CBRE: Buyer wanted for 14-property, 3,700-unit rental portfolio in New Jersey, Pennsylvania

The longtime owner of nearly 3,700 garden apartments across New Jersey and Pennsylvania is seeking a buyer for the portfolio, according to listing brokers with CBRE.

Kushner, KABR debut 135,000 sq. ft. office, retail space at historic Jersey City building

Kushner and KABR Group have unveiled a project that has brought 135,000 square feet of new commercial and retail space to downtown Jersey City, all while restoring and revitalizing a 112-year-old warehouse built by the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co.

Montclair State picks JLL to find executive director for real estate, economic development

Montclair State University has tapped JLL to lead its search for a new executive director of real estate and economic development.

NJBA launches legal challenges against towns seeking to lower affordable housing obligations

The New Jersey Builders Association is suing nearly 160 municipalities that have sought to reduce their affordable housing obligations under a law adopted last year, setting up a new round of legal battles as state officials roll out the closely watched program.

Alpine snags $143 million construction loan, equity for 500-unit ‘Scholars Village’ project near Liberty Science Center, JLL says

Alpine Residential has landed a nearly $143 million construction loan and equity for a plan to build 500 apartments on the doorstep of the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City.

C&W: New amenity space helps draw two tenants to waterfront office tower in Jersey City

The owner of a 600,000-square-foot office tower in Jersey City has attracted two new tenants after the debut of a revamped amenity space, according to brokers with Cushman & Wakefield.

What’s old is new

As you’ll read in this month’s cover story, The Connell Co. is entering a new phase of its decade-long, $500 million update of its 185-acre campus along Interstate 78, with construction underway on new residential, dining and entertainment spaces that will create a town square for workers and residents alike. Connell has already taken steps toward opening the corporate park to the public — offering gym memberships and nighttime social events inside its renovated office space — all with a level of branding and merchandising that is unlike anything seen at other commercial properties in the state.

Judge dismisses state racketeering charges against Norcross, allies in case tied to redevelopment of Camden waterfront

A judge has dismissed the state’s racketeering case against political power broker George Norcross and other key figures in South Jersey, one that stemmed largely from a series of land deals and well-known development projects along Camden’s waterfront.

Levin joins ‘Signs of Hope’ initiative to promote mental health, suicide prevention resources

Levin Management Corp. has joined the Signs of Hope initiative, a national campaign to help promote the resources available to those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Larken Associates eyes continued growth after 60 years of residential, commercial building

Larken Associates is marking its 60th anniversary in business, touting its evolution from a single-family homebuilder to a developer of multifamily and commercial properties with a growing portfolio in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.