Joshua Burd

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Joshua Burd, an award-winning reporter and editor, has been covering New Jersey commercial real estate for 13 years. Many industry leaders view him as the go-to real estate reporter in the state, a role he is eager to continue as the editor of Real Estate NJ. He is a lifelong New Jersey resident who has spent a decade covering the great Garden State.

Retail

Martial arts school acquires Florham Park bank building, NAI Hanson says

A former bank building in Florham Park will be the new home of a martial arts school, following a sale arranged by brokers with NAI James E. Hanson.

Professional Services

Heller: Avison Young eyeing continued growth in New Jersey

Avison Young has not looked back since entering New Jersey with a splash in 2012 — and the real estate services firm has its sights set on continued growth in the state.

Hospitality & Tourism

Bell Works names operator for rooftop hotel, conference space

Somerset Development has tapped an international hospitality brand as its operator for a planned rooftop hotel at Bell Works, the landmark mixed-use complex in Holmdel.

People

Veteran estimator joins Hollister executive team

By Joshua Burd Hollister Construction Services has hired an industry veteran to lead its estimating team. In a news release Thursday, the firm announced the addition of Bruce Schlesier as vice president of estimating. In the new role, Hollister said…

Retail

LMC: Recruiting center takes 3,900 sq. ft. in North Plainfield

The U.S. government has leased 3,900 square feet for an Armed Forces Recruiting Office in North Plainfield, under a newly announced deal by Levin Management Corp.

Residential & Mixed Use

Newark housing complexes slated for $170 million rehab

An investment group has set out to revitalize two public housing complexes in Newark that city officials say are nearly uninhabitable, with plans to spend more than $170 million on the project and the full financial backing of the state.

Office

Garibaldi touts new leases in Chatham, Jersey City

A global market research company has leased more than 4,000 square feet in downtown Chatham, in one of four recent deals announced by The Garibaldi Group.

Government & Public Policy

NJBA to recognize key players in homebuilding at annual PAC event

The New Jersey Builders Association will honor six of the state’s most influential homebuilders tonight, when industry leaders gather for an annual fundraiser for the organization’s political action committee.

Office

Blau & Berg: Tenants ink 23,000 sq. ft. at Short Hills office building

The Blau & Berg Co. is touting strong activity at a Short Hills office building, where it completed five leases for nearly 23,000 square feet during the second quarter.