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.

Environmental justice: Restoring livability or Pandora’s box?

Enactment of the groundbreaking New Jersey Environmental Justice Law and the recently proposed rules to implement it are commendable efforts to improve conditions in communities burdened by decades of industrial pollution from Title V-covered facilities, notably solid waste facilities and power generation facilities. Although the proposed regulations appear not to currently impact the small-scale commercial and warehouse industry sectors, there is growing concern there will be a proliferation of municipalities adopting ordinances under the guise of environmental justice that are actually aimed at thwarting smart development and critical redevelopment and that broaden the types of regulated facilities.

Roofing, gutter company takes 103,000 sq. ft. in Somerset, BRC says

A roofing and gutter manufacturer has leased more than 100,000 square feet of industrial space in Franklin’s Somerset section, in a newly announced deal by Bussel Realty Corp.

RWJBarnabas Health names first-ever EVP of facilities management, real estate development

RWJBarnabas Health has created a new position focused on its physical footprint and construction activities, tapping a veteran health care real estate executive to fill the role.

Weehawken retail, residential building trades in NAI Hanson-brokered deal

A partnership has acquired a 9,000-square-foot mixed-use building in Weehawken, brokers with NAI James E. Hanson announced Wednesday.

BRC completes 4,000 sq. ft. lease at Roselle industrial building

The owner of a Roselle industrial building has signed a new 4,000-square-foot lease at the property, in a newly announced transaction by Bussel Realty Corp.

Prudential, Mellon Foundation gift $2.75 million for Newark Symphony Hall transformation

Prudential Financial and the Mellon Foundation have gifted a combined $2.75 million to Newark Symphony Hall in support of the venue’s ongoing renovation and programming update.

Kislak inks sale of 78 apartments in Pennsylvania, in deals totaling $8.2 million

The Kislak Co. Inc. has completed three new deals in Central Pennsylvania, arranging the sale of 78 apartments for a combined $8.2 million.

Hartz sells 567,000 sq. ft. Wayne industrial complex to Ares for $138.5 million

Hartz Mountain Industries has sold a nearly 570,000-square-foot industrial complex in Wayne to an affiliate of Ares Management, in a recent deal valued at more than $138 million.

Two-building, 36-unit Rahway apartment portfolio sells for $8 million, Berkadia says

A private partnership has sold a two-building, 36-unit apartment portfolio in downtown Rahway for $8 million, in a recent deal by Berkadia’s New Jersey office.

IOREBA installs First American’s Greif as president among newest board officers

The Industrial and Office Real Estate Brokers Association has installed its new slate of board officers for the 2022-23 term.