Northeast
Supportive Housing for Veterans Planned for N.J. Multifamily Community
The Architectural Team has designed Valley Brook Village, a planned 62-unit veteran supportive multifamily community in Lyons, N.J., which will offer on-site resident services including a variety of individually tailored outpatient treatment and job training programs.
Urban American Management Expands Veterans Housing Initiative
Urban American Management created VHI two years ago in response to reports of veterans who are unable to find affordable housing when they returned to civilian life, which in some cases leads to homelessness. In addition, qualifying veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan and current service members remain eligible for free rent in the first month of their leases.
September New York City Multifamily Transactions Decline
A modest decline was witnessed in New York City multifamily transactions during September, according to Ariel Property Advisors’ Multifamily Month in Review: New York City.
Cooper Square Realty to Manage New Rochelle, N.Y., Luxury Building
Cooper Square Realty announced that it has been selected to manage The Lofts at New Roc, located in New Rochelle, N.Y.
‘Wow’ the Word for N.J. Program Saluting Veterans’ Service
Villas at Piscataway, a Piscataway, N.J., mixed-use development, has unveiled a unique initiative to make its luxury apartments affordable for military veterans.
Pennrose Properties and dmhFund Team for First Philadelphia LGBT-Friendly Seniors Community
Pennrose Properties and The Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld Fund have begun construction on William Way, the first urban LGBT-friendly affordable senior housing development, in Philadelphia’s “Gayborhood” section.
Jersey Shore Apartments Open on Schedule
Walters Group has opened the first eight-unit building of Whispering Hills Apartments, an affordable rental property in Barnegat, N.J.
Riverfront Residential Lures Residents With Rent-Free Program
Riverfront Residential has launched a new marketing program to attract new renters called ‘Live Free ‘Til 2013.’ With this program, Riverfront Residential is offering free rent until the end of 2012 for two-bedroom apartments starting at $2,150 at its Riverwalk community in Elmwood Park, N.J.
MHN Interview: How Albanese Organization’s Communities Survived Hurricane Sandy
MHN talks to Michael Gubbins, senior vice president, Albanese Organization Inc., which owns and develops properties in Battery Park City as well as other areas of New York, about how their properties fared and why their properties might have had an advantage over some of the others in the area.
Rockrose Apartments to Feature Concierge Services for Dogs
Rockrose, a New York-based real estate company, has partnered with The Spot Experience, a dog services provider, to provide dog concierge services to eight of their buildings.