Student Housing

Student housing real estate news and analysis covering the trends, developments, and investments shaping campus-adjacent properties and purpose-built student accommodations. With insights on leasing activity, enrollment trends, and capital flows, Commercial Observer is the definitive resource for CRE professionals navigating the student housing market. Read more about commercial real estate in the Residential Industry.

The Harlem River separating the Bronx and Upper Manhattan shot via helicopter from an altitude of about 1000 feet.
Multifamily · Finance
New York City

Libremax Provides $26M to Maddd Equities, Stagg Group for Bronx Land Acquisition

By Brian Pascus
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Mesa West Executive Director Brian Hirsh
Student Housing · Finance
Georgia

Mesa West Capital Provides $134M Refi for Georgia Luxury Student Housing Property

By Brian Pascus
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Scott Weiner of Apollo Global and a flag with the NYU logo at the university's campus.
Student Housing · Finance
New York City

Apollo Refis NYU’s Largest Residential Tower With $180M Loan

By Andrew Coen
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Dan Goldberg.
Student Housing · Capital Markets
National

The Dean of Student Housing: Why Core Spaces’ Dan Goldberg Invests in Niche Markets

By Brian Pascus
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Brookfield CEO of Real Estate Brian Kingston and Brookfield Place.
Multifamily · Capital Markets
National

Brookfield Reports Record High Capital, $21B AI Infrastructure Investment in France

By Isabelle Durso
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James Patchett.
Multifamily · Finance
National

Gilbane Development Company Hires James Patchett as President and CEO

By Brian Pascus
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Howard University President Dr. Ben Vinson III and a rendering of the university's Fusion Building project.
Educational · Development
Washington DC

Howard University Secures Initial Approval for 27-Acre Rezoning Near D.C. Campus

By Nick Trombola
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Christopher Merrill of Harrison Street, and Aspire College Station, a student housing center servicing Texas A&M students.
Student Housing · Investments & Sales
National

Harrison Street Sells Student Housing Portfolio for Nearly $900M

By Isabelle Durso
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Wes Rogers stands in an office.
Multifamily · Players
National

How Landmark’s Wes Rogers Became America’s Largest Student Housing Developer

By Brian Pascus
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Darryl Button, president and CEO of Pacific Life Insurance Company, and The Hall.
Multifamily · Finance
Florida

Pacific Life Lends $73M to Build FSU Student Housing in Tallahassee

By Julia Echikson
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Panoramic Interests Owner Patrick Kennedy and a rendering of The Northside, a 73-unit student housing development near UC Berkeley.
Multifamily · Finance
California

Bank Hapoalim Provides $30M Construction Loan for UC Berkeley Student Housing

By Brian Pascus
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Adam Schwartz and Jonathan Schwartz
Multifamily · Finance
Pennsylvania

Walker & Dunlop Provides $286M Refi for Temple University Student Housing

By Brian Pascus
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People walk in a crosswalk outside The New School's University Center on Fifth Avenue.
Student Housing · Finance
New York City

Hawkins Way Capital Buys New School Student Housing Building for $30M

By Brian Pascus
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Multifamily · Finance
National

Why Student Housing Stands Out in a Dislocated Commercial Real Estate Market

By Andrew Coen
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Sales deal sheet
Multifamily · Investments & Sales
National

Sales Deals of the Week: KKR Buys Multi-State Student Housing Portfolio

By The Editors
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Auburn University sign with Samford Hall in the background
Multifamily · Investments & Sales
National

KKR Buying $1.6B Student Housing Portfolio From Blackstone REIT

By Cathy Cunningham
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99 Claremont Avenue is located near Columbia University in the Morningside Heights section of Manhattan.
Multifamily · Finance
New York City

Madison Realty Capital Lends $55M on Morningside Heights Student Housing Project

By Andrew Coen
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