NEW BRITAIN, CONN. — WinnDevelopment has broken ground on a $85 million project to convert a historic manufacturing complex in New Britain into a 154-unit community. Keith Construction is the general contractor. JCJ Architecture is the architect. Collective Design Associates and Langan Engineering and Environmental Services are providing engineering services. Bank of America provided a construction loan and more than half of the project’s funding through its investment in the low-income housing and historic tax credits generated by the development. The Connecticut Department of Housing provided $4 million in funding …
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The NRP Group and RPW Group have opened The Halden, a 303-unit community in White Plains. The Halden comprises three apartment buildings across a 70-acre site. The property is adjacent to a 620,000-square-foot office building that was previously the world headquarters of IBM. Units come in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts and include features such as quartz countertops, backlit bathroom mirrors, plank flooring, stainless steel appliances and in-unit washers and dryers. Amenities include a gym, pool, bike storage room, children’s playroom, package concierge, co-working spaces and …
WHIPPANY, N.J. — Coldwell Banker Realty New Homes has begun pre-leasing efforts for 34 Eden River Park in Whippany, approximately 5.5 miles from downtown Morristown, New Jersey. 34 Eden River Park offers 81 apartments ranging from 690 to 1,500 square feet in size. Monthly rents range from $2,995 to $5,900. Amenities include a pool with a hot tub, an outdoor lounge, a fitness center, a business center, a pet wash and secure bike storage. The first move-ins at the community are expected in August 2023.
— By Brian Ball and Revital Gadish, co-CEOs, Qira — Much of the news about property technology (proptech) concerns the physical features of apartment buildings — for example, appliances such as smart thermostats that save energy and money, or keyless entry and monitoring systems that are more convenient and secure. However, proptech also addresses intangible concerns, such as the societal push to give more power to renters in their relationships with owners and managers. The sector is rethinking how renters pay security deposits and monthly rents in ways that support …
FORT WASHINGTON, PENN. — John McCullough has been promoted to the role of president at Toll Brothers Apartment Living, the multifamily division of Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers, Inc. In this role, McCullough will be responsible for leading all acquisitions, development, branding, marketing and operations across the company’s U.S. portfolio. He previously served as senior vice president and managing director at Toll Brothers Apartment Living from its inception in 2012. Prior to joining Toll Brothers, he worked for Tishman Speyer Properties. McCullough received a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the …
LAWRENCE, MASS. — The Jowamar Cos. has secured a $6.6 million loan to convert two vacant buildings in Lawrence, approximately 30 miles north of Boston, into a 24-unit affordable housing community. The buildings previously offered a mix of office and retail space. The retail space will be repurposed as a food hall for the community. Details on income restrictions were not disclosed. MassDevelopment and Reading Cooperative Bank provided the financing. MassDevelopment and Reading Cooperative Bank were equal participants in the loan, and MassDevelopment also enhanced the loan with a guarantee. …
FREDERICK, MD. — The Bainbridge Cos. has opened Bainbridge Market Commons, a 344-unit community in Frederick in western Maryland. Bainbridge Market Commons offers one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with stainless steel appliances, washers and dryers, plank flooring, ceiling fans, LED light fixtures and Wi-Fi smart thermostats. Amenities include a fitness center, co-working spaces, EV chargers, a dog park, outdoor playground, pool with cabanas, clubhouse and package room. The property is in the city’s Tech/Biotech Corridor, which The Bainbridge Cos. states is ranked in the top five for largest life science clusters in …
LIVINGSTON, N.J. — Continental Properties has received a $49.7 million construction loan for the development of Highgate at Livingston, a 169-unit development in Livingston. Michael Gigliotti, Matthew Pizzolato, Michael Lachs and Benjamin Morgenthal of JLL Capital Markets arranged the financing through Truist Bank. Highgate at Livingston will rise four stories. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a clubhouse, private dining, a fitness center with a yoga studio, co-working lounge, pool, outdoor kitchen, bar, outdoor TV lounge and a dog run. A construction timeline for …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — JLL Capital Markets arranged the sale of The Shay, a 245-unit community located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Robert Jenkins and Bret Thompson led the Investment Sales and Advisory team representing the seller. Built in 2015, The Shay features studio, one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool with a sundeck, two rooftop decks, a catering kitchen with a dining area and a fitness center. The buyer was not disclosed.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tishman Speyer has secured a $150 million construction loan for the redevelopment of Mazza Gallerie, a former shopping mall in Washington, D.C.’s Friendship Heights neighborhood. RBC Capital Markets provided the loan. Mazza Gallerie will be converted into a mixed-use community with 320 apartment units, over 800 parking spots and 90,000 square feet of retail space. The mall’s 70,000-square-foot retail concourse will be anchored by a T.J. Maxx. The project’s residential component and first retail openings are expected to complete in 2025. Davis Construction and Smoot Construction are …