The commercial real estate market is enjoying resurgence in the U.S. Commercial mortgage-backed securities are predicted to reach up to $100 billion by 2020. Clearly the future is looking up.
As opportunities arise, you need a firm with collective knowledge and resources to help you anticipate and capture the market, prepare for and manage risks, forecast and overcome obstacles. Whatever kind of real estate finance you need, you need a partner who knows how to negotiate and structure any one of hundreds of complex real estate and financing deals.
We are industry leaders experienced in structuring and negotiating cutting-edge contracts. We do this for some of the world’s largest financial institutions, private equity funds and investors seeking to maximize and manage their investments in real estate.
From secured lending, to acquisitions and dispositions, our team handles billions of dollars in loan originations, restructurings and workouts, representing a broad scope of institutional investors in the U.S. and abroad.
National Housing & Rehabilitation Association/HousingOnline.com | June 22, 2021
The following article highlights NP’s work on a complex financing transaction and status conversion that will provide St. Stephens Retirement Center in San Diego with decades of financial certainty as well as funding to rehabilitate the property. This is the first deal ever in California to utilize the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) “RAD for PRAC” program, which can help owners of eligible seniors housing properties convert existing rental assistance contracts to enable access to private capital for conducting repairs and improvements, as well as maintaining ownership in affordable housing properties. Washington, DC senior counsel Monica Sussman and New York counsel Kathie Soroka led the deal team, which also included Washington, DC associate Brendan Cardella-Koll, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
McKnight’s Senior Living | June 21, 2021
The following article highlights NP’s work on a complex financing transaction and status conversion that will provide St. Stephens Retirement Center in San Diego with decades of financial certainty as well as funding to rehabilitate the property. This is the first deal ever in California to utilize the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) “RAD for PRAC” program, which can help owners of eligible seniors housing properties convert existing rental assistance contracts to enable access to private capital for conducting repairs and improvements, as well as maintaining ownership in affordable housing properties. Washington, DC senior counsel Monica Sussman and New York counsel Kathie Soroka led the deal team, which also included Washington, DC associate Brendan Cardella-Koll, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
Bloomberg Law | June 14, 2021
This column of notable legal news highlights the appointment of Washington, DC partner Matthew Mullen to lead the Community Development Finance group.
Commercial Observer | May 10, 2021
New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch is mentioned in this article for representing Silver Street Development in its joint venture partnership with LIHC Investment Group to rehabilitate the Marble Hall Apartments low-income housing development. The deal team also included Washington, D.C. partner Steve Wallace, Boston counsel Alex Rosso, and New York City associate Alex Hohauser, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
The Daily Record | April 29, 2021
Rochester office managing partner Jared Lusk, of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, was selected for the region’s “Power 30 Law” list. Related to this accolade, the paper also published a Q&A article on Jared’s outlook as COVID restrictions ease.
Washington Business Journal | April 15, 2021
This article on clean technology in the Washington, DC region details New Partners Community Solar’s roots within our firm, as well as the organization’s mission, and quotes New Partners CEO Herb Stevens and President Jeff Lesk, both senior counsel with the Community Development Finance group in DC.
Los Angeles Times | March 22, 2021
Los Angeles office managing partner Justin Thompson, of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, participated in a virtual roundtable discussion on COVID-19’s impact on commercial real estate, market-driving trends, and what’s on the horizon for the industry.
New York Law Journal | February 25, 2021
Long Island partner Tara Daub is included in this column of notable legal moves in New York for her appointment to Labor & Employment practice group leader. Long Island Labor & Employment counsel David Tauster; New York City counsels Julia Casteleiro and Abby Patterson, and Long Island counsel Mike Webb, all in the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group; and Buffalo Complex Commercial Disputes counsel Erik Goergen are also included for their promotions to counsel.
Innovate Long Island | February 17, 2021
This morning roundup of notable business news in Long Island includes the launch of the Long Island office’s “What’s New” virtual workshop series, designed to keep participants up-to-date with the fast-paced, post-pandemic changes across law and industry.
WealthManagement.com | February 09, 2021
This article, on how investors are finding more ways to invest in affordable housing, quotes New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen on how geography comes into play with tax credits and investments made by private equity firms and developers.
Crain’s New York | February 05, 2021
New York City Project Finance & Public Finance partner Adam Gordon was included in this roundup of notable executive news for his promotion to partner.
Seniors Housing Business | January 28, 2021
This article covers Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jeff Sacks for being named chairman of the board for Boston-based developer, owner, and operator 2Life Communities. The article highlights Jeff’s work in Massachusetts to transform outdated public housing projects into vital communities for low-income residents.
CoStar News | December 23, 2020
Boston Community Development Finance partner Forrest Milder and Washington, D.C. Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Richard Price comment on the low-income housing tax credit rate being fixed at 4% in Congress’ recently passed spending bill, and what that could mean in practical terms.
Affordable Housing Finance | October 21, 2020
This article mentions the firm for representing Hudson Valley Property Group LLC in its partnership with Nuveen Investments for the purchase of a 412-unit affordable apartment portfolio in Jersey City. The deal team included New York partner Aaron Yowell and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, Boston partner Chris Froeb, and Washington, D.C. partner Susanna Mitchell, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
National Real Estate Investor | October 14, 2020
This article, on how developers and investors dedicated to preserving affordable housing are raising capital to bid for properties, quotes New York Affordable Housing & Real Estate strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen for her thoughts on buyers’ potential opportunities to purchase several types of properties.
Real Estate Weekly | September 28, 2020
This article on the ground-breaking of Bishop Valero Residence, an affordable housing development for low-income seniors and formerly homeless adults, quotes New York Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch for leading the team that advised Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples Development Corporation. The deal team also included Rochester Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Darren Miller and associate Matt Carrigg.
Law360 | September 18, 2020
Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice group leader and Long Island partner Denise Pursley is featured in this Q&A article, where she provides her outlook on the real estate industry and how it’s been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Senior Housing News | July 22, 2020
Nixon Peabody client Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) was included in this roundup of notable deals for closing on the financing of two Boston-area properties that will help the organization with its post-pandemic future. Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jeff Sacks, and associates Ali Walendziak and Alexander Rosso were mentioned for representing HSL in the Randolph financing. Jeff Sacks and Affordable Housing & Real Estate associate Julie Hancock Stande were noted for representing HSL in the Brookline transaction. All the attorneys are based in Boston.
Bloomberg Tax | June 05, 2020
This article quotes Boston Community Development Finance partner Forrest Milder on new Treasury guidance related to opportunity zone investors, noting what he’s been seeing in the space as well as issues that remain unaddressed.
Bisnow | April 23, 2020
This article, which mentions NP for representing the developer in the transaction, covers a $50 million financing deal that enables construction of a new 191-unit residential building in Northeast Washington, D.C. The deal team included Washington, D.C. partner Susanna Mitchell, New York City partner Meghan Altidor, and Boston associate Alexander Rosso, all of the Affordable Housing and Real Estate group.
Chicago Tribune | April 01, 2020
In this front-page article in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner David Allswang provided comments that commercial landlords are bracing for a significant drop in rent payments in April amid the coronavirus crisis, citing anecdotal data from commercial property owners in London.
New York Law Journal | March 23, 2020
In her latest “Ask the Former Regulator” column, New York City Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Erica Buckley explains that the functions of New York government, including the Attorney General’s Real Estate Finance Bureau, are still in operation during the coronavirus shutdown, as most state employees continue to work remotely.
Law360 | February 19, 2020
New York City Corporate partner Rick Cox provides commentary in this article about how managers of qualified opportunity funds can minimize conflicts of interest through organizational documents.
Affordable Housing Finance | December 26, 2019
Boston Community Development Finance partner Forrest Milder wrote this contributed article analyzing the final IRS regulations governing opportunity zones, the tax-advantaged investment opportunity created by Congress in 2017.
Crain’s New York | July 09, 2019
New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Erica Buckley wrote this op-ed outlining how a new law designed to protect tenants may actually reduce home ownership opportunities in the city, due to a provision making condo conversions more difficult.
Bloomberg Tax | May 15, 2019
Boston Community Development Finance partner Forrest Milder wrote this contributed article explaining the math behind determining the fair market value of a qualified opportunity fund partnership interest after 10 years.
Law360 | March 04, 2019
Washington DC Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Susanna Mitchell is mentioned in this article for her representation of the Jewish Association Serving the Aging in a $21 million real estate transfer between two of its entities.
Spectrum TV | January 08, 2019
Los Angeles Office Managing Partner Justin Thompson appeared in this live TV segment to discuss how the increasing number of driverless cars on the road will change the way cities operate.
Affordable Housing Finance | November 15, 2018
New York City strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice group, says the new leadership of the House Appropriations Committee is likely to push the Department of Housing and Urban Development for additional financing for affordable housing.
International Energy Law Review | October 31, 2018
Boston Community Development Finance partner Forrest Milder authored this column about a recent Federal Court of Appeals ruling to overturn the Alta Wind decision, and its possible implications for the energy industry and projects involving government grants or tax credits.
