MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Elevation Financial Group, through its Elevation Real Property Fund VII, has acquired Kennington Pointe, a 155-unit seniors housing property in Memphis. Built in 1989, the property was previously an independent living and assisted living facility. As part of a renovation plan, Elevation will add kitchens to the assisted living units and convert the entire property to an affordable community for those over age 55. The property will also be rebranded as The Elevation at Autumn Ridge. The $2.2 million purchase represents the seventh acquisition by the fund …
Affordable Housing
SUNRISE, Fla. — Fairstead has acquired Federation Sunrise Apartments, a 123-unit Section 8 housing development for the elderly in Sunrise, just west of Fort Lauderdale. The company paid $29.5 million for the property and has planned a multimillion dollar rehabilitation of the entire complex. The seller was not disclosed. The acquisition was financed through the issuance of federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and tax-exempt bonds from the Housing Finance Authority of Broward County, Florida.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Hunt Capital Partners, in collaboration with Saigebrook Development, has provided $12.9 million in federal low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity financing for the new construction of Everly Plaza. Located in Fort Worth, the mixed-use development will provide 88 units comprised of nine market rate units and 79 affordable housing units. All units will be restricted to seniors who are 62 years and older, and the affordable units will be income restricted to households who earn up to 30, 50, and 60 percent of the area median …
MASON CITY, Iowa — SVN Chicago Commercial has brokered the $2.8 million sale of Grant Village in Mason City in northern Iowa. The 64-unit affordable seniors housing property has a Section 8 contract with HUD, meaning tenants make a monthly contribution toward rent equal to 30 percent of their adjusted income. Cody Doran and Reid Bennett of SVN brokered the sale. A private buyer purchased the asset at the full asking price. The seller was not disclosed.
Joseph J. Duffy Co. to Begin Conversion of Former School into Affordable Seniors Housing in Northern Illinois
by Jeff Shaw
JOHNSBURG, Ill. — Joseph J. Duffy Co. is set to begin the conversion of the former James C. Bush Elementary School into a 68-unit affordable seniors housing project in Johnsburg, about 60 miles northwest of Chicago. General Capital Group is the developer and Hooker DeJong Architects Inc. is the project architect. Oakbrook Corp. will manage the property, which is reserved for residents age 55 and older. Duffy will convert the administration and gym areas of the existing, one-story school into 14 apartment units, resident support facilities and office space. The …
HONOLULU — Coastal Rim Properties has purchased a 12,842-square-foot land parcel in downtown Honolulu from an affiliate of Next Realty for an undisclosed price. The buyer plans to develop a 20-story affordable seniors housing tower on the property, which is located at 1192 Alakea St. The site currently houses a vacant parking lot. Steven Sofos of Sofos Realty Corp. represented the seller. Matt David and Terry Jackson of Cushman & Wakefield’s Land Advisory Group in San Diego provided advisory services for the transaction.
Beacon Communities Plans 55-Unit Expansion at Old Colony Affordable Community in Boston
by Jeff Shaw
BOSTON — Beacon Communities Development has unveiled plans for a 55-unit expansion of The Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony, an affordable housing property in South Boston. Designed by The Architectural Team (TAT), units in the expansion will be reserved for low-income seniors. The property is also being built the Passive House energy-saving standards. “Leading developers of affordable and workforce housing are employing Passive House standards to benefit from their lower ongoing operating costs, healthier interior environments for residents, and a growing number of incentives from states and cities,” …
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $10.1M in Financing for Affordable Redevelopment Project in Washington, D.C.
by Jeff Shaw
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Walker & Dunlop has structured $10.1 million in construction and permanent financing for Spring Flats. The project calls for the redevelopment of a historic property known as The Hebrew Home, located in the Petworth neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. The development caters primarily to seniors and low-income residents. Development costs are estimated at $59 million. Originally constructed in 1925, The Hebrew Home served as a nursing home until 1968, when the city purchased the property and converted it into a community health center. The asset has been vacant …
NEW YORK CITY — Home Street Partners has completed construction of Home Street Residences, an affordable housing community in the Bronx The 75,000-square-foot building rises eight stories in the Foxhurst neighborhood. Of the 63 apartments, 30 percent are reserved for homeless seniors. Units average 550 square feet. Body Lawson Associates designed the property. Bronx Pro Group is the operator, and DreamYard designed the programming. Approximately 50,000 people have already applied for an apartment, according to Body Lawson Associates.
Highridge Costa, SVA Architects Plan Twin Oaks Affordable Community in Oakley, California
by Jeff Shaw
OAKLEY, Calif. — Highridge Costa Development Co. and SVA Architects Inc. have released plans for Twin Oaks Senior Residence, a mixed-use project in Oakley, located between Sacramento and the Bay Area. The three-story community will feature 98 one-bedroom and 32 two-bedroom units for people age 62 and older. Units are reserved for those earning between 50 percent and 80 percent of the area median income. The project will also include 5,667 square feet of street-fronting commercial space, 188 parking spaces and over 63,000 square feet of open space on the …