TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 4, 2025 – PGIM Real Estate has provided $110 million 5-year interest-only fixed rate financing on behalf of its core debt strategy to Cascade Investment LLC for the financing of Asher Residences in Tampa.
The 22-story apartment building is a part of the Water Street development in downtown Tampa and was completed in December 2021. It contains 490 units, including 97 furnished residences operated as part of the ROOST hotel component, designed to meet growing demand from visitors to the adjacent Amalie Arena and Tampa Convention Center.
“We remain strong believers in the differentiated nature of the Water Street Tampa project and the synergies created by its thoughtfully integrated components,” said Tom Goodsite, managing director at PGIM Real Estate, who led the transaction on the firm’s behalf. “The addition of Asher and its boutique ROOST hotel component builds on that momentum. ROOST blends the service and convenience of a boutique hotel with the comforts of apartment-style living, complementing the broader hospitality offerings across Water Street Tampa. The property benefits from a prime location within the submarket, supported by strong demographics and excellent access to employment and entertainment centers. We were pleased to partner with the borrower as they continue to help shape the evolution of Water Street Tampa.”
Water Street Tampa, a $3 billion to $4 billion mixed-use development spanning approximately 56 acres of former parking and vacant land, has completed its first phase. The initial development is anchored by new office, residential, hotel and retail projects adjacent to Amalie Arena, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL ice hockey team. Development beyond that initial pocket is now underway, setting the stage for further mixed-use expansion in the evolving district.
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PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) is built on a 150-year legacy of strength, stability, and disciplined risk management through more than 30 market cycles. Managing more than $1.44 trillion in assets2, PGIM offers clients deep expertise across public and private asset classes, delivering a diverse range of investment strategies and tailored solutions—including fixed income, equities, real estate and other retail investment vehicles. With 1,450+ investment professionals across 42 offices in 19 countries, we serve retail and institutional clients worldwide. For more information, visit pgim.com.
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1 As of June 30, 2025. Net AUM is $138 billion and AUA is $47 billion. PGIM Real Estate is the third-largest real estate investment manager (out of 72 firms surveyed) in terms of global real estate assets under management based on Pensions & Investments’ “Largest Real Estate Investment Managers” list published October 2024.
2 As of June 30, 2025.
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