The New Jersey Century Campus at 4, 5 and 6 Century Drive in Parsippany — Courtesy: Bergman Real Estate Group
By Joshua Burd
The owners of a three-building, 280,000-square-foot office campus in Parsippany have earned a prestigious industry recognition for their management of the property.
Bergman Real Estate Group, which owns 4, 5 and 6 Century Drive in partnership with Time Equities Inc., said its New Jersey Century Campus has received a 2021 TOBY Award for Outstanding Building of the Year from the Building Owners and Managers Association. Firm representatives were on hand Wednesday to accept the honor, which came in the Suburban Office Park Low Rise category, during BOMA’s meeting at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover.
“This is a prestigious award for New Jersey suburban office buildings that’s only awarded after careful, meticulous consideration,” said Michael Bergman, CEO and president of Bergman Real Estate Group. “We are thrilled that our significant investment and collective efforts into making Century Campus a first-class office park have paid off.”
To qualify for a TOBY in the Suburban Office Park Low Rise category, the entrant must be comprised of two or more buildings on a property larger than five acres, according to a news release. The buildings must be at least 50 percent office area to qualify for the award and no taller than five stories each, while the property must be located outside a central business district or downtown area.
Additionally, the site undergoes a thorough inspection covering 15 points, including the entrance, tenant amenities and common areas such as restrooms and corridors. Building management must also demonstrate stellar operating procedures, including completed safety drills and good financial reports.
Bergman said the TOBY application process is “extensive and takes significant effort” to ensure all criteria are met.
“I’m very proud of our team, and particularly Property Manager Michelle Szczesny and Building Manager Cristian Jaque,” Bergman said. “They are both exceptional, dedicated employees and are deeply committed to the property and each and every one of our tenants.”
Century Campus has undergone a $5 million renovation since Bergman and Time Equities acquired the property in 2016. Upgrades to the campus included:
- A conference and training center equipped with high-speed WiFi, TVs and HDMI connections
- Recreation facilities, including a tenant lounge, game room, fully equipped gym and art studio
- A full-service café with extensive food options and upgraded seating
- Multiple transportation options, including an on-campus bike share program
- Nine flexible co-working office spaces
- Extensive exterior improvements including an art sculpture walking park
“The TOBY award from BOMA validates all the effort we have put into creating a workplace that attracts top tenants, and in turn, helps them attract the best talent in the region,” Bergman said.
