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.

Cervelli brokers sale of 17-unit Passaic apartment building

A private investor has purchased a 17-unit apartment building in Passaic, in an off-market deal by Cervelli Real Estate & Property Management.

HVAC contractor signs 2,900 sq. ft. renewal for Hackensack headquarters, C&W says

An HVAC contractor has renewed its nearly 3,000-square-foot lease at a Hackensack office building, according to brokers with Cushman & Wakefield.

Prime City breaks ground on two affordable housing projects in Orange

Development firm Prime City has started construction on two projects in Orange that will bring a combined 13 units of affordable housing to the municipality.

Chris Paladino and Tony Coscia sit down with Real Estate NJ

Devco’s Chris Paladino and Tony Coscia of Windels Marx, two of the key players in development in New Brunswick, discuss the city’s revitalization over the past three decades.

Murphy picks DCA’s Suárez, head of local government services, as agency’s next chief

Gov. Phil Murphy has announced his choice to lead the state Department of Community Affairs after the death of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who had led the agency since taking office in 2018.

New 45-unit rental building in Journal Square trades for $18 million, Marcus says

A developer has acquired a newly built, 45-unit apartment building in Jersey City’s Journal Square section for $17.7 million, in a deal arranged by Marcus & Millichap.

Bennett Realty adds retail specialist as vice president with Holmdel-based team

Bennett Realty & Development has hired a retail specialist as the latest addition to its Holmdel-based brokerage team.

Pain management practice takes 7,000 sq. ft. in Voorhees, Rose Commercial says

A pain management practice has found a new home after leasing 7,000 square feet of office space in Voorhees, brokers with Rose Commercial Real Estate announced.

Private equity firm Northwind lends $35 million to upgrade 216-unit Newark apartment tower

By Joshua Burd The owner of a 216-unit apartment tower in Newark has snagged $35 million in financing for a major renovation of the building, in a deal originated by Northwind Group. Based in Manhattan, the real estate private equity…

Join us Nov. 13 to hear the story of New Brunswick’s rebirth — and what’s still to come

In our continuing effort to study New Jersey’s major cities and their rates of revitalization, we are going to examine New Jersey’s most outstanding urban restoration story — New Brunswick — thanks to the diligent work of key developers and anchor institutions in health care, education and government. You will hear from these vital players themselves that have put this spectacular redevelopment program together, including not only Chris Paladino of New Brunswick Development Corp., but also Tony Coscia, his lawyer and adviser, who together have formulated the creative financing deals necessary to achieve $5 billion worth of development over the last 20 years. In addition, we will hear from other critical players who have participated in this revitalization and made New Brunswick the outstanding success story that it is, including Wasseem Boraie of Boraie Development, Mayor Jim Cahill, Tim Sullivan of the Economic Development Authority, Mark Manigan of RWJBarnabas Health and Tony Calcado of Rutgers University.