Going greener: From rainwater recycling to composting, apartment builders see a new frontier in sustainability

For some apartment developers, LED lighting and electric vehicle chargers just won’t do when it comes to sustainability. A handful of new rental projects in New Jersey are making that clear with more cutting-edge, eco-conscious features such as oversized green spaces, rainwater recycling and even an on-site composting system.

Kushner breaks ground on 299 apartments, supermarket in key gateway project for downtown Long Branch

Kushner is set to begin construction on a project that will bring nearly 300 new apartments and a supermarket to Long Branch, helping to jumpstart the long-awaited development of a neighborhood just west of the city’s booming waterfront.

BNE launches leasing at 400 rentals in West Orange, bringing new life to ex-office property

BNE Real Estate Group has taken the wraps off more than 400 luxury apartments as part of a sprawling redevelopment project in West Orange.

Halpern unveils 337-unit Birch House, a major addition to Jersey City’s growing West Side

Leasing is underway at Halpern Real Estate Ventures’ new 337-unit high-end apartment building in Jersey City’s growing West Side neighborhood.

First residents arrive at Russo’s 296-unit Vermella Broad Street project in Newark

Russo Development has welcomed its first 50 residents to a new 296-unit luxury apartment property just north of NJ Transit’s busy Broad Street station in Newark.

ULI Northern New Jersey unveils honorees for April awards gala

The Urban Land Institute’s Northern New Jersey chapter has announced the winners of its 2024 Excellence Awards, highlighting a host of projects and professionals involved in land use and development in the state.

J&L Cos. earns Fitwel certification for Fifty-Five Union, in a first for Newark rental buildings

A new 403-unit luxury apartment building in Newark’s Ironbound district has been certified by the Fitwel program, a recognition of its focus on the health and wellness of its occupants.

KRE Group debuts 212-unit rental property in Bayonne, in project’s third and final phase

Kushner Real Estate Group has opened the third and final piece of a luxury multifamily development in Bayonne, adding another 212 units to the city’s fast-growing waterfront.

BNE debuts luxury rentals in Chatham, providing a new gateway to Morris County borough

BNE Real Estate Group has opened the doors to its new upscale multifamily property in Chatham — one that’s a far cry from the boutique project it envisioned just a few years ago.

Russo unveils highly touted 296-unit rental property near Newark’s Broad Street Station

Russo Development’s new upscale apartment property in Newark is set to open its doors, in a key milestone in the firm’s high-profile entrance to the state’s largest city.