RAMSEY, N.J. — New York City-based Ready Capital has closed a $12.5 million loan for the acquisition and renovation of an unnamed, 92,000-square-foot industrial building in the Northern New Jersey community of Ramsey. The nonrecourse, interest-only loan was structured with a floating interest rate, 36-month term, two extension options and a facility for funding future capital improvements. The undisclosed sponsor plans to implement a value-add program.
KEARNY, N.J. — Locally based brokerage firm Gebroe-Hammer Associates has negotiated the $36.3 million sale of General Kearny Apartments, a 171-unit complex in Northern New Jersey. The seven-building property was originally constructed in 1939 and offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 351 to 825 square feet. David Oropeza and Niko Nicolaou of Gebroe-Hammer represented the seller, an entity doing business as J & D General Kearny Associates LLC, in the transaction. Nicolaou also procured the buyer, a private investor. Brad Domenico of Progress Capital arranged acquisition financing for the deal.
NEWARK, N.J. — JLL has arranged a $113.5 million acquisition loan for a portfolio of two downtown Newark office buildings totaling roughly 816,000 square feet. The portfolio also includes a 901-space parking garage. Originally built in the 1920s, the buildings are leased on a long-term basis to The State of New Jersey, which houses more than 3,500 employees across 35 departments at the site. Michael Klein, Jon Mikula and Matthew Pizzolato of JLL, along with Brad Domenico of Progress Capital, arranged the three-year, floating-rate loan through ACORE Capital. The borrower, a partnership between SHIFT Capital, The Hanini Group and CoInvestment Partners, will use a portion of the proceeds to fund capital improvements.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Developer KRE Group has begun leasing 351 Marin, a 38-story, 507-unit apartment community in downtown Jersey City. KRE Group developed the property, which was designed by Hollwich Kushner and HLW Architects, in partnership with Northwestern Mutual. Units come in studio, one- and two-bedroom formats, and amenities include a pool, 24-hour fitness center with yoga and spin studios, outdoor grilling stations, entertainment kitchen, movie and screening room, game room and a children’s play area. Rents start at $2,650 per month for a studio apartment. Move-ins are scheduled to begin in December.
NEWARK, N.J. — Fairstead, an investment firm with three offices along the East Coast, and Maine-based LIHC Investment Group have purchased the 691-unit Essex Plaza seniors affordable housing portfolio in Newark. The portfolio consists of 13 buildings. The partnership plans to invest in capital improvements, including the enhancement of the portfolio’s proptech features, sustainability and community programming. Information about income restrictions for the portfolio was not released. Dane Global represented the buyer and seller in the transaction.
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of Grande Commons, a 199,310-square-foot office building located in the Northern New Jersey community of Bridgewater. Jeff Dunne, Jeremy Neuer, Steve Bardsley, David Gavin, Travis Langer and Zach McHale of CBRE represented the seller, American Equity Partners, in the transaction. At the time of sale, the building was 82 percent leased to tenants in the pharmaceutical, engineering, finance and legal services sectors. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. — Callahan Construction Managers has broken ground on Residence at Basking Ridge, a 90-unit seniors housing project that will be located about 40 miles west of New York City. Developed by LCB Senior Living and designed by The Architectural Team, the property will offer assisted living, memory care and respite care services. Amenities will include common living rooms, a bistro, salon and a fitness area. The development team expects to begin welcoming residents in early 2023.
MATAWAN, N.J. — Brokerage firm Redwood Realty Advisors has negotiated the $11.3 million sale of Matawan Village, a 72-unit multifamily property located about 40 miles south of New York City. The sales price equates to approximately $157,500 per unit. According to Apartments.com, the property offers one- and two-bedroom units. Kevin McCrann of Redwood Realty represented the buyer and seller, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.
FAIRFIELD, N.J. — JLL has arranged a $10.5 million loan for the refinancing of Brookplace Luxury Apartments, a 36-unit complex located in the Northern New Jersey community of Fairfield. Built in 2020 and fully occupied at the time of the loan closing, Brookplace Luxury Apartments features one- and two-bedrooms units averaging 1,058 square feet with balconies and patios. Michael Klein, Max Custer and Gerard Quinn of JLL arranged the 15-year, fixed-rate loan through National Life Group on behalf of the borrower, an entity doing business as 74 Passaic Avenue LLC.
GARFIELD, N.J. — New York City-based Ready Capital has closed a $5 million loan for the acquisition and stabilization of an 11-bay industrial property in Garfield, located in Bergen County. The nonrecourse, interest-only loan was structured with a floating interest rate, 36-month term and two extension options. The undisclosed sponsor plans to implement a capital improvement program at the property.