CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $3.4 million loan for the refinancing of an apartment building located at 891 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge. Robert Damigella of MMCC arranged the nonrecourse loan, which carries a fixed interest rate of 7.12 percent and a 65 percent loan-to-value ratio, through a local credit union. The sponsor was not disclosed. Situated across the Charles River from Boston, the property comprises 16 units. According to Apartments.com, the building was completed in 1880 and rises four stories.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is expected to terminate roughly half of all employees at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), according to a statement from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC). In late January, the Trump administration directed all federal agencies to withhold federal assistance investments, including HUD funds such as grants and rental subsidies. After 48 hours, the administration rescinded its directive. President Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 11 implementing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) workforce optimization initiative. The executive order …
NEW YORK CITY — NCV Capital Partners and Unique People Services have broken ground on Ogden Theater Apartments, an 85-unit affordable housing development in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx. Total capitalization for the project is $66 million. Located at 1415 Ogden Ave., Ogden Theater Apartments will feature 51 units of supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals, as well as 34 units for households who receive assistance paying rent through the Housing Choice Voucher program or who are earning at or below 60 percent of the area median income. Amenities …
PHILADELPHIA — Pennrose, a Philadelphia-based developer and operator of affordable and mixed-income housing, has appointed Timothy Henkel as CEO. Henkel, who formerly served as president, will oversee the company’s development and property management activities across 17 states, the District of Columbia and the Caribbean. As part of the succession plan, Executive Chairman of the Board Richard Barnhart and CEO Mark Dambly have transitioned from day-to-day responsibilities with the organization to active members of the Pennrose board. Additionally, Pennrose has named Charlie Adams as president of development. In this role, Adams will …
LEVITTOWN, PA. — Lument has provided a $24.8 million Freddie Mac acquisition loan for an affordable housing complex in Levittown, approximately 27 miles northeast of Philadelphia. The property was completed in 1972 and offers amenities such as clubhouse, fitness center, playground and outdoor grilling stations. The name of the asset was not disclosed. The buyer was an affiliate of New Jersey-based owner-operator Silverstein Properties. John Hurley of Lument originated the financing, which carried a five-year term and a 35-year amortization schedule, on behalf of the buyer. Zach Schwartz of Brook …
BOSTON — Randolph, Massachusetts-based NEI General Contracting has completed the renovation of Carol Avenue Apartments, a 33-unit community located in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood of Boston. According to the City of Boston, 29 of the units are affordable rental units. Income restrictions for these residences were not disclosed. The project involved the top-to-bottom renovation of three buildings totaling 16,196 square feet. The community received new windows, roofs, wall insulation and solar energy panels. Additionally, the project team restored and reused the building’s historic brick façade. Financing sources for the project included …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is forecasting that total commercial and multifamily mortgage borrowing and lending will rise to $583 billion in 2025, which is a 16 percent increase from 2024’s estimated total of $503 billion. The Washington, D.C.-based organization made the announcement at its 2025 Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo (CREF) event taking place in San Diego. Multifamily lending, which is calculated into the total figure, is expected to rise to $361 billion in 2025 — also a 16 percent increase from last year’s estimate of …
NEW YORK CITY — Carmel Partners has begun leasing Loden, a 569-unit development with 7,483 square feet of retail space located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Locally based firm MNS Real Estate will lead leasing and marketing for the development. Loden offers a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Each apartment is equipped with stainless steel appliances, nickel fixtures and door hardware, quartz countertops and backsplash, washers and dryers and wood-grain plank flooring. The 17-story community features a courtyard and rooftop terrace, both of which feature …
JAMAICA, N.Y. — Dwight Mortgage Trust has provided a $148 million loan for the construction of Sutphin II, a 524-unit mixed-income project in Jamaica, roughly 15 miles east of New York City. Steven Hersko of the SHB Group arranged the financing on behalf of the developer, a partnership led by Moshe Braver. The 24-story building will offer 366 market-rate residences and 158 affordable housing units. Income restrictions for the affordable units were not disclosed. Upon completion, however, Sutphin II will quality for a 35-year 421-a tax abatement and Brownfield Redevelopment Tax …
NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture between Slate Property Group and Avenue Realty Capital has completed The Welz, a 19-story, 162-unit community in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. Located at 159 Boerum St., the property offers a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Monthly rates start at $3,175 for a studio. Additionally, 49 residences have been set aside as affordable housing for residents earning between 60 to 130 percent of the area median income. Each unit features washers and dryers, a dishwasher, microwave, quartz countertops and stainless steel …