NEW YORK CITY — Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) has arranged the $148 million refinancing of The Victoria, a mixed-use property in the Harlem neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. The project was constructed around the neighborhood’s historic Victoria Theater. According to Walker & Dunlop, The Victoria is the tallest building in Harlem. The Victoria comprises 191 apartments, as well as 23,000 square feet of retail space, a 211-room Marriott-branded hotel and 52 below-grade parking spaces. The 30-story building was completed in the third quarter of 2023. Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Jonathan …
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LOMPOC, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged $3.4 million for the acquisition of a 30-unit community located at 701-717 N. F Street in Lompoc, 54 miles northwest of Santa Barbara, California. The property consists of five buildings, each housing six two-bedroom units. Ron Balys of MMCC’s Orange County office secured the loan, which features a one-year loan with an interest rate of 11.5 percent. A western based fund provided the financing. The borrower was a local investment management company.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $13.1 million in construction financing for the development of Vroom Street Apartments, a 42-unit project in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Urban Square Properties, to secure the two-year loan through First Bank. Max Custer and Salvatore Buzzerio led the JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory team. The unit mix at Vroom Street Apartments will include five studio units, 14 one-bedroom units and 23 two-bedroom units. The average unit size will be 913 square feet. …
WEST VALLEY, ARIZ. — Tower Capital has negotiated $51.5 million in non-recourse construction financing for the development of Skyview by Zen, a 190-unit build-to-rent (BTR) community in West Valley, 50 miles west of downtown Phoenix. Kyle McDonough and George Maravilla of Tower Capital arranged the financing on behalf of Zen and 10Y. The sponsor acquired the development site at 2627 N. 83rd Ave. in 2023. Once completed, Skyview by Zen will offer townhomes in two- and three-bedroom layouts. Construction is underway, with the first units slated to deliver in October …
The capital markets continue to present challenges and create confusion across the U.S. transaction space. Most markets outside the Midwest have retreated toward a rent-growth flatline, or worse. However, in the midst of it all, the metro area stands like a pillar of stability. No longer known simply for its manufacturing prowess, Indianapolis boasts a long list of economic strengths. These include a diverse, sustainable and growing employment base; predictable fundamentals, including controlled levels of supply; a forward-thinking investment in infrastructure; and a growing base of capital. These capital sources, …
OMAHA, NEB. — Colliers Mortgage has provided a $29.9 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Highline Apartments, a 306-unit complex in Omaha. Brett Olson and Jeff Witt of Colliers Mortgage originated the 10-year loan, which features interest-only payments for the full term. Highline Apartments consists of two buildings connected by a covered parking garage. Community amenities include rooftop decks, basketball courts, a business center, fitness center, outdoor pool and clubhouse.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden administration has called on Congress to pass rent-control legislation that would affect more than 20 million rental homes across the country. Under the proposed rule, landlords with more than 50 units in their portfolios would forfeit federal tax breaks if they raise rents annually more than 5 percent on their existing units. If passed, this rule would be in force beginning this year and would last through 2026. The plan would include an exception for new construction and for units currently undergoing substantial renovation or …
PORTLAND, ORE. — PCCP has provided a $45 million senior loan to a joint venture between Alamo Manhattan and MetLife Investment Management for the refinancing of The Dylan, a 232-unit property in Portland. Charles Halladay and Charlie Watson of JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory arranged the non-recourse loan. The Dylan was constructed in 2022. Located at 3883 S. Moody Ave., the community offers 19 studios, 185 one-bedroom and 28 two-bedroom units. The average unit size is 724 square feet. Amenities include communal workspaces, a fitness center, resident lounge, dog wash station, …
DARIEN, CONN. — JLL has arranged $165 million in construction financing for Phase II of The Corbin District, a six-acre mixed-use development in downtown Darien. JLL Capital Markets represented the developer, locally based Baywater Properties, to secure a $102 million loan from Barings and $63 million in C-PACE financing from Counterpointe SRE. Michael Gigliotti, Evan Pariser and Robert Tonnessen led the JLL Capital Markets team that arranged the total financing package. Once complete, The Corbin District will comprise 11 buildings featuring 112 apartments, as well as 78,810 square feet of retail …
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — West Side Square Development Fund, a partnership between LanTree Developments, Altree Developments Inc., Lanterra Developments Inc. and Westdale Properties, has received a $169 million construction loan for West Side Square in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City. Bravo Property Trust provided the debt. West Side Square will offer 477 units in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities will include coworking space, an outdoor deck with a pool and grilling stations, fitness center, community room and dog run. The property will also feature 9,841 square …