WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Markeim Chalmers has negotiated a long-term lease for The Rothman Institute to occupy 20,000 square feet of a new 40,000-square-foot medical office building at Washington Township Town Center in Washington Township. Scott Martin represented both the tenant, The Rothman Institute, and developer The Atkins Cos. in the transaction. Located between Virtua Wellness Center and Kennedy Hospital, the two-story building is scheduled for completion by January 2018.
Business was brisk in 2016 for retail real estate brokers in Central and Northern New Jersey. As online shopping continued to impact which retailers fill brick and mortar spaces, several trends emerged at malls and along New Jersey’s highways. The shrinking list of retail categories in which customers prefer or need to visit a store in person includes quick-serve and sit-down restaurants. Chick-fil-A opened new stores in Woodbridge and Jersey City; Chipotle in Holmdel; and Habit Burger in Eatontown, West Windsor, River Edge and Parsippany. Also on the list are gas stations, coffee shops, and convenience stores, including Street Corner, WaWa, Tim Horton’s, Quick Check, and 7-Eleven, which have all recently opened new locations, are under construction or are planning to open new stores throughout the state. Creative and art businesses also draw customers to brick and mortar locations. One River School of Art & Design, currently open in Englewood, is opening a second location in Allendale, and plans a roll-out nationally including a strong look at the Bell Works project in Holmdel. This art school for kids and adults and other creative concepts, such as the paint and sip retailers, remain very strong. School of Rock is another creative …
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — HFF has brokered the sale of 1125 Route 22, a 95,620-square-foot office building in Bridgewater. HFF marketed the property on behalf of the seller, KBS Realty Advisors, and procured the buyer, a partnership of Atkins Cos. and Capital Solutions. 1125 Route 22 is located along Route 22 West just off of Interstate 287. The property consists of two separate wings and is occupied by Bank of America and MidJersey Health Corp. The HFF investment sales team representing the seller included Jose Cruz, Kevin O’Hearn, Stephen Simonelli, Michael Oliver and Marc Duval.
ORANGE, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $2.1 million sale of an 8,020-square-foot property net leased to Family Dollar in Orange. Ben Sgambati, Alan Cafiero and David Cafiero of Marcus & Millichap’s New Jersey office marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a developer. The team also secured and represented the buyer, a private investor. The building is located at 605 Scotland Road at its intersection with Tremont Avenue.
LAWRENCE, N.J. — JJ Operating Inc., in partnership with Houlihan-Parnes Realtors, has acquired Lawrence Shopping Center in Lawrence. The new owners will implement a $5 million renovation plan designed to improve the aesthetics and functionality of the center. Capital improvements will include a façade renovation, enhanced landscaping as well as storefront and tenant improvements. The renovations will be completed by the end of the year. The 393,430-square-foot shopping center is accessible to I-95/295 and tenants include Burlington, Acme, Staples, Wells Fargo, Pet Valu and MJM Designer Shoes.
WOODBURY, N.J. — NAI Mertz has brokered the sale of Lakeside Professional Campus, a 45,000-square-foot office building located at 190 N. Evergreen Ave. in Woodbury. The NAI Mertz team of Rebecca Ting and Julie Kronfeld represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer, First National Realty Partners LLC, will retain NAI Mertz as the leasing agent for the complex. Lakeside Professional Campus is located near Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike.
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — Terreno Realty Corp. has acquired an industrial property located at 7777 West Side Ave. in North Bergen for $14 million. The building spans 126,000 square feet on 4.4 acres adjacent to Exit 16E of the New Jersey Turnpike. Amenities at the 100 percent leased property include eight dock-high and two grade-level loading positions, plus parking for 70 cars.
PENNSVILLE, N.J. — Eastern Union Funding’s David Singer has arranged a $10.5 million loan for AJH Management Co.’s purchase of Laura’s Glen, a 197-unit apartment community in Pennsville. Eastern Union, working with Greystone, secured a 30-year term with the GSE lender. Matt Wilheimer of The Kislak Co. represented the seller in the transaction.
MOORESTOWN, N.J. — Thorofare Capital has funded a $5.7 million fixed-rate bridge loan for the acquisition and renovation of a 219,304-square-foot industrial property in Moorestown. Irvine, Calif.-based Phoenix Investment Funds purchased the asset at auction. The vacant warehouse and distribution facility is located at 540 Glen Ave., about 10 miles from downtown Philadelphia. The building sits on a 13-acre lot and features 15,000 square feet of office space, 24-foot clear heights, 29 loading docks and trailer parking. The property is near the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295. The bridge loan includes reserves for immediate repairs and debt service/operating shortfalls, as well as a future funding facility to cover costs associated with tenant improvements and leasing commissions. The one-year, non-recourse, interest-only bridge loan includes an extension option subject to performance hurdles.
CARTERET, N.J. — Bussel Realty has brokered the $5.1 million sale of a 55,560-square-foot industrial property located at 400 Federal Blvd. in Carteret. Leo Esses of Brussel Realty represented the unnamed buyer. 400 Federal Boulevard LLC was the seller. The property is located near Exit 12 of the New Jersey Turnpike, Port Newark/Elizabeth and Newark Liberty Airport. It features 24-foot clear heights, two drive-in doors for loading, 800 amps of electric power and 29 surface parking spaces.
