NEW YORK CITY — Merchants Capital has provided $129.1 million in financing for the New York City Housing Authority’s $419.6 million renovation of Boston Road Plaza, Boston Secor and Middletown Plaza (BBM) in the East Bronx. The three communities total 952 apartments across six residential buildings. The Bronx Revitalization Collaborative (BRC), a joint venture between Beacon Communities, Kalel Cos. and MBD Community Housing Corp., is leading the renovations. The project is currently underway and is slated for completion in 2026. Units will receive improvements to bathrooms and kitchens, as well …
READINGTON, N.J. — Berkadia has arranged $11.9 million in low-income housing tax credit equity for Apartments at Three Bridges, an affordable housing development in Readington. Conifer Realty is the developer. Senior Vice President and Head of Acquisitions Chris McGraw of Berkadia Tax Credit Solutions led the financing effort. Apartments at Three Bridges will consist of 80 townhome units across seven buildings. The homes are reserved for tenants earning between 20 and 60 percent of the area median income. Additional financing for the project will include a construction loan through Fulton …
HOBOKEN, N.J. — Locally based developer LCOR has broken ground on Charlie, a 386-unit project in Hoboken. The 27-story building will be located within the $900 million Hoboken Connect mixed-use development. Consigli Construction Co. is the general contractor for Charlie, a tentative completion date for which was not disclosed. Units will come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Twenty percent of the units will be set aside as affordable housing, although specific income restrictions were not disclosed. Amenities will include a resident lounge with package room, concierge and …
SOMERVILLE, MASS. — A joint venture between affiliates of Magellan Development Group, RAS Union Square Development LLC, Cypress Equity Investments and Affinius Capital has secured a loan for the refinancing of Prospect Union Square in Somerville, roughly 5 miles northwest of Boston. Danny Kaufman, Brett Paulsrud, Madeline Joyce and Ali Howard of JLL Capital Markets arranged the loan through Northwestern Mutual. Located at 20-50 Prospect St. in Somerville’s Union Square neighborhood, Prospect Union Square spans two buildings on a 1.3-acre site. The property consists of a 25-story high-rise tower and …
BOSTON — CBRE has brokered the sale of a 133-unit apartment complex located in the Dorchester Lower Mills area of Boston. The site originally housed the Baker Chocolate Factory, and the building was converted to residential usage in the 1980s and subsequently renovated in 2008. Units come in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans and have an average size of 793 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center and a business center. Simon Butler, Biria St. John, John McLaughlin and Brian Bowler of CBRE represented the seller, a partnership created …
WINTHROP, MASS. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Shore Drive Apartments, a 71-unit property in Winthrop, roughly 7 miles north of downtown Boston, for $10.8 million. Evan Griffith, Tony Pepdjonovic and Will Sanborn of Marcus & Millichap’s Boston office marketed the property on behalf of the seller and procured the buyer. Neither party’s identity was disclosed. Located at 91 Veterans Road, Shore Drive Apartments offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom units. The property sustained fire damage in 2024, and plans for reconstruction have been developed. Plans include the addition …
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The PRC Group has received four loans totaling $68.5 million for the refinancing of CityLine East and West, two communities totaling 342 units in Jersey City. John Banas and Kris Wood of Northmarq arranged the debt on behalf of the borrower. All loans carried fixed interest rates. The direct lenders were not disclosed. Northmarq arranged a $34 million senior loan and an $8 million mezzanine loan for CityLine East, which was completed in 2021 and comprises 198 apartments. Additionally, Northmarq placed a $21.5 million senior loan …
BROOKLINE, MASS. — Pine Realty Associates has sold Harvard Avenue Apartments, a 24-unit property located at 48-50 Harvard Ave. in Brookline, roughly 6 miles west of downtown Boston. Built in 1950, Harvard Avenue Apartments features studio and one-bedroom units. Residents have access to off-street parking and an on-site laundry facility. Matthew Pierce of Marcus & Millichap’s Boston office marketed the property on behalf of the seller and procured the buyer, a private investor. Additionally, Robert Damigella of Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. arranged $3.3 million in acquisition financing through a …
TYSONS, VA. — Hanover Co. and PCCP have sold Hanover Tysons, a 412-unit, high-rise property in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Tysons, Virginia. The buyer was Chicago-based Mesirow Financial. The deal closed for an undisclosed cost on Dec. 19, 2024. Senior Managing Director Brian Crivella and Senior Directors Bill Gribbin and Yalda Ghamarian of Berkadia’s metro D.C. office completed the sale on behalf of Hanover and PCCP. Located at 1500 Westbranch Drive, Hanover Tysons, which has been rebranded as The Jones at Tysons, includes studios as well as one-, two-, …
NEW YORK CITY — Global private equity firm KKR has provided a $123 million loan for the refinancing of The Wimbledon, a 214-unit complex located at 200 E. 82nd St. on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units and includes 8,590 square feet of commercial space. Community amenities include a fitness center, outdoor theater, children’s playroom, package lockers and outdoor dining space. Jordan Roeschlaub and Chris Kramer of Newmark arranged the loan on behalf of the sponsor, Rockpoint Group.