Security is a top priority in the multifamily industry. Monitoring and controlling access to a property protects owners and their residents from the impacts of violent crime, theft, vandalism and trespassing. The benefits of an effective security, monitoring and access system run deep. “Access control is not just about security,” says Roger Solomon, a senior associate at Trio Advisory Group. The company offers consulting services on access control, video surveillance and other technologies for commercial real estate properties. “Access control is also about ensuring convenience for residents and staff, enhancing …
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The New Jersey multifamily market continues to outperform across a variety of metrics. The state’s high population density combined with its proximity to major metropolitan areas like New York City and Philadelphia have bolstered demand for rental units, particularly among young professionals and commuters. In addition to these factors, the region exhibits strong demographics that support the growth and stability of the multifamily market. This is in part due to the regional proximity to some of the country’s best universities, making New Jersey residents exceptionally well-educated. Only three states have …
NEW YORK CITY — Alloy Development has secured a $290 million recapitalization financing for 505 State Street, a 440-unit high-rise property in downtown Brooklyn. Christopher Peck, Peter Rotchford and Nicco Lupo of JLL Capital Markets worked on behalf of the borrower in arranging the five-year, fixed-rate senior loan through New York Life. Completed in 2024, 505 State Street comprises 318,589 rentable square feet. The property offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. The average unit size is 659 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, yoga studio, pool, communal …
BOSTON — The Community Builders has received an undisclosed amount of financing for an affordable housing redevelopment project in Boston. The project will convert the former Pine Street Inn at 900 Morrissey Blvd. in the Dorchester area into a 99-unit complex that are designed to support individuals previously experiencing homelessness. Units will be reserved for households earning 30 percent or less of the area median income. The property will include office and community spaces on the ground floor. The development is slated for completion in mid-summer 2025. MassHousing provided the …
NEW YORK CITY — The University of Florida has won the inaugural Multifamily Investment Case Competition, a contest organized by Berkadia and the New York University Stern School of Business (NYU | Stern) for the team’s presentation, which proposed a hybrid debt and equity fund that leveraged the benefits of Florida’s Live Local Act (102). The Florida team recommended a $300 million hybrid debt and equity fund, dubbed The Gator Capital Workforce Housing Hybrid Fund. Roughly 70 to 80 percent of the fund would go towards the debt strategy, while …
NEW YORK CITY — Genesis Cos. and Lemor Development have secured $71 million in acquisition financing for Frederick Samuel Apartments, a 664-unit affordable housing asset in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood. The property consists of 40 residential buildings. Income restrictions for the apartments were not disclosed. The new ownership will renovate the community with a combination of passive park spaces, programmed urban farms, a new playground and community gardens provided by Harlem Grown. Heather Olson and Matthew Baptiste of Berkadia facilitated the 30-year permanent financing through Freddie Mac’s Bond Credit …
NEW YORK CITY — M&T Realty Capital Corp. has provided a $204.9 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of a 26-story high-rise community in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens. Michael Casey of M&T Realty Capital originated the debt on behalf of the borrower, locally based investment and development firm TF Cornerstone. The loan features a 35-year amortization schedule and full-term, interest-only payments. Located at 46-10 Center Blvd., the building comprises 584 apartments in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a fitness center, multiple lounge …
WESTWOOD AND RIVER VALE, N.J. — Kushner has purchased a portfolio of four properties totaling 276 units in Bergen County, located in the northeastern corner of New Jersey. Jose Cruz, Mike Oliver, Steve Simonelli, Elizabeth DeVesty and Austin Pierce of JLL Capital Markets represented the seller and procured the private buyer. The portfolio includes Coventry Square, Stanford Court and The Madison Apartments, which are all located in Westwood, about 32 miles north of New York City. The fourth community, Village on the Green, is situated in the adjacent town of …
NEW YORK CITY — Affinius Capital LLC has originated a $79 million loan to Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners to finance the development of 288 East 88th Street, a 26-story project in New York’s Upper East Side neighborhood. Located on the southwest corner of 88th Street and 2nd Avenue, the building will include 45 units ranging from one to five bedrooms. Amenities will include a fitness center, sport court, children’s playroom, media/gaming room, coworking/conference space and a roof terrace. The project is slated for completion in late 2026. Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, …
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. has provided a $115 million loan for the refinancing of Ivy & Green, a 389-unit community in Hackensack, about 20 miles north of New York City. The borrower was a partnership between Hornrock Properties and GTIS Partners. Michael Klein, Thomas Didio, Thomas Didio Jr. and John Cumming of JLL arranged the eight-year, fixed-rate loan. Ivy & Green was developed in phases over the last several years. The first phase of the project delivered 221 units in March 2023. Phase II was completed …