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L Lofts Condominium

100 Wyckoff Avenue/1610 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

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Overview

L Lofts is a 15-unit condo in Brooklyn, with 1 commercial unit.

  • Offering plan: Accepted March 2007 · 266 pages · floor plans on page 122
  • Finishes: Hardwood floors, Frigidaire appliances, a washer and dryer in each apartment and through-wall PTAC units for heating and cooling
  • Prices: $609 a square foot on average, as first offered; $1.9 million in all ($7.95 million when first offered)
  • Common charges: $514–$1,107 a month, the sponsor's first-year estimate
  • Sponsor: 1610 Dekalb Partners, L.P., represented by Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP; principals Mark Engel
  • Neighborhood: Bushwick, Brooklyn
  • Subway: 1-minute walk to DeKalb Av (L); 5 minutes to Jefferson St (L)
  • Amendments: 10, the latest in October 2014
  1. SubmittedMay 2007
  2. AcceptedMarch 2007
  3. 10 amendments
  4. First sale
  5. Latest sale

Sales

15 of 15homes sold (100%)
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First-Year Budget

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Property Taxes

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Closing Costs

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Amendments

Amendment 10 2014

Board control transferred from Sponsor in 2009, financials and 2014 budget disclosed, common charges increased 14% effective June 1, 2013, special assessments approved, mortgage refinanced in December 2014, and litigation filed against Sponsor alleging construction defects.

  • Sponsor turned over Board control to Unit Owners in 2009; Sponsor now controls only one Board member
  • Common charges increased 14% effective June 1, 2013
  • Special assessment of $15,500 approved January 2013, payable over 6 months beginning February 1, 2013
  • Special assessment of $150,000 approved 2014, effective November 1, 2014, for six months
  • Management agent New Bedford Management, Inc. retained October 1, 2012 at $1,500 monthly fee
  • Sponsor refinanced mortgage December 2014 with Bank United for $3,350,000, monthly payment $17,323.23, maturity December 10, 2019
  • Board sued Sponsor June 19, 2014 alleging fraud and breach of contract in construction, sale, marketing and management
  • Complaint filed to Attorney General June 26, 2014 alleging water infiltration and fire safety defects; forensic architect estimate exceeds $1 million for repairs

Amendment 9 Oct 20, 2014

Maximum prices for three unsold units increased.

  • Unit 3A price increased to $900,000.00
  • Unit 3C price increased to $500,000.00
  • Unit 3D price increased to $500,000.00
  • Schedule A prices increased for 2 homes (median +28.7%): 3 A $699,500 → $900,000; 3 C $417,000 → $500,000
  • Schedule A prices decreased for 1 home (median -5.5%): 3 D $529,000 → $500,000

Amendment 8 Oct 7, 2014

Maximum prices of unsold units increased.

  • Unit 5A price increased to $849,000.00
  • Unit 3D price increased to $449,000.00

Amendment 7 Sep 23, 2014

Prices of unsold units are increased to new maximum offering prices.

Amendment 6 Oct 15, 2013

The 6th Amendment updates escrow procedures, Board composition, financial disclosures, and construction defect investigation for L Lofts Condominium.

  • Board of Managers control transferred to unit owners in 2009; Sponsor now has only 3 of 7 board seats
  • Financial statements for 2008-2012 and 2013 operating budget disclosed
  • Mortgages transferred from Capital One Bank to SDF50 CAP NY LLC; foreclosure action filed October 14, 2013 with outstanding principal of $282,547.76 (Land Note), $422,096.35 (Building Note), and $3,155,810.74 (second Building Note)
  • Escrow agent changed to Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP at Wells Fargo Bank with revised escrow account procedures and 0.25% interest rate
  • Sponsor pays $4,295.95 monthly common charges and $208.67 monthly real estate taxes; collects $7,740.00 monthly rent from tenants of unsold units
  • Construction defects at building being addressed by Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman and Herz LLP
  • 421-a tax exemption in place for all units; preliminary certificate issued February 22, 2010

Amendment 5 Mar 19, 2009

Fifth amendment updates board composition, sponsor financial obligations, and mortgage terms as of March 2009.

  • Board of Managers listed with five sponsor-controlled members; Sponsor retains control until 50% of units sold or fifth anniversary
  • Sponsor pays $3,773.00 monthly common charges and approximately $8,789.43 monthly real estate taxes; collects $36,876.08 monthly rent from tenants
  • Three mortgages with Capital One Bank (f/k/a North Fork Bank) extended and modified as of December 10, 2008: Acquisition Loan $300,000, Building Loan $446,427 current balance, Construction Loan $3,300,000
  • All mortgages mature June 10, 2009 with option to extend until December 10, 2009; interest rate Prime plus 1.00% for all
  • 2009 operating budget and 2008 financial statements not yet available
  • Sponsor principals hold over 10% interest in six other properties; current on maintenance obligations within 30 days
  • Seven unsold units offered at previously set prices: 1B, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 5C

Amendment 4 Sep 18, 2008

Amendment documents the first closing, establishes the working capital fund, lists unsold units and prices, and discloses sponsor obligations and mortgages.

  • First closing occurred April 28, 2008
  • Declaration of Condominium dated March 19, 2008, filed April 23, 2008
  • Working Capital Fund established with $4,103.00 contributed per closed unit
  • Seven unsold units listed at prices from $390,000.00 to $3,134,000.00
  • First Unit Owners meeting held July 23, 2008
  • Sponsor pays $4,164.00 monthly common charges and approximately $8,332.05 in real estate taxes
  • Three mortgages disclosed with maturity date December 12, 2008 totaling approximately $4.5 million current balance

Amendment 3 Feb 12, 2008

Plan declared effective with corrected schedules, common charge reductions, and clarified terms for condominium operations.

  • Plan declared effective; 6 of 15 residential units under contract (40%)
  • Common charges reduced for residential units due to lower labor/repairs costs and reallocated expenses
  • Commencement date corrected from January 1, 2007 to January 1, 2008
  • Selling agents corrected to Dreamspace Realty LLC and Timothy Norton Realty, Inc.
  • Roof terraces will use planters instead of chain link fences
  • Gym added on property for residential unit owners
  • Sponsor control of Board limited to 50% common interest ownership
  • Revised Purchase Agreement form clarifies closing date penalties

Amendment 2 Sep 12, 2007

Correction of utility costs for common areas, unit measurements, and 421-A tax abatement disclaimers; addition of second selling agent.

  • Water, gas and electricity costs for common areas reduced in Schedule B-1
  • Common Expenses allocations revised between Residential and Commercial Units
  • Unit floor plans corrected to show terrace measurements on same page as unit measurements
  • Monthly Common Charges decreased for all units
  • Number of Residential Units clarified as 15; no washer/dryers in individual units
  • 421-A tax abatement eligibility and disclaimers expanded; no warranty of benefits
  • Timothy Norton Realty Inc. added as second selling agent (430 Tenth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215)

Amendment 1 May 11, 2007

Floor plans for four units modified for square footage changes, and common charges adjusted due to decreased electricity costs.

  • Floor plans modified for Units 3D, 3E, 4D, and 4E to reflect change in square feet
  • Schedule B-1 revised to reflect decrease in electricity expenses
  • Schedule B modified to lower gas and electric budget for first year of operation
  • Schedule A revised with new square feet and common charges amounts
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Team

Sponsor
1610 Dekalb Partners, L.P.
Principals
Mark Engel
Tax estimate
Mazursky Group, Inc.Prepared the first-year real estate tax projection
Construction lender
North Fork BankLender on the mortgage and building loan agreement recorded June 2006 in ACRIS; $7.5 million recorded

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Zoning

Zoning district
R6

Today's zoning, from city data (PLUTO 26v2).

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