SECAUCUS, N.J. — New York City-based Meridian Capital Group has arranged $60 million in financing for Hudson Regional Hospital, a 204-bed healthcare facility located outside of Manhattan in Secaucus. Cross River provided the financing, which consisted of a $50 million senior loan to refinance existing debt and a $10 million credit facility. Jake Handelsman, Ari Adlerstein, Ari Dobkin, Josh Simpson and David Gottlieb of Meridian Capital originated the financing. The sponsor, Yan Moshe, who serves as the hospital’s chairman of the board, has invested more than $10 million in capital improvements to the property since acquiring it in 2018.
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ISELIN, N.J. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $15.7 million sale of a 48-unit luxury multifamily building in the Northern New Jersey community of Iselin. Units at the property, which was built in 2018, feature stainless steel appliances and woodgrain ceramic tile floors. Cushman & Wakefield’s Andy Merin, Brian Whitmer, Andrew Schwartz, Jordan Sobel and Andre Balthazard represented the seller, Adoni Property Group, and procured the buyer, FM Ferrari Investments.
KEARNY, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $21.1 million sale of a 135,000-square-foot industrial building located within an opportunity zone in Kearny, a suburb of Newark. The property includes warehouse and manufacturing space and features clear heights of 15 to 20 feet, nine loading docks and 10,000 square feet of office space. Mark Gjonbalaj, Alan Cafiero, Ben Sgambati and David Adjmi of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction. Both parties were limited liability companies that requested anonymity.
PRINCETON, N.J. — Commercial investment and management firm Shamah Properties has purchased Copperwood Apartments, a 153-unit multifamily community located at 300 Bunn Drive near downtown Princeton, for $70.3 million. The unit mix at the property, which was built in 2015, includes 22 one-bedroom residences, 130 two-bedroom units and one studio apartment. Amenities include outdoor exercise paths, a fitness center and outdoor grilling areas. The seller was not disclosed.
EAST GREENWICH, N.J. — CRG, the real estate development and investment arm of Clayco, has sold two speculative industrial facilities located in East Greenwich for $107.7 million. The portfolio includes The Cubes at Huff Lane, a 283,040-square-foot building, and The Cubes at Harmony Road, a 252,750-square-foot building, both located in the East Greenwich Logistics Center about 20 miles southwest of Philadelphia. The buyer was Carson, Calif.-based Watson Land Co. JLL both brokered the sale and the leasing process for both fully occupied facilities. John Plower, Ryan Cottone, Zach Maguire, Paul Torosian, Dean Torosian and Nate Demetsky of JLL represented the seller in the transaction. CRG developed both buildings in a joint venture partnership with Pacific Coast Capital Partners LLC, completing them in September 2020. Lamar Johnson Collaborative designed the facilities, which feature 36-foot clear heights and early suppression fast response fire sprinkler systems. The Cubes at Huff Lane features 43 loading doors, 187 parking spaces and 60 trailer stalls, while The Cubes at Harmony Road — which is leased to a global e-commerce fulfillment company — includes 38 loading doors, 208 parking spaces and 79 trailer stalls. CRG develops its industrial buildings under The Cubes brand, which prioritizes core national markets …
MAHWAH, N.J. — CBRE has negotiated the $15.6 million sale of an 84,280-square-foot manufacturing facility in Mahwah, located in the northernmost part of the state. The property was fully leased to Nobel Biocare, a provider of dental implant products, at the time of sale. Jeffrey Dunne, Jeremy Neuer, Steve Bardsley, David Gavin, Travis Langer and Zach McHale of CBRE represented the seller, AVR Realty, in the transaction. The team also procured the buyer, Urbana Partners, an investment firm based in South America.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — JLL has arranged a $13 million loan for the refinancing of Esjay Apartments, a 40-unit multifamily complex in Jersey City. The mid-rise building features one- and two-bedroom units with an average size of 680 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, two rooftop terraces with grilling stations and a package handling room. Matthew Pizzolato of JLL arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate loan through Nationwide on behalf of the borrower, Point Capital Development LLC.
NEW YORK CITY — WHP Global, the parent company of Toys ‘R’ Us, has entered into an agreement with Macy’s (NYSE: M) to open more than 400 toy stores within the department store chain’s existing locations across the country in 2022. In addition to physical merchandise, the new stores will feature interactive experiences and activation centers to enhance the experience for both children and parents. The Wayne, New Jersey-based toy retailer originally announced its intent to close or sell off all of its 700-plus U.S. stores in 2018. New York City-based WHP Global acquired the controlling stake of TruKids Inc., the former owner of Toys ‘R’ Us, in March with plans to reopen some stores.
NEWARK, N.J. — JLL has negotiated the $9 million sale of a 62,275-square-foot retail property with redevelopment potential that is located at 727 Broad St. in one of downtown Newark’s Qualified Opportunity Zones. Michael Oliver, Marta Villa, Jose Cruz, Kevin O’Hearn and Steve Simonelli of JLL represented the undisclosed buyer and seller in the transaction.
CLIFTON, N.J. — Capital One has provided a $42 million loan for the refinancing of a 220,000-square-foot warehouse/distribution building in the Northern New Jersey community of Clifton. The property features a clear height of 32 feet, 29 loading docks and ample car and trailer parking spaces. In addition, online grocery startup Weee! recently signed a long-term lease at the property. Capital One provided the 10-year, fixed-rate loan to a partnership between two New Jersey-based firms, KRE Group and The Stro Cos.