Northeast

TODAY’S DEALS: Ariel Property Advisors Sells Nine-Building Multifamily Portfolio For $33.25M

Ariel Property advisors sells a nine-building multifamily portfolio for $33.25 million; and NorthMarq Capital arranges $27.7 million through a life insurance company.

Purchase of 71 Laight St. to Result in Luxury Condo Development

With the purchase of the landmarked 71 Laight St. by real estate firm Taconic Investment Partners and certain funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, plans are underway to incorporate the existing building into a newly built luxury, loft-style condominium to open in 2014.

Robust New Jersey Development Buoying Optimism

An unprecedented number of new multifamily units now or soon to be underway in northern New Jersey has market observers keenly focused on the development pipeline.

Washington Heights Property Receives $21.5 Million for Rehabilitation

A Washington Heights affordable housing building will receive $21.5 million in financing to fund extensive rehabilitation on the property.

Brooklyn Heights Condo Project Reports Brisk Sales

The appetite for condos seems to be back in certain markets, such as parts of New York, if buyers’ enthusiasm for buying them is any indication.

Condo-Quality Living Appeals to Renters in Long Island City

Crescent Club, which was purchased by Meadow Partners and Simon Development Group, was originally developed as condominiums and now features 130 rental units.

Sterling Parc at Middletown Proclaims Leasing Success

The first building at Sterling Parc at Middletown is now fully leased.

Brooklyn to Get Hotel and Condos in One Community

Recently, Toll Brothers City Living and Starwood Capital Group announced that they have been selected to develop a luxury and eco-friendly hotel called 1 Hotel, and condominium community at the Brooklyn Bridge Park.

$22 Million Investment for Boston Transit-Oriented Development

Tremont Realty Capital, a national real estate investment and advisory firm, recently secured funding for the acquisition and development of Metro at Wilmington Station.

Maryland Multifamily Project First to be NGBS Silver Certified

The Haven at Odenton Gateway has obtained a National Green Building Standard silver certification for a multifamily project. It’s the first development in the state of Maryland to earn such a certification.