From boardrooms to bedrooms (and big boxes): Inside New Jersey’s office conversion boom

Empty office buildings and half-vacant corporate campuses have become a familiar sight in New Jersey. In the wake of the pandemic, and the rise of remote and hybrid work, companies are using less space and leaving behind millions of square feet of surplus offices. At the same time, there’s a pressing need for housing and modern industrial facilities. It’s no surprise then that developers in the Garden State are increasingly turning these underused offices into multifamily residences and warehouses. This white paper explores the scale and characteristics of New Jersey’s office conversion boom focusing on the transformation of offices into residential and industrial uses as well as the impact it will have on developers, investors and occupiers.

Wharton buys 91,000 sq. ft. small-bay portfolio in southeast Pennsylvania

Wharton Industrial has added to its holdings in the region, acquiring more than 91,000 square feet of small-bay industrial space in Pennsylvania under a newly announced joint venture.

Avison Young adds Schnürr, veteran capital markets broker, as principal in Morristown office

Avison Young has bolstered its capital markets group in New Jersey with the addition of Matthew Schnürr as a principal.

AY: Alcamo fills Lawrence warehouse after 111,000 sq. ft. lease with apparel company

A developer has landed a second tenant to bring nearly 262,000 square feet of new industrial space in Lawrence Township to full occupancy, brokers with Avison Young said Thursday.

AY: Stage curtain maker Rose Brand extends 164,000 sq. ft. lease at Hartz building in Secaucus

A maker of stage curtains, backdrops and other products for the theater and event industries has extended its lease in Secaucus, where it occupies more than 164,000 square feet.

CoreOne adds two-building, 64,000 sq. ft. shallow-bay portfolio in Waldwick, AY says

CoreOne Industrial has acquired a nearly 64,000-square-foot industrial portfolio in the Bergen County borough of Waldwick, according to a brokerage team with Avison Young.

Avison Young named leasing agent for 151,000 sq. ft. Fair Lawn office building

Atkins Cos. has picked Avison Young as its leasing team for more than 151,000 square feet of medical and professional office space in Fair Lawn.

‘Spirit of philanthropy’ in full focus as United Way honors Kossar alongside Crow Holdings at Carteret, NEST projects

Nearly 400 commercial real estate leaders came together last week in support of United Way of Northern New Jersey, raising $347,000 as part of a program that honored top industrial broker Rob Kossar along with two high-profile development projects.

SNS Real Estate buys 84,000 sq. ft. South Brunswick warehouse, Avison Young says

SNS Real Estate Investment Group has acquired a vacant 84,000-square-foot industrial building in South Brunswick, in a newly announced deal by Avison Young.

Avison Young: Libiao Robotics takes 8,000 sq. ft. in Hillsborough for new U.S. showroom

A robotics company has leased 8,000 square feet of industrial space in Hillsborough for its first U.S. showroom, in a newly announced deal by Avison Young.