contract. The property will be situated close to the recently completed Eastway Recreational Center, as well as the multimillion-dollar Community Resource Center planned by Mecklenburg County. Community amenities will include a conference room, private one-on-one meeting room, exercise room and other areas that can be used for health and wellness activities. Additionally, onsite staff will coordinate activities with local service providers as well as shuttle services for residents. To fund the development of Eastway Crossings, the partnership was awarded 4 percent LIHTC funds …

January 20, 2022

Loans Multifamily Oregon Western

CBRE Arranges $35M Acquisition Loan for Heather Lodge Apartments in Happy Valley, Oregon

by Amy Works January 20, 2022

HAPPY VALLEY, ORE. — CBRE has arranged a $35 million loan for the acquisition of Heather Lodge, a multifamily property in Happy Valley. The Randall Group, a local real estate investment firm, purchased the property for an undisclosed price. Located at 13432 SE 169th Ave., the community features 178 apartments in a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Constructed in 2021, the four-story building features a clubhouse, pool, hot tub, dog park and fitness center. Nick Santangelo and Matt Thorp of CBRE Capital Markets’ Debt and Structured Finance in Portland arranged the loan on behalf of the buyer.

January 20, 2022

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