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Classic Energy Retrofit in a Multifamily Walkup

Location

Bronx , NY

Project Overview

Lender: 
Community Preservation Corporation (CPC)
Lender Type: 
CDFI
Property Type: 
Subsidized
Property Ownership: 
For-profit
Deal Overview: 

This building was in poor physical condition and relied on outdated heating and distribution systems. Working with the city and state government partners, CPC provided a construction loan for rehabilitation and efficiency upgrades that included roof replacement, low-flow water fixtures, envelope insulation, and a new boiler. As a result of the comprehensive energy retrofit this building went through, the property reduced its gas bill by $700 per dwelling unit and saved 32% on the total annual utility cost

Metering Configuration: 
Heat, hot water, water & sewer utilities paid by owner
Improvements Covered: 
Energy efficiency, Water efficiency
Type of Project: 
Retrofit/Renovation
Buildings: 
1
Total Units: 
35

Financing Details

Financing Type: 
Construction/Rehab, Mini-Permanent/Permanent
Total Delivery Cost: 
$4,861,045
Borrower Equity: 
$372,371
Loan 1 Amount: 
$1,145,000
Loan 1 Term: 
30
Loan 1 Repayment Source: 
Utility and operations savings; rental income
Loan 2 Amount: 
$1,145,000
Loan 2 Term: 
2
Loan 2 Repayment Source: 
Permanent loan
Loan 3 Amount: 
$2,198,674
Loan 3 Term: 
30
Loan 3 Repayment Source: 
Utility and operations savings; rental income
Completion Status: 
Completed

Underwriting Considerations

Security: 
Secured - real estate
Recourse: 
Full recourse
Expected Annual Income: 
Historical NOI is $132,734, but income with energy savings (adjusted NOI) is $151,144. This unlocked an additional $194,174 in available loan proceeds.
Debt Service Coverage Ratio: 
1.25
Percentage Projected Energy Savings Discounted for Use in Underwriting : 
50%

Additional Information

Point of Contact : 
Atalia Howe, Manager of Sustainability Programs, Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), [email protected]
Additional Information: 
The $2,198,674 loan is from NYC HPD. Estimated $23,000 in annual savings.