WESTFIELD, N.J. — REDCOM Design & Construction has completed a 22-unit supportive housing project in Westfield, about 25 miles southwest of Manhattan. The building at 1003 N. Avenue W houses one-bedroom units that are reserved for formerly homeless and at-risk veterans, who as residents will have access to mental health and career training services. REDCOM partnered with The Foundation for Sustainable Veteran Housing and American Legion on the project, with the Westfield chapter of the latter entity being the owner.
TINTON FALLS, N.J. — Inspired by Somerset Development has purchased the headquarters facility of cybersecurity firm Commvault in Tinton Falls, located near the Jersey Shore, with plans to implement a repositioning. The facility spans 276,900 square feet and was originally constructed in 2014. Inspired plans to emulate the repositioning practices and philosophies behind its Bell Works model in nearby Holmdel. This approach entails introducing a flexible office model, modern amenities and community-centric public spaces. Additional building amenities will include a selection of local restaurants, a Bell Market, coffee shop, retail spaces and a health club. JLL represented Commvault, which will retain a 75,000-square-foot office space at the property via a sale-leaseback, in the transaction. Inspired expects to complete the repositioning this fall.
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — New Jersey-based intermediary Cronheim Mortgage has arranged $5.8 million in financing for an 89,619-square-foot office and industrial building in New Providence, about 30 miles west of Manhattan. The facility, 60,000 square feet of which comprises office space, was constructed during the 1950s and 1960s and was fully leased at the time of the loan closing. Tenants include Atlantic Health Systems, Sensory Spectrum, Wharton Music Center and Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors. An undisclosed insurance company provided the loan to an entity doing business as RC-Central Ave Associates LLC.
CHATHAM, N.J. — New Jersey-based developer Walters has completed Cornerstone at Chatham, a 63-unit affordable housing complex in Northern New Jersey. The building sits on a 3.2-acre site that formerly housed a now-defunct restaurant. Units come in one-, two- and three-bedroom formats, range in size from 807 to 1,343 square feet and are reserved for renters earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Amenities include a fitness center, community room and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Construction began in August 2023.
MATAWAN, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $3 million sale of a 20,665-square-foot retail center in Matawan, about 40 miles south of Manhattan. The property is known as Matawan Mall and is home to 11 tenants, with Dunkin’ serving as the anchor. Brent Hyldahl, Alan Cafiero and Seth Goldberg of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, Brupat Holdings LLC, in the sale, which was conducted via auction platform Ten-X. The trio also procured the buyer, a local private investor.
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $5.6 million sale of a 16,698-square-foot retail property in the Northern New Jersey community of Ridgewood. The property at 30-38 Oak St. was 92 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Park West Tavern, Je Lu Ja Spa and Ridgewood Education Association. Andrew Schwartz, Jordan Sobel, Andre Balthazard, Dan Bottiglieri and David Bernhaut of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Onyx Equities, in the transaction. The buyer was not disclosed.
PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $17 million sale of Ridgemont Shopping Center, a 71,650-square-foot shopping center in Park Ridge, located near the New Jersey-New York border. German discount grocer Lidl anchors the center, which is also home to tenants such as Staples, Chase Bank and Starbucks. Alan Cafiero, David Cafiero and John Moroz of Marcus & Millichap, along with Bill Farkas of Jeffery Realty, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity.
PASSAIC, N.J. — Valley Bank has provided an $18.6 million loan for the refinancing of a 124,000-square-foot industrial building in the Northern New Jersey community of Passaic. The building at 101 Seventh St. is currently operated as a recycling facility and offers proximity to several major nearby thoroughfares. Jason Gaccione, Shawn Rosenthal and Jake Salkovitz of CBRE arranged the loan on behalf of the owner, an entity doing business as 101 Seventh Street Urban Renewal LLC.
HOBOKEN, N.J. — Locally based developer LCOR has broken ground on a 386-unit multifamily project in Hoboken. The 27-story building will be known as Charlie and will be located within the $900 million Hoboken Connect mixed-use development. Units will come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, with 20 percent of the residences to be reserved as affordable housing, although specific income restrictions were not disclosed. Amenities will include a resident lounge with package room, concierge and pet spa, as well as a second floor and rooftop amenity space with a fitness center, entertainment kitchen, coworking spaces, dining areas and an outdoor pool. Consigli Construction Co. is the general contractor for Charlie, a tentative completion date for which was not disclosed. Jon Mikula, Jim Cadranell and Michael Lachs of JLL arranged a $155 million construction loan through insurance accounts managed by KKR for the project. The loan carried a five-year term and a floating interest rate.
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Ace Pickleball Club will open a 26,000-square-foot venue in North Brunswick, located roughly midway between Trenton and Newark. The space is located within the 288,000-square-foot Brunswick Shopping Center. Fred Younkin of Levin Management Corp. represented the undisclosed landlord in the lease negotiations. Marta Villa of CBRE represented the tenant. An opening date has not yet been announced.