HARTFORD, CONN. — Locally based Chozick Realty has brokered the $12.9 million sale of a portfolio of eight buildings totaling 176 units in Hartford. The properties are all located near the Aetna Insurance campus in Hartford’s downtown area. Approximately half of the units were recently renovated. Steve Pappas and Jordan Pinto of Chozick Realty represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. Both parties were regional investment firms.
YONKERS, N.Y. — Redwood Realty Advisors has arranged the $2.6 million sale of an 18-unit portfolio in Yonkers. The portfolio comprises eighteen units across multiple buildings at 53 & 74-76 Glenwood Ave. Michael Scrima and Thomas Gorman of Redwood Realty Advisors represented both the buyer and seller in the deal. Neither party’s name was disclosed.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $13.1 million in construction financing for the development of Vroom Street Apartments, a 42-unit project in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Urban Square Properties, to secure the two-year loan through First Bank. Max Custer and Salvatore Buzzerio led the JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory team. The unit mix at Vroom Street Apartments will include five studio units, 14 one-bedroom units and 23 two-bedroom units. The average unit size will be 913 square feet. …
NEW YORK CITY — A partnership consisting of BFC Partners, CB Emmanuel, nonprofit organization Catholic Homes, Pinnacle City Living and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has secured $332.3 million in financing for the redevelopment of West Brighton I and II on Staten Island. The project will rehabilitate 574 affordable housing units that are home to more than 1,300 residents. The development team will also reactivate 24 vacant units, with 12 restored as permanently affordable units and 12 converted into a new senior center. Planned renovations to West Brighton …
NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a portfolio of three properties in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood. Located at 129 Second Ave. and 36 Saint Marks Place, the buildings all rise six stories. The portfolio totals 59 apartments, as well as 10 retail units. Ryco Capital sold the portfolio to Jonis Realty for $29 million. Both parties are locally based. Joe Koicim, Logan Markley, Zan Colin and Matt Berger of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Lenox and Quinn, two adjacent properties totaling 408 units located in the Paulus Hook neighborhood of Jersey City. Houston-based investment manager Hines Interests purchased both assets from institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management for $221.5 million. Lenox was built in 2017 and comprises 255 units. The property also includes a 257-space automated parking garage. Built in 2018, Quinn totals 153 units. Both communities feature amenities such as a rooftop with BBQ gas grills and a pool, resident lounge, …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden administration has called on Congress to pass rent-control legislation that would affect more than 20 million rental homes across the country. Under the proposed rule, landlords with more than 50 units in their portfolios would forfeit federal tax breaks if they raise rents annually more than 5 percent on their existing units. If passed, this rule would be in force beginning this year and would last through 2026. The plan would include an exception for new construction and for units currently undergoing substantial renovation or …
— By Mike Branam, director of multifamily, PointCentral Renters increasingly desire smart technology features and personalized automation that can save time, money and improve property security. A 2022 survey from Rent.com reported that a staggering 82 percent of renters wanted at least one smart device in their home. This has encouraged property owners and operators to invest in technology as part of a wider strategy to both attract and retain a resident base that is a good fit for their communities. Technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI), as well …
NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged a $56 million loan for the refinancing of a 138-unit property located at 230 Classon Ave. in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill neighborhood. Gideon Gil, Zach Kraft and Sebastian Sanchez of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the fixed-rate loan through QuadReal Property Group on behalf of the borrower, Quinlan Development Group. The community offers one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a private park, coworking lounge, gaming terrace, fitness center and outdoor grilling and dining stations.
DARIEN, CONN. — JLL has arranged $165 million in construction financing for Phase II of The Corbin District, a six-acre mixed-use development in downtown Darien. JLL Capital Markets represented the developer, locally based Baywater Properties, to secure a $102 million loan from Barings and $63 million in C-PACE financing from Counterpointe SRE. Michael Gigliotti, Evan Pariser and Robert Tonnessen led the JLL Capital Markets team that arranged the total financing package. Once complete, The Corbin District will comprise 11 buildings featuring 112 apartments, as well as 78,810 square feet of retail …