Northeast

Nancy Packes and Cooper Square Collaborate on New Developments

New York–Nancy Packes and Cooper Square Realty have formed an exclusive joint venture to bring their respective areas of expertise to new development projects.

Harlem Low-Income Property Rehabilitation Complete

New York–In the last five years, Tahl Propp Equities’ Gateway I in Harlem has made a remarkable turnaround, with recent rehabilitation achieving a 91 REAC score.

Markham Gardens Becomes Staten Island’s First LEED Silver Community

Staten Island, N.Y.–Markham Gardens, a 289-residence, mixed-income community, becomes Staten Island’s first LEED-certified housing development.

Affordable Seniors Housing Meets Green Certification in the Bronx

Bronx, N.Y.–Serviam Gardens II, a 158-unit affordable seniors housing community, is the first in the Bronx to reach completion with Enterprise Green Communities Certification.

Condo in Morristown Named Community of the Year by NJBA

Morristown, N.J.–The luxury condominium community 40 Park has won Community of the Year from the New Jersey Builder’s Association.

Federated Cos. Acquires Another New England Multifamily Project

Wakefield, Mass.–Federated Cos. has bought Legacy Park Wakefield, a multifamily project that will consist of two four-story garden buildings and a single three-story townhouse.

TODAY’S DEALS: NorthMarq Arranges $40.4M for Portfolio in Pa.

NorthMarq Capital arranges $40.43M for a portfolio of Section 8 properties; Phoenix Realty acquires a $21.5M REO portfolio; and Grosvenor Residential Investment Partners acquires a 121-unit project in Chicagoland.

Ground Broken for Yonkers Workforce Housing

Yonkers, N.Y.–The Yonkers Industrial Development Agency, L+M Development Partners Inc. and the Greyston Foundation have broken ground on 49 North Broadway, an affordable multifamily housing development.

CetraRuddy Wins Residential Architect Magazine Award for One Madison Park

New York–CetraRuddy was recently honored with a Multi-Family Grand Award for its design of One Madison Park, a 50-story high-rise sheathed in clear and white glass.

The Avenue at South Orange Wins NJBA’s Rental Community of the Year

South Orange, N.J.–The Avenue at South Orange, a 79-residence luxury community, has been recognized for its high-end amenities, design touches and ideal location.