NEW YORK CITY — Brisa Builders Development LLC and PMG Affordable have secured $51.7 million in financing for 19-19 Cornaga Ave., a 92-unit affordable housing project located in the Downtown Far Rockaway Special Purpose District in Queens. The financing package includes: Additionally, the developers are leveraging roughly $21.4 million in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity syndicated by Enterprise, $2.3 million in state LIHTC equity and $41,000 in solar tax credit equity. BWE is providing permanent financing through Freddie Mac. 19-19 Cornaga Ave. will offer a mix of studio, one- …
By Mark English, E&A Team Inc. Every short-term decision contributes to a long-term goal. In multifamily housing construction, the consequences of short-term decisions are particularly evident when an owner hires an architect, contractor or a superintendent who lacks a full understanding of accessibility compliance. It all comes down to two key questions: What regulations apply to the property, and what are the technical standards each regulation requires you to apply? The answers to these questions determine the applicable accessibility requirements for the property. In 2007, I was shocked to learn …
DALLAS — As is the case for many commercial asset classes and markets in 2025, there is an expectation of elevated deal volume for investment sales of affordable housing properties in Texas. But brokers in that space caution that the rebound will likely be marginal and is not necessarily indicative of ideal market conditions taking hold. A quintet of panelists broke down this notion and others at the InterFace Texas Affordable & Workforce Housing conference on Feb. 13 at the Westin Galleria Dallas hotel. Mary Ann Bennett, senior managing director …
CHICAGO — The Community Builders has completed Canvas at Leland Plaza, a $44 million affordable housing property located in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood. Canvas at Leland Plaza consists of 63 units. The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is providing funding for 16 of the units through its project-based voucher program, representing an investment of more than $13.3 million over the next 30 years. Shared amenities at the complex include package and bike rooms, storage space, a resident lounge and terrace. The property also offers commercial space, outdoor seating and parking. Financial …
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. — Advantage Capital has closed the financing for the second phase of Kindlewood, a $68 million affordable housing redevelopment and expansion project in Charlottesville. The development team, which broke ground on phase II last month, includes Piedmont Housing Alliance and National Housing Trust. Phase II of Kindlewood will consist of 100 apartments, half of which are replacement units for existing residents. The rest will be new affordable housing units. The development team expects to deliver the second phase in fall 2026. The last tranche of financing was $9.6 …
BUENA PARK, CALIF. — C&C Development and Riverside Charitable Corp. have broken ground on Lincoln Avenue Apartments, an affordable housing project in Buena Park, roughly seven miles west of Anaheim, California. The project will comprise 54 apartments across four three-story buildings. The unit mix includes five residences for student families, 11 apartments for veterans and 13 permanent supportive housing units for families and individuals with special needs. Income restrictions were not disclosed. Units will range from approximately 500 to 900 square feet and will be both ADA-accessible and adaptable. The …
NEW YORK CITY — Merchants Capital has provided $316 million in financing for the second phase of Alafia, a 634-unit affordable and supportive housing project located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn. The borrower is a partnership between RiseBoro Community Partnership Inc., L+M Development Partners and Apex Building Group. The financing package consists of a $192.7 million construction loan, which Bank of America provided in conjunction with Merchants Capital, as well as $174.8 million in 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity. Additionally, Merchants Capital provided $48.7 million …
The Trump administration has reshaped global trade dynamics with sweeping tariffs targeting imports from Canada, Mexico and China. As the CEO of a firm that provides capital to experienced CRE professionals including dozens of multifamily housing developers, and who has also owned and/or managed over 4,700 affordable housing units, I see these policies as a watershed moment for the U.S. housing market. The confluence of 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, effective March 12, the potential for 25 percent duties on Canadian and Mexican goods and 10 percent …
HOUSTON — Housing Trust Group (HTG) has begun construction on The Rushmore, a $33.8 million mixed-income housing project located at 800 Highway 6 South in Houston’s Energy Corridor. The unit mix will include 32 one-bedroom, 50 two-bedroom and 19 three-bedroom units. Monthly rates will range from $532 to $1,875. The Rushmore will offer 16 market-rate apartments, as well as 85 units for residents earning at or below 30, 50 and 60 percent of the area median income. Planned amenities include a pool, community clubroom, workroom, fitness center, game room and …
ROCKLIN, CALIF. — USA Properties Fund has completed Terracina at Whitney Ranch, a $104 million affordable housing property in Rocklin, 21 miles northeast of Sacramento, California. Located at 801 University Ave., Terracina at Whitney Ranch offers 288 units for households that earn between 30 and 70 percent of the median income for Placer County, California. Apartments come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Rents for one-bedroom units range from approximately $592 to $1,374 per month, depending on household income, while three-bedroom apartments range from $781 to $2,007 per month. Residents …