Trenton Hotel Redevelopment Project

Transforming Downtown Trenton with Social Equity Housing

About the Project

Angel Real Estate Solutions is leading a visionary public-private partnership to redevelop a 197-room historic hotel in downtown Trenton, NJ. This mixed-use project will combine a boutique hotel and innovative condominium housing under our proprietary Social Equity Housing Model.

Project Snapshot

  • Property: 197-room abandoned hotel (City-provided)

  • Location: Downtown Trenton, NJ

  • Use: 40% Boutique Hotel, 60% Condominium Units

  • Model: Social Equity Housing

  • Mission: Revitalize the urban core, foster affordable ownership, and attract young professionals

Financial Overview​

Acquisition/Control $4.0M City-provided development rights
Construction Hard Costs $18.5M Hotel + condo conversion
Soft Costs $3.2M Architecture, permitting, legal
Financing & Interest Reserve $2.1M Loan interest & structuring
Developer Fee (3%) $0.75M Performance-based incentive
Contingency (10%) $2.1M Cost buffer
Total Project Cost $26.65M All-inclusive budget (excl. Acquisition / Control Cost)

Revenue Projections

Condo Sales $22.5M (60 units @ $375K avg)
Hotel NOI (Year 3) $1.4M (70 rooms @ 65% occupancy, $125 ADR)
Miscellaneous Income (Cowork/Gym) $150K / year

Capital Stack

Senior Construction Loan $17.0M 64% LTC / 70% LTV
Equity (Developer + LPs) $7.5M Sponsor + partners
Public/City Incentives TBD Tax abatements, waivers
Opportunity Zone Eligible

Social Equity Housing Model

  • Ground-breaking Real Estate Fintech Platform & App
  • Residents own en-suite bedrooms in shared condos
  • Co-owned common areas to reduce individual cost
  • Resident-led governance via constitutions
  • Fintech-enabled equity tracking & conversion
  • Promotes affordability, ownership, and community resilience
  • Social Equity website: Socialequityinc.com
    Social Equity Explained: Social Equity Promo Video

Why Partner With Us?

  • Supported by City of Trenton’s Economic Development Office
  • Social Impact + Economic Growth
  • Opportunity Zone Tax Incentives
  • Public-Private Housing Innovation
  • Fintech-Powered Ownership & Tracking
  • City Council recently voted on a Resolution to promote Homeownership for town habitants. 

Call to Action

For Developers, Architects, and Mission-Aligned Investors:

Join our core Project Development Team to shape a transformative real estate vision for Trenton.

Schedule a Site Tour

Pending Hotel Waiver Agreement + NCNDA