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Astor on Third II in New York City
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Affinius Capital Originates $68 Million Loan to Refinance Astor on Third II in Queens

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — Affinius Capital LLC has originated a $68 million loan to refinance Astor on Third II, a 137-unit community located in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens. New York-based developer Goose Property Management was the borrower. The financing will be used to lease the property to stabilization. Henry Bodek of Galaxy Capital arranged the loan. Astor on Third II offers studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a 69-car parking garage, roof deck overlooking the city and the Kennedy Bridge, children’s playroom, fitness center, screening room, package …

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Francis Greenburger
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A Developer’s Thoughts on Recent Changes to New York Laws Regarding Rent-Stabilized Apartments

by Channing Hamilton

The recent changes to New York laws regarding rent-stabilized apartments, included in the 2024 budget legislation and signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul, are a step in the right direction. Unfortunately, the step is so small that the effect will be the same as standing still. Much of the initial commentary on 2024 housing law updates was about the so-called “good cause eviction” provisions, which have little to do with eviction but are instead a rebranding of rent control. In 2019, the legislature made significant changes to the rules …

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261 Grand Concourse and 315 Grand Concourse in New York City
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SCALE Lending Provides $135 Million Construction Loan for Two Projects in The Bronx

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — SCALE Lending, the debt financing arm of Slate Property Group, has provided a $135 million construction loan for 261 Grand Concourse and 315 Grand Concourse, two adjacent buildings currently underway in the Mott Haven neighborhood of The Bronx. Both sites have been vested into New York’s 421a tax abatment program. Once completed in late 2025, the two buildings will rise 14 stories and comprise 405 units altogether. Apartments will come in studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. The property will also feature 136 parking spaces and a …

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437-449 and 438-450 61st Street in New York City
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $20 Million Sale of 124-Unit Portfolio in Brooklyn

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI) has negotiated the sale of a 124-unit portfolio in Brooklyn. The portfolio comprises seven rent-stabilized buildings located at 437-449 and 438-450 61st Street in the city’s Sunset Park neighborhood. The assets feature a mix of one- to four-bedroom units. John Brennan, Bryan Ellis and Miles Davis-Bosch of Marcus & Millichap’s Manhattan office marketed the property on behalf of the seller and procured the buyer. Both parties were New York-based private investors.

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737 4th Ave in New York City
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Partnership Tops Out $143 Million Mixed-Income Development in Brooklyn

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership consisting of BEB Capital, Totem / Ailanthus and SK Development has topped out 737 4th Ave, a $143 million mixed-income development in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. Once completed, the building will comprise 193,000 square feet across 14 stories. The property will comprise 187 units. Of the total unit count, 46 units will be permanently affordable at an average of 48 percent of the area median income. Amenities will include a coworking lounge, fitness center, private dining and entertainment areas, a game and …

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7920 19th Ave. in New York City
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $6 Million Sale of 48-Unit Property in Brooklyn

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI) has brokered the sale of a 48-unit asset located at 7920 19th Ave. in Brooklyn. John Brennan and Bryan Ellis of Marcus & Millichap’s Manhattan office marketed the property on behalf of the seller and procured the buyer. Both parties were limited liability companies. The building features one- and two-bedroom units. The property traded hands for $6 million.

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The Northern I and II in New York City
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Affinius Capital Provides $98 Million Refinancing for 193-Unit Complex in Queens

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — Affinius Capital has provided a $98 million loan for the refinancing of The Northern I and II, a 193-unit complex located in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens. Henry Bodek of Galaxy Capital arranged the loan through Affinius Capital on behalf of the borrower, Goose Property Management. The borrower will use the funds to complete construction of The Northern and to fund costs of lease-up. Northern I is a nine-story property comprising 64 units. Northern II rises 10 stories and offers 129 apartments. Both properties offer a …

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Rosewood Realty Group Brokers Sale of 123-Unit Property in Brooklyn

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Rosewood Realty Group has negotiated the sale of a 123-unit property located at 275 Park Ave. in Brooklyn. The seven-story building was originally constructed in 1920 and renovated earlier this year.  The property also includes five commercial spaces. Aaron Jungreis, Ben Khakshoor and Alex Fuchs of Rosewood Realty Group represented the seller, Fairstead, and procured the buyer, Thor Equities. The sales price was not disclosed. However, the asset traded hands for $325 per square foot.

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Greystone Provides $21.5 Million Refinancing for Two Properties in New York City

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — Greystone has provided a total of $21.5 million in Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting & Servicing loans to refinancing two communities in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood. Greystone provided $11.4 million for The Duke, a 28-unit building located at 521 W. 134th St., and $10.1 million for The Count, a 27-unit asset located at 168 W. 136th St. Each of the non-recourse, fixed-rate loans in the portfolio carries a five-year term and 30-year amortization schedule, with interest-only payments for the first two years of the term. Avi Kozlowski …

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J.P. Morgan Provides $210 Million Refinancing for 12-Property Affordable Housing Portfolio in New York City

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — J.P. Morgan has provided a $210 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of a portfolio of 12 transitional and affordable housing properties in New York City. The loan carries a seven-year term and a fixed interest rate. The borrower is a partnership between two locally based firms, developer Slate Property Group and alternative asset management firm Fundamental Advisors. The portfolio totals 1,115 apartment units across approximately 304,000 square feet. The properties are located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and The Bronx. Each property is leased to …

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