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Victrix-Gordon Carew Tower QOF LLC

Carew Tower, a Cincinnati icon, is structured as a Qualified Opportunity Zone investment, offering potential for significant tax benefits.

Victrix anticipates receiving a 25-year partial real estate tax abatement.

  • $18m purchase price
  • $34m federal, state, and local incentives procured to date
  • -$16m purchase price net of procured incentives

Incentives procured to date presented net of all structuring costs. Incentives require completion of renovation in compliant manner.

Carew Tower

Carew Tower, a Cincinnati icon, is structured as a Qualified Opportunity Zone investment, offering potential for significant tax benefits.

Victrix anticipates receiving a 25-year partial real estate tax abatement.

  • $18m purchase price
  • $34m federal, state, and local incentives procured to date
  • -$16m purchase price net of procured incentives

Incentives procured to date presented net of all structuring costs. Incentives require completion of renovation in compliant manner.

Adaptive Reuse of Iconic, Strategically Located Highrise

Offering Strategy

Victrix LLC has purchased the Carew Tower, an iconic highrise strategically located in downtown Cincinnati with a critical civic mandate to revitalize this culturally significant landmark.

This investment opportunity combines Victrix LLC's extensive expertise and success in adaptive reuse with highly advantageous purchase price, significant incentives, and Cincinnati's strong market.

With over 20 years on-the-job development experience, a battle-tested legion of partners that have spent years working together, over $1 billion cumulative deal experience, and unparalleled vendor relationships, Victrix's ability to execute this deal is a definitive strategic advantage.

Extracting maximum value from an opportunity like Carew Tower requires speed, cost-management, quality, and partnerships. Victrix has built its reputation on these qualities, and turned them into true competitive advantage.

  • Location: 441 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH
  • Existing Building: 50-story, 813k GSF office Tower
  • Existing Building: 113k SF of retail

  • Repositioning Plan: ~385 apt units, 106k comm SF, 393k total RSF
  • Developer: Victrix LLC
Strategic Location
Minutes from Cincinnati's
Most Exciting Attractions

This prime location with its diverse mix of residential, commercial, and retail spaces offers a compelling blend of stability and growth potential.

5 Minutes from Carew Tower

Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center

4 Minutes from Carew Tower

Great American Ballpark

4 Minutes from Carew Tower

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

2 Minutes from Carew Tower

Paycor Stadium

5 Minutes from Carew Tower

Smale Riverfront Park

7 Minutes from Carew Tower

Over-the-Rhine: Vine Street

7 Minutes from Carew Tower

Over-the-Rhine: Findlay Market

5 Minutes from Carew Tower

Cincinnati Music Hall & Outdoor Opera

8 Minutes from Carew Tower

Over-the-Rhine: Somerset Bar

4 Minutes from Carew Tower

Over-the-Rhine: Vine Street

4 Minutes from Carew Tower

Over-the-Rhine: Ghost Baby Lounge

2 Minutes from Carew Tower

Fountain Square

1 Minute from Carew Tower

Fountain Square

Greater Cincinnati boasts 7 Fortune 500 Headquarters ... 5 Are Walkable to Carew Tower

Strategic Location
Iconic Building in a Strong Market

Carew Tower sits in the heart of Cincinnati's vibrant downtown, minutes away from all the attractions that have made the area one of the hottest housing markets in the nation:

The building is situated on the edge of Fountain Square, the historic heart of Cincinnati's downtown, bustling with year-round events and diverse dining and entertainment options.

Just blocks from The Banks, Cincinnati's award-winning master-planned development home to a wide range of entertainment, commercial, and residential uses including:

  • Paycor Stadium, home to Cincinnati Bengals, with 66k capacity
  • Great American Ball Park, home to Cincinnati Reds with 45k capacity
  • National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, which has 180k annual visitors
  • Andrew J Brady Music Center with indoor seating for 4.5k
  • ICON Music Center, with outdoor seating for 8k
  • Smale Riverfront Park, a $65m+, 45-acre urban green space completed in 2015
  • Numerous entertainment amenities including restaurants, breweries, bars, tourist attractions, and event venues

Six minutes from the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, a vibrant hub of historic architecture, trendy restaurants and bars, eclectic shops, and a thriving arts scene. 

Diversified Economy

Healthcare, education, and consumer staples are the foundation of Cincinnati's economy. The area's top employers are:

  • #1

    Kroger

    20,000 local employees
  • #2

    Cincinnati Children's

    16,742 local employees
  • #3

    TriHealth

    12,000 local employees
  • #4

    University of Cincinnati

    10,530 local employees
  • #5

    UC Health

    10,255 local employees
  • #6

    St. Elizabeth Healthcare

    10,048 local employees
  • #7

    Procter & Gamble (P&G)

    9,700 local employees
  • #8

    GE Aviation

    9,000 local employees
  • #9

    Fifth Third Bank

    7,500 local employees
  • #10

    Bon Secours Mercy Health

    7,500 local employees
  • Attractive Basis / Discount to Replacement Cost
  • Experienced Development Partner
  • Redevelopment Incentives
  • Irreplaceable Location
  • Unparalleled Product and Views

Significant Incentives

Images shows that the sponsors paid $18 million to purchase, minus $34 million in Federal, State & Local Incentives to date, with an expectation of significant tax benefits as a qualified opportunity zone and a 25-year partial real estate tax abatement, making the purchase price net of procured incentives negative $16 million or greater
An OZ Structure Combined with a Critical Civic Mandate

A Unique Opportunity Zone Offering

Project Approvals

Direct engagement with governments and community groups to obtain project approvals.

Compliance

Collaboration with government and community groups ensures both regulatory standards and community values requirements are met.

Specialists in Landmark Revitalization

Victrix is a specialist in revitalizing significant buildings, and communities offer substantial benefits to address these unique challenges.

Extensive Benefits Available

Benefits can include tax abatements, exemptions, credits, and favorable financing options.

Cincinnati Economic and Job Growth Is in the News

  • 5 Cincinnati Companies Make 2023 Fortune 500 List 
  • Arts Industry Brings $1.6 Billion to Cincinnati
  • Cincinnati Rent Increasing Faster than Any Other City in the US (Zillow)
  • Cincinnati Hottest Housing Market in the Nation
  • Cincinnati Leads the Nation in Rent Increases
  • Worldpay Bringing Headquarters, 500 New Jobs to Cincinnati Area
  • Cincinnati Named Best Place to Live in Ohio
  • Cincy Ranks #1 in the State, #50 Overall in "Best Places to Live in the U.S. 2023-2024"

What Is an Opportunity Zone?

An Opportunity Zone (OZ) is a designated geographic area identified by the government for economic development. OZs were established by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to encourage long-term investments in low-income and rural communities nationwide. Investors can invest in these zones through Opportunity Funds.

Deferred Capital Gains Taxes

Investors can defer taxes on any prior gains invested in a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF) until the earlier of the date on which the investment is sold or exchanged, or December 31, 2026.

*Victrix LLC is not a tax advisor. Each individual's tax situation is unique. Please consult with your tax advisor to understand the specific benefits that may apply to your circumstances.

Tax Savings

If the investment in the Opportunity Fund is held for at least 10 years:

  • Investors will be eligible for an increase in basis equal to the investment's fair market value on the date it is sold or exchanged, thus eliminating taxes on the related capital gains.
  • Depreciation recapture is eliminated upon sale of the asset.

Economic Benefits

Bolsters Growth: Stimulates economic growth and job creation in underfunded communities by attracting long-term investments.

Versatile: Supports a wide range of investments, including real estate, infrastructure, and business development.

Social Benefits

Provides a unique opportunity for investors to positively impact economically distressed communities while potentially achieving significant tax savings.

Encourages the development of market-rate housing, improved infrastructure, and access to new businesses and services.

All types of capital gains are eligible to invest in a Qualified Opportunity Zone, including both long-and-short-term gains. Examples include:

  • Sale of Stock
  • Sale of Business
  • Sale of Real Estate
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Sale of Bonds

Sale of any appreciated assets that trigger a capital gains tax may qualify to invest in a QOZ.  Source: 1031 Realized

Victrix Execution Advantage

  • $1bn+ cumulative deal experience
  • 20+ years on-the-job development experience
  • Battle-tested, in-sync, creative partner team
  • Unparalleled vendor relationships

Victrix LLC is a real estate investment and development company that was formed to take advantage of the rapidly expanding opportunity to convert underutilized office assets to multifamily and other alternative uses.

Victrix's key competitive advantage is execution.

  • Key members of the Victrix team – comprised of both internal dedicated employees and external specialists such as architects, engineers, and contractors – have worked together on adaptive-reuse projects for over 15 years.

  • The Victrix principals have completed 7 adaptive reuse projects totaling $370 million of total investment and Victrix currently has 1.4 million square feet of office-to multifamily conversions under redevelopment totaling over $300 million of gross investment.

  • Victrix is one of the most active investors in the adaptive reuse space focusing on conversions of office, hotels, or warehouse buildings into hospitality, residential, or mixed-use properties, with an emphasis on projects utilizing tax credits (Historic, New Market Tax Credits, LIHTC, TIFs) and Opportunity Zone incentives.

Speed

Cost

Quality

Check Out the Neighborhood

FAQ

Location

441 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio

Existing Building

50-story, 81k GSF office tower (including 113k SF of retail)

Repositioning Plan
  • Approximately 385 apartment units
  • 106k commercial SF
  • 393k total RSF
Purchase Price
  • $18m
  • $48k/unit
  • $22/GSF
Incentives
  • Qualified Opportunity Zone
  • Federal and state historic tax credit
  • Real estate tax abatement
  • Sales tax abatement
  • Other local grants and credits

Incentives subject to certain conditions and subject to change.

Security

LLC Interests

Issuer

Victrix-Gordon Carew Tower QOF LLC

Offering Amount

$50,000,000

(does not include investment by Sponsor)

FAQ

Investment Strategy

Adaptive Reuse of Carew Tower

Investment by Sponsor

$5,600,000

(Sponsor has invested into the property via another QOF and will not be investing in the Fund itself)

Investor Suitability

Accredited Investors Only

Transfer Agent

Vistra USA LLC

Legal Counsel

Troutman Pepper

Important Information

SECURITIES OFFERED THROUGH S2K FINANCIAL LLC, MEMBER FINRA/SIPC, THE DEALER MANAGER FOR VICTRIX-GORDON CAREW TOWER QOF LLC.

THIS PRESENTATION IS NEITHER AN OFFER TO SELL NOR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY SECURITIES. THE OFFERING AND SALE OF INTERESTS IN VICTRIX-GORDON CAREW TOWER QOF LLC (“THE FUND”) IS BEING MADE ONLY BY DELIVERY OF THE FUND’S PRIVATE PLACEMENT MEMORANDUM (“PPM”), CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS, SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER INFORMATION TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO INVESTORS (“OPERATIVE DOCUMENTS”) BY THE FUND’S SPONSOR. The information included in this document is reliable through the date of the PPM and is subject to change without notice. This material must be read in conjunction with the Operative Documents in order to fully understand all of the implications and risks of the offering of securities to which the Operative Documents relate. Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Attorney General of the State of New York nor any other state securities regulator has approved or disapproved of the Fund’s interests, determined if the Operative Documents are truthful or complete or passed on or endorsed the merits of the offering. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. You may only invest in the Fund if you are an accredited investor as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D.

Investing in the Fund will involve significant risks, including possible loss of your entire investment. An investment in the Fund will be illiquid, as there is no secondary market for the Fund’s interests and none is expected to develop; and there will be substantial restrictions on transferring such interests. Accordingly, an investor may be required to maintain its interest in the Fund for an indefinite period of time. The interest in the real property to be acquired by the Fund is subject to leverage and its investment performance may be volatile. Investors should have the financial ability and willingness to accept the risk characteristics of the Fund.

Prospective investors should make their own investigations and evaluations of the information contained in this presentation and the other Operative Documents. Each prospective investor should consult its own attorneys, business advisors and tax advisors as to legal, business, tax and related matters concerning the information contained herein. This presentation does not take into account the particular investment objectives or financial circumstances of any specific person who may receive it. An investment in the Fund is not suitable for all investors.

This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws and regulations relating to the business and financial outlook of the Fund that are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of terms and phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will” and other similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions and forecasts of future results. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any such statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation. Forward-looking statements in this material speak only as of the date of the PPM and not as of any future date, and the Fund undertakes no obligation to update any such statements that may become untrue because of subsequent events.

Risk Factors

Investing the Fund’s common units is speculative and involves substantial risks. You should purchase these interests only if you can afford a complete loss of your investment. See the section entitled “Risk Factors” of the Fund’s PPM to read about the more significant risks you should consider before buying our common units. These risks include the following:

• This Initial Offering is being made to allow investors to take advantage of recently adopted rules and regulations under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”). The legal and compliance requirements of this legislation, including with regard to Opportunity Funds like the Fund, is relatively untested.

• An investment in the Fund will be illiquid, as there is no secondary market for the Fund’s interests and none is expected to develop; and there will be substantial restrictions on transferring such interests. Accordingly, an investor may be required to maintain its interest in the Fund for an indefinite period of time. The property to be acquired by the Fund is subject to leverage and its investment performance may be volatile. Investors should have the financial ability and willingness to accept the risk characteristics of the Fund.

• If the Fund fails to qualify as an Opportunity Fund for U.S. federal income tax purposes for any period and no relief provisions apply, the Fund would be subject to penalties which could be significant. As a result, returns to investors could be materially reduced.

• The Fund depends on our Sponsor to conduct our operations. The Fund will pay fees and expenses to our Sponsor and its affiliates that were not determined on an arm’s length basis, and therefore the Fund does not have the benefit of arm’s length negotiations of the type normally conducted between unrelated parties. These fees increase your risk of loss.

• The Fund has a limited operating history. The prior performance of our Sponsor and its affiliated entities may not predict the Fund’s future results. Therefore, there is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objectives.
• The Fund’s Sponsor may in the future sponsor other companies that compete with the Fund, and the Sponsor does not have an exclusive management arrangement with the Fund.

• The Fund’s organization documents permit the Fund to pay distributions from any source, including cash flow from operations, offering proceeds, borrowings, or sales of assets. Until the proceeds from the offering are fully invested and from time to time during the operational stage, the Fund may not generate sufficient cash flow from operations to fund distributions. If the Fund pays distributions from financings, the net proceeds from this or future offerings or other sources other than our cash flow from operations, the Fund will have less funds available for investments and the overall return to the Fund’s investors may be reduced. If distributions are funded from borrowings, the Fund’s interest expense and other financing costs, as well as the repayment of such borrowings, will reduce earnings and cash flow from operations available for distribution in future periods, and accordingly your overall return may be reduced.

• The Fund’s limited liability company agreement does not require the Sponsor to seek investors' approval to liquidate the property by a specified date. No public market currently exists for the interests and you may not be able to sell your interests. If you are able to sell your interests, you may have to sell them at a substantial loss.

• The Sponsor intends for the Fund to be classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, it is expected that you will include your allocable share of income, deductions, gains, losses and other tax items from us on your U.S. income tax return, regardless of whether or not cash is distributed to you.

• Real estate investments, including the intended investment, in Opportunity Zones, are subject to general downturns in the industry. The Fund cannot predict what the occupancy level will be nor can the Fund predict the future value of our property. Accordingly, there is no guarantee that you will receive cash distributions or appreciation of your investment.

• The Fund is not diversified and will be substantially affected by the unfavorable performance of the property.

• The Fund’s anticipated business plan contemplates significant construction and development at the property. As a result, the investment in the property will be subject to the uncertainties associated with construction and development of real property, including the ability to complete the work in conformity with plans and specifications, budgets, and timelines.

• Failures to uncover material facts during due diligence of potential investments could result in unanticipated expenses or losses on such investments.

• The Company may not achieve its targeted rate of return, which would hurt the value of Members’ investment in the Company.

• Expenses may be increased as a result of investing through joint ventures.

• The subject property is a member of a condominium association alongside a separately-owned, neighboring hotel which is currently in receivership. The financial condition of the neighboring hotel could affect its ability to meet condominium association obligations which could have a negative effect on the property.

• The financial and tax implications of various incentive programs the Property Owner may utilize are uncertain and may change at any time. Incentives included in the Sponsor’s underwriting may fail to materialize or may be no longer offered by the applicable governmental jurisdictions. Certain grants or awards may create taxable income liability for Fund investors and this tax liability may come during a time without corresponding cash flow.

• Competition may adversely affect demand for the residential rental units, which could adversely affect, or result in a loss on, an investment in the Company.

• Design, construction, or other defects in property acquired by the Company can result in additional, unanticipated expenditures, which can hurt the Company’s cash flow.

• Interest rates may adversely impact the Company and Project Company.

• Delays in the development and/or stabilization timeline may affect the timing of cash flows, including distributions of tax credit, grant, incentive, and/or refinancing proceeds. Accordingly, the ability for the Fund to make cash distributions before Fund investors are required to pay taxes related to deferred capital gains cannot be promised.