MERIDEN, CONN. — Greystone has arranged an $11 million loan through Fannie Mae to refinance The Kennedy Building in Meriden, a city located halfway between New Haven, Connecticut, and Hartford, Connecticut. Dan Sacks originated the financing on behalf of Kennedy Holdings LLC. The loan features a ten-year term and 30-year amortization, with seven years of interest-only payments. The Kennedy Building was constructed in 1921. The building rises five stories and offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments.
NEW YORK CITY — Greystone has brokered an $18.3 million Fannie Mae delegated underwriting and servicing loan to refinance a property at 400 Herkimer St. in Brooklyn, New York. The property was built in 1965 on 18 acres of land. The six-story building offers 154 units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Anthony Cristi of Greystone originated the loan, which includes a 10-year term and 30-year amortization.
NEW YORK CITY — Stav Equities and Invictus Property Advisors have brokered the $2.5 million sale of a property located at 1362 Pacific St. in New York City. The property rises four-stories in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Andrew Levine, Josh Lipton and Jax Hindmarch of Invictus Property Advisors and Jacob Stavsky of Stav Equities LLC executed the off-market transaction. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.
CHATHAM, N.J. — Walters has broken ground on Cornerstone at Chatham, a 63-unit affordable community in Chatham. The project is being developed through a partnership between Walters and Chatham Township. Walters was awarded a 9 percent Low Income Housing Tax Credit. Cornerstone at Chatham will comprise three buildings and offer one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Units will be available to tenants earning at or below 60 percent of the area median income. Rental rates will be based on the renter’s gross annual income, according to the rent/income requirements chart. The …
— By Erick Hartzell, project director, Brinkmann Constructors — As the housing market generated uncertainty in a pandemic-driven economy, many individuals gravitated toward the stability and convenience of multifamily housing communities. Amid the rising demand, shifting consumer priorities urged developers and contractors to refocus on this subsector, allowing multifamily construction to boom. Regardless of the steady influx of multifamily developments, demand remains prominent. As contractors work to meet the demand, there are several significant challenges to be aware of, including a lack of qualified labor, a rise in material prices, …
WESTBURY, N.Y. — Terwilliger & Bartone Properties has begun leasing The Cornerstone Westbury, a community located 1,000 feet from the Westbury Train Station in Westbury. The first phase of the development delivers 72 units, and the second phase will add 58 more. The second phase is slated to complete in early 2024. Amenities include a rooftop patio, fire pits, a clubhouse, fitness center, on-site parking and events for residents. Of the total 130 units, 18 will be set aside as workforce housing. The Cornerstone Westbury received over 1,200 applications for these …
WESTBROOK, MAINE — Preston Hollow Community Capital has purchased $85.7 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds issued by the Finance Authority of Maine. Proceeds from the bond will be used to fund the development of a mixed-use development in Westbrook known as Rock Row. Piper Sandler & Co. served as sole underwriter for the bonds. Kutak Rock LLP served as bond counsel and authority counsel. Jensen Baird Gardner & Henry LLP acted as counsel to the city of Westbrook. Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson P.A. served as the underwriter’s counsel. Situated …
BOSTON — Harbor Group International (HGI) has sold a portfolio of 1,722 units across six communities in the greater Boston area. HGI acquired the portfolio in 2019 for $384 million. The company instituted a $13.6 million capital improvement program to renovate interior units, update property amenities, address outstanding deferred maintenance items and enhance overall curb appeal. Newmark represented HGI in the deal. A fund managed by Bridge Multifamily Fund Manager LLC, an affiliate of Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BRDG), was the buyer. The properties included in the portfolio are:
NEW YORK CITY AND YONKERS, N.Y. — Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has provided $780.3 million in construction financing for the development of five affordable housing projects in the New York City metro area. Wells Fargo provided the funds through its Community Lending and Investment (CLI) group. The CLI funding team that closed the five loans included Duane Mutti, Korbin Heiss, Katelyn Meehan, Greg Richards, Jason Fernbach, Nancy Dipasquale, Marc Levine, Jessica Liang, Mark Mendenhall, Madalena Tran and Cassandra Clay. The developments, which total more than 1,100 units, are currently under construction, …
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — JLL Capital Markets brokered the $22.7 million sale of The Printhouse, a 71-unit property in the northern New York City suburb of New Rochelle. Invel Capital acquired the asset from an undisclosed seller. JLL’s Jose Cruz, Steve Simonelli, Michael Oliver, Elizabeth DeVesty and Marion Jones brokered the deal. The Printhouse was built in 2019. The property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units as well as 2,700 square feet of commercial space. Amenities include a fitness center, business center, dog park and a rooftop terrace with a …