PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Colliers has brokered the sale of a 107,000-square-foot vacant office building in the Northern New Jersey community of Parsippany. According to LoopNet Inc., the four-story building at 45 Waterview Blvd. was originally constructed in 1997. The building was previously fully leased to DSM Nutritional Products. Jacklene Chesler, Patrick Norris, Samuel Horowitz and Brittany Leventoff of Colliers represented the seller and procured the buyer and end user, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — An investor consortium led by Affinius Capital has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Veris Residential Inc. (NYSE: VRE), a multifamily real estate investment trust (REIT) based in Jersey City. As of Dec. 31, 2025, the company’s portfolio spanned more than 6,500 units in the Northeast, as well as $35 million in land bank holdings. Under the terms of the agreement, the consortium, which also includes Vista Hill Partners, will purchase Veris in an all-cash transaction for $19 per share of the REIT’s common stock, with represents an implied enterprise value of $3.4 billion. As a result of the transaction, Veris will no longer be publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Mahbod Nia, CEO of Veris, says the merger represents the culmination of a multi-year transformation of the company that began in 2020, when the firm, then known as Mack-Cali Realty Corp., established its ESG committee. “Over the past five years, we have undertaken meaningful steps to pivot away from office, simplifying and focusing the business, strengthening our balance sheet and enhancing our operational platform,” says Nia. The transaction price reflects a 23.2 percent premium to Veris’ unaffected closing share price on Wednesday, …
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Saddleback Real Estate Developers has sold a 50,000-square-foot industrial building in Hackettstown, about 65 miles west of New York City, for $13 million. The buyer was Bytech, a Brooklyn-based mobile accessories manufacturer. The newly constructed building at 999 Willow Grove St. features clear heights of 28 to 32 feet, four loading doors and an acre of outdoor storage space. Robert Adams of Garden State Realty brokered the sale of the building, which was financed by Kearny Bank.
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — Locally based brokerage firm The Kislak Co. Inc. has negotiated the $90 million sale of a portfolio of 10 multifamily properties totaling 540 units in Northern New Jersey. The properties range in size from 14 to 275 units and are scattered across municipalities such as Roselle Park, Elizabeth and Rahway. Jeff Squires of Kislak represented the seller, New Jersey-based owner-operator Landmark Cos., in the transaction. The buyer was not disclosed.
FAIRFIELD, N.J. — A joint venture between Legacy Real Estate Developers and Commerce Park Investors has acquired a 26,630-square-foot industrial building in the Northern New Jersey community of Fairfield. The partnership plans to redevelop the building at 611 Union Blvd., which was originally constructed in 1980 as the home of the Knickerbocker Machine Shop, to support retail and flex uses in addition to industrial. Howard Weinberg of JLL brokered the sale. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
ISELIN, N.J. — Newmark has arranged a $98 million acquisition loan for The Grande at MetroPark, a 356-unit multifamily property located in the Northern New Jersey community of Iselin. Built in phases between 2019 and 2023, the property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units, as well as a penthouse suite. Amenities include multiple lounges, game rooms, fitness centers, catering kitchens and coffee bars, as well as a conference center, putting green, pool, dog park and an outdoor theater. Jordan Roeschlaub, Christopher Kramer, Adam Doneger and Ryan Bub of Newmark arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, a partnership between Brooksville Co. and Torchlight Investors. The direct lender was not disclosed.
HOBOKEN, N.J. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged a 39,990-square-foot office lease renewal in Hoboken. The tenant, automated software provider NiCE Systems, will continue to occupy the entire 11th floor at the 1.5 million-square-foot Waterfront Corporate Center. David DeMatteis, Mina Shehata and Scott Schubert of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Alex Erdos represented the landlord, SJP Properties, on an internal basis.
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — JLL has provided $296 million in Freddie Mac financing for a portfolio of 13 multifamily properties totaling 1,880 units in New Jersey. The portfolio consists of garden-style properties that are scattered across five Central and Northern New Jersey counties: Middlesex, Somerset, Union, Monmouth and Morris. The vintage of the properties ranges from 1959 to 1999. Michael Klein, Thomas Didio Jr., Michael Mataras and Joseph Gruber of JLL originated the 10-year, fixed-rate loan, which was structured with interest-only payments for a portion of the term. The borrower was not disclosed. “The borrower’s exceptional management capabilities and dedication to maintaining a well-kept, high-performing portfolio ensure these vital communities continue to deliver quality, affordable homes for residents,” says Didio. — Taylor Williams
ELIZABETH, N.J. — A partnership between Florida-based LeCesse Development Corp. and New Jersey-based MAS Development Group has broken ground on ECCO, a 258-unit multifamily project in Elizabeth, located just outside of Newark. The four-story building will offer studio, one- and two-bedroom units that will be furnished with Italian cabinetry, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, walk-in closets and various pieces of smart-home technology. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, coworking space, golf simulator, outdoor theater and a game room with a wet bar. ECCO will also have about 35,000 square feet of retail space. Baker Barrios is the project architect, and March Associates Construction is the general contractor. JLL arranged $63.2 million in construction financing from Bank OZK and a $20.1 million mezzanine placement from PGIM for the project, completion of which is slated for late 2027.
SAYREVILLE, N.J. — JLL has arranged a $47.5 million loan for the refinancing of Camelot West at Townelake, a 176-unit, newly constructed apartment complex in the Central New Jesey community of Sayreville. Camelot West at Townelake comprises seven residential buildings that house one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as a clubhouse and leasing office. The average unit size is 1,153 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, coffee bar, grilling stations, a playground and a dog park. Michael Klein, Jim Cadranell and John Cumming of JLL arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan through an undisclosed regional bank on behalf of the borrower, Kaplan Cos.