Government & Public Policy

From zoning disputes to the federal tax code, public policy affects the commercial real estate sector far more than you may realize. For industry leaders, government and politics demand constant attention.

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.

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 homeless shelter opens in Jersey City under plan for new Claremont apartment tower

The new St. Lucy’s Shelter has opened its doors at 612 Grove St. in Jersey City, following a project by Arc Building Partners in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Newark. — Courtesy: ARC By Joshua Burd Arc Building Partners has…

DIGroup marks National Minority Enterprise Development Week

DIGroup Architecture is reinforcing its commitment to diversity both internally and externally, as the New Brunswick-based firm marks National Minority Enterprise Development Week.

Developer lands $90 million Aspire tax credit award for 350-unit Newark rental project

A developer has secured a $90 million tax credit award for its plan to build a 14-story, 350-unit apartment building just south of Newark’s Broad Street station.

Murphy taps BPU’s Guhl-Sadovy to succeed Fiordaliso, agency’s late president

Gov. Phil Murphy has tapped New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Commissioner Christine Guhl-Sadovy as the agency’s new leader, following the sudden death last week of longtime President Joseph L. Fiordaliso.

Hamilton development site zoned for cannabis grow, manufacturing space on the market

A development site in Hamilton is on the market, with the potential to house nearly 75,000 square feet of industrial space and cannabis cultivation or manufacturing.

Newark to provide financing, support for activating vacant storefronts downtown

The city of Newark has launched a program aimed at filling vacant storefronts in its downtown, offering up to $650,000 in financial support to prospective retailers and restaurateurs.

Business, government leaders mourn longtime BPU chief Joe Fiordaliso

Joe Fiordaliso, the longtime president of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and a key figure in the state’s policy focus on renewable energy, died Wednesday at age 78.

Greater sunshine ahead or an incoming storm? Preparing for corporate transparency act compliance in 2024

For decades, the real estate industry has been particularly adept at using various corporate structures such as limited liability companies, limited partnerships and corporations in order to maximize the numerous liability and privacy protections and tax benefits afforded to such businesses. Commencing Jan. 1, 2024, however, many U.S. businesses will be required to disclose (and update) information with respect to their beneficial ownership to the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA), giving rise to many privacy and regulatory concerns. 

The CTA will apply to tens of millions of new and existing businesses throughout the country, including many real estate businesses, individual and family investment vehicles, and smaller private companies and joint ventures.