From boardrooms to bedrooms (and big boxes): Inside New Jersey’s office conversion boom

Empty office buildings and half-vacant corporate campuses have become a familiar sight in New Jersey. In the wake of the pandemic, and the rise of remote and hybrid work, companies are using less space and leaving behind millions of square feet of surplus offices. At the same time, there’s a pressing need for housing and modern industrial facilities. It’s no surprise then that developers in the Garden State are increasingly turning these underused offices into multifamily residences and warehouses. This white paper explores the scale and characteristics of New Jersey’s office conversion boom focusing on the transformation of offices into residential and industrial uses as well as the impact it will have on developers, investors and occupiers.

Developers break ground on Parsippany project with downtown-style retail, 498 apartments

A joint venture has broken ground on its redevelopment of a former suburban office property in Parsippany, with plans calling for 60,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, 498 luxury apartments and a pedestrian-friendly design meant to evoke a town center.