
Williamsville, NY Jack Phillips, principal at Largo Real Estate Advisors, Inc., arranged a permanent first mortgage to refinance the existing debt on a newly constructed low-rise/garden-style apartment complex for a trusted, repeat borrower. The property features garage parking. Through his relationship with the lender, Phillips was able to secure favorable terms, including an interest-only period, limited recourse with a burn-off provision, and a competitive interest rate.
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,