-- HH Group, a vertically integrated real estate platform specializing in student housing and multifamily assets, recently announced the acquisition of College and Crown, a premier mixed-use residential community located in downtown New Haven, Connecticut, adjacent to Yale University. The 160-unit, 207-bed property marks the firm's strategic expansion into the Northeast corridor.
Selected for its location at the intersection of Yale University, Yale-New Haven Hospital, and New Haven's primary retail district, the acquisition demonstrates HH Group's disciplined investment approach targeting education-anchored markets with stable enrollment and limited supply.
“We’re intentional about every asset we bring into the portfolio,” said Teddy Abdelmalek, Senior Vice President of Business Development at HH Red Stone. “We only step into opportunities where we have the bandwidth, the strategy, and the conviction that we can elevate performance. This Yale acquisition is exactly the kind of asset we look for - a high-barrier market, a premier location, and the confidence in our management platform to drive results.”
The property will undergo a comprehensive repositioning, including rebranding to The Haven, modernized common areas, and transition to in-house management through HH Red Stone, the firm's property management division.
The Student Housing Evolution
Abdelmalek identifies three transformative shifts reshaping student housing in 2025:
- Market fundamentals strengthening: National occupancy hit 95% in 2025, with premium assets trading at $90,000 per bed. However, tier-one markets face affordability pressures driving students toward tier-two and tier-three institutions where cost-to-entry remains attractive.
- International enrollment rebounding: After predicted declines of 30-40%, international student enrollment is positioned for growth in 2026-2027. "We're very bullish on international student enrollment increases," said Abdelmalek. "The political headwinds are coming to an end. With 25% of U.S. higher education funded by international students, we see the trend quickly approaching much higher levels."
- Operational excellence over amenity arms race: The industry has evolved from flashy amenities like golf simulators toward functional hospitality—high-speed fiber internet, collaborative study spaces, and premium in-unit finishes that support academic success.
"The secret to success in student housing isn't mysterious," Abdelmalek explained. "It's about doing the fundamentals of daily operations consistently every single day. Our residents are our CEO - when students feel respected, occupancy and NOI follow."
HH Group's integrated platform combines institutional-grade systems with boutique-level execution, positioning the firm to capture opportunities in distressed assets and add value through strategic revenue optimization.
About HH Group
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, HH Group is a vertically integrated real estate platform managing approximately 10,000 beds across 24 properties nationwide. The firm operates through three divisions: HH Group (integrated strategy and operations), HH Fund (equity investment and co-development), and HH Red Stone (third-party property management specializing in student housing, multifamily, affordable housing, and mixed-use assets).
With over $850 million in assets under management, HH Group maintains a strong presence in premier university markets, driven by institutional expertise, entrepreneurial agility, and a student-centered investment philosophy.
Learn more at www.HHFund.com and www.HHRedStone.com.
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