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The $85 million conversion of a former factory at 321 Ellis St. in New Britain, Conn., created 154 units within a property developed between 1910 and 1930. JCJ Architecture designed the project. WinnCompanies was the developer.
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Turning Historic Buildings into Vibrant Housing: Lessons From the Northeast

by Lynn Peisner

By Christine Faverio When it comes to adaptive reuse, the opportunities to preserve cultural heritage, promote sustainability and provide affordable housing are undeniable. But while these projects are immensely rewarding, they also come with complex regulatory, financial and design challenges.  In the Northeast, projects such as the Ellis Block Apartments in New Britain, Connecticut, designed by JCJ Architecture, reveal several key strategies that can help developers and design teams successfully navigate adaptive reuse. Recognize Buildings with Adaptive Reuse Potential Identifying the right candidate building is the first step. Recognizing the …

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Joint Venture Lands $76 Million Bridge Financing for Hotel-to-Multifamily Portfolio

by Lynn Peisner

BALTIMORE — M&T Realty Capital Corp. has provided a $76.2 million bridge loan for the GoodHomes portfolio owned by GoodHomes Communities and PILOT Real Estate Group. The portfolio consists of five former hotel properties that have been converted to workforce housing, totaling 886 units. The properties are located in Detroit, Fayetteville, North Carolina, Groton, Connecticut, and Warwick, Rhode Island. The bridge loan will refinance existing first lien debt and preferred equity, providing the sponsor with the capital needed to complete lease-up and stabilization. Four of the five properties benefit from …

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Paredim Communities Sells Arbors at Brighton Park in Connecticut

by Lynn Peisner

BLOOMFIELD, CONN. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) has arranged the sale of The Arbors at Brighton Park, a 132-unit community in Bloomfield, about six miles northwest of Hartford, Connecticut. IPA’s Victor Nolletti, Eric Pentore and Wes Klockner, represented the seller, Paredim Communities, and procured the buyer, Beachwold Residential LLC. The Arbors at Brighton Park was completed in 2017 and features controlled access, a clubhouse with a coffee bar, grills and verandas. The unit mix includes one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, all of which have full-size washers and dryers, walk-in …

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CBRE Arranges $97.5 Million Sale of Greenwich Historic Mixed-Use Project

by Lynn Peisner

GREENWICH, CONN. — A Greenwich mixed-use development, which is an  adaptive reuse of an 1880s-era mill site, has been sold for $97.5 million. CBRE’s Jeffrey Dunne, Eric Apfel, Stuart MacKenzie and Travis Langer represented the seller, The Mill Owners Co. LLC, which owned the asset for more than 40 years. The Mill is situated along the banks of the Byram River and was redeveloped in 2020 through 2021 by converting two office buildings — one dating back to 1881 and the other to 1981 — into apartments. Today, The Mill …

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Jones Street Investment Partners Buys ReNew Danbury

by Lynn Peisner

DANBURY, CONN. — FPA Multifamily has sold ReNew Danbury to Jones Street Investment Partners for an undisclosed sum. JLL represented FPA in the transaction. ReNew Danbury is a 192-unit property developed in 1971 in Danbury, known as Hat City for its hat-making history. It is about 70 miles northeast of New York City. The garden-style community features studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities like a clubhouse with a theater, game room, coffee bar and fitness center as well as a pool, a playground and bike storage. JLL …

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IPA Arranges $121 Million Connecticut Portfolio Sale

by Lynn Peisner

NEW HAVEN, CONN. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) has arranged the sale of the Central & Southeast Connecticut Portfolio, which consists of four-properties totaling 693 units. Sun Equity Partners sold the portfolio to FPA Multifamily for $121 million. IPA’s Victor Nolletti, Eric Pentore and Wes Klockner represented the seller and procured the buyer. The assets include the 208-unit New Cambridge, built in 1969 and located in Bristol; the 180-unit Silvertree, constructed in 1976 in Wallingford; the 205-unit Peppertree, built in 1975 in Groton; and Huntington Ridge in Norwich, which was …

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CBRE Arranges $20.7 Million Sale on Connecticut-New York Border

by Lynn Peisner

GREENWICH, CONN. — PIC Associates has sold Putnam Green in Greenwich to Beford Realty Executives for $20.7 million. CBRE’s Jeffrey Dunne, Eric Apfel and Travis Langer represented the seller and procured the buyer. Part of the sale included the buy-out of a ground lease. A neighboring property had owned Putnam Green land through a lease agreement set to expire in September. Putnam Green was built in 1976. The unit mix contains 28 studios and 38 one-bedroom apartments, 34 of which are two-story, duplex-style units. The property has 62 surface parking …

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READCO Secures $41.5 Million Construction Financing for Mixed-Use Project in Stonington, Connecticut

by Channing Hamilton

STONINGTON, CONN. — READCO has received $41.5 million in construction financing for Stonington Village, a 160-unit mixed-use development in Stonington, a town situated along the Long Island Sound in Connecticut’s New London County. Henry Schaffer and Madeline Joyce of JLL Capital Markets arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan through Liberty Bank. Located at 85 Voluntown Rd., Stonington Village will feature six buildings. Units will come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Planned amenities include a clubhouse, pool and parking facilities. The project includes an affordable housing component. However, income …

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NEPCG Arranges $9.9 Million Sale of Bridgeport Commons Apartments in Bridgeport, Connecticut

by Channing Hamilton

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. — Northeast Private Client Group (NEPCG) has negotiated the $9.9 million sale of Bridgeport Commons Apartments, an 86-unit asset in Bridgeport, about 20 miles southwest of New Haven, Connecticut. Bridgeport Commons Apartments consists of two buildings that were originally built between 1967 and 1970. The community offers a mix of nine studios, 73 one-bedroom units and four two-bedroom apartments. Brad Balletto, Rich Edwards and Robert Paterno of NEPCG represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.

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Adirondack Capital Partners Brokers $107 Million Sale of 300-Unit Community in Bridgeport, Connecticut

by Channing Hamilton

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. — New York City-based brokerage firm Adirondack Capital Partners has arranged the $107.5 million sale of Canfield Park at Fairfield Metro, a 300-unit asset in Bridgeport, a coastal city located roughly 20 miles southwest of New Haven, Connecticut. Canfield Park at Fairfield Metro was constructed in 2023. The community features studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments that range from 300 to 1,200 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, rooftop terrace, game room, golf simulator, music and art studios, courtyard with grilling stations, sports bar, coffee lounge and …

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