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.

Office
Newmark inks new leases, renewal at Bloomfield office park totaling 40,000 sq. ft.

A maker of high-end fitness equipment has leased more than 15,000 square feet of office space in Bloomfield, in one of several newly announced deals by Newmark.

Government & Public Policy
Lions Gate awarded EDA ‘Studio Partner’ designation, boosting tax credit eligibility

Lions Gate Films Inc. has secured a key designation by the state Economic Development Authority, allowing it to secure additional incentives in connection with a sprawling studio complex that’s now under construction in Newark.

Residential & Mixed Use
Jersey City building with 18 apartments, commercial spaces trades for $4.3 million

A private investor has sold an 18-unit apartment building in Jersey City for nearly $4.3 million, brokers with Marcus & Millichap announced last week.

Professional Services
NAI Fennelly rebrands as Fennelly Associates

NAI Fennelly, the longtime commercial real estate services firm based in Hamilton, has announced its rebrand to Fennelly Associates.

Top News
The best of The Briefing 2022

We’re always excited to look ahead to a new year in New Jersey commercial real estate. First, however, please join us in looking back at our top stories of the year, including our most-read items and a few editor’s picks. Happy New Year and best of luck!

Office
JLL: Parsippany office building sells for $88 million, in latest trade of 400,000 sq. ft. property

Signature Acquisitions has added to its suburban office portfolio in New Jersey with its purchase of a well-known, 400,000-square-foot property in Parsippany for $88 million.

Residential & Mixed Use
Blackstone 360 unveils new East Orange apartments alongside existing rental tower

Blackstone 360 has debuted a new 70-unit luxury apartment tower alongside an existing property in East Orange, marking a new phase for its maiden project in the city.

Community
J&L, Sordoni partner for second annual toy drive benefiting Newark’s CCP Church

A toy drive for children in Newark’s Ironbound section made its return this week with the help of the development team for a new 12-story, 403-unit apartment building in the area.

Top News
NAIDB: New Jersey CRE market shows strength across property types, despite headwinds

Commercial real estate in New Jersey continues to draw investors and tenants at a robust pace, despite economic uncertainty, with even less-heralded asset classes such as office and retail showing signs of health in recent months.

Industrial
Brookfield buys newly built, 1 million sq. ft. industrial park at Exit 7A in Jackson Twp.

Brookfield Properties has acquired more than 1 million square feet of newly delivered industrial space in Jackson Township, in a deal arranged by Cushman & Wakefield.