$100mm Month for Bravo Bridge Fund: Daytona Beach and Brooklyn Financings Highlight Fast Growing Bridge Lender

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Bravo Bridge Fund closed over $100MM in financings

Bravo Bridge Fund closed over $100MM in financings

NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bravo ridge Fund closed over $100MM in financings during the past month. Featured among Bravo’s transactions are bridge loans for Osprey Landing, 1620 New York Avenue, and Casa De La Rosa. The bridge loans were closed through the firm’s proprietary bridge financing fund, Bravo Bridge Fund.

Bravo provided a $21MM bridge loan for Osprey Landing, a 108-unit apartment community located in the heart of dynamic Daytona Beach, Florida. Osprey Landing is conveniently located close to major beaches and has lakeside views. The property includes a 24/7 fitness center with strength and cardio equipment, and a sports court which includes basketball, grilling stations, and a gathering area. The property amenities also include a large pool and deck, a business center, an on-site dog park, and a resident clubhouse. Managing Principal Aaron Krawitz originated this transaction.

Bravo also financed a $23MM bridge loan for 1620 New York Avenue, a 54-unit apartment community located in Brooklyn, New York. This project is a new development, which is now in the lease-up phase, is located three blocks from Brooklyn College and the Flatbush Avenue subway station. It contains below-grade parking with 27 spaces along with amenities that include lounge area on every floor, fitness center, laundry room and roof deck.

Bravo then funded a $13MM bridge acquisition loan for Casa De La Rosa, a St. Petersburg, Florida apartment community with two buildings and 62 units. Amenities include a swimming pool, and a public barbecue area with outdoor grills. Interior upgrades include vinyl wood floors, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets with modern hardware, and upgraded countertops. The property is near St. Pete Beach, voted the #1 beach in America by TripAdvisor in 2021.

“We have been very excited by these stellar sponsors and high-end properties in terrific locations,” said Aaron Krawitz; “We are fortunate to have a deep bench of bridge and HUD specialists who are trusted by loyal clients and relied on for their expertise.”

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New York, NY – August 20, 2025– Bravo Property Trust, an affiliate of Bravo Capital, led by founders Gabi Moshayev and Aaron Krawitz announced the successful closing of a $170 million construction and land loan for a premier waterfront Miami development in the premier Edgewater district. The financing supports the acquisition and pre-development of a 40-story, ultra-luxury condominium tower set to rise along Biscayne Bay, one of South Florida’s most sought-after waterfront corridors.

The project will deliver 134 expansive residences with floorplans and finishes tailored to maximize panoramic bay views and elevate the standard for bespoke urban living. The building will feature an extensive amenity suite, including a resort-style pool deck, private dining facilities with a chef’s kitchen, a screening room, and co-working spaces with eight fully enclosed office suites.

“Waterfont Miami development sites of this caliber are rare and we are equally as impressed with the sponsorship’s experience and vision,” said Aaron Krawitz, CEO of Bravo Property Trust. “This $170 million Edgewater transaction marks the fulfillment of a long-standing strategy in Miami,” said Gabi Moshayev, Chairman and Co-Founder of Bravo Property Trust. “It brings together a prime location, a top-tier sponsor, and a structure that offers institutional-quality opportunities for our partners while reinforcing Bravo’s commitment to premier U.S. markets.” 

Located steps from Margaret Pace Park and the planned Baywalk, the property provides direct access to over eight acres of waterfront greenspace, as well as seamless connectivity to Midtown, Wynwood, the Design District, Downtown Miami, and Miami International Airport.

About Bravo Property Trust:

Bravo Property Trust is a vertically integrated bridge and construction lending platform focused on institutional-quality real estate throughout the United States. Together with its affiliates, Bravo has originated and closed over $1.8 billion in financing. For more information, visit https://bravopropertytrust.com

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  • Section 275, State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction Cap Adjustments: Raises the SALT cap to $30,000 with phased reductions for high earners, permanently extending the cap and introducing anti-avoidance provisions.
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Executive Summary

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