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.

Right place, right time

As you’ll read in this month’s cover story, Asia-based third-party logistics firms have been critical for many Garden State landlords, creating new demand and helping to fill excess inventory after the recent development surge. A spike in 2024 — when the offshore firms accounted for some 42 percent of all Class A industrial leasing in the state — has given way to a more modest pace in 2025. Yet developers expect Asian 3PLs to continue to loom large going forward, even with the cloud of a trade war between the U.S. and China.

JLL: Owner of Newark’s Eleven80 looks to sell landmark 316-unit apartment tower

Eleven80, the luxury apartment tower once seen as a pioneer for market-rate housing in downtown Newark, is on the market for sale.

NJCC provides $8.6 million in predevelopment funding for Bayfront project in Jersey City

New Jersey Community Capital is taking a stake in the acclaimed Bayfront project in Jersey City, making an $8.6 million preferred equity investment in the West Side redevelopment.

Namdar snags $358 million construction loan for 1,126 new units in Journal Square, report says

Namdar Group is set to break ground on a combined 1,126 new apartments in Jersey City after reportedly securing $358 million in construction financing.

A new solution: Supportive housing advocates, developers hope state law will spark major expansion of special needs units

There’s not enough supportive housing in New Jersey, according to advocates and industry experts, and they hope incentives in the state’s revamped affordable housing rules will help expand the market.

Restaurant blending Korean-American fare, wood-fired grilling opens at Journal Square Urby

Urby has welcomed a new restaurant from a familiar operator to the base of its 25-story, 317-unit apartment building in Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood.

Hackensack council votes to scrap PILOTs for major projects by Sanzari, Russo and Enburg, with legal action now looming

The Hackensack city council has voted to rescind payment in lieu of taxes agreements for three high-profile development projects, raising major questions about the fate of proposals that would bring another 650 luxury apartments to the municipality.

Woodmont breaks ground, eyes 2028 delivery for 300-unit Metropark rental project

Woodmont Properties has broken ground on a project that will bring 300 new luxury apartments to a site less than a mile from the Metropark train station in Woodbridge.

JLL arranges construction loan, JV equity for 230-unit upscale rental project in Watchung

A six-building, 230-unit multifamily project in Watchung is moving ahead with the help of a construction loan and joint venture equity secured by JLL.

Larken hails completion, lease-up of 120-unit multifamily property in Pohatcong

Larken Associates has completed and leased up a collection of 120 new apartments in Warren County, marking another milestone for its fast-growing residential portfolio.