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.
WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. — High Point Development and Somerset Development have broken ground for the construction of Wright Place at Wesmont Station in Wood-Ridge. The project is a joint-venture initiative between High Point and Somerset Development, lead developer of Wesmont Station. Consisting of 16 buildings, Wright Place at Wesmont Station will feature 70 three-story townhomes located on the northeastern portion of Wesmont Station near the new NJ Transit train station. The 2,300-square-foot homes will feature dramatic staircases, luxurious master suites, laundry rooms, first-floor flex rooms, large windows, ceramic kitchens and two-car garages with separate rear entrances. Completion is slated for the end of 2016. Wright Place at Wesmont Station is the fourth phase redevelopment of Wesmont Station into a mixed-use, transit-oriented community.
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — Ancyma Inc. has acquired an industrial facility, located at 40 Camptown Road in Maplewood, for more than $4 million from R&S Restaurant Supply. The 66,000-square-foot distribution property features 22-foot ceilings, six tailboards, one drive-in door, 40-foot by 40-foot column spacing, wet sprinklers and 25 parking spaces. David Blitt and Robert Sager of Bussel Realty Corp. represented the seller, while Irv Weiss of American Properties represented the buyer in the transaction.
EWING TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Affiliates of Rubenstein Partners have completed the disposition of Princeton South Corporate Center, a two-building office park in Ewing Township. Located at 100 and 200 Princeton South, the asset offers 268,000 square feet of Class A office space. Rubenstein Partners originally acquired the property in July 2011. Tom Walsh and Joe Garibaldi of Jones Lang LaSalle represented Rubenstein Partners in the transaction. Terms of the deal were not released.
