New York & Tri-State + Uptown/Bronx + Finance | February 7, 2019

MRC Finances Construction in Washington Heights

Madison Realty Capital (MRC)has closed on a $52.5-million construction loan, collateralized by a mixed-use development site at 4452 Broadway in Washington Heights.

The sponsor, an experienced local developer and repeat MRC borrower, acquired the Northern Manhattan land parcel in 2013 and plans to build a seven-story, 134,475-square-foot mixed-use project on the site.

“Investment interest in Washington Heights is on the rise, due to its strong fundamentals as well as a recent rezoning of its neighboring area which is increasing the overall density of the region,” said Josh Zegen (pictured), co-founder and managing principal of MRC.

“With the project approvals and construction plans already in place, we’re confident that this high-profile project will be a success, and MRC is pleased to once again support this developer’s financing needs.”

The project, which will include 129 apartments and 11,000 square feet of retail, is being built under the new Affordable New York program.

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