Introduction
Christina Ricotta represents real estate owners, developers and investors in acquisitions, dispositions, leases, financing arrangements, and general real estate matters.
My focus
Acquisition, Development, and General Real Estate
I assist clients with many aspects of general real estate transactions—including acquisition, disposition, and development of commercial and industrial land, multifamily properties, and seniors housing; property diligence reviews; commercial/retail leases; land use and easement agreements; sale-leaseback arrangements; and real estate joint ventures. I also assist clients with complex debt and equity arrangements, including construction lending and arrangements utilizing state and federal low-income housing tax credits and historic tax credits.
I also help owners of subsidized multifamily housing, located in Massachusetts, navigate state oversight of such properties, particularly with respect to the termination notice and disposition approval requirements of M.G.L. c. 40T.
Seniors housing
As a member of the Seniors Housing team, I represent facility owners and operators in various acquisition, disposition, and financing transactions.
Looking ahead
I anticipate more creative mixed-use and multifamily projects near transportation as cities and states focus on these opportunities.
In the news
- Multi-Housing News
JV lands $153 million for affordable project in Boston
Nov 11, 2024The following article highlights NP for representing the Planning Office for Urban Affairs, in partnership with St. Francis House, to obtain $153 million in financing to develop a 19-story, 126-unit residential tower in Boston. The development will comprise 70 units of permanent supportive housing for those who have experienced homelessness and 56 units for workforce and middle-income households. Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Christina Ricotta led the NP team, which also included Washington, DC partners Dara Histed, of the AHRE practice, and Nick Anderson, of the Community Development Finance practice, and Boston AHRE counsel Karla Chaffee, associate Talia Burghard, and paralegal Vienna Kim.
- Law360
Nixon Peabody helps Boston supportive housing land $153 million
Nov 8, 2024The following articles highlight NP for representing the Planning Office for Urban Affairs, in partnership with St. Francis House, to obtain $153 million in financing to develop a 19-story, 126-unit residential tower in Boston. The development will comprise 70 units of permanent supportive housing for those who have experienced homelessness and 56 units for workforce and middle-income households. Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Christina Ricotta led the NP team, which also included Washington, DC partners Dara Histed, of the AHRE practice, and Nick Anderson, of the Community Development Finance practice, and Boston AHRE counsel Karla Chaffee, associate Talia Burghard, and paralegal Vienna Kim.
- Boston Real Estate Times
Nixon Peabody helps client 2Life create innovative housing for seniors in metro Boston
March 20, 2023This article highlights NP for advising 2Life Communities in the site acquisition and development of a new apartment community in Newton, Massachusetts, for older adults in the middle-market. The article quotes Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate senior counsel Allen Lynch, who led the NP team that also included Rochester Project Finance & Public Finance partner Katie Baynes, Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Christina Ricotta, and Chicago Project Finance & Public Finance counsel Gretchen Sherwood.
- Banker & Tradesman
Swedish investor pays $64.25M for South Boston apartment tower
Boston real estate partner Christopher Froeb and associate Christina Ricotta are mentioned as counsel representing the buyer in the sale of a South Boston, Massachusetts apartment building.Dec 20, 2016 - Banker & Tradesman
Swedish Investor Adds To Cambridge Multifamily Portfolio
Boston real estate partner Christopher Froeb and associate Christina Ricotta are mentioned in this article representing Akelius US LLC in its acquisition of Forest Court Apartments in Massachusetts.Oct 4, 2016 - Banker & Tradesman
Swedish Investor Acquires South Boston Properties for $169M
This coverage notes Akelius Residential AB’s purchase of two properties in South Boston. Real Estate partner Chris Froeb and Real Estate associate Christina Ricotta are noted as Akelius’ counsel.Oct 16, 2015
Admitted to practice
Massachusetts
Education
Northeastern University School of Law, J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S.
Recognition
- Selected, through a peer-review survey, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 in the field of Real Estate Law; listed in Best Lawyers since 2024; previously listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2021-2023)
Insights And Happenings
View AllProfessionals in the Practice Area
View AllChristopher R. Froeb
Partner / Practice Group Leader, Real Estate & Affordable Housing- Boston
- Office:+1 617.345.1137
- cfroeb@nixonpeabody.com
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Ian T. O'Banion
Partner / AIA / LEED®AP- San Francisco
- Office:+1 415.984.8313
- iobanion@nixonpeabody.com
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