MOUNT ARLINGTON, N.J. — Gebroe-Hammer Associates has arranged the $11.2 million sale of Shore Hill Apartments, an apartment community located at 500-501 Bensel Dr. in Mount Arlington. The 80-unit community features 64 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom units. The undisclosed buyer plans to implement a capital improvement program to renovate and upgrade the property. Stephen Tragash and Joseph Brecher of Gebroe-Hammer represented the seller, the original developer, and procured the buyer.
LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J., AND CARLISLE, PA. — Reno, Nev.-based Dermody Partners has broken ground on the development of two industrial facilities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In New Jersey, Dermody and its capital partner, Great Point Investors, have broken ground for the construction of a multi-tenant facility at 1110 Commerce Blvd. in Logan Township. Situated within LogistiCenter Logan, the 171,600-square-foot facility is slated to be complete in June. The property will feature 32 feet of clear heights, 106-car parking spaces and 39-trailer parking spaces. In Pennsylvania, Dermody and Pacific Coast Capital Partners have broken ground on construction for a 602,250-square-foot facility at One Ames Dr. within LogistiCenter Carlisle industrial park in Carlisle. The facility will feature 36 feet of structural clear height, 142 loading docks, 187-car parking spaces and 93-trailer parking spaces. The facility is slated for completion in September.
CLIFTON, N.J. — Tulfra Real Estate has partnered with Hampshire Cos. to acquire a distribution facility located at 65 Industrial St. South in Clifton for an undisclosed price. The former Glaxo SmithKline building, features 202,000 square feet of space, including 28,000 square feet of office space, as well as 16 loading docks and 200 on-site parking spaces. The buyers have launched a major repositioning program for the former manufacturing plant to convert the property to a single-tenant use and increase the ceiling height to 27 feet. Additional renovations include a new ESFR sprinkler system, new exterior skin, T5 lighting, epoxy floors and new electrical and mechanical systems, as well as 22,000 square feet of space for lab and/or office use. The name of the seller was not released.
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — PCCP LLC has provided a $29.7 million senior loan to American Real Estate Partners and Silverpeak Real Estate Partners for the acquisition and lease-up of CenterPointe at Bridgewater in Bridgewater. The joint venture plans to implement a $2.7 million capital improvement plan for the renovation of one building and improvements and cosmetic enhancements for the remaining three buildings. The four-building campus offers 332,000 square feet of Class A office space.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Commercial Realty Group (CRG) has acquired an industrial building, located at 7 Eastmans Road in Parsippany, for an undisclosed price. CRG plans to reposition the 142,620-square-foot property to Class A status. Renovations and improvements will include a new roof and energy-efficient lighting, as well as raising ceiling heights to 24 feet in a portion of the building and upgrading the landscaping. Additionally, the buyer plans to reskin the building’s façade, upgrade the loading docks and expand the parking area. Jules Nissim, Stephen Elman and Chris Kinum of Cushman & Wakefield negotiated the transaction and represented the seller, a trust, in the deal. Additionally, CRG has retained Cushman & Wakefield to market and lease the property.
CRANFORD, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Cranford Square, a retail property located on South Avenue in Cranford. Situated on 2.2 acres, the two-building asset features 34,573 square feet of retail space. Michael Lombardi, Robert Angus and Julienne Pape of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor, while Lombardi and Angus represented the undisclosed buyer in the transaction.
LINDEN, N.J. — CenterPoint Properties has acquired a 386,296-square-foot port-proximate industrial facility located at 1800 Lower Road in Linden for an undisclosed price. Situated on 18 acres, the fully leased property features 600 car parking spots, 30-foot ceiling heights, 59 docks and six drive-in doors. The property is currently leased to Waitex Group, a worldwide conglomerate of companies focusing on supply chain logistics, apparel, retail and real estate investment and development. Jeffrey Miller of Lee & Associates represented CenterPoint Properties in the transaction. The name of the seller was not disclosed.
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — American Real Estate Partners has acquired CenterPointe at Bridgewater, a four-building office park located at 1130, 1140, 1150 and 1160 Route 22 East in Bridgewater. The 331,846-square-foot asset sold for $24.7 million. Situated on 20 acres, the property features flexible and highly efficient office space, fitness and food amenities, a conference facility and on-site management. American Real Estate Partners plans to invest $2.7 million in capital improvements to the office campus, including improved finishes and upgrades to elevators, lobby and common areas. At the time of sale, the campus was 54 percent leased, with two buildings 100 percent leased. The property is being acquired by a joint venture sponsored by a discretionary fund managed by American Real Estate Partners and is the fund’s fourth investment. The name of the seller was not disclosed.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a mixed-use property located at 2201-2239 South Clinton Ave. in South Plainfield. The 27,225-square-foot retail property sold for $2.8 million. Built in 1981 and situated on two acres, the property features 22,325 of street-level retail and 4,900 square feet of second floor office space. At the time of sale, the property was 82 percent occupied by eleven tenants. Ben Sgambati, Alan Cafiero and Akiva Milgraum of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a developer, and the undisclosed buyer in the transaction.
PLAINSBORO, N.J. — Fieldstone Properties has acquired eaves Plainsboro, a 776-unit apartment community located at 60 Fox Run in Plainsboro. AvalonBay Communities sold the property for $117 million, or $150,000 per unit. The asset consists of 58 two-story buildings featuring a total of 624 one-bedroom units and 152 two-bedroom units. On-site amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, community room with fireplace, outdoor swimming pool with sundeck, tennis courts and jogging trail. Jose Cruz, Kevin O’Hearn, Michael Oliver and Andrew Scandalios of HFF represented the seller in the transaction.
