BROOKLYN, N.Y — Property Markets Group (PMG) opened Society Brooklyn in the Gowanus neighborhood on May 15. The two-tower, 21-story, mixed-use multifamily property spans 594,000 square feet and features 517 residential units, 25 percent of which are allocated as affordable housing for tenants earning between 40 and 100 percent of area median income. MNS Real Estate is handling leasing. Society Brooklyn also includes 57,000 square feet of retail space. Residents have direct access to a public waterfront park and esplanade designed by SCAPE, as well as 13 local artist studios in …
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JERSEY CITY, NJ — Bayfront Development Partners, a joint venture between Pennrose and Paths Development, has broken ground on Bayfront Promenade, the first building in the mixed-use, mixed-income Bayfront redevelopment project in Jersey City. The six-story Bayfront Promenade will feature 210 units, 167 of which are set aside for low- and moderate-income households. These include 74 units designated for families earning up to 60 percent of area median income (AMI) and 93 units for families earning up to 120 percent of AMI. A construction timeline for Promenade was not released, …
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Berkadia has arranged a fixed-rate, five-year Fannie Mae loan for $35.8 million for Tay Investments to refinance 829 Garfield in Jersey City. The 110-unit property, with ground-floor retail space including a daycare center, was built in 2022. Ten percent of the units are designated as affordable, but rent restrictions were not disclosed. The property offers two- and three-bedroom units with stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, heated bathroom flooring and private patios. Some units have direct views of New York City.
GUTTENBERG, N.J. — A joint venture consisting of Black Bear Asset Management, Bettina Equities Management and Echevarria Industries is underway on construction for a 50-unit development in Guttenberg, located across the Hudson River from Manhattan. The site is located at 416 69th St. Once completed, the asset will rise seven stories. Planned amenities include a rooftop terrace, solarium lounge, fitness center, indoor garage parking with electric vehicle charging stations and a community center with grills and entertainment space. Completion is slated for 2028.
HAMPTON, N.H. — Seabrook Real Estate Partners has purchased Appleton Oaks, a 113-unit complex in Hampton, situated near the Maine-New Hampshire border, for $31.5 million. The two-building complex was constructed in phases between 2004 and 2005. Units come in one- and two-bedroom configurations, according to the property website. David Berman, James Stubblebine, David Stubblebine and Zack Hardy of The Stubblebine Co. represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction and procured the buyer.
WESTAMPTON, N.J. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $50 million in financing for a 275-unit community in Westampton. The unnamed community is situated roughly 25 miles east of downtown Philadelphia. Michael Klein and Gerard Quinn of JLL Capital Markets worked on behalf of the undisclosed borrower to secure the five-year, fixed-rate loan. An undisclosed life insurance company provided the financing.
NEW YORK CITY — Waterton, an investor and operator headquartered in Chicago, has hired Kristi Nootens as senior vice president of development. In this role, Nootens will originate and structure both mezzanine/preferred equity and joint ventures in development deals. She will be based in New York City. Nootens will work with the company’s acquisition, construction management and research teams. She will also be responsible for Waterton’s development investment strategy. She will work with the firm’s Capital Markets team in order to originate multifamily debt investments, including senior loans and mezzanine …
LANSDALE, PA. — Locally based investment firm Equus Capital Partners has bought Jacobs Woods, a 230-unit community in Lansdale, located roughly 35 miles north of Philadelphia. Erin Miller led the Newmark team that brokered the $73.1 million sale. The seller was not disclosed. Built on 37 acres in 1996, the garden-style community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units across 33 townhome-style buildings. The property was 98 percent occupied at the time of sale. The new ownership plans to upgrade unit interiors and amenity spaces.
JESSUP, MD. — Soto Architecture & Urban Design, in partnership with Varsity Investment Group, has broken ground on The Residences at Milestone, a 182-unit project in Jessup, just over 15 miles southwest of Baltimore. The project will feature two mid-rise buildings with 103 apartments and 79 three-bedroom townhomes on a 12.2-acre site. Apartments will come in studio and one-bedroom configurations. Townhomes will come in three-bedroom layouts and will feature private garages for added convenience. The property will feature a 5,000-square-foot clubhouse with a gymnasium, multipurpose community room, pet spa and gathering …
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based owner-operator BRP Cos. has begun leasing Ruby Square, a 614-unit mixed-income development located in the Jamaica area of Queens. The property features a mix of seven studios, 454 one-bedroom units and 153 two-bedroom apartments. Of the total unit count, 185 have been set aside as affordable for residents earning between 80 and 130 percent of the area median income. The property also offers 50,000 square feet of amenity space, including a two-level private park, multiple rooftop lounges, a fitness center, coworking spaces, resident lounges, …