Affordable Housing

188 South Essex Ave. in Orange, New Jersey

ORANGE, N.J. — Gateway Merchant Banking has secured site plan approval from the City of Orange Township Planning Board for the redevelopment of 188 South Essex Ave. The $350 million phased redevelopment project will convert the former Orange Memorial Hospital into a mixed-use development with 1,005 apartment units. Apartments will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Up to 20 percent of the units will be set aside as affordable housing units. Additionally, Gateway states that it is pursuing partnerships in order to bring senior and student housing to the …

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2868 Webster Ave. in New York City

NEW YORK CITY — Douglaston Development has broken ground on an affordable housing development located at 2868 Webster Ave. in the Bedford Park neighborhood of the Bronx. The 12 story building will consist of 277 units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. The community will be available to households earning up to 70 percent of the area median income. Sixty units will be set aside as supportive housing. The project represents the second phase of a two-phase development, which also includes a 188-unit seniors housing complex that opened …

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Elmonica Station in Beaverton, Oregon

BEAVERTON, ORE. — REACH Community Development and Mercy Housing Northwest have broken ground on Elmonica Station, a $51.8 million affordable housing project in Beaverton, eight miles west of Portland. The community will consist of 81 units for households earning at or below 60 percent of the area median income (AMI) or 30 percent AMI. Elmonica Station will feature a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Planned amenities include community rooms, outdoor play and gardening spaces, laundry rooms on all residential floors and a food pantry. The project is located at the …

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Bains Pointe in Portsmouth, Virginia

PORTSMOUTH, VA. — Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. has broken ground on Bains Pointe, a 50-unit affordable housing community located at 1100 High St. in Portsmouth, directly across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk, Virginia. Bains Pointe, in partnership with Bay Aging, will offer units to households earning up to 80 percent of the area median income. The unit mix includes 39 two-bedroom and 11 three-bedroom apartments. Several units will include features residents with mobility challenges or sight/hearing disabilities. Monthly rates are expected to range from $400 to $1,315. Tenants will have …

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The Eastwalk in Braintree, Massachusetts

BRAINTREE, MASS. — WinnDevelopment and development partner Arch Communities have broken ground on The Eastwalk, a $47-million mixed-income project in Braintree, roughly 12 miles south of Boston. The five-story community will be built on the former location of the Braintree Electric Light Department. The project also includes the creation of a pedestrian riverwalk along the Monatiquot River, which will provide public access to the river. The Eastwalk will feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Of the total 56 units, 30 will be set aside for households earning …

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MAXWELL, TEXAS — Dominium has acquired a site in Maxwell, 30 miles south of Austin, for construction of Anson Crossing, a 312-unit affordable housing development. Anson Crossing’s homes will be available to renters earning no more than 60 percent of the area median income. Dominium’s partners on the low-income housing tax credit project include Caldwell County, Winthrop & Weinstine, BKV Group, Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc., Braun Intertec Corp., Commercial Partners Title, On Track Ministries and UMB Bank. A construction timeline and financing specifics were not disclosed.

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The Entrada at San Marcos in San Marcos, Texas

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS — Utah-based Helu Development has broken ground on The Entrada at San Marcos, a 336-unit affordable housing project located roughly midway between San Antonio and Austin. Helu is developing the community in partnership with American South Capital Partners. Regions Bank originated a HUD 221(d)(4) loan of an undisclosed amount to finance the project’s construction.  The Entrada at San Marcos will consist of six three-story buildings on a 14-acre site. Units will come in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities will include a clubhouse with a fitness …

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Los Arcos

SAN ANTONIO — The NRP Group and the City of San Antonio opened Los Arcos at Vida on Jan. 29. The 324-unit property is reserved for residents earning between 30 and 70 percent of the area median income. The new development is part of the 600-acre VIDA San Antonio master-planned development led by SouthStar Communities that will be complete in 2026. VIDA will include healthcare, retail and event spaces as well as a mix of housing options, including single-family homes, townhomes and multifamily residences.

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Three Bridges affordable housing development

READINGTON, N.J. — Berkadia has arranged $11.9 million in low-income housing tax credit equity for Apartments at Three Bridges, an affordable housing development in Readington. Conifer Realty is the developer. Senior Vice President and Head of Acquisitions Chris McGraw of Berkadia Tax Credit Solutions led the financing effort. Apartments at Three Bridges will consist of 80 townhome units across seven buildings. The homes are reserved for tenants earning between 20 and 60 percent of the area median income. Additional financing for the project will include a construction loan through Fulton …

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4753 Duncanville Road in Dallas

DALLAS — BAI Fund Manager (BOLOUR), an affiliate of Beverly Hills, California-based investment, development and finance company Bolour Associates Inc., has provided financing for the acquisition of a 112-unit affordable housing community in Dallas. John Choi of Concord Summit Capital represented the borrower. Built in 1989, the property is located at 4753 Duncanville Road, roughly 15 miles southwest of downtown Dallas. Units come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and range from 663 to 1,059 square feet. Income restrictions for the community were not disclosed.

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