Shoma Group Closes On $17.6 Million Construction Loan For Ten30 South Beach

South Florida developer Shoma Group has announced that they have closed on a $17.6 million construction loan for Ten30 South Beach. The loan was provided by New York-based ACRES Capital Corp.

“We are very proud to secure construction financing with ACRES Capital for Ten30 South Beach as we step closer to delivering this compelling project to Miami Beach,” said Masoud Shojaee, CEO of Shoma Group. “Especially in today’s current climate, this closing is an endorsement of the market appeal of Ten30 as we continue our forward momentum bringing this attractive proposition to the Miami Beach market.”

Already under construction, Ten30 South Beach is a moderately priced, yet elegantly designed luxury retreat away from the high-rise condominium projects that have priced domestic buyers out of South Beach. Rising four stories, Ten30 South Beach will offer a curated collection of just 43 condominiums including studios, one- and two-bedroom units with expansive terraces and stylish interiors priced from the $400,000’s with low association fees of less than $400 per month.

“It has been a pleasure to work with Masoud and his team throughout the iterations of this project to bring this unique offering to Miami Beach,” said Michael Horowitz, of Cooper Horowitz, who arranged the financing on behalf of Shoma Group. “ACRES Capital immediately recognized the niche in the market that this product would serve and efficiently pursued and concluded the financing despite the current economic climate. It was a collaborative effort from start to finish, and we look forward to watching this project succeed.”

The significant project milestone comes on the heels of the project’s recent financing program announcement, which hopes to make luxury more attainable to domestic buyers by lowering the initial deposit requirement to 15%. Current financing programs also make it possible for qualified domestic buyers to attain up to 97% financing with the excess of the 15% deposit amount being used to cover closing costs, pre-paid items and possibly a portion of the original deposit being refunded to the buyer at closing. For domestic buyers looking to make the move to an exclusive yet sometimes elusive beach address, this could put Miami Beach living within reach.

“The Ten30 South Beach project was an attractive origination opportunity due in part to its targeted segment of the highly desirable South Beach market,” said Mark Fogel, ACRES President and Chief Executive Officer. “Its attainable price point and low common charges for each unit will accommodate a variety of residents, including local buyers looking to buy their first home, empty-nesters that are downsizing or those relocating from states with higher taxes. This wide appeal is augmented by strong, local sponsorship in Shoma Group, which will ensure that the property’s business plan is adeptly executed.”

Exclusively marketed and sold by Fortune Development Sales, Ten30 South Beach includes a myriad of upscale amenities including an expansive 6,000 SF rooftop deck with a rosé-colored pool, lounge, and outdoor kitchen area complete with barbecue and yoga space. Residences come with covered parking. With state-of-the-art technology and high-end finishes, each residence will offer sophisticated technology, including the Samsung Family Hub refrigerator, which allows residents to send messages, order Uber rides, play music or see inside their fridge and browse the internet for recipes using available ingredients. Italian-designed chef caliber kitchens, Bluetooth enabled keyless entry with cameras that offer complete control through a homeowner’s mobile phone, and spacious master bedrooms with a unique open bathroom concept complete Ten30’s array of amenities that tastefully create a sense of sanctuary expressed in lyrical terms.

Ten30 offers residents the style and prestige of an exclusive address surrounded by premier shopping, dining and dazzling attractions of Miami Beach. The famed Lincoln Road shopping district is just minutes away as well as top dining experiences at Sunset Harbor. Ten30 is also conveniently located steps from Flamingo Park, where residents can enjoy several activities including a state-of-the-art aquatic center, Bark Park, baseball and football stadiums, basketball and racquetball courts, soccer and softball fields in addition to a tennis center and children’s playground.

For more information about Ten30, private showings or purchasing/ leasing information please fill out the form below:

East End Capital & Related Group Secure $136 Million In Refinancing For Wynwood 25 & Wynwood Annex

Partners East End Capital and The Related Group closed on $136 million in financing for its a master-planned, mixed-use developments Wynwood 25 and Wynwood Annex. The financing was provided by Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies and is being used to fully satisfy the construction loans for both projects and return equity to the partners. Completed in June 2019, the nine-story building is already nearly 90% leased.

“This financing is a significant milestone for Wynwood 25 and the Annex as it officially marks the completion of these pioneering Wywnood developments,” said Jonathon Yormak, of East End Capital. “We thank our partners for their support.”

Approximately $110 million of the loan was used for Wynwood 25, Wynwood’s first purpose-built, rental community, which adds 289 rental units ranging from 400 SF studios to three-bedroom apartments to the market. Designed by architect Kobi Karp, with interiors by Meshberg Group, Wynwood 25 features amenities such as a 24/7 concierge, valet parking, electric car charging stations, pet grooming spa, rooftop lounge and kitchen, library with co-working space, state-of-the-art fitness room with virtual spinning studio, and a heated resort-style pool with a sunbathing deck area that looks down on the world-famous Wynwood Walls. Wynwood 25 also features 28,518 SF of retail space, featuring ice cream shop, Salt & Straw, and acclaimed Austin-based Japanese powerhouse, Uchi, expecting to open in the Spring 2020.

“Wynwood 25 and the Annex ushered in a new era for Miami’s most popular neighborhood, and the response from renters, tenants and the Wynwood community has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Jon Paul Perez, executive vice president for Related. “We look forward to continuing to bring these kinds of thoughtfully designed properties to Wynwood as it grows and evolves.”

Nearly $26 million of the refinancing loan was utilized for The Wynwood Annex, the second component of the mixed-use development. The Annex is a 60,000 SF, Class-A office building, geared towards TAMI tenants, such as Live Nation, that has already moved into its full floor space at the building. The Annex boasts loft-like office space with soaring ceilings and private outdoor space, individually sized floor plans, and on-site parking. Other features include a 4,429 SF ground-floor retail component as well as a communal rooftop terrace with outdoor seating.

Apartment leasing at Wynwood 25 is being managed by The Related Group. Retail leasing at Wynwood 25 and Wynwood Annex is being handled by Richard Skulnik at RIPCO. Office leasing at Wynwood Annex is led by the team of Gordon Messinger and Ericka Witkowski of Cushman & Wakefield.

Terra, New Valley, Great Eagle Holdings and Bizzi & Partners Pay Off $155 Million Construction Loan For Eighty Seven Park

The partners behind Eighty Seven Park, Pritzker Prize winning architect Renzo Piano’s first residential development in the United States, have paid off $155 million in construction financing for the newly-completed Miami Beach condominium tower. The loan, which was issued in 2017 by United Overseas Bank, helped fund the development of the 18-story, luxury tower located at 8701 Collins Avenue in the city’s North Beach neighborhood, which was delivered in November 2019. More than 90% of the development’s 66 residences have been sold, with unit sales representing over $400 million in total transaction value. Remaining residences are available from about $2 million to $10 million.

“Our ability to pay off our financing shortly after completion speaks to the strength of Eighty Seven Park’s development and design teams, and to the high-demand we’ve seen for this one-of-a kind iconic building,” said developer David Martin, President of Terra. “Renzo Piano and West 8 had such a powerful vision for this project, and we are thrilled by the response from our owners from across the U.S. and around the world.”

Since launching sales in 2016, Eighty Seven Park has attracted a diverse mix of residents including a significant percentage of domestic buyers. While the tower has enjoyed steady sales activity among global buyers, U.S. buyers have accounted for approximately 50% of all unit sales to date.

Residences at Eighty Seven Park feature floor-to-ceiling windows and wrap-around terraces. Each unit offers breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean and lush greenery. Among the design team was internationally acclaimed Parisian architect, Rena Dumas (RDAI), who created the tower’s interior and exterior living spaces. Luxurious amenities include around-the-clock concierge and butler service, an outdoor juice bar, a full-service salon for residents, and a full-time botanist who assist residents with their private balcony gardens. The residences feature large outdoor living spaces with summer kitchens, accounting for approximately 70% of each unit’s interior space. Additionally, owners and their guests have access to have a two-acre park.

Image by The Boundary

13th Floor Investments & Adler Group Lock Down $99 Million In Construction Financing For 2nd Tower At Link at Douglas

Miami-based real estate developers Adler Group and 13th Floor Investments have finalized a $99 million loan that will open the door to the construction of a second tower at Link at Douglas, a 7-acre master-planned development that will transform Miami-Dade County’s Douglas Road Metrorail Station into a mixed-use transit hub with residential, retail and commercial office uses. The loan, which was issued by Banco Santander and TD Bank, will help fund the construction of the 36-story multifamily building, which will include 421 rental apartments and 17,000 SF of ground-floor retail space.

Situated directly adjacent to the Douglas Road Metrorail Station at 3100 Douglas Road, the Arquitectonica-designed building will also feature a public plaza with connectivity to The Underline, a 10-mile-long linear park being built underneath the Metrorail tracks running from Downtown Miami to South Miami.

Construction of Tower 2 is expected to get underway this month (February 2020) and is expected to be completed in late 2022. Tower 1, a 22-story multifamily building designed by Corwil Architects with 312 rental apartments and 6,000 SF of retail space, broke ground in July 2019 and is slated for completion in 2021.

“The closing of this construction loan is a testament to our strong bank relationships and also signals the continued confidence in our latest transit-oriented development, as well as our ability to execute as a development team,” said Daryl Shevin, CFO of 13th Floor Investments.

“Link at Douglas will set a standard for urban living by catering to Miami-Dade’s evolving residents, who are looking for ways to avoid road congestion through public transit while seeking a more connected lifestyle,” said Jonathan Raiffe, Chief Operating Officer of Adler Group.

Link at Douglas is being developed through a collaboration with Miami-Dade County in which the developers have entered into a ground lease for publicly-owned land that will usher in privately-funded transit and infrastructure upgrades at a critical connection point within the County’s transit system. Link at Douglas’ mobility plan includes connectivity to Metrorail, County buses and municipal trolleys. Additionally, the development will incorporate over $17 million in public infrastructure improvements, including a fully renovated Metrorail station, a public plaza with active retail, and a section of The Underline. Link at Douglas marks the second partnership for 13th Floor Investments and Adler Group. The development team recently completed Motion at Dadeland, a 294-unit transit-oriented rental community adjacent to South Miami’s Dadeland North Metrorail Station, which opened to renters in April 2019.

Residences by Armani/Casa Pays Off $315 Million Construction Loan

Developers The Related Group and Dezer Development announced today the payoff of a $315 million construction loan to Wells Fargo for Residences by Armani/Casa. The 308-unit tower located on the sands of Sunny Isles Beach celebrates the legendary vision of interior design firm Armani/Casa, led by the famed Giorgio Armani; architecture firm Pelli Clarke Pelli, founded by the late César Pelli; and Swiss landscape architecture firm Enzo Enea. 

This milestone comes weeks after the tower received its temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO), signaling imminent move-ins for buyers. With $800 million in contracts expected to close quickly, the building is well on its way to a planned $1 billion sellout.  

“Paying off this loan so quickly is testament to the caliber of industry leaders this tower unites, from my partner on the project, Related, to the design icons who curated every inch of the building,” said Gil Dezer, President of Dezer Development. “Since TCO, we’ve seen multiple closings per day and could not be prouder to deliver a tower that exceeds all expectations.” 

“This building is a love letter to South Florida from Giorgio Armani and Cesar Pelli, and now stands as a landmark for design as striking as it is thoughtful,” Jon Paul Perez, Executive Vice President at The Related Group. “Alongside Dezer, we couldn’t be more thrilled to bring this tower to life, and it’s clear our excitement is mirrored by those who will call it home.”

The residences feature floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Atlantic Ocean, expansive terraces with glass railings and summer kitchens and kitchens with premium Armani Dada-designed cabinetry and Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. The master suites feature Armani Dada designed midnight bar with marble countertop and sink, and in the master bath Armani Roca design sink, tub & plumbing fixtures. 

The common spaces are a representation of sophisticated living, through the lens of Giorgio Armani. With over 35,000 SF of amenities across two floors, all exquisitely designed and furnished by Armani/Casa. This is apparent upon arrival to the lobby level, which features a residents-only version Armani/Privé, the famed lounge club with flags in Milan and Dubai. Rich textiles, a palette of softly dramatic tones, and sensual textures creates an atmosphere of refined elegance that continues through the rest of the spaces including the private bar and restaurant adjacent to Armani/Privé, club-inspired game room with billiards, state-of-the-art fitness center with yoga and Pilates, two-story revitalization spa with indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, dedicated children’s room, old Hollywood-inspired movie theatre, private cigar room and temperature-controlled wine cellar. Outdoors, a landscaped terrace serves as the property’s backyard with benefits like an infinity-edge heated pool and hot tub, private oceanfront restaurant and bar offering in-residence deliveries and oceanfront cabanas set within 300-feet of private beachfront. 

Residences are available for immediate occupancy, ranging from 1,800 SF to 6,000 SF and priced from $2.9 to $17 million. This is inclusive of the crown jewel listings, a 5,968 SF north facing penthouse and 5,375 square foot south facing penthouse priced at $17 million and $14 million, respectively. Both feature five-bedrooms, six-and-a-half bathrooms and rooftop terrace space with a private pool.

For more information about Residences by Armani/Casa, private showings or purchasing/ leasing information please fill out the form below:

CMC Group Pays Off $236 Million In Construction Loans For The Recently Completed Brickell Flatiron

Unit closings are underway and residents are moving in at Downtown Miami’s newly-completed Brickell Flatiron tower, with 50% of the 64-story tower’s contracts successfully closed over the last 30 days. The news comes as developer CMC Group retires $236 million in construction loans for the project. The loans, which were issued in 2017 by Bank OZK, Broad Street (Goldman Sachs) and RFR Realty, helped fund the development of the 527-unit tower located at 1000 Brickell Plaza. Brickell Flatiron was completed last month when it received its temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) with more than 95% of the project’s units already sold and under hard contract,

“Our ability to retire these loans just four weeks after receiving our TCO underscores the sustained buyer demand we’re seeing at Brickell Flatiron and the strength of the Brickell brand, both internationally and domestically,” said developer Ugo Colombo, Founder of CMC Group. “We’re quickly approaching sell-out and contracts are closing as we see a steady stream of primary and secondary home buyers coming from key markets overseas and U.S. markets such as New York, Boston, Chicago and California. Our owners are extremely happy with the quality of the final product and we’re moving through the rest of our closings at a record pace.”

Remaining residences currently available for sale include a range of one- to four-bedroom condos priced from $790,000 to $3 million, and one upper duplex penthouse for $8 million.

Brickell Flatiron has attracted a diverse mix of residents since launching in 2015, including a significant percentage of domestic buyers. While the tower has enjoyed steady sales activity among buyers from Mexico, Argentina, Italy, Venezuela and Colombia, U.S. buyers have accounted for more than half of all unit sales to date. Approximately 70% of the building’s buyers came from U.S. markets, evidence that Americans are increasingly drawn to Downtown Miami’s urban lifestyle, which comes at a fraction of the price of luxury living in other gateway cities.

“Bank OZK was delighted to finance Miami’s Brickell Flatiron Tower. This project embodies the high standards Bank OZK consistently seeks in its project financings – marquee real estate, strong market fundamentals and top-tier sponsorship,” said Greg Newman, managing director of originations for Bank OZK. “Ugo Columbo once again delivered a successful, high quality, landmark building making a bold mark on the downtown Miami skyline.”

Acclaimed Miami architect Luis Revuelta creates a one-of-a-kind architectural environment that combines the tower’s distinct flatiron shape with flowing, curvilinear forms. On the inside, Italian design architect Massimo Iosa Ghini uses inspiration from Brickell Flatiron’s curved façade to outline the building’s sleek amenity spaces, creating a seamless transition from exterior to interior.

The tower’s 64th-floor rooftop amenities encompass a Sky Spa, Sky Pool and Sky Gym with 360-degree panoramic views of the bay and downtown Miami’s glimmering cityscape. Residents have access to a host of therapeutic services and other offerings including private steam, sauna and locker facilities, a 6,300 square foot state-of-the-art fitness center with Pilates, yoga and aerobics studios, and a juice bar. Additional features include a resort-style lap pool and separate children’s pool on the 18th floor, private movie theater with stadium seating, billiards and cigar room, wine cellar, 24-hour concierge and valet parking, on-site vehicle washing and detailing, and electric car-charging stations.

In 2016, CMC Group completed the $22.5 million sale of Brickell Flatiron’s 24,800 SF ground-floor retail/restaurant space to Avi Dishi and Haim Yehezkel. Exciting tenants have already signed on to lease the space, including a popular London-based Japanese entertainment restaurant concept Sexy Fish.

Images via Golden Dusk Photography

For more information about Brickell Flatiron, private showings or purchasing/ leasing information please fill out the form below:

Aztec Group Arranges $142 Million In Debt Financing For Melo Group's Art Plaza

Aztec Group, Inc., Florida’s leading real estate investment and merchant banking firm for the past 38 years, announces that Peter Mekras, President of Aztec Group, has arranged $142 million in debt financing for Art Plaza in Miami, Florida, consisting of 667 rental apartments and 15,000 SF of retail space. This is the 10th loan Mekras has placed for Melo Group, who most recently placed $142 and $108 million loans for Melo’s 710-unit Square Station and 497-unit Melody Tower respectively.

Art Plaza was developed by Miami-based Melo Group, a family-owned and operated real estate development firm based in Miami, Florida and specializing in the construction, design and delivery of high-quality residential buildings. Art Plaza opened June 2019, and achieved rapid leasing velocity with 95% occupancy in less than six months. Art Plaza is located at the corner of NE 1st Avenue and NE 14th Street in the heart of Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District, just one block from the Metromover’s School Board station.

Aztec Group was engaged on an exclusive basis by the Owner to conduct a broad investment banking process. The firm obtained quotes from banks, agencies, pension fund advisors, private equity, financial and life insurance companies. After assisting the borrower to analyze numerous quotes and structures, the $142 million loan was awarded to Freddie Mac via Berkadia’s Miami Office as its seller servicer. The 10-year loan features full-term interest-only and a fixed rate under 3.50%.

“Our process mitigated Art Plaza’s limited stabilized operating history and Miami’s perceived housing supply concerns.” said Peter Mekras, President of Aztec Group. “We are pleased to be a part of Melo Group’s unparalleled effort to deliver more than 2,000 units of needed rental housing in the heart of the Arts & Entertainment District.”

Art Plaza marks the third multifamily development that Melo Group has delivered in the Arts & Entertainment District since 2016, and is part of the firm’s larger plan to bring over 2,300 transit-oriented rental units to the growing neighborhood. The firm’s previously completed developments, including the 497-unit Melody apartment tower and 710-unit Square Station towers, all cater to young professionals wanting to live close to their jobs in and around Downtown Miami and Brickell. The firm’s next rental development in the area, the 437-unit Miami Plaza tower, is now under construction adjacent to Square Station on the north side of the Metromover and is slated for completion in mid-2020.

PMG Locks Down $161.5 Million Construction Loan For 400 Biscayne

PMG and Greybrook Realty Partners have locked down a $161.5 million construction loan for the development of 400 Biscayne. The financing was provided by Centennial Bank and Square Mile Capital, the same group that provided the loan for PMG’s neighboring and completed project X Miami. Andrew Warman, Jonathan Blank and Lowell Plotkin led the PMG to securing the financing with Luis Flores of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr as the attorneys representing the partnership between PMG and Greybrook Realty Partners.

“We are working hand-in-hand with First United Methodist Church and Greybrook Realty Partners to create something special for the neighborhood, which will continue to foster growth and connection in this city we love,” said Ryan Shear, a Managing Partner at PMG.

400 Biscayne broke ground in June 2019 and when complete will rise 49-stories with over 1 million SF of total development. The tower will feature 646 rental apartments, 51,000 SF of commercial space and 22,000 SF of space which is dedicated to the First United Methodist Church of Miami. 400 Biscayne will feature a lounge and restaurant in the lobby, co-working spaces, gym, pool deck and outdoor lounge, amongst other amenities. The First United Methodist Church of Miami will feature a chapel, fellowship hall, chassrooms, offices, 3-story sanctuary with views of Biscayne Bay and a basketball court. 400 Biscayne is expected to be completed at one point in 2021.

Brickell Hotel Project Featuring AC Hotel By Marriott & Element By Westin Receives Construction Permits & Financing

A 24-story Brickell hotel project being developed by Robert Finvarb, which will feature both an AC Hotel By Marriott and the Element By Westin, has received its construction permits and financing. The development, which was designed by Arquitectonica, will feature a 264 key hotel component split between the 2 brands, 23,000 SF of retail, a rooftop lounge and 60 parking spaces. Construction financing came in the form of $67 million from City National Bank and $29 million in mezzanine financing from Summit Hotel Properties, the later of which will have the option to purchase the hotel from the developer.

Terra Closes on $91 Million Refinancing For Pines Garden at City Center Apartments in Pembroke Pines

Terra, a South Florida-based residential and commercial development firm, has closed on $91 million in financing for its newest multifamily community, Pines Garden at City Center in Pembroke Pines. The firm secured the loan through an affiliate of Mack Real Estate Group. With approximately 40% of its apartments already leased just three months after opening to residents, Pines Garden at City Center is Broward County’s latest example of suburban mixed-use development combining retail and residential uses within one pedestrian-friendly property. Located at 10400 Southwest City Center Boulevard, the recently completed 387-unit luxury rental development is part of Pines City Center, a 47-acre master-planned village featuring approximately 300,000 SF of lifestyle-oriented retail, entertainment and restaurant space including to Publix, Cooper’s Hawk, Outback Steakhouse, West Marine, BurgerFi, Smoothie King, Bento Café, Halal Guys, UFC Gym and a movie theater.

“Our ability to close this significant loan reflects the early leasing success we’ve experienced at Pines Garden, the significant demand for luxury rentals in Pembroke Pines, as well as the strong relationship between Terra and Mack Real Estate Group,” said David Martin, president of Terra. “Our team created a master plan comprising high-end rental homes and lifestyle-centered retail that will service the community’s tenants as well as surrounding residents. The result is a condensed area of development that is introducing a new amenity for Pembroke Pines and maximizing value for the neighborhood.”

Pines Garden at City Center offers one- to three-bedroom garden apartments and two- or three-bedroom townhouses covering 651 to 1,491 SF of living space, as well as private balconies and terraces. Modern-designed residences are equipped with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, and protected by hurricane-grade, impact-resistant windows. High ceilings, extra-wide baseboards, custom cabinetry and designer fixtures exhibit an attention to detail usually reserved for custom-built homes. Monthly rents begin at $1,645 for a one-bedroom apartment; $1,795 for a two-bedroom apartment; and $2,256 for a three-bedroom apartment. Two- and three-bedroom townhouses range from $2,475 to $2,845 per month.

Amenities include a two-story Pines Garden Clubhouse, the social center of the neighborhood, which features a state-of-the-art fitness center, children’s playroom and game room, resort-style pool, co-working lounge and coffee bar, outdoor cooking area and other recreational options. There’s a gazebo, a life-size chess board, a dog park, and play spaces that include an enclosed tot-lot area. Gated for privacy and security, Pines Garden offers the beauty and serenity of a nature preserve within walking distance of the urban conveniences of Pines City Center.