TINTON FALLS, N.J. — HFF has arranged a $10.4 million loan for a freestanding A&P supermarket and Sonic Drive-In ground lease in Tinton Falls. HFF worked on behalf of The Hampshire Companies to secure the 10-year, fixed-rate loan through Spencer Savings Bank. Loan proceeds were used to acquire the fee interest and refinance existing debt on the leasehold interest. The 56,304-square-foot grocery store and fast-food restaurant are located at 994 Shrewsbury Ave. Jon Mikula, Michael Klein and Michael Cerulo of HFF represented the borrower in the deal.
New Jersey
CARLSTADT, N.J. — NAI Hanson represented landlord, Amor SGE LLC, in the lease of 33,000 square feet at its industrial building in Carlstadt. M4U Inc. will use the space, located at 50 Armor Ave., to expand its operations. The warehouse space features four loading docks, two drive-ins, 1,200 amps of power and ample parking. Jeff DeMagistris and Tom Vetter of NAI Hanson represented the owner in the transaction.
UNION, N.J. — Bussel Realty Corp. has brokered the sale of 600 Green Lane, a 91,000-square-foot distribution and headquarters facility in Union. Millstein Acquisitions and D’Artagnan purchased the property for $6.6 million. Situated on 5.9 acres the property features 13,000 square feet of modern offices, 26- to 28-foot ceiling heights, 17 loading docks and 163 parking spaces. The property most recently underwent renovations in 2005. Robert Sagar and David Blitt of Bussel Realty represented the seller, while Blau & Berg represented the purchaser in the transaction.
HADDON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Walters Group is developing Alberston Village, an apartment project located in Haddon Township. Located in the Westmont section of Haddon Township, the 82-unit apartment building will offer a mix of one- and two-bedroom residences with optional loft spaces and upgraded interiors, including Energy Star appliances and granite kitchen countertops. Comprising four three-story buildings, the community will feature a clubhouse with 24-hour fitness and parking garages for residents.
SEA GIRT, N.J. — Cronheim Mortgage has secured $11.5 million in financing for Brook 35 Plaza in Sea Girt. The 15-year interest-only loan was placed with American General Life Insurance Company and National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh. The borrower is Sea Girt Limited Partnership, an affiliate of Federal Realty Investment Trust. Built in 1986, Brook 35 Plaza is an open-air lifestyle center comprising three retail buildings totaling 80,877 square feet. Current tenants include Chico’s, Coach, The Gap, Starbucks Coffee, Victoria’s Secret and Williams-Sonoma. Additionally, the retail center’s second floor contains 13,240 square feet that is 100 percent leased to Morgan Stanley and Premier Executive Suites. Andrew Stewart, Dev Morris and Allison Moravec of Cronheim Mortgage arranged the transaction.
CARLSTADT, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a 14,490-square-foot Walgreens drugstore location in Carlstadt. Located at 637 Hoboken Road, the freestanding property sold for $7.44 million. The property is at the signalized intersection of Hoboken Road and Garden Street and is surrounded by national retailers, including Stop & Shop, Bank of America, Burger King, Verizon Wireless, CVS, AutoZone and Dunkin’ Donuts. Ben Sgambati, Alan Cafiero and David Cafiero of Marcus & Millichap’s New Jersey office listed the property on behalf of the seller, a fund manager, and represented the buyer, an out-of-state fund, in the deal.
HARRISON, N.J. — BNE Real Estate Group has opened its Water’s Edge at Harrison, a luxury rental building in Harrison. Located at 301 Dey St., the 141-unit building features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 545 to 1,232 square feet. Unit amenities include hardwood floors, plush carpeting, nine-foot ceilings, high-efficiency washer/dryers, oversized windows, stainless steel appliances and chef-inspired kitchens. Community amenities include 24-hour concierge services, on-site management and maintenance; a fitness center; WiFi business center; residents’ lounge; game room and landscaped terrace with heated outdoor pool. The property is being managed by BNE Management Group.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — One Liberty Properties has sold an office building, located at 45 Waterview Blvd., for $40 million. The 106,680-square-foot building is 100 percent leased on a long-term basis by Royal DSM, a global life science and material science company, for its North American headquarters. Jeffrey Dunne, Kevin Welsh, Brian Schulz and Frank Maresca of CBRE Group’s Institutional Properties team represented the seller and procured the buyer, a fund invested in by an offshore entity and first-time U.S. buyer, in the deal. The fund is managed by JM Capital LLC and advised by Nadlan Advisors LLC.
FORT LEE, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of an absolute triple-net ground lease at 2035 Lemoine Ave. in Fort Lee. The asset, which features a 6,000-square-foot net-leased property, sold for $990,000. Michael Lombardi and Marco Capozzoli of Marcus & Millichap’s New Jersey office listed the property on behalf of the seller, a private investor. Greg Babaian of Marcus & Millichap’s New Jersey office represented the buyer, a private investor, in the transaction.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of an apartment building located at 14-20 Park St. in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette section. The asset sold for $3.6 million or $189,000 per unit. The four-story, 19-unit apartment building underwent an extensive renovation in 2009. Steven Matovski and Umar Sheikh of Marcus & Millichap brokered the transaction. The names of the seller and buyer were not disclosed.