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.

Industrial
Elberon, Fidelco join FreezPak to open new freezer warehouse at Newark-Elizabeth border

A cold storage provider has opened a new 140,000-square-foot facility at the border of Elizabeth and Newark, in a project that brought together two well-known New Jersey developers.

Residential & Mixed Use
Newark Museum taps L+M for 250 apartments, retail space in $85 million arts campus project

A developer is slated to bring 250 apartments and retail and dining space to downtown Newark as part of a newly announced, $85 million campus around The Newark Museum of Art.