FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — NAI James Hanson has negotiated the sale of a 3,950-square-foot retail building in Florham Park. The freestanding structure, a former Chase Bank branch, is located at 77 Hanover Road. Joan Cenicola and John Schilp of NAI James Hanson represented the seller, DFK Associates, in the transaction. The buyer is a Florham Park-based Jiu Jitsu and Karate school, which plans to relocate from the rental space it currently occupies nearby.
WEST ORANGE, N.J. — Prism Capital Partners has opened The Residences at Edison Lofts, a 300-unit multifamily community in West Orange. The property is a redevelopment of the 100-year-old Thomas Edison Invention Factory and Commerce Center. The residences at Edison Lofts range from 590 to 1,500 square feet with rental rates starting at $1,625 per month. Designed by Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners, Edison Village features 16-foot ceiling heights and 10-foot windows to let in natural light. Amenities at the complex include a private fitness center, indoor swimming pool, bike storage, a media room, business center, private dining room, doorman and concierge service.
PISCATAWAY, N.J.— Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of an 88,000-square-foot industrial building in Piscataway. The sales price was undisclosed. Jason Barton, Chuck Fern, Tom Tucci and Stephen Shoemaker of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, S.S. White Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of aerospace parts, in the transaction. The buyer was N.J. CRR LLC. The property is located at 151 Old New Brunswick Road.
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Sheldon Gross Realty has secured five leases totaling 21,000 square feet at the Fairfield Corporate Park in Freehold. The 165,000-square-foot office park is located at 920-922 Route 33. The five companies that signed leases are Declarations Inc. (7,425 square feet); 1-800 Junk (3,600 square feet); Utiliquest LLC (3,600 square feet); Garcia Sequeira LLC (3,209 square feet); and Stylecare Salon Services LLC (3,209 square feet). Glenn Jaffe, Jonathan Glick, and Matthew Leonelli of Sheldon Gross Realty represented the undisclosed landlord in the lease transactions.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Progress Capital has secured an $11.8 million loan for the acquisition of a former manufacturing facility in Jersey City. The property is the former site of Elementis Specialties Inc. and is located at 400 Claremont Ave. The buyer, 400 Claremont Urban Renewal LLC, plans to redevelop the site into a mixed-use building with residential, parking and retail components. Progress Capital arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower through an undisclosed lender. The timeline for the project was not disclosed.
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, N.J. — Berkadia has secured a $51.9 million acquisition loan for Thousand Oaks Village, a garden-style multifamily community in Atlantic Highlands. Bob Falese and Jeff Heath of Berkadia secured the financing through Freddie Mac on behalf of the borrower, Delaware-based 165 Thousand Oaks Drive LLC. The borrower plans to renovate and upgrade all units at the property. Berkadia utilized the Freddie Mac Mod Rehab Loan Program, allowing the borrower to have a floating rate during the renovation period that will automatically convert to a fixed rate upon the completion of renovations. Located at 165 Thousand Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks Village features one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include air conditioning, large closets, hardwood floors and private patios.
EDISON, N.J. — Avanath Capital Management has acquired Menlo Manor, a 240-unit affordable senior housing community in Edison. Avanath acquired the property through its institutional fund, Avanath Affordable Housing III. The five-story property was built in 1980 and features a community room, exterior courtyard, library, dining area, community kitchen and automatic front doors. Located at 161 Inman Ave., the community includes a mix of studios, one-, and two-bedroom units. Alex Medeiros of CBRE represented the seller, Jeff Spragens.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Cushman & Wakefield has secured a 450,000-square-foot, full-building lease for moving services provider Clutter at 1065 Cranbury South River Road in South Brunswick. The newly constructed facility is a speculative development by IDI Logistics. Andrew Stypa and Daniel Badenhausen of Cushman & Wakefield represented Clutter in the transaction. Cushman & Wakefield’s Jason Goldman, Andrew Siemsen and Marc Petrella represented IDI Logistics. Clutter will move into the facility by the end of Summer 2018.
TETERBORO, N.J. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of a 616,992-square-foot industrial building in Teterboro. Goodman acquired the property for an undisclosed price. Situated on 27 acres, the building is climate controlled, has clear heights of up to 32 feet and includes cross-docking. Gary Gabriel, Adam Spies, Andrew Merin, David Bernhaut, Marcella Fasulo, Kyle Schmidt, and Ryan Larkin of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. At the time of sale, the building was fully net leased to an investment-grade tenant.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — KRE Group and National Real Estate Advisors have secured $210 million in permanent financing for a 563-foot multifamily tower at Journal Squared, a mixed-use development in Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood. American International Group provided the financing with Meridian Capital Group serving as broker in the transaction. The 53-story building is the first phase of the planned three-building, mixed-use development. When completed, Journal Squared will consist of 36,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space as well as 1,840 residential units. KRE and National broke ground on the project’s second tower this spring, which will top out at 70 stories.
