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S3 Capital Provides $210M Construction Loan for Mixed-Use Development in Brooklyn

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — S3 Capital has provided a $210 million construction loan for a 28-story mixed-use project located at 6208 Eighth Ave. in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. Chicago-based Watermark Capital is the project’s sponsor. The company obtained the financing alongside its joint venture partner, Rubin Equities. Once completed, the development will consist of 497 apartment units and 100,000 square feet of retail space. Residents will have access to shared amenities such as a fitness center, rooftop terrace, bike storage, a yoga room, sauna, screening room and coworking spaces. The project is …

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S3 Capital Provides $300 Million Construction Loan for Mixed-Use Development in Queens

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — S3 Capital has provided $300 million in construction financing for the development of a mixed-use project located in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens. Henry Bodek of Galaxy Capital arranged the loan on behalf of KS Group and Alma Realty Corp., two developers based in Newark and Long Island City, respectively.  Upon completion, the development will comprise 731 apartments across one 26-story tower and three mid-rise buildings. The project will offer affordable housing units with the support of a 421a tax abatement, which provides a period of exemption from real …

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Wells Fargo Provides $231 Million in Bond Financing for Manhattan Apartment Building

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — Wells Fargo has provided $231 million in tax-exempt bond financing for Hawthorn Park, a 54-story residential tower located at 160 W. 62nd St. on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The building features 339 units, 271 of which are rented at market rates and 68 of which have been set aside as affordable for households earning 50 percent or less of the area median income. According to Apartments.com, Hawthorn Park was built in 2014. The property offers studio apartments with an average size of 500 square feet. Amenities …

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The Italic
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Partnership Begins Leasing 50-Story Apartment Building in Queens

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between two locally based developers, Fetner Properties and Lions Group, has begun leasing The Italic, a 50-story building located at 26-32 Jackson Ave. in the Long Island City area of Queens. The building offers 363 units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations, with 109 residences designated as affordable housing. Income restrictions for these units were not disclosed. Rents start at approximately $3,800 per month for a studio. Shared amenities include a communal lounge, fitness center, golf simulators, a basketball court, coworking spaces and …

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Partnership Receives $32 Million in Financing for Manhattan Adaptive Reuse Project

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between Urban Capital Group and Prosper Property Group has secured $32 million in financing for an adaptive reuse project in Manhattan’s Tribeca area. The borrower will use the proceeds to acquire and convert a former textile warehouse into a five-unit residential building with ground-floor retail space. Units will come in three- and floor-bedroom floor plans and will average 3,500 square feet. Local lender and private equity firm Kriss Capital provided the financing. Andy Iadeluca of New Development Capital arranged the debt. The design team …

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Walker & Dunlop Arranges Recapitalization for $420 Million Apartment Tower in Brooklyn

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — Walker & Dunlop has arranged the recapitalization of Hub, a 55-story rental tower in downtown Brooklyn. The borrower, Steiner NYC, bought out a majority stake in the high-rise asset from its equity partner, J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM), giving the company full ownership. The sales price was not disclosed, but Walker & Dunlop stated that the transaction was done at a valuation of $420 million for the tower. Located at 333 Schermerhorn St., Hub comprises 750 units in studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. The building was …

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Franklin BSP Realty Trust to Acquire Mortgage Originator NewPoint Holdings

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY AND PLANO, TEXAS — Franklin BSP Realty Trust Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NewPoint Holdings JV LLC, a multifamily loan originator based in Plano. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Launched in 2021, NewPoint has an existing servicing portfolio of $54.7 billion, including mortgages for market-rate multifamily, affordable housing, seniors housing, healthcare and manufactured housing properties across the nation. The company operates as both a direct lender and third-party …

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Brisa Builders, PMG Affordable Secure $51.7 Million in Financing for Queens Affordable Housing Project

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — Brisa Builders Development LLC and PMG Affordable have secured $51.7 million in financing for 19-19 Cornaga Ave., a 92-unit affordable housing project located in the Downtown Far Rockaway Special Purpose District in Queens. The financing package includes: Additionally, the developers are leveraging roughly $21.4 million in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity syndicated by Enterprise, $2.3 million in state LIHTC equity and $41,000 in solar tax credit equity. BWE is providing permanent financing through Freddie Mac. 19-19 Cornaga Ave. will offer a mix of studio, one- …

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Apollo Global Management Provides $275 Million Loan for Refinancing of 816-Unit Asset in Lower Manhattan

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — Apollo Global Management has provided a $275 million loan for the refinancing of 63-67 Wall Street, an 816-unit complex consisting of two buildings in Lower Manhattan. Units come in studio, one and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a fitness center, rooftop terrace with a lounge and grilling stations, game room, golf simulator, library, children’s playroom and business center. The buildings were originally constructed for office use: 67 Wall Street was built in 1921 as the headquarters for the Munson Shipping Co., while 63 Wall Street was completed …

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Merchants Capital Provides $316 Million for Brooklyn Affordable Housing Development

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — Merchants Capital has provided $316 million in financing for the second phase of Alafia, a 634-unit affordable and supportive housing project located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn. The borrower is a partnership between RiseBoro Community Partnership Inc., L+M Development Partners and Apex Building Group. The financing package consists of a $192.7 million construction loan, which Bank of America provided in conjunction with Merchants Capital, as well as $174.8 million in 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity. Additionally, Merchants Capital provided $48.7 million …

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