Epic Brookside
5420 Riverdale Road, Atlanta, GA 30349
The Challenge
A client represented by EpiCity purchased Windjammer South in 1987. The 210-unit apartment community, located just south of the airport off Riverdale Road in Clayton County, presented a value-add opportunity but had a poor reputation in the market. To become a viable income-producing asset, the property would require extensive renovations and a comprehensive asset repositioning strategy.
The Solution
EpiCity rebranded the property as Epic Brookside and executed a large-scale makeover, managing a $3 million renovation as part of a real estate asset repositioning effort. Through its strategic asset services, EpiCity delivered:
- Structural Upgrades: Re-roofing all 14 buildings and installing durable T1-11 exterior siding with a fresh paint scheme.
- Interior Renovations: Placing new kitchen appliances in every unit.
- Exterior Enhancements: Renovating wood-frame decking and upgrading the landscaping across the campus for improved curb appeal.
In addition to the physical upgrades, EpiCity hired and managed a capable onsite staff to ensure operational efficiency and maintain a strong tenant experience.
These strategic improvements quickly began delivering results. By the late 1980s and early 1990s, the asset’s performance had significantly improved under EpiCity’s stewardship, generating compounding economic benefits. The 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta further boosted the property’s performance, allowing it to provide consistently better cash flow. EpiCity’s marketing efforts, tenant retention strategy, and ongoing property upkeep continue to serve the community well.
The Results
In the early 2000s, EpiCity facilitated the sale of Epic Brookside to a group interested in converting the asset into affordable housing. EpiCity coordinated an optimal disposition process that benefited both the buyer and the seller. The client reinvested the proceeds from the sale into an 8,149-square-foot triple net commercial property at North Point Mall, located at 10885 Haynes Bridge Road, and leased to Shane Company. The seamless transition has led to continuing and improved cash flow for EpiCity’s long-term client.
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