Brooklyn Multifamily Refinance: $226M for House 55
A $226 million Brooklyn multifamily refinance is supporting the next operating stage of House 55. According to Affinius Capital’s announcement carried by citybiz on November 3, the lender originated a bridge loan for the property at 55 Willoughby Street. Commercial Observer also reported the transaction.
Brooklyn Multifamily Refinance: Key Facts
Item | Reported Details |
Refinancing loan | $226 million |
Lender | Affinius Capital |
Borrower | Lonicera Partners × Rabina joint venture |
Property | House 55 · 295 apartments · Downtown Brooklyn |
The 43-story property is also known as 55 Willoughby. The loan will support lease-up toward stabilization, which the announcement targets for early 2027.
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Institutional Credit Supports the Operating Stage
Affinius cited the property’s quality, constrained local supply and experienced sponsorship as reasons for the financing. Lonicera separately reported strong leasing progress at the building.
The transaction shows institutional credit participating as a new residential property moves into operation. Our recent coverage of DŌMI’s Long Island City acquisition loan illustrates a different financing purpose: buying an asset. The two deals offer local examples of financing tailored to different stages of residential ownership.
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