WEEHAWKEN, N.J. — Locally based developer Hartz Mountain Industries has completed The Reserve at Estuary, a 218-unit apartment complex in the Northern New Jersey community of Weehawken. Designed by MHS Architecture, the property is located within the 60-acre Lincoln Harbor mixed-use development and offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, individual washers and dryers and smart technology. Select residences have patios. Amenities include a pool, outdoor lounge, courtyard, fitness center, game room and a coworking lounge. Leasing began in April, at which point rents started at $3,300 per month for a studio apartment.
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SECAUCUS, N.J. — Locally based financial intermediary G.S. Wilcox & Co. has arranged a $23 million permanent loan for an industrial property located in the Northern New Jersey community of Secaucus. The 200,000-square-foot facility, which was fully leased at the time of sale, includes 19 loading docks, one drive-in door and office space. Gretchen Wilcox and Al Raymond of G.S. Wilcox arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan through an undisclosed life insurance company. The borrower was also not disclosed.
POHATCONG, N.J. — Locally based developer Larken Associates has completed the lease-up of Monte View at Pohatcong, a 120-unit apartment complex located near the Pennsylvania-New Jersey border near Easton. The garden-style property consists of three multi-story buildings and one four-story building with a ground-floor clubhouse. Units come in one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, game room, coworking space, grilling stations and a dog run. Construction began in November 2023. Leasing commenced last fall, at which time rents started at roughly $2,000 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.
HOBOKEN, N.J. — Urby, a joint venture between Ironstate Development and Brookfield Properties, has broken ground on a 345-unit multifamily project in Hoboken. Urby Hoboken will rise 16 stories and house studio, one- and two-bedroom units, with private terraces available in select residences. The centerpiece of the amenity package will be a fourth-floor courtyard that will feature a cold plunge pool, sunbeds, grilling stations and a fire pit pavilion. The pet-friendly building will also include a rooftop dog run. Lastly, Urby Hoboken will include more than 17,000 square feet of retail space. Mark DeLillo, Marc Schulder, Lee Spiegelman, Felipe Marin, Eli Zaoutis and Jeremy Silber of BlueGate Partners arranged $162 million in construction financing for the project through PCCP LLC. Completion is slated for summer 2027.
PHILADELPHIA — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $27.1 million sale of a portfolio of four retail properties in metro Philadelphia that are leased to convenience store operator Wawa. The buildings were all constructed within the past three years and are located in Newtown, Pottstown, Warrington and Fairless Hills. Scott Woodard and Derrick Dougherty of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer, a private investor based in Bucks County, in the 1031 exchange transaction. The sellers included regional developers, local private owners and East Coast-based owners and operators. All parties requested anonymity.
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Locally based developer Plaxsun Properties has completed a 51,750-square-foot medical office building that is located directly across from the Hackensack University Medical Center campus in Hackensack. The facility features three floors of medical office space atop three levels of covered onsite parking, high-capacity HVAC and plumbing systems and multiple lobbies with elevator access. Newmark has been tapped as the leasing agent.
OLD BRIDGE, N.J. — CBRE has negotiated the $12.1 million sale of Oak Tree Plaza, a 36-unit apartment building in the Central New Jersey community of Old Bridge. Built in 2023, Oak Tree Apartments comprises 16 one-bedroom apartments, 17 two-bedroom units and three three-bedroom residences that range in size from 702 to 1,184 square feet. Fahri Ozturk, Richard Gatto and Zach McHale of CBRE represented the seller, New York City-based developer EOM Realty, in the transaction. CBRE also procured the buyer, REVL Holdings.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Locally based financial intermediary G.S. Wilcox & Co. has arranged $85 million in financing for Overlook Flats, a 297-unit apartment building located in the Journal Square area of Jersey City. Designed by Michels & Waldron with interiors by Builders Design, the 16-story building houses studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as 40,000 square feet of commercial space. Residences are furnished with stainless steel appliances, designer cabinetry and quartz countertops. Outdoor amenities include a rooftop deck with a pool, kitchen, lounge area, picnic areas, bocce ball court and a pet play area. Inside, residents have access to coworking spaces, a children’s playroom, fitness center, golf simulator and a package room. Wesley Wilcox, Al Raymond and Will Gallagher of G.S. Wilcox arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan through an undisclosed life insurance company.
PARK RIDGE, N.J. — CBRE has negotiated the $117 million sale of The James, a 240-unit apartment complex located in the Northern New Jersey community of Park Ridge. Completed in 2021, The James offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, espresso cabinetry and tile backsplashes. Indoor amenities include a coffee bar, game room, catering kitchen, coworking spaces with private offices, fitness center and a yoga studio. Outside, residents have access to multiple gathering areas, including an outdoor pool, grilling and dining areas, fire pits, TV and lounge areas and a turf lawn. The James also houses nearly 18,000 square feet of retail space. Jeffrey Dunne, Stuart MacKenzie, Eric Apfel, Travis Langer, Roland Merchant and Tom Pryor of CBRE represented the seller, Veris Residential, in the transaction. The buyer was not disclosed.
HAWTHORNE, N.J. — Locally based financial intermediary Cronheim Mortgage has arranged a $33 million loan for the refinancing of Hedges at Hawthorne, a 118-unit apartment complex in Northern New Jersey. The property houses 10 studios, 27 one-bedroom units, 76 two-bedroom residences and five three-bedroom apartments, as well as 16,400 square feet of retail space. Amenities include a fitness center, rooftop terrace, lounges, an onsite salon, outdoor grilling areas and a package handling facility. Brandon Szwalbenest, Dev Morris and Andrew Stewart of Cronheim arranged the loan, which carries a fixed interest rate of 5.82 percent, on behalf of the borrower, New Jersey-based investment firm The Bedrin Organization. The direct lender was not disclosed.