NEWBURYPORT, MASS. — The RAM Cos. has purchased a 46,000-square-foot industrial building in Newburyport, located near the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. The building sits on 4.4 acres and was fully leased at the time of sale to Alpha Laval, a Swedish machinery provider. David Coffman and Michael Restivo of JLL brokered the deal. The seller was not disclosed, but RAM Cos. purchased the building in conjunction with a 32,000-square-foot complex in Seabrook, N.H., for $14.5 million.
NEW JERSEY — Newmark has arranged the equity recapitalization of a portfolio of 30 industrial buildings totaling approximately 1.4 million square feet in Northern New Jersey. The portfolio is valued at roughly $300 million. The properties are collectively known as the Fairfells Logistics Portfolio and are located in the communities of Fairfield, Little Falls, Elmwood Park and Carteret. Kevin Welsh, Brian Schulz and Jack Fraker of Newmark represented the owner, The Hampshire Cos., in arranging joint venture equity with an undisclosed partner. The portfolio was 92 percent leased at the time of sale.
CRANFORD, N.J. — Hartz Mountain Industries has begun leasing Fairways at Cranford, a 250-unit apartment complex in Northern New Jersey. Situated on a 13.5-acre site that is adjacent to a golf course, the property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and custom closets. Amenities include a fitness center, resident lounge, playroom, conference room, gaming area, theater room, landscaped courtyards and grilling stations. Minno & Wasko Architects & Planners designed the property, and March Construction served as the general contractor. Rents start at $2,490 per month for a studio apartment.
WALTHAM, MASS. — Commonwealth Financial Network has signed a 151,765-square-foot office lease in Waltham, a western suburb of Boston. The provider of comprehensive services to the financial advisory community is taking space at 275 Wyman Street, a five-story, 300,000-square-foot building that is part of a larger 2.2 million-square-foot campus. CBRE represented the landlord, Hobbs Brook Real Estate, in the lease negotiations. Newmark represented the tenant, which plans to take occupancy of its new space in the first quarter of 2026.
VINELAND, N.J. — New Jersey-based brokerage firm The Kislak Co. Inc. has negotiated the $12 million sale of Park Towne Apartments, a 108-unit multifamily complex located outside of Philadelphia in Vineland. Built in 1952, Park Towne Apartments comprises 63 one-bedroom units, 36 two-bedroom units, two two-bedroom units with terraces and a rental office. Joni Sweetwood of Kislak represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which were limited liability companies, in the transaction. Park Towne Apartments was fully occupied at the time of sale.
SEABROOK, N.H. — The RAM Cos. has purchased a 32,000-square-foot industrial building in Seabrook, located near the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. The building sits on 6 acres and was fully leased at the time of sale to Munters, a Swedish company that provides energy-efficient air treatment solutions. David Coffman and Michael Restivo of JLL brokered the deal. The seller was not disclosed. RAM Cos. purchased the building in conjunction with a 46,000-square-foot complex in Newburyport, Mass., for $14.5 million.
NEW YORK CITY — Merchants Capital has provided $129.1 million in financing for the renovation of three affordable housing developments located on the east side of The Bronx borough in New York City. The renovations will total $419.6 million, according to Merchants Capital. Comprising 952 units across six residential buildings, the properties include Boston Road Plaza, Boston Secor and Middletown Plaza. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in North America, owns and manages the trio of affordable housing communities. Merchants Capital provided a New York Housing Development Corp. (NYHDC) Freddie Mac Risk Share loan under the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program. The properties will transition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 program as part of HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion platform. The Bronx Revitalization Collaborative (BRC), a joint venture between Beacon Communities, Kalel Cos. and MBD Community Housing Corp., is leading renovations at the properties in partnership with NYCHA. Renovations will include upgrades to interiors, exteriors and shared spaces; bathroom and kitchen improvements; new doors, flooring and paint; new roofs; modernized elevators; complimentary Wi-Fi; and upgrades to the HVAC and plumbing systems. Repairs are currently underway …
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — Newmark has negotiated the sale of three life sciences facilities totaling 552,543 square feet in Cambridge, located across the Charles River from Boston. The facilities are located at 215 First St., 150 Second St. and 11 Hurley St. in the Kendall Square submarket. Robert Griffin, Edward Maher, Matthew Pullen, James Tribble, Samantha Hallowell and William Sleeper of Newmark represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction. Newmark’s Grady Zink provided financial analysis support for the transaction.
Northmarq Arranges Four Loans Totaling $68.5M for Refinancing of Two Jersey City Apartment Complexes
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Northmarq has arranged four loans totaling $68.5 million for the refinancing of CityLine East and West, two apartment complexes totaling 342 units in Jersey City. For CityLine East, which was built in 2021 and totals 198 units, Northmarq arranged a $34 million senior loan and an $8 million mezzanine loan. For CityLine West, which was completed in 2019 and totals 144 units, Northmarq placed a $21.5 million senior loan and a $5 million mezzanine loan. Both properties offer studio, one- and two-bedroom units. All loans carried fixed interest rates. John Banas and Kris Wood of Northmarq arranged the debt on behalf of the borrower, The PRC Group. The direct lenders were not disclosed.
NEW YORK CITY — Terreno Realty Corp., an investment firm with offices in metro Seattle, San Francisco and New York City, has purchased a 33,000-square-foot industrial building in Queens for $50.1 million. The building sits on a 2.6-acre site at 49-15 Maspeth Ave. and features 40 dock-high and four grade-level loading positions, as well as parking for 31 cars and 50 trailers. The property was 100 percent leased at the time of sale to an HVAC and industrial products distributor. The seller was not disclosed. The sales price translates to a cap rate of 4.5 percent.