Russo Development has unveiled a second apartment building in Orange, delivering another 216 units along NJ Transit’s Morris & Essex Line and adjacent to a project completed in 2023.
Residential & Mixed Use
The construction boom in New Jersey is no more evident than in the multifamily and mixed-use sector, thanks to changing demographics and the demand for urban-style living, even in the suburbs.
From boardrooms to bedrooms (and big boxes): Inside New Jersey’s office conversion boom
Empty office buildings and half-vacant corporate campuses have become a familiar sight in New Jersey. In the wake of the pandemic, and the rise of remote and hybrid work, companies are using less space and leaving behind millions of square feet of surplus offices. At the same time, there’s a pressing need for housing and modern industrial facilities. It’s no surprise then that developers in the Garden State are increasingly turning these underused offices into multifamily residences and warehouses. This white paper explores the scale and characteristics of New Jersey’s office conversion boom focusing on the transformation of offices into residential and industrial uses as well as the impact it will have on developers, investors and occupiers.
