Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided $60,000,000 in bridge financing to acquire a 357-unit condo deconversion property in Schaumburg, Illinois. The financing was originated by Eric Rosenstock and Dan Sacks, Co-Managing Directors in Greystone’s New York office, on behalf of Bayshore Properties, a longtime client. 

Constructed in 1980, 21 Kristin Apartments in Cook County is a mid-rise building consisting of 140 one-, 195 two- and 22 three-bedroom units. The $60 million interest-only bridge loan carries a 24-month term with two six-month extension options, enabling the borrower to acquire the property while Greystone works to secure to permanent, Fannie Mae financing. 

“There is no greater thank you than when clients come back to us repeatedly for their multifamily financing needs,” said Mr. Rosenstock. “We’re committed to helping clients find solutions through our comprehensive lending platform, and our bridge program in particular is a great fit for those who are waiting for permanent financing.”

“We keep choosing Eric Rosenstock and Dan Sacks of Greystone because they are the leaders in multifamily finance and they understand what we hope to achieve with each of our properties,” said Mr. Nick Kozul, CEO of the Bayshore Properties. “Through various market cycles, Greystone has worked tirelessly on our behalf -- raising the bar on excellence in service and execution on every transaction.”  

The joint venture team of Cushman & Wakefield and Greystone announced that they arranged the sale of and provided acquisition financing for The Lumiere, a 336-unit multifamily community located in Metairie, Louisiana, a sub-metro region of New Orleans. The multifamily property was sold by LURIN to buyer Onyx Partners.

Cushman & Wakefield’s Mike Kemether, Christian Schedler, Larry Schedler, and Cheryl Short represented the seller in the $55.8 million transaction. Greystone’s Judah Rosenberg originated a $40 million non-recourse Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS®) loan featuring a 10-year term and fixed rate below 5%, with 60 months of interest-only payments.

“The seller, LURIN, is a vertically integrated investment firm out of Dallas that has a proven track record in implementing comprehensive renovation programs,” said Mr. Schedler. “Through an interior/exterior upgrade, LURIN was able to drive rents significantly. The purchaser, Onyx Partners, led by Jeremy Y. Rieder, is well poised to further grow revenue in the supply constrained, high-demand Metairie market. Onyx continues to grow their Louisiana footprint, making Lumiere their third acquisition in the state.”

Located at 3301 W. Esplanade Ave N., The Lumiere is a 336-unit luxury apartment community situated on a 7.34 acre site comprising 20 buildings. Amenities at the property include a swimming pool, BBQ grill area, package center, clubhouse, and fitness center. The property received a Green Building Certification in May 2022.

“We are thrilled to have secured attractive financing for this acquisition and buyer as a result of our close working relationship with Cushman & Wakefield,” added Mr. Rosenberg, Vice President at Greystone. “We look forward to working with Onyx on future transactions as they grow their portfolio in the Metairie market and beyond.”

Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a total of $44,200,000 in Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS®) senior proceeds and mezzanine proceeds for the $49,500,000 acquisition of a 344-unit multifamily property in Mount Prospect, Illinois. The financing was originated by Dan Sacks and Eric Rosenstock, Co-Managing Directors at Greystone, on behalf of Bayshore Properties, a longtime client of the firm. 

Constructed in 1973, Mount Prospect Greens Apartments consists of 14 garden-style buildings with one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The first mortgage, a $40,788,000 non-recourse Fannie Mae loan, carries a 10-year term and 30-year amortization along with six years of interest-only payments. The loan also qualifies for Fannie Mae Multifamily Green Rewards financing program, following the completion of energy and water conversation measures.

Greystone also secured for the borrower a $3,412,000 Fannie Mae DUS Lender Affiliate (DLA) mezzanine financing on the property, which includes a 10-year term that is co-terminus with the first mortgage and full-term interest only payments.

“We consider it an honor to serve clients again and again – we view every transaction as an opportunity to provide an even higher quality experience than the last,” said Mr. Sacks. “Clients trust Greystone not only because of our extensive multifamily lending platform or our deep expertise – our demonstrated commitment to executing on their vision is what brings them back.”

“Greystone is the leader in multifamily finance and the partner we lean on for helping us grow our portfolio of properties,” said Mr. Nick Kozul, CEO of Bayshore Properties. “They understand our vision and work tirelessly for us on every transaction, with service and execution standards that no one else can touch.” 

Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $48,000,000 Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting & Servicing (DUS®) green loan to acquire a 406-unit multifamily property in Okemos, Michigan. The financing was originated by Richard Kourbage, Managing Director in Greystone’s New York office, on behalf of the joint venture between Gray Capital and LRE Management. 

Constructed in 1989, Club Meridian in Ingham County is a garden-style community consisting of 17 three-story buildings with 120 one-, 284 two- and 2 three-bedroom units. The $48,000,000 non-recourse Fannie Mae Multifamily Green Rewards loan carries a 10-year term with full term interest-only payments and 9.5 years of yield maintenance. The financing enables the borrower to make renovations to the property as well as complete the acquisition. 

“We’re committed to securing the right financing for our clients and we have the deep experience and an extensive multifamily lending platform that enables us to do so,” said Mr. Kourbage. “We strive to delight our clients by exceeding their expectations for service and execution on every transaction.”

“Greystone executed beyond our expectations once again, and we are thrilled with the outcome of the financing for this exciting acquisition,” said Mr. Eric Londa, principal of the borrower. “Greystone’s reputation as the leader in multifamily finance is well-deserved and we look forward to continuing our relationship with them as a lending partner.”

Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, placed a total of $116,000,000 in bank financing to refinance a 383-unit senior housing property in Lincolnwood, Illinois. The transaction was originated by Cary Tremper and Matt Miller of Greystone, on behalf of SBLP Senior Living Fund I.

The Carrington at Lincolnwood is a continuum of care facility in Cook County that offers 251 independent living, 88 assisted living and 44 memory care units. The Class A+ property opened in April 2018, and includes studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities at the pet-friendly property include private dining, two libraries, game room, exercise room, indoor pool, activity room, sports bar, salon, and terraces and outdoor patios, courtyards and walking paths.

“Our team is committed to solving our clients’ capital needs, considering every available option across our extensive platform to find the right fit,” said Mr. Miller. “We are passionate about senior housing and were thrilled to work with sponsors that are dedicated to communities that can offer a superior quality of life and care to this demographic.”

“Greystone was a true partner on this transaction and crafted for us a solution that ensures the success and viability of this property for years to come,” said Patrick McGonigle, CEO of Harbert South Bay.

Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided $20,661,000 in Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting Services (DUS®) financing for two multifamily properties in Rexburg, Idaho. The transaction was originated by Lorie Hanson, Managing Director at Greystone.

The 264-unit multifamily portfolio properties are located a half mile apart and serve a student population of BYU-Idaho and residents of Rexburg with a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. Both properties were refinanced with 10-year term Fannie Mae loans from their original acquisition financing secured in 2020.

“Quality housing in Rexburg is critical to the general and student population in the area, as is evident by the 100% occupancy of both subjects, and we are thrilled to have helped the borrower secure this long-term financing solution as they grow and optimize their portfolio,” said Ms. Hanson.