24-story, 373-unit apartment tower prepares to break ground in downtown St. Pete

A Chicago development team is preparing to begin construction on a 24-story apartment tower in downtown St. Pete, bringing 373 apartments, ground-floor retail, and a rooftop lounge to a site just steps from Central Avenue. Focus is actively conducting early groundwork testing at 275 5th Street South as it moves toward construction of its first … Read more

24-Story Rental Giant Set To Shake Up Downtown St. Pete Skyline

Downtown St. Petersburg is about to get a new high-rise neighbor. A 24-story apartment tower is slated to rise at 275 5th Street South as Chicago-based developer Focus and co-developer Bradford Allen move from site testing into full construction. The mixed-use project will bring roughly 370 rental apartments, street-level retail and a double-height sky lounge … Read more

Focus, Bradford Allen Secure $135M Construction Loan for 275 5th Street in St. Petersburg

Focus and Bradford Allen have secured a $135 million construction loan to advance the development of 275 5th Street, a planned multifamily high-rise in downtown St. Petersburg. The financing, originated by Affinius Capital, will support construction of a 24-story, Class A residential tower that combines rental housing with ground-floor retail space in one of the … Read more

Affinius Capital originates $135 million construction loan to Focus and Bradford Allen for new mixed-use development in St. Petersburg, Fla.

St. Petersburg, FL Affinius Capital LLC has originated a $135 million construction loan to finance the ground-up development of 275 5th St. The 24-story, Class A multifamily property will feature 373 apartments and 6,384 s/f of retail. The loan was made to Focus, a real estate company that integrates design, construction, and financial expertise, and Bradford Allen, … Read more

Focus, Bradford Allen Ink $135M Tampa Bay Construction Loan

Focus and Bradford Allen closed on a $135 million construction loan to fund development of 275 5th Street in downtown St. Petersburg. Affinius Capital originated the loan. The 24-story, Class A multifamily property will feature 373 apartments and 6,384 square feet of retail. 275 5th Street will feature a mix of junior one-bedroom, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, … Read more

JV Lands $135M for Metro Tampa Project

The community is slated to open in 2028. A partnership between real estate construction and financial company Focus and commercial real estate development firm Bradford Allen has secured a $135 million construction loan for 275 Fifth St., a residential project in St. Petersburg, Fla. Affinius Capital provided the note. The partnership acquired the 1-acre development … Read more

Affinius Capital Originates $135 Million Construction Loan to Focus and Bradford Allen for New Mixed-Use Development in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Class A rental and retail development at 275 5th Street to deliver in 2028 Affinius Capital LLC announced today it has originated a $135 million construction loan to finance the ground-up development of 275 5th Street in downtown St. Petersburg, Fla. The 24-story, Class A multifamily property will feature 373 apartments and 6,384 square feet of retail. The loan was … Read more

Construction Set to Start on 24-Story Tower at 275 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida

Construction is set to start on a high-rise mixed-use development in St. Petersburg following years of delays. In 2023, Chicago-based Focus purchased the project’s now-vacant 0.92-acre corner lot for $20.23 million. Yet, because of various financial and administrative delays, plans stalled – until just recently. Focus, in partnership with Bradford Allen, is planning a 24-story … Read more

Bradford Allen Welcomes First Residents to Arbor House Apartments in Arlington Heights Illinois

Bradford Allen, a national full-service commercial real estate development and advisory firm announced the grand opening of Arbor House, its new luxury apartment community located at the southeast gateway to Arlington Heights. The eight-story, 301-unit community at 25 E. Algonquin Road marries the comfort and space of suburban living with the sophisticated amenities and design standards … Read more

Arbor House Multifamily Now Pre-Leasing in Arlington Heights

Bradford Allen announced the start of pre-leasing at Arbor House, its new luxury apartment community in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Located at 25 E. Algonquin Road, the eight-story community features 301 residences spanning studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. First move-ins are scheduled for spring 2026. The apartments showcase quartz countertops and in-unit laundry. “The community’s resort-style … Read more