THE LIMELIGHT
1520 Harney Street, Omaha, NE 68102
39
Units
1905 / 2014
Built / Renovated
Floors 1 & 2 built 1905; Renovated 2014 | Floors 3-5 built :2014
681
Avg Unit SF
Commercial Space
Ground Floor
The Opportunity
Berkadia is pleased to exclusively present The Limelight, a premier Class A mixed-use asset located in the heart of Downtown Omaha, Nebraska.
This investment opportunity stands out due to its exceptional location, durable demand drivers, and strong rent growth fundamentals. The Limelight features a well-balanced unit mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences — each equipped with in-unit washers and dryers, elevating tenant convenience and supporting continued rent growth (with Omaha posting a 5.9% YoY effective rent increase in Q1 2025). The asset also includes ground-floor retail, currently leased to two popular restaurant and entertainment concepts, adding income diversity and foot traffic synergies. An active Tax Increment Financing (TIF) arrangement is in place through August of 2028, providing new ownership with meaningful cash flow enhancements during the hold period. Strategically located, The Limelight’s leasing efforts benefit tremendously from close proximity to several of Omaha’s largest employers, including: First National Bank (0.2 miles), Union Pacific (0.3 miles), Kiewit Corporation (1 mile), Mutual of Omaha (1.6 miles), University of Nebraska Medical Center (2.1 miles) Contact us today to discuss this exceptional investment opportunity in further detail and to arrange a tour of the property.
Investment Highlights
Active TIF agreement in place through August 2028, offering near-term cash flow advantages to new ownership
Located in Downtown Omaha, with close proximity to major employers including Kiewit Corporation, Union Pacific, Mutual of Omaha, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center
Opportunity to acquire scale in a market that posted a 5.9% year-over-year increase in effective rents in Q1 2025, according to Berkadia’s Q1 2025 Omaha Multifamily Market Report
Offering includes 39 Class A apartment units at a basis well below replacement cost
Commercial component 100% leased, allowing initial focus to be on multifamily operations
All units feature above-average ceiling heights, in-unit washer/dryers, and stainless steel appliance packages
Thriving local level economy that is anchored by the presence of four Fortune 500 companies
The Omaha metro has over $9B in recent and ongoing capital investments, highlighting strong growth and investment momentum
Property to be offered free and clear of existing debt
The Property
Apartment Amenities
- Washer / Dryer available in all units
- Cox Internet service provided with 100Mbps speeds – upgrades to 1 GIG are available
- Fully equipped stainless kitchen including refrigerator, range, dishwasher, and microwave
- Studios & 1 and 2-bedroom floor plans
- Soaring 22-foot ceilings*
- Kitchen island*
- Private balconies*
- Exposed brick walls*
- Wine storage fridge*
- Stylish wood-look flooring & plush carpeting
- Bathroom with shower and tub combination
- Window coverings included
*in select units
Community Amenities
- Controlled access community with intercom
- Convenient elevator access
- Wheelchair and disability accessible
- 24-hour on-site maintenance
- Recycling services available
- Nearby public transportation
- Free bicycle storage and additional on-site storage
- Complimentary coffee station
- Heated underground parking
- Walking distance to downtown dining & entertainment
- Corporate housing & furnished homes available
- Pet friendly community
Commercial Tenants
The Limelight includes two ground floor commercial tenants, Mercury and Cumbia, both operating as restaurant/cocktail lounges. Cumbia and Mercury are established in the local dining and nightlife scene and contribute to regular foot traffic in and around the property. Their presence adds convenience for residents and supports the property’s integration into the urban environment of Downtown Omaha.
The Location

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Contact Us
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4800 Main Street
Suite 501
Kansas City, MO 64112
INVESTMENT SALES
Michael Spero
Senior Director
816.656.3705
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Niko Vrentas
Director
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Simon Rodewald
Associate Director
682.552.5468
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Ralph DePasquale
Managing Director
312.845.8572
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Liam Waters
Associate Director
312.845.8576
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MORTGAGE BANKING
John Schorgl
Managing Director
816.759.0367
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Joel Champion
Associate Director
816.656.3701
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