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.

People
Kokes Properties hires Rutgers grad, former intern as development associate

Kokes Properties has added to its growing team with the hiring of a development associate.

Finance & Capital Markets
JLL makes two promotions on New Jersey capital markets team

JLL has announced two promotions within its New Jersey capital markets office.

Finance & Capital Markets
Jersey City apartment developer lands $30 million construction loan, Progress Capital says

A developer has secured a $30 million construction loan to complete a 99-unit apartment building in Jersey City, in a newly announced transaction by Progress Capital.

Finance & Capital Markets
Cronheim inks $7.75 million loan for 25-unit project in Jersey City Heights

A first-time multifamily builder has landed nearly $8 million in financing for a 25-unit project in The Heights section of Jersey City, under a deal arranged by Cronheim Mortgage.

Residential & Mixed Use
High-rise apartment building in Elizabeth fetches $21 million, Gebroe-Hammer says

The longtime owner of a 109-unit apartment building in Elizabeth has sold the property for more than $21 million, in a newly announced transaction by Gebroe-Hammer Associates.

People
Connell announces three additions to culinary team at Berkeley Heights campus

The Connell Co. has unveiled three key additions to the culinary team at its sprawling business and hospitality campus along Interstate 78 in Union County.

Technology
Smart building tech provides a path to energy savings, sustainability

Landlords and technology firms say tools such as smart meters, sensors and cloud-based platforms can help reduce a building’s carbon footprint, which can come with the equal or greater selling point of cost savings on energy.

Top News
NJAA cheers as $350 million rental assistance bill advances in Senate

A bill that would provide $350 million in rental assistance to apartment landlords and tenants has moved ahead in the state Senate, drawing support from the multifamily industry.

Government & Public Policy
EDA: Revival of historic Paterson stadium set to begin after approval of ERG award

A development team is moving ahead with plans to revive the historic Hinchliffe Stadium site in Paterson, following approval of a $67 million state tax credit for the project.

Finance & Capital Markets
Cronheim touts $11.1 million loan for rental portfolio in Woodbridge, Englewood

The owner of a 178-unit apartment portfolio in Middlesex and Bergen counties has secured more than $11 million in financing, in a transaction arranged by Cronheim Mortgage.