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RentCafe: Number of New Build-to-Rent Projects is Skyrocketing

by Channing Hamilton June 19, 2023

The construction of new build-to-rent (BTR) homes hit a record in 2022, with more than 14,500 houses completed, according to a RentCafe analysis of Yardi Matrix data. This is a 47 percent increase in deliveries from 2021. Now, approximately 44,700 BTR homes are under construction across America, triple the number of new homes completed in 2022. Prior to 2020, RentCafe notes, only about 6,000 BTR units were completed annually. RentCafe cited data from the firm’s sister company, Yardi Matrix. The data includes properties defined as single-family homes for rent that are in build-to-rent, …

June 19, 2023

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National Equity Fund, Iris Holdings Group Provide $12.5 Million to Refinance Workforce Housing Portfolio in Brooklyn, New York

by Channing Hamilton June 15, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — National Equity Fund, in partnership with Iris Holdings Group, has provided a $12.5 million loan to refinance a portfolio in Brooklyn through the firm’s Workforce Housing Innovation Fund. Iris Holdings Group is managing the development of the portfolio, which is called The Jefferson MacDonough Portfolio. The Jefferson MacDonough Portfolio comprises 56 units across five buildings in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. The properties feature a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units.

June 15, 2023

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Joint Venture Secures $80 Million to Construct Mixed-Use Development in Brooklyn, New York

by Channing Hamilton June 14, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A joint venture consisting of The Brodsky Organization, Avery Hall Investments and Battery Global Advisors has secured an $80 million land recapitalization and equity capitalization to build a mixed-use community located at 499 President St. in Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood. The property is slated for completion in 2025 and will rise nine stories, with 20,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. Of the total 350 units, 262 will be market rate units and 88 will be affordable. Details regarding rent restriction were not disclosed. Christopher …

June 14, 2023

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Single-Family Rental, Build-to-Rent Sector Increases Supply Volume, Attracts Institutional Capital

by Sarah Daniels June 12, 2023

By Jeff Coles, Berkadia Over the last 15 years, even during the Great Recession, single-family rentals continued to deliver excellent returns through appreciation and rental income. As demand for the sector has increased significantly, driven by changing migration patterns, many investors are shifting their investment strategies to include single-family rental/build-to-rent homes (SFR/BTR), also referred to as built for rent (BFR) houses. Development and Interest in SFR/BTR Despite recessionary rumors, development is continuing, often undertaken by some of the leading developers in the for-sale single-family market. Also, institutional investors have shown …

June 12, 2023

A 3D render of Sackett Place and Society Brooklyn in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Joint Venture Secures $520 Million Capitalization for Mixed-Use Development in Brooklyn, New York

by Channing Hamilton June 12, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A joint venture between Property Markets Group and Carlyle has secured $520 million in financing for the development of Sackett Place and Society Brooklyn. Christopher Peck, Andrew Scandalios, Peter Rotchford, Nicco Lupo, Rob Hinckley, Jeff Julien and Jonathan Faxon of JLL Capital Markets arranged the $335 million construction loan, and also secured the project’s $165 million limited partnership equity. Sackett Place and Society Brooklyn comprises two high rise towers in in Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood. Once completed in 2025, the property will offer 517 units and 10,000 square feet …

June 12, 2023

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LeCesse Development Corp., MAS Development Group Secure $97.3 Million Financing for Vinty in Elizabeth, New Jersey

by Channing Hamilton June 8, 2023

ELIZABETH, N.J. — LeCesse Development Corp. and MAS Development Group has secured $97.3 in financing for Vinty, a 267-unit mixed-use development in Elizabeth. Michael Klein, Steven Klein, Gerard Quinn and Benjamin Morgenthal of JLL Capital Markets arranged the five-year, senior floating-rate loan through an entity managed by Argentic Investment Management. Delivered in 2022, Vinty offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as 32,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Amenities include a fitness center, yoga studio, pool, outdoor summer kitchen and theater, lounge, a golf simulator, dog park and co-working …

June 8, 2023

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U.S. Supreme Court Decision Limits Federal Jurisdiction Under Clean Water Act, Gains Support of Multifamily Industry

by Channing Hamilton June 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court has released its decision on Sackett v. EPA, a case focused on the definition of the “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). The court unanimously ruled on May 25 that the federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA) extends only to wetlands that are “indistinguishable” from larger bodies of water by having a “continuous surface connection.” The decision narrows the reach of federal CWA protections and could have a major impact on a variety of industries, including commercial real estate. On June 1, 2022, …

June 6, 2023

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Greystone Provides $35 Million to Refinance Barnbeck Place Apartments in Brookfield, Connecticut

by Channing Hamilton June 5, 2023

BROOKFIELD, CONN. — Greystone has provided a $35 million Fannie Mae loan to refinance Barnbeck Place Apartments, a 165-unit property in Brookfield in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The new Fannie Mae loan includes a fixed-rate, five-year term with a 35-year amortization and is interest-only for the first three years. The financing was originated by Dan Sacks and Avi Kozlowski of Greystone, with Platinum Capital Group acting as correspondent on the transaction. Barnbeck Place Apartments offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Twenty percent of units are reserved for residents earning at or below …

June 5, 2023

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Northwind Group Provides $100 Million in Financing for The Hudson Hotel Conversion in New York City

by Channing Hamilton June 2, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Northwind Group has provided a $100 million senior A-Note as part of a $207 million senior lease-hold mortgage for the redevelopment of The Hudson Hotel in the New York City borough of Manhattan. The Hudson Hotel is a 24-story former 878-key hotel, which is being converted into 441 apartments and 51,500 square feet of retail space. The property was acquired by a repeat borrower of Northwind Group. It was originally capitalized by Montgomery Street Partners as the fee holder and Parkview Financial, who provided a leasehold mortgage in …

June 2, 2023

A 3D render of the Thread in Washington, D.C.

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Community Three Development Secures $17 Million to Develop The Thread in Washington, D.C.

by Channing Hamilton June 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Community Three Development has secured $17 million in construction financing for The Thread, the second phase of a redevelopment project in Washington, D.C. The project involves the conversion of the Grimke School building and surrounding properties into a mixed-use development. Clearwater Capital Management arranged the financing, which includes a senior loan from City First Bank and C-PACE financing facility from Stonehill PACE. Community Three Development completed the first phase of the redevelopment in July 2021. The property currently includes the African American Civil War Museum, the headquarters …

June 1, 2023

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