CALABASAS, CALIF. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has hired Andrew Leahy as senior vice president and national director of IPA’s multifamily division. In this role, Leahy will lead IPA advisory teams across North America. Previously, he led investments for Elme Communities. He has also served with the Rockefeller Group, where he led acquisitions throughout the United States on behalf of domestic and global private equity investors. Leahy began his career as an analyst at The Blackstone Group.
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SAN DIEGO — Affinius Capital has originated a $148.5 million loan for the refinancing of 800 Broadway, a 40-story apartment building in San Diego. James Burrell of Northmarq arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, Diamond Realty Investments. 800 Broadway features 356 market-rate units and 33 affordable units. The property features studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as two- and three-bedroom penthouses. 800 Broadway also includes 4,830 square feet of commercial space. Tenants have access to amenities such as a rooftop deck with a pool and hot tub, …
SAN FRANCISCO — A partnership between Presidio Bay Ventures and Artemis Real Estate Partners has acquired Olume, a 121-unit apartment building located at 1401 Mission St. in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood, for $39.7 million. Olume offers 121 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Amenities include a rooftop deck with a 360-degree view, lounge, coffee bar, pet park and electric vehicle charging stations. The asset was 95 percent occupied at the time of sale. The Main Post will manage the property. Matt Kroger, Ryan Wagner, Brandon Geraldo and Fatai Alashe of JLL …
TORRANCE, CALIF. — A partnership between Legacy Partners and DWS Group has begun the construction of Soto, a 200-unit project in Torrance, roughly 30 miles west of Anaheim, California. The project team includes Westport Construction as the general contractor and Architects Orange as the designer. Located at 3862 Carson St., Soto will offer studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Units will range from 633 square feet to 1,118 square feet. Planned amenities include a rooftop pool and amenity deck with an indoor-outdoor fitness center, resident clubhouse, coworking area and two courtyards …
SAN MATEO, CALIF. — Stockbridge and Wilson Meany have received a $170 million first mortgage for Bay Meadows Apartment Collection, a portfolio of four properties totaling 390 units in San Mateo, roughly 20 miles south of San Francisco. The portfolio offers a mix of studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. The average unit size is 1,035-square feet. The portfolio also features a total 9,961-square feet of ground floor retail space. The four properties included in the portfolio are: The communities are located within the 83-acre Bay Meadows master-planned community, …
The multifamily real estate market in Southern California, particularly in Orange County, is poised for significant shifts in 2025. The region has rebounded from the volatility of the COVID-19 pandemic but is still navigating regulatory pressures. In positive news, the rejection of Proposition 33 has averted the expansion of statewide rent control, offering a more favorable environment for investors. Amid elevated interest rates and a changing political landscape, the market presents both challenges and opportunities for buyers, sellers and investors alike. If passed, Proposition 33 would have allowed cities and …
BERKELEY, CALIF. — RealPage has filed a lawsuit against the city of Berkeley, California, over an impending ban on the use of rent pricing algorithms. The firm is seeking a judgment and injunction against the ordinance, which RealPage argues violates the First Amendment right to lawful speech. The company also asserts that the ordinance was adopted based on false claims regarding its revenue management software. The Berkeley City Council voted to ban rent pricing software on March 25. The ordinance will go into effect on April 24, unless it is …
SANTA CLARITA, CALIF. — G.H. Palmer Associates has received a $168 million loan to refinance Park Sierra, a 776-unit apartment building in Santa Clarita, approximately 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Walker & Dunlop’s California multifamily finance team, led by Trevor Fase, arranged the financing through Freddie Mac. Originally developed by G.H. Palmer Associates in 1987, the garden-style community offers a mix of 97 one-bedroom and 679 two-bedroom apartments. About 40 percent of the units have been rehabilitated, with additional capital investment planned. Amenities include five pools and spas, a …
LOS ANGELES — FAMH Group Ltd. has acquired The BW, a 78-unit community located in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, from California Landmark Group for $58.1 million. Kevin Green, Joseph Grabiec and Gregory Harris of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. The BW was completed in 2013. The community offers a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include a rooftop lounge with a jacuzzi, fitness center, business center, electric vehicle charging stations and …
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. — CBRE has arranged the sale of a 14-unit property at 2512-2518 England St. in Huntington Beach, about 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The 14,518-square-foot property was built in 1977 and renovated in 2022. The community offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The majority of units are townhome-style residences. The property sits on a 0.43-acre parcel. Dan Blackwell and Mike O’Neill of CBRE represented both the buyer and the seller in the deal. The buyer was a 1031 exchange investor based in Orange …