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The Altman Companies, a nationally recognized developer, builder, and manager of exceptional rental apartment communities, announced today that it has closed on a $41,217,000 construction loan with Comerica Bank on Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II in Orlando. The development, in partnership with institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives, is in the heart of South Orlando’s employment corridor with proximity to I-4 and theme parks.
"We are excited to be able to move forward on this exceptional community,” said Seth Wise, CEO of The Altman Companies. “For over 54 years, The Altman Companies has developed rental communities that have redefined the Exceptional Living Experience in Florida and across the country. We are very proud to be able to build this refined, amenity-rich community.”
Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II is adjacent to another Altman Development, Altís Grand Lake Willis, which broke ground in the Fall of 2021. Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II is a 230-unit, multi-family community located in the heart of South Orlando, which will include 6 residential buildings with a stand-alone Clubhouse. The Development is planned connectively to the surrounding Class A+ retail, driving demand. The community will include 420 parking spaces and 30 detached garage spaces. Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II will provide residents with six unique floor plans across six buildings on just over 9 acres. Exceptionally appointed, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes will be offered. The spacious floorplans come with 42” inch cabinets, state-of-the-art finishes, and stainless steel, energy-efficient appliances. Wood vinyl flooring is standard throughout the community.
Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II was planned to achieve the highest living standards, with a resort-style amenity package, including a state-of-the-art 5,225 square-foot clubhouse with 24-hour fitness center, oversized mail kiosk, beach entry heated pool adorned with fountains, lounge chairs, grilling stations, and a fire pit, as well as one-of-a-kind recreational seating areas.
Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II is a pet-friendly community, offering a pet park with a gated, off-leash area for residents to bond and play with their pets. The community will also be equipped with 24/7 package delivery through Fetch and dry-cleaning pickup station for residents’ convenience.
Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II is National Green Building Standard (NGBS) certified. Its sustainable initiatives will include 100% energy-efficient designer lighting, ENERGY STAR® refrigerators and dishwashers, high-efficiency water heaters and sub-metered water, and car charging stations.
Convenience and prime location are a high priority within the development plan, allowing easy access in all directions to major employment centers, downtown Orlando, theme parks, and the Orlando International Airport. Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II is adjacent to Vineland Pointe, a brand new, three-phase 450,000 retail shopping and entertainment center. Furthermore, the site is a five-minute walk from the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets, which encompasses 657,000-square feet of retail space and 160 stores with over 13 million annual visitors.
“This transaction and the construction of this community mark yet another significant development for The Altman Companies as we develop this exceptional Class A community in Orlando,” added Seth Wise, CEO of The Altman Companies. “We are delighted to be working with Comerica Bank and J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives as our partners in this community and to continue to deliver a new standard of luxury, exceptional services, and exclusive amenities to the Orlando area.”
To learn more about Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II, please visit https://altmancos.com.
The Altman Companies, a nationally recognized developer, builder, and manager of exceptional rental apartment communities, announced today that it has closed on a $41,217,000 construction loan with Comerica Bank on Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II in Orlando. The development, in partnership with institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives, is in the heart of South Orlando’s employment corridor with proximity to I-4 and theme parks.
"We are excited to be able to move forward on this exceptional community,” said Seth Wise, CEO of The Altman Companies. “For over 54 years, The Altman Companies has developed rental communities that have redefined the Exceptional Living Experience in Florida and across the country. We are very proud to be able to build this refined, amenity-rich community.”
Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II is adjacent to another Altman Development, Altís Grand Lake Willis, which broke ground in the Fall of 2021. Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II is a 230-unit, multi-family community located in the heart of South Orlando, which will include 6 residential buildings with a stand-alone Clubhouse. The Development is planned connectively to the surrounding Class A+ retail, driving demand. The community will include 420 parking spaces and 30 detached garage spaces. Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II will provide residents with six unique floor plans across six buildings on just over 9 acres. Exceptionally appointed, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes will be offered. The spacious floorplans come with 42” inch cabinets, state-of-the-art finishes, and stainless steel, energy-efficient appliances. Wood vinyl flooring is standard throughout the community.
Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II was planned to achieve the highest living standards, with a resort-style amenity package, including a state-of-the-art 5,225 square-foot clubhouse with 24-hour fitness center, oversized mail kiosk, beach entry heated pool adorned with fountains, lounge chairs, grilling stations, and a fire pit, as well as one-of-a-kind recreational seating areas.
Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II is a pet-friendly community, offering a pet park with a gated, off-leash area for residents to bond and play with their pets. The community will also be equipped with 24/7 package delivery through Fetch and dry-cleaning pickup station for residents’ convenience.
Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II is National Green Building Standard (NGBS) certified. Its sustainable initiatives will include 100% energy-efficient designer lighting, ENERGY STAR® refrigerators and dishwashers, high-efficiency water heaters and sub-metered water, and car charging stations.
Convenience and prime location are a high priority within the development plan, allowing easy access in all directions to major employment centers, downtown Orlando, theme parks, and the Orlando International Airport. Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II is adjacent to Vineland Pointe, a brand new, three-phase 450,000 retail shopping and entertainment center. Furthermore, the site is a five-minute walk from
the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets, which encompasses 657,000-square feet of retail space and 160 stores with over 13 million annual visitors.
“This transaction and the construction of this community mark yet another significant development for The Altman Companies as we develop this exceptional Class A community in Orlando,” added Seth Wise, CEO of The Altman Companies. “We are delighted to be working with Comerica Bank and J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives as our partners in this community and to continue to deliver a new standard of luxury, exceptional services, and exclusive amenities to the Orlando area.”
To learn more about Altís Grand Lake Willis Phase II, please visit https://altmancos.com.
The Altman Companies, a nationally recognized developer, builder and manager of exceptional rental apartment communities, hosted an Art Basel Exhibition on December 9for both residents of Altís Ludlam Trail, a mixed-use, six-story apartment building in Miami and the general public. The exhibition took place on the Amenity level of the property and featured artwork of talented artists including Leonardo Cierra, Andres Lopez, Percy and Hector Prado.
Attendees, residents and the general public, had the chance to speak with the artists about their work and the inspiration for creating their pieces. Attendees were also able to purchase the artwork that was on display. Altís Ludlam Trail also offered tours of the property to the guests who attended the art exhibition.
“As we’re constantly striving to provide our residents with unique experiences, this was a perfect event to host a memorable experience,” said Joel Altman, Chairman and CEO of The Altman Companies. “This Art Basel exhibition was a prime example of the memory-making experiences that The Altman Companies properties provide to both our residents and the local community.”
Located at the Bird Road development area of the Ludlam Trail Corridor District, Altís Ludlam Trail consists of 312 ultra-luxe apartments with an average unit size of 820-square feet with 7,500-square feet of retail space facing the well-travelled Bird Road. Residents of Altís Ludlam Trail enjoy a variety of Class-A amenities including a rooftop resort-style pool, a pool deck with pavilions and BBQ grills, a rooftop clubhouse with a media room, a fitness center and a coffee bar. The community features workspace stations equipped with high-speed internet access, a synthetic turf gaming area, and a hammock garden. For more information about Altís Ludlam Trail, please visit www.altisludlamtrail.com.
The Altman Companies, a Boca Raton-based nationally recognized developer, builder and manager of exceptional rental apartment communities, is pleased to announce that it will be launching its new “Artist in Residency” Program at Altís Little Havana in Miami. The Altman Companies’ “Artist in Residency” program will provide a practicing South Florida visual artist with a one-year rent-free apartment with den space to practice and fine-tune their craft. The chosen artist will have the opportunity to create and display their art on-site and engage with residents through hosted monthly artistic events.
“We are excited to introduce this unique ‘Artist in Residency’ program to our residents at Altís Little Havana,” said Seth Wise, Co-CEO of The Altman Companies and President of BBX Capital Real Estate. “Little Havana is the cultural heartbeat of the City of Miami and feel this is the perfect location for the program, which will provide an incredible opportunity for the artist while exposing residents to new and unique artistic experiences.”
Altís Little Havana is located at 2100 SW 8th Street in Miami and once completed, will feature 224-luxury apartment homes. Residents of Altís Little Havana will enjoy Class-A lifestyle-enhancing amenities including a rooftop resort-style pool, pool deck with synthetic turf gaming area and pavilion with BBQ grills and accommodations for outdoor dining, Clubroom with gaming tables, fitness center, yoga room, “Uber Lounge” with Coffee Bar and workspace stations equipped with high-speed internet access. Altís Little Havana is expected to welcome first move-ins later this spring.
The artist chosen will be selected based on the quality, originality, creativity, workmanship and artistic distinction of their portfolio. The Call for Local Artists is now open to all established and emerging artists working in 2D art mediums, including but not limited to photography, digital art, painting, drawing, printmaking, paper art, fiber art and mixed media, which can be displayed using a traditional gallery hanging system. The artist must currently reside in South Florida. Artists who are interested in participating in the program should apply for consideration by contacting Robyn Vegas at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visiting www.altmancos.com/careers.
The Altman Companies, a nationally recognized developer, builder and manager of exceptional rental communities, announced today that it has broken ground to develop Altís Santa Barbara, a 242-unit upscale apartment community in Naples, Florida. Comerica Bank is providing the construction loan for the development, an institutional lender is providing mezzanine financing, and The Altman Companies, in partnership, with Mill Green Opportunity Fund VII, LLC is providing the equity.
“Over the past 54 years, The Altman Companies has developed a portfolio of high-end rental communities that have redefined the Exceptional Living Experience in Florida and across the country and we are thrilled to begin development of Altís Santa Barbara, a preeminent apartment community in the thriving submarket of Naples,” said Joel Altman, Chairman & co-CEO of The Altman Companies.
Altís Santa Barbara will redefine the highest living standards through its unparalleled way of bringing residents an “Exceptional Living Experience.” Residents will enjoy exclusive membership to The Club within the community with direct access to a 24/7 fitness center complete with a yoga, spinning & aerobics studio, and a wellness room. A Starbucks cybercafé will be housed inside the clubhouse with entree to workspace lounges & a private conference room, a movie theater, and a game room. An additional roster of exclusive amenities at The Club will include a resort-style swimming pool and pavilion, which will be the perfect place for residents to unwind and soak up the sun.
Altís Santa Barbara will be a pet-friendly community offering an indoor air-conditioned dog grooming spa where pets can indulge. The community also includes a pet park with gated, off-leash area to allow residents to bond and play with their pets.
Altís Santa Barbara will feature 242 luxury apartment homes consisting of well-appointed one-, two-, and three-bedrooms. The ultraluxe apartment homes will offer a private entry, or exterior hallways served by elevator, with direct or indirect garage access options. Interior features in each home will include spa-inspired bathrooms equipped with dual sink vanities, a spacious soaking tub and clear glass shower enclosures. The spacious floorplan comes complete with quartz countertops, front loaded washer and dryers, and stainless-steel appliances.
Altís Santa Barbara will be Florida Green Building Coalition certified and its sustainable initiatives will include 100% energy efficient designer lighting, ENERGY STAR® refrigerator and dishwasher, a high efficiency water heater and sub-metered water stations and car charging stations. The community will also be equipped with bocce ball & cornhole courts for residents’ relaxation.
Altís Santa Barbara’s location offers proximity to I-75, downtown Naples, an abundance of retail and major employment centers.
“This transaction and the groundbreaking mark another significant development for The Altman Companies as we continue to develop exceptional Altís communities now in the Naples area,” added Seth Wise, co-CEO of The Altman Companies. “We see ourselves as a catalyst for providing exceptional living experiences for our residents.”
Altís Santa Barbara is located at 4670 Santa Barbara Blvd., in Naples and is set to have its first units delivered in 2023. To learn more about Altís Santa Barbara, please visit https://altmancos.com/.
The Altman Management Company (AMC), a division of The Altman Companies, will now be managing Yard 8 Midtown, a ultraluxe 387-unit building, featuring studios, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units. Yard 8 Midtown is located at 2901 NE 1st Avenue on the edge of dynamic Wynwood near the Design District in Midtown Miami, Florida.
“We are so pleased to add Yard 8 Midtown to the list of high-end communities that AMC manages in South Florida,” said Seth Wise, co-CEO of The Altman Companies. “This is a true testament to our third-party management skills and services, and AMC’s ability to not only meet, but exceed the expectations of our clients and the residents of the communities we oversee.”
Designed with an industrial edge, Yard 8 interiors feature open-concept spaces with concrete loft-style ceilings and modern luxury finishes. Extras like chrome fixtures and quartz countertops blend with designer porcelain plank tile help to create a refreshing look. Unit amenities include floor-to-ceiling windows, custom Italian cabinetry, and frameless glass showers. In addition, each apartment-home offers expansive walk-in closets, energy-efficient, stainless-steel appliances, and a full-sized washer and dryer set.
Yard 8 Midtown amenities also include a bistro-inspired clubhouse with a demonstration kitchen that provides a community-building space to retreat and meet neighbors. Residents can utilize the expansive, on-site fitness center, which includes Peloton bikes, a yoga studio and state-of-the-art cardio and weight-training machines. The property also offers a rooftop oasis featuring a resort-style pool surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping and an expansive sundeck with ocean & Biscayne Bay views. The community features approximately 30,000-square feet of ground floor retail within this walkable metropolitan district.
“We are so thrilled to be managing Yard 8 Midtown in Miami,” added Lee Ann Edwards, President of Altman Management Company. “It is an emergent neighborhood, bursting with life, music, art, and culture and we are beyond excited to bring the exceptional living experience that The Altman Companies is known for to the community.”
Yard 8 Midtown is located near the epicenter of the colorful Wynwood neighborhood with access to food, fitness and fun. Residents may explore diverse restaurants and sporting events that are only footsteps away. Additionally, living at Yard 8 Midtown provides the convenience of nearby stores like The Shops at Midtown Miami, offering great retail options such as Nordstrom Rack, Target and more. Yard 8 Midtown also invites residences to partake in their bike-share program to experience the city from a different perspective or take in the sights and sounds with a stroll to any of the countless walkable hot spots. Yard 8 Midtown is infused with the spirit of Wynwood and Midtown Miami, celebrating the local art galleries, culture, trendy boutiques, and eclectic eateries that fuel the local community.
For more information about Yard 8 Midtown, please visit https://www.yard8miami.com/.