Orchard Park, NY KeyBank Real Estate Capital has originated a total of $65.9 million in Freddie Mac financing for two senior housing properties in Western New York.
A $45.8 million first mortgage loan was secured by Orchard Heights. Built in 1992 and renovated in 2016, the 162-unit property is comprised of a two-story apartment building with 114 assisted living units, 32 independent living units and 16 memory care units.
A separate $20.1 million first mortgage loan was secured by Heather Heights of Pittsford, a seniors housing property located in Pittsford, NY. Built in 1999, the 96-unit property includes 72 assisted living units and 24 memory care units.
Carolyn Nazdin of KeyBank’s Healthcare Group arranged the fixed-rate loans with 15-year terms, five-year interest only periods and 30-year amortization schedules. Both loans were used to refinance existing debt.
New York tri-state multifamily investors are increasingly reallocating capital to less-regulated markets across the U.S. as rent control and legislative risk erode returns at home. With over 60% of New York City’s rental housing stock classified as rent-stabilized, the traditional value-add model — buying under-performing buildings,