Residential & Mixed Use
EDA pledges $200 million Aspire tax credit for mixed-use ‘NJPAC District’ project in Newark

A sweeping plan to expand the New Jersey Performing Arts Center campus in Newark has secured a 10-year, $200 million tax credit award under the state’s Aspire program, in a key step for a project that would include 350 apartments and new commercial and community spaces.

Events
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.

Professional Services
Lebersfeld, Rosen join Genova Burns litigation team

Genova Burns LLC has announced two additions to its litigation team that it expects will support clients in construction and other industries.

Office
JLL: Dodge Foundation takes 9,200 sq. ft. at Fidelco’s new-look 550 Broad in Newark

The nonprofit Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation has leased nearly 9,200 square feet at a well-known office building in downtown Newark, in a newly announced deal by JLL.

Finance & Capital Markets
Newark: Developers eye office-to-residential project with $22 million Northwind Group loan

A joint venture has secured $22 million in financing for its plan to expand a Newark office building and repurpose it as a new 10-story, 92-unit multifamily property.

Residential & Mixed Use
‘Mildred’s Bridge’ apartments to support prisoner re-entry in Newark — while honoring longtime city council president

A new apartment building for prisoners who are re-entering the community is coming to Newark, one that will honor one of the city’s most revered and trailblazing public servants.

Professional Services
MSW adds Gilson, Kim to growing commercial real estate team

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP has expanded its commercial real estate practice with the addition of Matthew E. Gilson and Brian Kim.

Residential & Mixed Use
Urby Newark welcomes Japanese-inspired restaurant to new downtown building

A Japanese-inspired restaurant has opened its doors in downtown Newark at the base of the newly delivered 250-unit Urby apartment building.

Editor’s Note
A proud moment as NJIT’s Newark Startup Studio graduates 45 minority entrepreneurs

I hope you’ll indulge me this morning as I highlight a proud moment for all of us at Real Estate NJ. It came at this week’s Newark Summit, where New Jersey Institute of Technology President Teik Lim addressed the hundreds that were assembled in downtown Newark.

Office
As Newark’s office market grows, panelists see new strength in city’s long-held assets

Despite uncertainty about the broader office market, the local landscape in Newark is changing for the better, as corporations place a greater premium on culture, experiences and other assets that have long existed in the city alongside its connectivity and access to talent.