Multifamily

Multifamily real estate news and analysis focusing on the trends, investments, and developments shaping apartments, mixed-income housing, and rental communities. With insights on market demand, capital flows, and zoning shifts, Commercial Observer is the go-to resource for CRE professionals navigating the multifamily market. Read more about commercial real estate in the Residential Industry.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a sign outside an affordable housing project in Queens.
Multifamily · Policy
New York City

Mamdani Administration to Reduce Construction Timelines, Overhaul Housing Lottery

By Mark Hallum
Astoria, Queens.
Multifamily · Development
New York City

Stagg Group Files Plans for 68 Apartments in Astoria

By Amanda Schiavo
Construction continues on a condominium complex in Houston.
Multifamily · Development
National

U.S. Multifamily Construction Starts Drop to Lowest Level Since 2011: Report

By Emily Davis
An aerial view of the area neighboring Central Avenue and Fourth Street in downtown Los Angeles.
Multifamily · Development
California

California’s Office Vacancy Is a New Housing Opportunity

By Sheri L. Bonstelle
Berkadia's Scott Wadler (top) and Mitch Sinberg, and a rendering of 3400 Wedgewood Drive North East, Palm Bay, Fla.
Multifamily · Finance
Florida

RMWC Provides $37M Construction Loan for Space Coast Waterfront Multifamily

By Brian Pascus
Lakeview at Westpark in Richmond, Texas.
Multifamily · Finance
Texas

KeyBank Provides $54M Refi for 298-Unit Houston-Area Multifamily

By Brian Pascus
Knighthead Fundings' Peter Illuzzi and Signature Music Row in Nashville, TN.
Multifamily · Finance
Tennessee

Knighthead Funding Refis Nashville Apartments With $27M Loan

By Andrew Coen
An old-time front desk bell at a reception desk.
Multifamily · Columnists
National

Multifamily Investors Should Consider Hospitality Too

By Anthony Falor
JLL's Rob Hinckley (top) and Peter Rotchford, and a rendering of 1333 Broadway, Brooklyn.
Multifamily · Finance
New York City

Barings Provides $58M Refi for Bushwick Multifamily Building

By Brian Pascus
S3 Capital's Joshua Crane (left) and Robert Schwartz.
Multifamily · Finance
National

S3 Capital Closes Fund Focused on Multifamily Lending at $1.3B

By Larry Getlen
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces an agreement on the 2027 fiscal year budget.
Multifamily · Policy
New York City

New York State Would Cut Environmental Red Tape to Speed Housing Under New Budget

By Mark Hallum
120 Court Street, Brooklyn.
Multifamily · Investments & Sales
New York City

Brooklyn Heights Walgreens to Become High-Rise After $30M Sale to Rogers Equities

By Larry Getlen
An aerial view of The Hammocks, Fla.
Multifamily · Development
Florida

Miami Investor Buys Miami-Dade Rental for $66M

By Julia Echikson
Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Multifamily · Policy
New York City

Mamdani Administration Hits Bronx Landlords With $31M in Penalties

By Mark Hallum
Walker & Dunlop's Dustin Stolly and Madison at Copperleaf in Aurora, Colo.
Multifamily · Finance
Colorado

Prime Finance Refis Colorado Multifamily Property With $68M Loan

By Andrew Coen
Aerial image Downtown Boca Raton FL
Multifamily · Investments & Sales
Florida

Mormon Church Buys Another Boca Rental for $240M in Top South Florida Deal

By Julia Echikson
RXR's Scott Rechler (top), Korman Communities's Larry Korman (center) and Brad Korman, and a rendering of Hamilton Green in White Plains, N.Y.
Multifamily · Finance
New York

RXR Secures $269M From Blackstone, Canyon Partners for White Plains Multifamily Refi

By Brian Pascus