Even with deluge of units, downtown apartment demand persists
Apartment occupancy downtown remains near a stellar 95 percent as tenants flood new projects, according to a panelist at IBJ's Commercial Real Estate and Construction Power Breakfast.
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Senior housing planned on key 86th and Meridian corner
A Missouri-based development team wants to build a $10 million senior living center on the last available parcel at one of the north side’s most visible intersections.
Carmel’s $100M Legacy attracting retail projects
Since Virginia-based Falcon’s Nest purchased the 400-acre development in 2011, residential construction has slowly been increasing. Now, some commercial development is beginning to follow.
Preservation group delays action on project with ‘digital canvas’
Members of the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission say they postponed a vote on the Mass Ave project at the request of City-County Council members who argue the building’s massive screen could run afoul of billboard rules. Commission members also questioned the building’s design and even its bold colors.
Historic downtown apartment building on the block
Summit Realty Group is accepting offers until Oct. 1 on the 23-unit Janus Lofts at 240 S. Meridian St. The building was redeveloped in 2003 by developer Lee Alig, who is facing numerous charges of securities fraud.
Broad Ripple jeweler spending $3M to redevelop downtown building
Nick Blum bought a vacant, three-story building south of Massachusetts Avenue and plans to move his Blumlux boutique there. The project will include luxury apartments and space for office users.
$50M mixed-use project on Mass Ave ready to move forward
Montage on Mass will feature 236 apartment units, 36,000 square feet of retail, two levels of underground parking and a giant three-story, electronic-mesh art display.
Milhaus ramps up expansion with high-profile hire
The local apartment developer has brought aboard Jason Sturman from Duke Realty Corp. to serve as chief investment officer and help guide its Midwest expansion.
Developer seeks tax break on $7.9M Fountain Square project
Deylen Realty is requesting the abatement to offset the cost of building Forte, a 64-unit apartment-and-retail project on part of a surface lot that had been owned by the city.
IPS finds buyer for historic Phillips Temple
Van Rooy Properties plans to spend more than $3.5 million to convert the crumbling structure into market-rate apartments while also constructing a new building on an adjacent lot to the west.
Lender grants $10 million to affordable-housing projects
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, commonly known as a private-sector bank for banks, announced July 17 that it awarded $10 million in affordable-housing grants in Indiana and Michigan, including two $500,000 grants for projects in Indianapolis.
Hamilton County’s residential boom leaves affordability behind
Only about 2 percent of the avalanche of residential units built in Hamilton County the last five years is dedicated to affordable housing.
Apartment construction drives U.S. homebuilding surge
U.S. builders broke ground on apartment complexes last month at the fastest pace in nearly 28 years, as developers anticipate that recent jobs gains will launch a wave of renters.
Vacant IPS buildings draw bids from developers
Five of the six buildings that Indianapolis Public Schools put on the block last month have attracted offers, with bidders appearing to lean toward renovating several as apartments.
Rare downtown condo project under construction in Lockerbie
Chase Development LLC plans to build 12 condos ranging from nearly $400,000 to $1.2 million as part of its 500 Park Residences project at the northwest corner of East Michigan Street and Park Avenue.
Neighbors yell ‘fore’ over apartment project that would replace golf course
A par-3 golf course on the city’s north side could be replaced by a $45 million apartment community with nearly 400 units, much to the chagrin of neighbors opposing the massive project.
Developer soars with ‘special needs’ housing niche
Gary Hobbs and his wife, Lori, have built BWI LLC into a fast-growing developer of affordable housing with 48 employees and more than $10 million in annual revenue.
Former downtown eyesore attracting tenants following major rehab
A 32-unit apartment project on Capitol Avenue, formerly known as the Di Rimini, is leasing up as new ownership finishes fixing all the flaws.
Local not-for-profit buying bulk of Zender apartment portfolio
Merchants Affordable Housing Corp. plans to spend at least $30 million to buy and rehab 10 buildings, most of them north of downtown.
Flaherty shopping stake in Axis development
Flaherty & Collins Properties already is selling a stake in its brand new downtown Axis at Block 400 apartment development to cover expensive cost overruns on the project.