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.

C&W: New amenity space helps draw two tenants to waterfront office tower in Jersey City

The owner of a 600,000-square-foot office tower in Jersey City has attracted two new tenants after the debut of a revamped amenity space, according to brokers with Cushman & Wakefield.

What’s old is new

As you’ll read in this month’s cover story, The Connell Co. is entering a new phase of its decade-long, $500 million update of its 185-acre campus along Interstate 78, with construction underway on new residential, dining and entertainment spaces that will create a town square for workers and residents alike. Connell has already taken steps toward opening the corporate park to the public — offering gym memberships and nighttime social events inside its renovated office space — all with a level of branding and merchandising that is unlike anything seen at other commercial properties in the state.

Judge dismisses state racketeering charges against Norcross, allies in case tied to redevelopment of Camden waterfront

A judge has dismissed the state’s racketeering case against political power broker George Norcross and other key figures in South Jersey, one that stemmed largely from a series of land deals and well-known development projects along Camden’s waterfront.

BRC: Diesel engine provider buys 55,000 sq. ft. Somerset facility for $14 million

A company that sells diesel engines and power generation products has acquired a 55,000-square-foot industrial property in the Somerset section of Franklin.

Levin joins ‘Signs of Hope’ initiative to promote mental health, suicide prevention resources

Levin Management Corp. has joined the Signs of Hope initiative, a national campaign to help promote the resources available to those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

JLL: Developer lands $81 million financing package for new Jersey City rental properties

Alpine Residential has secured more than $81 million in financing for two of its newly delivered apartment buildings in Jersey City, brokers with JLL announced Tuesday.

Larken Associates eyes continued growth after 60 years of residential, commercial building

Larken Associates is marking its 60th anniversary in business, touting its evolution from a single-family homebuilder to a developer of multifamily and commercial properties with a growing portfolio in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

New 16-unit rental building in Paterson trades for $4.3 million, Kislak says

An investor has acquired a new 16-unit luxury apartment building in Paterson for $4.25 million, in a deal arranged by The Kislak Co. Inc.

Hudson Atlantic brokers sale of 18-unit rental complex in Englishtown for $4.2 million

A private buyer has closed on an 18-unit apartment complex in Monmouth County for $4.2 million, according to brokers with Hudson Atlantic.

Alpine, Fields Grade hit leasing milestone at new 87-unit Jersey City rental property

Alpine Residential and Fields Grade have leased more than 50 percent of a new 87-unit luxury rental building in Jersey City, their latest offering in the growing Bergen-Lafayette section.