The Green at Bloomfield — Courtesy: BNE Real Estate Group
By Joshua Burd
The developer of a recently completed, mixed-use redevelopment project in Bloomfield has hired Ripco Real Estate to oversee leasing for the retail portion of the property.
In a news release Tuesday, BNE Real Estate said Ripco will serve as exclusive retail leasing agent for The Green at Bloomfield. The 140-unit luxury residential complex, between Bloomfield Avenue and Broad Street, houses five separate retail spaces totaling 10,575 square feet.
Ripco brokers Ira Kerner and David Townes are marketing the retail availabilities to both independent operators and franchisees in search of new locations in walkable, transit-oriented locales, BNE said in a news release. The property, which opened for leasing last fall, is within a five-minute walk of Bloomfield’s NJ Transit train station.
“We will be creative as we work to identify tenants that are appropriate for The Green’s ideally located retail spaces, which are expected to be trafficked primarily by residents who live nearby, including students of Bloomfield College and Bloomfield High,” Kerner said in a prepared statement. “Per BNE’s directive, we are committed to curating a mix of retailers that will provide the community with services and offerings that are desired.”
Since its opening, The Green has already leased the majority of its apartments.
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“In the four months since we opened the doors to residents, The Green has helped propel downtown Bloomfield’s emergence as one of the most sought-after transit-oriented neighborhoods in New Jersey,” said Jonathan Schwartz, executive partner of Livingston-based BNE. “We’re extremely excited to have Ripco take the lead in bringing in a mix of retail tenants that will only enhance the energy and appeal of this rapidly developing area.”
The Green’s amenities include a modern fitness center, coffee bar, social lounge and work-from-home areas, along with a roof terrace with resort-style lounge seating, package acceptance service and on-site parking.
