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.

NAI Hanson inks sale of mixed-use building in Netcong

An investor has acquired a 2,100-square-foot mixed-use building in Morris County, under a newly completed transaction by NAI James E. Hanson.

FirstService renews, expands contract with Toms River senior community

FirstService Residential has renewed and expanded its contract to provide property management services to a sprawling age-restricted community in Toms River.

Developer inks $43 million refi of Jersey City rental tower, Lightstone says

The developer of a 132-unit apartment building in Jersey City has refinanced for nearly $43 million, following a transaction arranged by Lightstone Capital.

Kearny, East Newark apartments sell for $2.3 million

Three apartment buildings in western Hudson County have changed hands for $2.3 million, according to Cervelli Real Estate & Property Management.

Plainfield planning board approves 14-unit apartment building, retail space

A proposal to build 14 new apartments and retail space near the Plainfield train station is moving ahead after being endorsed by the city’s planning board.

Woodmont honored as top New Jersey workplace

Woodmont Properties has earned recognition as a top employer in New Jersey as part of an employee engagement survey conducted by a statewide media outlet.

Move-ins underway at 99-unit building in historic Jersey City neighborhood

A new 99-unit luxury apartment building in Jersey City has started to welcome its first residents.

CVS opens at Russo’s sprawling mixed-use project in Union

CVS Pharmacy has opened its doors at Russo Development’s new mixed-use property in Union, joining several other retailers serving hundreds of new apartments and Kean University.

Jersey City forges ahead with high-profile development pipeline, despite pandemic

While local officials across New Jersey have hit the brakes on large-scale projects, Jersey City has made a deliberate effort to keep its pipeline flowing since the start of the health and economic crisis, as many developers remain bullish on its booming residential market.

In spite of it all

It was a busy spring, surprisingly so, and I know many of you would agree. I’ve seen it firsthand in the lease and sale announcements that have continued to hit my inbox these last three months, with many of them offering praise to the parties involved for getting the deal done in the midst of “challenging economic times” or “uncertain market conditions.” I know full well that much of the industry is still hurting. We won’t lose sight of that. But we will take the opportunity to highlight some of the positive things that are happening in spite of the pandemic.