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Will New Tax Abatement Program Targeting NYC Be a Game-Changer for Affordable Housing Developers?

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — The New York state legislature has approved a new tax break program as part of the recently passed 2024-2025 budget to address the dearth of housing supply in and around Manhattan. Lawmakers say the program could increase affordable housing development throughout New York City, but some New York City residents are skeptical the program will do much to address the issue. 485-x was introduced as part of the New York state legislature’s budget for fiscal year 2025, which runs from April 1, 2024, to March 31, …

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The District at SoCo in Austin, Texas
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Northmarq Arranges $23 Million Acquisition Loan for The District at SoCo in Austin, Texas

by Channing Hamilton

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Northmarq has negotiated $23.6 million in acquisition financing for The District at SoCo, a 215-unit property located near Austin’s downtown area. Located at 501 E. Oltorf Street, The District at SoCo offers amenities such as a pool, fitness center, dog park, outdoor kitchen and Amazon package lockers. Jesse Lemos of Northmarq’s Nashville Debt and Equity team brokered the loan through the company’s in-house Fannie Mae team. The loan was structured on a 5-year term. The borrower was not disclosed.

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MassHousing Provides $9.6 Million in Financing for Affordable Housing Community in Worcester, Massachusetts

by Channing Hamilton

WORCESTER, MASS. — MassHousing has provided $9.6 million in financing for The Aurora, an affordable housing complex in the central Massachusetts city of Worcester. The borrower, The Community Builders, plans to use the proceeds to fund renovations and preserve the property’s affordability status for the next 20 years. The Aurora comprises 85 units across five stories. The building originally opened in 1898 as a hotel and was converted to residential use in the 1980s. The community is affordable to households earning up to 30, 50 and 60 percent of the …

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John Williams
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Public-Private Partnerships: A Creative Approach to Increasing Affordable Housing Supply

by Channing Hamilton

— By John Williams, president, CIO and COO of Avanath Capital Management It’s no secret that the dire shortage of affordable housing is an ongoing issue throughout the nation. The National Multifamily Housing Council reported in 2022 that the United States would need to build 4.3 million new apartments by 2035 to meet demand. The report also stated that the nation’s number of affordable housing units declined by 4.7 million from 2015 to 2020. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the problem. Both local and federal governments are taking …

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Citra in Phoenix
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Institutional Property Advisors Brokers Sale of 72-Unit Citra in Phoenix

by Channing Hamilton

PHOENIX — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the sale and financing of Citra, a 72-unit property in Phoenix. Apartment Ventures acquired the community from Investors Capital Group. Citra was built in 2005 and offers two-bedroom apartments. The average unit size is 1,068 square feet. Amenities include covered parking, a fitness center and a pool with a spa. IPA’s Steve Gebing and Cliff David, in conjunction with Paul Bay, Darrell Moffitt and Adam Saylor of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the …

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200 Quannapowitt in Wakefield, Massachusetts
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JLL Capital Markets Arranges Development Capitalization of 200 Quannapowitt Near Boston

by Channing Hamilton

WAKEFIELD, MASS. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a capitalization for the development of 200 Quannapowitt, a 440-unit project in the Boston suburb of Wakefield. The borrower and developer was Cabot, Cabot & Forbes. JLL worked on behalf of the developer to secure the joint venture equity with Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR). Brett Paulsrud, Andrew Gray and Mike Shepard led the JLL Capital Markets Advisory team. Situated on Lake Quannapowitt, the community will include one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Eighteen percent of units will be designated as affordable. Income restrictions …

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BWE Provides $14.5 Million Acquisition Loan for Affordable Page Tower in Cincinnati

by Channing Hamilton

CINCINNATI — BWE has provided a $14.5 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition of Page Tower, a 169-unit affordable housing complex in Cincinnati. BWE’s Victor Agusta originated the loan, which features a seven-year term, 24 months of interest-only payments and a 35-year amortization. The property includes a 100 percent Section 8 HAP contract for four years. Page Tower was constructed in 1971. The building rises 14 stories and offers amenities such as a community room, mail room and central laundry area. The property also includes 7,500 square feet of …

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Park on Voss in Houston
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BridgeInvest Provides $55.5 Million Loan for Park on Voss in Houston

by Channing Hamilton

HOUSTON — BridgeInvest has provided a $55.5 million in financing to Tara Capital for the acquisition and renovation of Park on Voss, an 810-unit community in Houston. Park on Voss is located at 2424 S. Voss Road in the city’s Westchase neighborhood. The asset comprises 610,950 square feet and offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units. CBRE arranged the loan. The new owner plans to renovate 610 apartments, as well as upgrade the remaining 200 units, which have already undergone a recent renovation. The loan will also be used to install …

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Largo Capital Arranges $6 Million Bridge Loan for Conversion Project in Buffalo, New York

by Channing Hamilton

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Largo Capital has brokered a $6 million bridge loan to convert the Atrium Building, a 272,000-square-foot former office complex in downtown Buffalo, into a residential community. The converted asset will house an undetermined number of units. Kevin Coscia and Ned Perlman of Largo Capital arranged the debt. The direct lender and borrower were not disclosed.

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Greystone Provides $20.2 Million Refinancing for Ray Philly in Philadelphia

by Channing Hamilton

PHILADELPHIA — Greystone has provided a $20.2 million Freddie Mac Optigo loan to refinance a construction loan for Ray Philly, a 110-unit property located on North American Street in Philadelphia. The financing carries a five-year term at a fixed rate, with a 30-year amortization. Steven Vainer of Greystone originated the financing. Ray Philly was built in 2023 by developers Six Acre Capital and Ray. Units come in studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a fitness center, rooftop garden, living room and co-working lounge with a kitchen. The property …

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