FULLERTON, CALIF. — The Dinerstein Cos. has begun construction of Atlas Fullerton, a 329-unit, five-story community in Fullerton, about 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles. Located at 229 East Orangethorpe Ave., Atlas Fullerton will include approximately 5,995 square feet of retail space and a 617-space parking garage. The amenity package will include a leasing center, a clubhouse, outdoor lounge, a pool and hot tub, a fitness center, coworking spaces, bike storage and repair, a coffee bar, dog park and a mail room. Completion is slated for 2027.
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LANCASTER, CALIF. — EAH Housing has acquired two affordable housing properties in Lancaster, about 69 miles north of Los Angeles. The developments, Arbor Lofts and Sagebrush I & II, provide affordable rental housing for households earning between 30 and 60 of the area median income. Arbor Lofts, located on Lancaster Boulevard, is a 21-unit low-rise community built in 2009 with four-bedroom apartments. The property also features 3,800 square feet of commercial space. Sagebrush I & II, located on Milling Street and built in 2011, offers 61 three- and four-bedroom apartments …
PHOENIX — Woodfield Development has appointed Neil Hanlon as vice president of development. He will lead the firm’s expansion into Arizona and Nevada, namely into the Phoenix and Las Vegas metro areas. In this role, Hanlon will be responsible for sourcing new business opportunities and overseeing all phases of the development process. Hanlon comes to Woodfield from Greystar, where he was director of development in Phoenix, leading multifamily development projects throughout the Southwest and Mountain West markets. Raleigh, North Carolina-based Woodfield was founded in 2005.
LAS VEGAS — FCP, a Chevy Chase, Maryland-based private investment firm, has made its first acquisition in the Las Vegas market with The Avondale Apartments. The 560-unit property is located at 9225 W. Charleston Blvd. within the Peccole Ranch master-planned community and less than half a mile from the Rampart Commons retail development. FCP is planning to renovate the property’s units, which are comprised of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences. Each unit features hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, patios or balconies, a fireplace, in-unit washers and dryers, soaking tubs and …
PUYALLUP, WASH. — Auctus Capital Partners has sold Alderra Apartment Homes for $56.5 million to an undisclosed buyer. The 200-unit community in Puyallup, about 15 miles southeast of Tacoma, was built in 2003 and includes one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as townhomes. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, a clubhouse and a playground. CBRE’s Eli Hanacek, Mark Washington, Kyle Yamamoto and Natalie Kasper represented the seller. The buyer was an entity doing business as AMFP VII Alderra LLC, according to regional lifestyle magazine South Sound.
PHOENIX — Chicago-based multifamily investment firm 29th Street Capital has acquired Urban 148 in Phoenix. The 148-unit property will be rebranded as Agave Ridge Apartments, and 29th Street Living will handle property management. According to Apartments.com, the community offers two- and three-bedroom floor plans at monthly asking rents ranging from $1,425 to $1,655 and such amenities as a pool, a playground, a courtyard and a dog park. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
Jonathan Rose Cos. Buys Boulder Affordable Housing Community, Extends Rent Restrictions
BOULDER — New York City-based investment firm Jonathan Rose Cos. has acquired San Juan del Centro Apartments in Boulder from Related Cos. for $56 million. Jeff Irish and Jordan Skyles from Berkadia Real Estate Advisors arranged the sale of the Section 8 and LIHTC property. Berkadia also provided an acquisition loan. Additionally, the capital stack included equity from the $660 million Rose Affordable Housing Preservation Fund VI. San Juan del Centro’s 150 units are reserved for families earning at or below 60 percent of area median income. Jonathan Rose Cos. …
SEATTLE — Dwight Mortgage Trust, the affiliate REIT of Dwight Capital, has provided a $44 million bridge loan for Seattle-based developer Bode. The financing retires existing construction debt, covers loan transaction costs, funds an interest reserve and supports final construction completion of two assets, Bode Columbia City and Bode Tacoma Dome. Bode Columbia City in Seattle is an 80-unit property featuring one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Bode Tacoma Dome is a 164-unit community in Tacoma, Washington, offering studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans.
COMPTON, CALIF. — KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment has provided a $25.9 million loan to finance construction of an affordable housing development at 1434 W. Compton Blvd. in the metro Los Angeles city of Compton. The Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) has partnered with LandSpire Group to develop the 75-unit community. The project will be a three-story development consisting of studios and one- and two-bedroom units, all of which will be rent restricted at or below 50 percent of the area median income. Additional LIHTC equity and Freddie …
SAN DIEGO — Locally based Fairfield has opened Rivair Apartment Homes in San Diego’s Misson Valley neighborhood. The 316-unit community features floor plans as studios and one- and two-bedrooms. Fairfield achieved LEED Gold certification for Rivair. Some of the green features include energy-efficient systems and water-saving fixtures. Amenities include a resort-style pool, a rooftop deck, a fitness center, coworking spaces and electric vehicle charging stations.