Industrial
Somerset firm acquires 56,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Branchburg, GM Realty says

An affiliate of a Somerset-based pharmaceutical firm has acquired a 56,000-square-foot warehouse in Branchburg, according to the brokerage GM Realty Advisors Inc.

Office
SJP completes first two phases of McCarter’s revamped 100,000 sq. ft. office in Newark

An affiliate of SJP Properties has completed two phases of a plan to overhaul the five-floor, 100,000-square-foot office space in Newark that is home to McCarter & English LLP.

Events
United Way honors Gateway team, JLL’s Greiner at annual fundraiser

The state’s commercial real estate sector renewed its support of the United Way of Northern New Jersey, raising more than $250,000 in a program that showcased plans to transform Newark’s flagship office complex, while recognizing a top broker with JLL.

Office
NKF: New Jersey office market stalls in Q2 as tenants grapple with COVID crisis

Office leasing in New Jersey slowed significantly in the second quarter, with renewals and extensions accounting for most of the activity as tenants navigated the coronavirus crisis.

Office
McCarter extends 117,000 sq. ft. lease at Newark’s Gateway complex, Onyx says

One of the state’s largest law firms has extended its nearly 120,000-square-foot lease at Newark’s Gateway complex, whose ownership is planning a sweeping upgrade and expansion.

Event Coverage
People on streets: Retail, amenities a growing focus as Newark development boom continues

As developers continue to invest in downtown Newark, the city is attracting both new residents and businesses. That makes it all the more important to create amenities and spaces that will bring permanent foot traffic during the day and at night, which has become a growing focus for both public- and private-sector leaders in the state’s largest city.

Professional Services
McCarter names new co-chairs in real estate group

McCarter & English LLP has announced new co-chairs of its real estate practice group, including a longtime partner in its headquarters office in Newark.