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NYC Public Housing Slated for $560M Makeover
The 24-building public housing community in the New York City borough of Queens will use the funding for upgrades and renovations.
LMC Tops Off San Diego Mixed-Use Project
Shift, a 368-unit community located in the East Village neighborhood, includes a 21-story tower and two five-story low-rise buildings.
Equus Capital Partners Snags 500-Unit Atlanta Property
The company acquired Viera Briarcliff, a 500-unit garden-style apartment community in the coveted Druid Hills neighborhood on the east side of the city.
Related Group Opens Brickell Heights Highrise in Miami
The 690-unit Brickell Heights condo building, which is 100 percent sold out, includes a commissioned mural by Argentine artist Fabian Burgos.
10 Markets with the Greatest Occupancy Loss
Supply growth is outpacing demand in many areas, causing a decrease in occupancy rates. Here is a list of the 10 markets with the greatest loss in occupancy year-over-year as of April 2017.
Maplewood Senior Living Breaks Ground on $270M NYC Community
The 215-unit development featuring assisted living, enhanced care and memory care introduces the company’s Inspir brand, which was created to deliver a new option for older adults seeking senior residences.
Strategic Properties Buys Condos, Plans Deconversion
The company purchased the 207-unit Bel Harbour building in Chicago for $51.5 million, the largest bulk sale in the city to date.
PA, NJ Portfolio Commands $34M
TNJ Properties acquired Orchard Drive Associates’ 264-unit Orchard Drive Apartments in Whitehall, Pa., and Presidential Associates’ 268-unit Presidential Court Apartments in Runnemede, N.J.
Ares, TruAmerica Buy Metro Phoenix Property for $31M
The joint venture plans a multi-million-dollar capital improvement program at Broadstone Gateway, a 240-unit community in Avondale, Ariz.
HUD, HCR, MDG Partner for $160M Bronx Preservation
Michelangelo Apartments, a 494-unit affordable building, is a 43-year-old Mitchell-Lama community that will be renovated and preserved as affordable for another 40 years as a result of the deal.