New Jersey

Construction Begins on MetLife Investments’ Global HQ in New Jersey

by Amy Works April 21, 2015

HANOVER, N.J. — A joint venture between Vision Real Estate Partners and Rubenstein Partners has broken ground for the construction of a global headquarters for MetLife Investments in Hanover. Situated on 14 acres within 67 Whippany Road’s South Campus component, the 185,000-square-foot property will feature an open floor plan with collaborative workspaces and breakout rooms, a town hall with technologically advanced conference facilities, a fitness center, employee food court with indoor and outdoor seating, and a café. Additionally, the property will offer 4.5 parking spaces per 1,000 feet of rentable area. The property is also designed to achieve LEED Gold Core and Shell and LEED Platinum Interiors certifications. Bruce Mosler, Ethan Silverstein, David Susoreny, Bill Brown and Andrew Merin of Cushman & Wakefield represented MetLife in the transaction. Robert Donnelly and Robert Donnelly Jr., also of Cushman & Wakefield, represented the property ownership in the lease transaction.

April 21, 2015

Industrial New Jersey Northeast

Clarion Partners Buys 20-Acre Site in New Jersey for Industrial Development

by Amy Works April 17, 2015

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Clarion Partners has acquired a 20-acre site located at 335 Ridge Road in South Brunswick for an undisclosed price. The buyer plans to demolish the existing building, which was formerly a call center, and construct a state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution center on the site. The new warehouse will be part of a planned industrial business park and consolidate an adjoined parcel of previously purchased land. Doug Bansbach of DTZ represented the seller, United States Land Resources, and the buyer in the transaction. Additionally, Joseph Zingaro provided in-house representation for the buyer.

April 17, 2015

New Jersey Northeast Retail

The Azarian Group Acquires The Shoppes at North Brunswick in New Jersey

by Amy Works April 16, 2015

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — CBRE Group has arranged the sale of The Shoppes at North Brunswick, a shopping center located along Route 1 North Brunswick. A New York-based private equity firm sold the 150,000-square-foot property to Shoppes at North Brunswick LLC, an entity controlled by The Azarian Group, for an undisclosed price. The center is 94 percent leased to a mix of tenants, including Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Five Below, Talbots, NY & Company, Ann Taylor Loft, Charming Charlie, Corner Bakery Café, SuperCuts and Wingstop. Additionally, the retail and office property has 10,000 square feet of space available. Jeffrey Dunne, Casey Rosen, David Gavin and Dennis Carson of CBRE represented both parties in the transaction.

April 16, 2015

Industrial New Jersey Northeast

Roddy Inc. Brokers Acquisition of 109,000 SF Industrial Property in New Jersey

by Amy Works April 16, 2015

DELRAN, N.J. — Roddy Inc. has brokered the acquisition of an industrial property located at 1813 Underwood Blvd. within Millside Industrial Park in Delran. AJ Real Holdings LLC, an entity related to Billows Electric, purchased the 109,000-square-foot property from Vosson LLC for an undisclosed price. The property will be leased, in its entirety, to Billows Electric. Situated on 6 acres, the property features 16 tailgate loading docks, 20-foot ceiling heights sloping to 18-foot clear heights and 5,700 square feet of office space. Sean Durkin of Roddy Inc. represented the buyer in the transaction.

April 16, 2015

Mixed-Use New Jersey Northeast

Advance Realty Starts Vertical Construction of Willow14 in New Jersey

by Amy Works April 15, 2015

HOBOKEN, N.J. — Advance Realty has started vertical construction at Willow14, a mixed-use development in Hoboken. Located at the corner of 14th Street and Willow Avenue, the seven-story building will feature 140 apartments, 20,000 square feet of retail space and a four-story, below-grade parking garage. The project’s residential component will feature a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units, an outdoor pool, landscaped pool deck, fitness center, outdoor terrace areas with barbecues, bike racks and on-site parking. Completion is slated for first quarter 2016.

April 15, 2015

Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.1M Sale of 72-Unit Apartment Community in New Jersey

by Amy Works April 15, 2015

HAMMONTON, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of an apartment community located in Hammonton. The 72-unit Colonial Court Apartments sold for $5.1 million. The buyer, a New Jersey-based builder, plans to address and correct the property’s deferred maintenance and structural issues. Nat Gambuzza of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor, and the buyer in the transaction.

April 15, 2015

Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Fisher Development Breaks Ground on 44-Story Residential Tower in New Jersey

by Amy Works April 14, 2015

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Fisher Development Associates has broken ground for the construction of the first phase of 33 Park Avenue, 44-story residential tower on the Gold Coast of downtown Jersey City. Designed by Perkins Eastman, the 448-unit tower is part of a two-building project in Jersey City’s Liberty Harbor North area. 33 Park Avenue will feature a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom residential units, ranging from 550 to 1,200 square feet; a 24-hour concierge; an outdoor pool, lounge and landscaped deck; a children’s playroom; cyber café; business center; conference room; screening room; and bicycle and general storage space. The residential tower is slated for completion in spring 2017. At total build out, the two-phase project will feature 900 rental residences, retail space, a state-of-the-art health club, indoor and outdoor screening areas and a full-size sports court. Additional plans for the project include the development of a 267-room Marriott hotel by Tramz Hotels.

April 14, 2015

Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Gebroe-Hammer Arranges $11.2M Trade of Shore Hill Apartments in New Jersey

by Amy Works April 13, 2015

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.

April 13, 2015

Industrial New Jersey Northeast Pennsylvania

Dermody Partners Breaks Ground on Two Industrial Facilities

by Amy Works April 10, 2015

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.

April 10, 2015

Industrial New Jersey Northeast

Tulfra Real Estate, Hamsphire Cos. Acquire 202,000 SF Distribution Facility

by Amy Works April 10, 2015

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.

April 10, 2015

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