Apartment portfolio in Essex, Bergen fetches $300 million

A multifamily buyer has paid more than $300 million for a 134-building portfolio spanning more than 1,800 units in Essex and Bergen counties, Gebroe-Hammer Associates announced.

Hampshire sells Realogy headquarters building in Madison to UAE-based investment firm

The Hampshire Cos. has sold a 270,000-square-foot corporate headquarters building in Madison, the site of a sweeping project that transformed what had been a defunct call center facility.

Rockefeller breaks ground on 900,000 sq. ft. spec distribution center in Edison

Rockefeller Group has started construction on a 900,022-square-foot distribution center in Edison, where it is redeveloping the former site of an ExxonMobil research campus.

Development group launches first Opportunity Zone projects in Orange

A development team has concluded its first round of fundraising for two projects under the federal Opportunity Zone program, with plans to break ground next year on a combined 168 apartments near the Orange train station.

Sax expands, acquires New York accounting firm

Sax LLP has acquired a New York-based accounting firm as part of a move to expand its footprint beyond its home state of New Jersey.

Joint venture, Marriott open 159-room high-end Montclair hotel (UPDATED)

A development group has completed Montclair’s first ground-up, full-service hotel in more than 80 years, debuting a new 159-room Marriott property in the community’s popular downtown.

Hollister tapped to oversee construction at new Morristown hotel

The developer of a planned boutique hotel in downtown Morristown has retained Hollister Construction Services as its construction manager.

EDA streamlines, expands eligibility for municipal grant program for stranded assets

The state Economic Development Authority is expanding a program aimed at helping municipalities tackle vacant or underused commercial and retail properties in their towns.

RPM launches final phase of high-end housing project at Fort Monmouth

RPM Development Group has debuted the final phase of its inventory at an upscale residential project in Oceanport, part of the sprawling former Fort Monmouth property.

New 416,000 sq. ft. industrial project in Kearny slated for early 2020 delivery

CBRE is detailing plans for a new 415,533-square-foot industrial building under construction in Kearny, where it is serving as the leasing agent on behalf of Seagis Property Group LP.