Hartz Mountain Industries expects to welcome its first residents in February to Fairways at Cranford, a new 250-unit luxury apartment property at 750 Walnut Ave. in Cranford. — Rendering courtesy: Hartz Mountain
By Joshua Burd
Hartz Mountain Industries has taken the wraps off a new 250-unit luxury apartment property in Cranford, where it expects to welcome its first residents as soon as early next year.
Located at 750 Walnut Ave., the development has revitalized what was the site of a vacant, obsolete office building just north of the Hyatt Hills Golf Complex and less than a mile from the Garden State Parkway. Hartz is now marketing the collection of one- and two-bedroom units to prospective renters, touting the property’s accessible location and it upscale amenities.
Move-ins are slated to begin in February.
“Our goal is to bring a fresh, modern approach to residential living in Cranford,” said Gus Milano, Hartz Mountain’s president and chief operating officer. “The new development at 750 Walnut Avenue will not only meet the growing demand for housing in the area but also offer a lifestyle that combines comfort, convenience and community.”
March Associates Construction is the general contractor for what’s known as Fairways at Cranford, which was designed by Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners. Secaucus-based Hartz sought to redevelop the property as far back as 2017, resulting in a project that is helping Cranford satisfy its state-mandated affordable housing obligations.
Covering 13.5 acres, the complex has landscaped courtyards with grilling stations, a resident lounge with dining tables and bar seating and a theater room, according to a news release. Residents will also have access to clubrooms with outdoor access, a fully equipped fitness center and coworking spaces with private meeting rooms, while each building includes a lobby and ample parking with electric vehicle charging stations.
Hartz noted that Fairways at Cranford is also minutes from NJ Transit’s Cranford station and from the township’s central business district.
“We are thrilled to introduce Fairways at Cranford to this thriving community,” Milano added. “Our goal is to create a space where residents feel connected to their neighbors and the vibrant town of Cranford while enjoying the comforts of a modern, thoughtfully designed home. We look forward to contributing to the growth and energy of this community and preserving the area’s charm.”
The complex is adjacent to two newly developed warehouses at 730 and 740 Walnut Ave. The firm announced in September that it had preleased the latter, a 109,200-square-foot facility, as it prepared to market the 132,000-square-foot second phase.
Hartz preleases 109,000 sq. ft. Cranford warehouse, eyes 132,000 sq. ft. second phase
