FORT WORTH — JPI has broken ground on Jefferson Eastchase, a 398-unit community in Fort Worth. The complex will offer units in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Planned amenities include a pool with a deck and cabana, clubroom, fitness center and yoga studio, co-working lounge, pocket park and dog park. The first move-ins at the community are slated for the third quarter of 2026. The development team also includes DLR Group architects, Integrity Structural as the structural engineer, Kimley-Horn as the civil engineer and Land Design as the landscape …
The combination of sustained job and population growth has put St. Charles County in the “Show-Me State” on the map and served as a catalyst for multifamily development. Buoyed by the presence of several multinational companies such as Amazon, General Motors and MasterCard, the county is home to several thriving suburbs northwest of St. Louis and posted a nearly 15 percent increase in population from 2010 to 2022. The number of residents rose from 360,485 to an estimated 413,803 during that period, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. St. Charles …
ORLANDO, FLA. — Berkadia has secured $118.5 million in financing for the construction of 52 at Park, an affordable housing development in Orlando. The financing includes a $73.5 million construction loan, as well as $45 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity. Chris McGraw and Tim Leonhard of Berkadia arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, Lincoln Avenue Communities. 52 at Park will comprise 300 units across eight buildings. Units will come in one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom layouts. Planned amenities include a business center, clubhouse, fitness center, pool, laundry …
RIALTO, CALIF. — National CORE has opened Metro View Apartments, an affordable housing community located at 164 W. Bonnie View Drive in Rialto, 56 miles east of Los Angeles. The property is affordable to households earning between 30 to 60 percent of the area median income, according to National CORE’s website. Metro View Apartments comprises 55 units, including one manager’s unit. Apartments come in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Amenities include a community center, computer center, pool, outdoor play area, recreation areas and an outdoor area for teens. Financing sources …
NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged a $75 million construction loan for a high-rise project located at 255 E. 39th St. in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan. Gideon Gil, Lauren Kaufman, Zachary Kraft and Cecelia Galligan of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the financing through J.P. Morgan and First Citizens Bank on behalf of the borrower and developer, Brause Realty. The building will rise 20 stories and will include 157 units, as well as 4,687 square feet of commercial space and an affordable housing component. The project …
— By Kathleen Milisky of Utility Revenue Services (URS) — Every developer knows all too well the headaches that can arise from utilities while building or managing a community. Time lost to issues such as power outages, delayed inspections and miscommunication can add unnecessary costs to any project. Smart utilities management is an effective way to stay ahead of problems before they start. Owners have the option of turning responsibility for the utilities over to an expert before they even pull a construction trailer onto the development site. It can …
MELISSA AND AUBREY, TEXAS — Legacy Partners and The Resmark Cos. are underway on two build-to-rent communities in the metro Dallas area. Highland will comprise 133 units in the northern Dallas suburb of Melissa. The complex will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom homes that range in size from 780 to 1,500 square feet. Units will feature granite countertops, smart home technology and private fenced-in yards. Select homes will also have attached garages. Monthly rental rates are expected to start at $2,100. Oak Grove will feature 134 units in Aubrey, 50 …
Merchants Capital Provides $348 Million for Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing Complex in Brooklyn
NEW YORK CITY — Merchants Capital has provided a $348 million Fannie Mae loan for the rehabilitation of Reid Park Rock, an affordable housing community in Brooklyn. The financing complements a $635.6 million Permanent Affordability Commitment Together initiative from the New York City Housing Authority. The sponsor, a partnership consisting of BRP Cos., Fairstead and Urbane, will use the funds to renovate Reid Park Rock and deliver enhanced social services programs to the community. The partnership will also handle property management responsibilities. Reid Park Rock currently houses approximately 3,500 people …
DULUTH, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson Duluth has completed Zenith DCHS, a $34.9 million adaptive reuse project in downtown Duluth. The project converted the Historic Old Central High School into 122 apartments. The building was originally constructed in 1892 as Duluth Central High School and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The converted building was designed by AWH Architects and is owned by Saturday Properties. The four-story building offers amenities such as a fitness center, sauna, coworking space, auditorium and workshop, and also boasts the city’s landmark clock tower.
BETHLEHEM, N.Y. — The NRP Group has begun constructing Selkirk Reserve, a 72-unit workforce housing project located just south of Albany in Bethlehem. The Cleveland-based developer is building the project in partnership with New York State Homes & Community Renewal and nonprofit organization Soldier On. Selkirk Reserve will consist of nine two-story residential buildings and a clubhouse building on a 15.6-acre site. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. The community will be available to renters earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income. Construction …