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.

EXP: Manchanda Group buys Journal Square White Castle property for $13 million

An investor has acquired the site of a White Castle in Jersey City’s resurgent Journal Square neighborhood, in a deal arranged by EXP Realty.

LMXD, MCI and Newark Museum secure $94 million in financing for arts campus project

A development team has closed on $94 million in financing for a plan to bring 250 apartments, retail space and a new gallery to the Newark Museum of Art’s campus on Central Avenue.

Towns say they’ll appeal after judge rejects bid to halt state’s new affordable housing law

A coalition of two dozen towns vowed to appeal after a judge denied its request to pause the rollout of New Jersey’s new affordable housing law, in a move that allows state officials to proceed even as the court prepares for additional arguments in the case.

Cautious optimism: Developers, advocates say new DCA guidance brings much-needed structure to affordable housing debate

The path is by no means clear, not even by the most optimistic accounts. But new guidelines on addressing New Jersey’s affordable housing deficit is a key starting point for builders and advocates as they mull the next phase of residential development in the state. Stakeholders have said as much in recent weeks, conveying cautious optimism even as they grapple with the financial hurdles, legal battles and political debates that have slowed housing production in the past.

W&D: Nasser Freres inks $245 million loan to complete Journal Square rental tower

Nasser Freres has scored a $245 million construction loan to complete a 622-unit apartment tower in Jersey City, in a deal arranged by Walker & Dunlop.

Staffing agency leases 1,400 sq. ft. at new Jersey City rental property, Cervelli says

A staffing agency has leased nearly 1,400 square feet at the base of a new boutique apartment building in Jersey City, brokers with Cervelli Real Estate & Property Management said.

EDA approves $17.7 million Aspire award for Camden affordable housing, health center project

A development group has secured a nearly $18 million state tax credit award for a plan to build 30 units of affordable housing and a new health center in Camden’s Parkside neighborhood.

Owners Council Q&A: Jack Morris

I’ll always be bullish on New Jersey. As with any market, we may need to endure some ups and downs, but our state’s fundamentals give us a high floor and a very high ceiling. Qualities like access to New York City, a highly trained workforce, great medical facilities and care, an array of recreational assets and municipalities that are attractive to families give New Jersey long-term appeal. Also, citizens value safety and security, and I want to give kudos to the incredible law enforcement professionals who serve our communities in New Jersey each and every day.

Vito Mazza, fixture in downtown Woodbridge, opens new salon at Prism’s Avenue & Green

Prism Capital Partners has welcomed a full-service salon and spa to its Avenue & Green project in Woodbridge, providing a new home for one of the township’s best-known businesses.

CBRE: Daten Group secures $17 million refi of 46-unit Hoboken rental property

The developer of a 46-unit luxury apartment building in Hoboken has refinanced the property with a $17 million loan, in a newly announced deal by CBRE.