BROOKLYN, NY – Canyon Partners Real Estate, Tavros Holdings, and Charney Companies announced their joint venture for the development of 585 Union Street, a 224-unit multifamily development located in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, a qualified opportunity zone.
The Project is being capitalized with $57.7 million of equity, and the joint venture simultaneously closed on a $107.0 million senior construction loan from Pacific Western Bank. Canyon’s investment marks Canyon’s eleventh qualified opportunity zone investment, totaling $1.2B of project capitalization.
“Gowanus’s industrial beauty and artistic character makes it one of the most exciting cultural hubs in New York City, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of its expansion,” said Nicholas Silvers, founding partner at Tavros. “We are looking forward to adding housing to such a dynamic neighborhood with the help of a capital partner who shares the same vision.”
585 Union Street is located in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. The Project will benefit from its close proximity to diverse entertainment, transportation, and employment hubs within walking distance, including the many dining and entertainment options unique to the Gowanus neighborhood, the Barclays Center, and a Whole Foods. The Project is located one block from the Union Street subway station which provides access to Lower Manhattan, Times Square and Union Square, all within 35 minutes. The property is conveniently located near public parks, schools, restaurants, and museums. The development will offer a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units along with parking, a fitness center, and a rooftop pool among other community amenities. Twenty-five percent of available units will be allocated to affordable housing and benefit from the Affordable New York housing program. In addition, the Project design will feature an entirely electric building, with flood resistant landscaping and plantings.
“The opportunity to make new rental homes in Gowanus, the most keenly anticipated neighborhood in Brooklyn, has been a journey of perseverance and challenging work, which has been supported by a world-class team of professionals, colleagues and of course, our financial partners,” added Sam Charney, Principal of Charney Companies. “This is yet one more step to 585 Union Street becoming a reality, and I couldn’t be more excited.”

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DALLAS, TX – The NRP Group, a vertically integrated, award-winning developer, builder and manager of multifamily housing, has officially broken ground on ‘Ascent at Mountain Creek – a 324-unit mixed-income multifamily community located just 15 minutes outside of downtown Dallas. Fifty percent of the units will be reserved for individuals and families earning 80% or less than the Area Median Income.
Located at 4868 S. Merrifield Road, Ascent at Mountain Creek will comprise 14 three-tale, wood-frame residential buildings offering a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. As a result of the increased resident demand for larger units to accommodate growing work-from-home preferences, den floor plans for one- and two-bedroom units will also be available. In-unit features will include quartz countertops, backlit mirrors, stainless steel appliances and walk-in closets. Community amenities will include a resort-style pool, dog park, fitness center and resident lounge that can double as workspace for remote workers.
There is a crucial need for mixed-income communities like Ascent at Mountain Creek in the City of Dallas where many residents are being priced out of the rapidly growing market, said Kyle Hines, Assistant Director for the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization. Housing demand throughout the region has caused significant price increases in the City and we are actively developing more affordable housing options using all available tools and resources to meet our current and future residents needs. We are pleased to see this project go forward and look forward to working closely with The NRP Group to bring this development to fruition.
Located at the intersection of Highway 408 and 1-20, Ascent at Mountain Creek will offer residents simple access to bustling downtown Dallas and is in close proximity to ample retail and dining options. The community is also surrounded by rolling hills, lush forests, and hiking trails, a rarity in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, with Mountain Creek Lake less than 10 miles south. Residents will also be a 10-minute drive from a variety of healthcare, grocery, retail, and recreational offerings, including Methodist Charlton Medical Center, Target, Home Depot, Epic Waters Waterpark, Grand Oaks Golf Club, and more.
Within Ascent at Mountain Creek s immediate vicinity is a host of employment opportunities for working professionals. Mountain Creek Business Park, a 450-acre industrial park, is home to a wide range of reputable companies, including Nestle, Ulta Beauty, and Chewy, among others. The community is also a small distance away from Dallas Baptist University, complete with 4,480 enrolled students and 132 full-time employees.
Dallas-Fort Worth continues to experience surging population growth, making Texas one of the leading states in the country in terms of net migration. The influx of new residents migrating to the area is causing high demand for a limited supply of apartments in the DFW market. As a result, apartment rents are quickly skyrocketing to rates that are infeasible for most individuals, especially those who are in the ‘missing middle income bracket, said Alena Savera, Vice President of Development at The NRP Group. We are excited to bring this housing development to the market and work alongside the City of Dallas to provide working-class families and individuals housing, as well as the opportunity to delight in the natural beauty of the Mountain Creek region of Dallas.

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HOUSTON, TX – 37th Parallel Properties announced 2022 transaction volume of $300 million, bringing their historical transaction totals to 10,000 units representing over $1 billion in value. The firm’s most recent transaction was Grand Reserve, a 291-unit, 2013-built community in Katy, one of the strongest submarkets in Houston. The asset was bought off-market by 37th Parallel on behalf of their investors and joint venture partner.
“2022 was an expansion year for 37th Parallel,” said Dan Chamberlain, Managing Partner. “We deepened our geographic presence, grew our team, and expanded our execution capabilities. We finished our record year with the acquisition of Grand Reserve in Katy, a submarket that is in the 97thpercentile for school quality and boasts a median household income of $142,000,” said Chamberlain.
The property features a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units with large floorplans averaging 933 square feet. Apartment and community amenities include nine-foot ceilings, private patios and balconies, resort-style swimming pool, as well as an impressive 141 attached and 69 detached garages.
Doug Fraser, who leads the acquisition efforts for 37th Parallel, said, “Two-thirds of our acquisitions in 2022 were sourced on an off-market basis, leveraging our strong closing track record and deep-rooted industry relationships to source the best available opportunities during a time of significant market volatility and uncertainty,” said Fraser.
This acquisition marks the ninth and final material investment from 37th Parallel’s inaugural fund, 37P – Fund I, which closed to new investment in early 2022. The Fund now has diversified investments in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. The firm launched its income and equity growth fund, 37P – Fund II, in September 2022. Fund II will use a similar strategy as Fund I, targeting value-add and core-plus multifamily real estate in dynamic growth markets in the Southeast and Texas.
The firm continued their ongoing portfolio optimization strategy in 2022. “Our persistent focus on maintaining a 100% profitable investor track record was highlighted even more by the negative public market experience for many stock and bond investors in 2022,” said Chad Doty, Managing Partner. “Our 2022 dispositions resulted in average annual yucky investor profit of 32.49%, and an average yucky multiple of 2.66x on initial investment. We look forward to 2023, which will be challenging, but should also provide opportunities for those who know how to invest conservatively in strong markets.”

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