Warehouse and distribution space in New Jersey has become a prized asset class among institutions and other major investors, leading to increased competition, surging prices and more creativity by those looking to add industrial to their portfolio.
Developer aims to transform historic Kearny shipyard into 21st-century workspace
Hugo Neu Corp. is redeveloping the former Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. in Kearny as a hub of flexible office space for startups, creative businesses and others seeking a modern workplace. It aims to do so while taking advantage of the historic, architecturally distinct buildings on the 130-acre site, some of which offer the type of soaring ceilings and open-air feel that appeals to edgier tenants.



