Walker & Dunlop structures $160m on behalf of RXR for Sawyer Place

Yonkers, NY Walker & Dunlop, Inc structured $160 million in financing for Sawyer Place, a recently-built, class A multifamily building. Completed in 2020, the property consists of two connected towers with 438 rental units and 31,000 rentable s/f of ground-floor retail.

Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Keith Kurland, Adam Schwartz, Michael Ianno, and Sean Bastian led Walker & Dunlop’s team in structuring the refinance, which replaces the property’s existing construction loan. The team served as exclusive advisor to their client, RXR Realty, a vertically integrated property owner, developer, and operator. Drawing on their extensive network of capital providers, the team identified Mesa West Capital as the ideal lender and arranged a five-year, floating rate non-recourse bridge loan.

According to Michael Maturo, president of RXR Realty, “Sawyer Place has quickly evolved into one of the most sought-after rental buildings in downtown Yonkers. The property has witnessed tremendous leasing velocity from both residents moving within the surrounding county as well as from New York City, and will continue to be a highly attractive rental option to both young professionals and families who have a desire to live in this rapidly expanding Yonkers neighborhood.”

He added, “We were thrilled with the execution that Walker & Dunlop’s New York City team brought to this deal. They found a perfect capital partner to suit our unique needs and specifications.”

“We were honored to work with a longtime client, RXR, on Sawyer Place, one of their newest developments,” said Appel. “Downtown Yonkers is increasingly becoming a desirable live-work-play destination with an artistic and cultural scene that is redefining the neighborhood. The capital markets saw the value in the location and the superior amenities offered by Sawyer Place, resulting in a very competitive financing.”

Located near the Hudson waterfront, Sawyer Place features panoramic views of Manhattan’s skyline, the Hudson River, and the Palisades. Sawyer Place offers residents a modernized luxury experience, featuring unit interiors with stainless steel appliances, keyless fob entry, in-home washers and dryers, and floor-to-ceiling windows. On-site amenities include a landscaped roof terrace, indoor theater, state-of-the-art fitness center, 24/7 concierge, resident lounge, on-site valet parking, and a 533-space parking garage.