HOLMDEL, N.J. — CentralReach, a provider of electronic medical record software, will open a 25,000-square-foot office at Bell Works, an office and retail campus owned by Somerset Development in the Northern New Jersey community of Holmdel. The company will relocate from its current office in Matawan late this summer. CentralReach employs about 400 people who work remotely on a full-time basis and views the new office as a “collaboration-focused space” that represents “the office of the future.” CentralReach is designing the space in collaboration with G3 Architects and NPZ Style & Décor.
MAYWOOD, N.J. — NAI James E. Hanson has brokered the sale of a 17,316-square-foot industrial building in the Northern New Jersey community of Maywood. Jonathan Kristofich of NAI Hanson represented the seller, Maywood Realty Corp., in the transaction. David Williams of Weichert Commercial represented the buyer, an entity doing business as 217 Realty LLC. The sales price was not disclosed.
MONTVALE, N.J. — JLL has negotiated a 60,000-square-foot healthcare lease in the Northern New Jersey community of Montvale. The tenant, Valley Health System, will move into North Market, an 86,000-square-foot building in the preconstruction phase of development. Frank Recine of JLL represented the landlord, The S. Hekemian Group, in the lease negotiations. Robert Rudin and Peter Hamburger of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant. North Market will also include 26,000 square feet of retail space.
By Taylor Williams Industrial brokers and developers throughout New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania are flush with tenant demand, but the frenetic pace and frequency at which revenues and costs change in this market has introduced a whole new set of operating challenges. In terms of the supply side of the market, developers of industrial product, like those of every other property type, have been squeezed by supply chain disruption. Prices and lead times for ordering key materials change radically and often without warning. Developers who try to circumvent these obstacles by ordering way earlier than normal in the process now run an increased risk of having to take delivery of supplies without having all permits and sources of construction financing in place. Such a misfire in timing can create lags in delivery, potentially alienating tenants needing turnkey space and generating additional short-term costs via storage of the materials before construction begins. In addition, misaligning these timelines can spook potential investors that want the certainty of knowing that a project is moving forward. “We’re buying supplies a year in advance and trying to sync up deliveries of those materials with when we expect to have full project approval,” says Peter Polt, …
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Locally based brokerage firm The Kislak Co. Inc. has arranged the $36 million sale of The VUE Hackensack, a 78-unit apartment complex in Northern New Jersey. The property was built in phases between 2015 and 2017 and consists of six one-bedroom units and 72 two-bedroom units with an average size of 1,205 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, resident lounge and virtual doorman service. Andrew Scheinerman of Kislak represented the seller, an entity doing business as 295 Polifly Realty LLC, in the off-market transaction. Scott Davidovic, also with Kislak, procured the buyer, Sutton Equity LLC.
GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. — New Jersey-based mortgage banking and advisory firm Progress Capital has arranged a $25 million loan for the refinancing of River Pointe Apartments, a 141-unit complex in the Southern New Jersey community of Gloucester City. The borrower, Cyzner Properties, acquired the garden-style community in 2017 with plans to renovate the 11 buildings, but eventually decided on a complete demolition and rebuild. Amenities now include a fitness center, clubhouse with a business center and party room, communal garden and a dog park. Kathy Anderson of Progress Capital arranged the nonrecourse loan, which carried a 30-year amortization schedule and 24 months of interest-only payments, on behalf of Cyzner Properties. The direct lender was not disclosed.
DEPTFORD, N.J. — JLL has negotiated the sale of Deptford Landing, a 517,096-square-foot retail power center located in Southern New Jersey’s Gloucester County. The property sits on a 67.3-acre site that sees more than 107,000 vehicles per day and was fully leased at the time of sale. Tenants include Designer Shoe Warehouse, Michaels, Five Below, PetSmart, Raymour’s Furniture, The Mattress Factory, Hand & Stone, Carter’s, Five Guys, Great Clips, Chipotle Mexican Grill and National Vision. Jose Cruz, Chris Munley, Steve Simonelli, J.B. Bruno, Jim Galbally, Colin Behr and Austin Pierce of JLL represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. New Jersey-based Wharton Realty Group purchased the asset for an undisclosed price.
POINT PLEASANT, N.J. — Marquis Health Consulting Services has completed a $3 million renovation project at Crest Pointe Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, located near the Jersey Shore. The centerpiece of the renovation was the addition of a 3,000-square-foot rehab therapy gym and the incorporation of an activities of daily living suite. Other renovations included a lobby/reception area redesign and expansion, reconfigured and updated dining area and lounges and updates to resident rooms.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Locally based financial advisory firm Progress Capital has arranged a $14 million loan for the refinancing of a 79-unit apartment building located at 253 Academy St. in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City. The newly built property offers 77 studios and two larger units that were built as standalone modular residences. Amenities include a rooftop deck and grilling area, fitness center and concierge service. Kathy Anderson of Progress Capital arranged the loan, which carried a fixed interest rate and 12 months of interest-only payments, on behalf of the borrower, Pointe Developers LLC. The direct lender was not disclosed.
DELANCO, N.J. — NAI Mertz has brokered the sale of a 140,000-square-foot industrial building in Delanco, located outside of Philadelphia in Southern New Jersey. The building is currently leased to furniture maker Stylex Seating. Jonathan Klear, Roy Kardon, Jeff Licht, Jared Licht and Fred Meyer of NAI Mertz represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The team also represented the buyer, New Jersey-based investment firm Faropoint. The sales price was not disclosed.