Professional Spotlight
Gilbane names new business development manager in Newark office

Gilbane Building Co. has tapped an engineering and construction industry veteran as the newest addition to its New Jersey business development team.

Finance & Capital Markets
JLL sources $12 million refinancing of Port Newark industrial complex

JLL has arranged a $12 million facility loan for Port Newark Junction, a six-building, 154,149-square-foot industrial complex in Newark.

Finance & Capital Markets
Owner lands $110 million loan for 850,000 sq. ft. Newark industrial building

The owner of a new 850,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center in Newark’s port district has secured $110 million in permanent financing, according to JLL.

Residential & Mixed Use
CBRE inks $37 million sale of six-year-old Newark apartment building

The developer of a 152-unit luxury apartment complex in Newark’s University Heights neighborhood has sold the property for $36.5 million, according to brokers with CBRE.

Top News
J&L, Sordoni host holiday toy drive to benefit Newark church

A development team in Newark has partnered with a local church to collect and distribute hundreds of toys, art materials and books to dozens of children in the city.

Retail
Korean restaurant to join new dining, retail tenants at Newark’s Gateway, Onyx says

An acclaimed local restaurateur is coming to Newark’s Gateway Center, in one of several newly announced additions to the office complex’s revamped retail and dining space.

Professional Spotlight
Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners

MINNO & WASKO’s staff has extensive experience in all forms of residential and mixed-use construction. “Our designs are responsive to each individual market and are unique in creating projects that have lasting value to Owners and residents.” “We are about place-making and streetscape animation.”

Government & Public Policy
Builders, public officials look to confront New Jersey’s housing supply and affordability crisis

Homebuilders joined key public officials at the Atlantic Builders Convention last month to confront New Jersey’s housing supply and affordability crisis, pledging a spirit of cooperation as they search for solutions.

Industrial
Duke acquires 53-acre storage lot in Newark, eyeing potential redevelopment near port

Duke Realty has announced its purchase of a 53-acre site in Newark, providing it with a coveted outdoor storage lot and a future redevelopment opportunity.

Editor’s Note
A winning team

Commercial real estate truly is a people business, which explains why our stories highlighting new hires, promotions and other personnel moves are among the most popular. We’re fortunate to see a steady diet of these updates from all corners of the industry, including the types of announcements that have come from DMR Architects just about every year since we launched Real Estate NJ — five hires here, three new additions there — all to support a growing pipeline and portfolio that includes everything from apartments and hospitals to government buildings.