Northeast

Chess Builders Begins Leasing 25-Story Apartment Tower in The Bronx

by Taylor Williams August 19, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based developer Chess Builders has begun leasing The Arches, a 25-story multifamily tower located at 224-228 E. 135th St. in the Mott Haven neighborhood of The Bronx. The property features 430 apartments in studio, one- and two-bedroom formats that feature home automation, individual washers and dryers and private balconies in select units. Amenities include a screening room, coffee bar, office workspace, library lounge, fitness center, kids room and a rooftop terrace. Local brokerage firm EXR is leading the leasing effort.

August 19, 2020

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MassHousing Provides $32.7M Refinancing Loan for Seniors Housing Community Near Boston

by Taylor Williams August 19, 2020

STONEHAM, MASS. — MassHousing, an independent public agency that funds affordable housing properties in Massachusetts, has provided $32.7 million for the refinancing of Mountain View Terrace, a 194-unit seniors housing community in the northern Boston suburb of Stoneham. Built in 1981, the property consists of 128 one-bedroom apartments, 50 two-bedroom units, 10 three-bedroom residences and six four-bedroom apartments. The borrower was an affiliate of Atlantic Tambone Management LLC. The financing enables the property owner to extend affordability status for an additional 31 years.

August 19, 2020

Acquisitions Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Gebroe-Hammer Brokers $19.5M Sale of Apartment Complex in East Newark, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams August 19, 2020

EAST NEWARK, N.J. — Gebroe-Hammer Associates has brokered the $19.5 million sale of St. George Harrison Apartments, a 60-unit multifamily community in East Newark. The property comprises 25 one-bedroom units and 35 two-bedroom units ranging in size from 720 to 1,184 square feet. Units are equipped with stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and individual washers and dryers. Amenities include a resident lounge and a fitness center. Niko Nicolaou of Gebroe-Hammer represented the seller, Madison Hill Properties, in the transaction. Adam Zweibel, also with Gebroe-Hammer, procured the buyer, SELA Realty Investments.

August 19, 2020

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NAI Global Opens Bridgeway Commercial Office in Syracuse

by Taylor Williams August 19, 2020

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — NAI Global has opened a new office at 6391 Thompson Road in Syracuse that will operate under the name NAI Bridgeway Commercial and which will serve the Central and Upstate New York areas. The new commercial real estate services firm will offer a range of services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services. Tom Lischak, who founded Bridgeway Commercial Realty in 2014 prior to its acquisition by NAI, will lead the new office.

August 19, 2020

Development New York Northeast Office

Steiner Studios Plans $320M Film, TV Production Hub in Brooklyn

by Taylor Williams August 18, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Steiner Studios, a locally based soundstage operator, has announced plans for a 500,000-square-foot film and TV production hub within Sunset Park in Brooklyn. The project will generate $320 million in private investment and create 2,200 permanent industry jobs, according to Steiner. The New York City Economic Development Corp. and the Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment are partnering with Steiner Studios on the project, which is also expected to create about 1,800 temporary construction jobs. The development team will renovate two historic buildings, deliver a new parking facility and establish eight new soundstages as part of construction. A timeline for groundbreaking and completion was not released.

August 18, 2020

Acquisitions Industrial NAI Northeast Pennsylvania

NAI Mertz Brokers Sale of Two Industrial Buildings Totaling 425,800 SF in Muncy, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams August 18, 2020

MUNCY, PA. — NAI Mertz has brokered the sale of two industrial buildings totaling 425,800 square feet that front Interstate 80 in the central Pennsylvania city of Muncy. The Class A distribution centers total 235,000 and 190,800 square feet and are leased to e-commerce users. Howard Fertman, Chris Matus, Steve Cole and Dave Weaver of NAI Mertz represented the seller, S. Balolia Holdings LLC, in the transaction. EuroOptic LLC, an e-commerce provider of firearms, purchased the larger of the two buildings, and Patton Warehousing purchased the smaller one.

August 18, 2020

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BNE Real Estate Completes 228-Unit Multifamily Project in Teaneck, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams August 18, 2020

TEANECK, N.J. — New Jersey-based developer BNE Real Estate Group has completed One500, a 228-unit community located at 1500 Teaneck Road, about 20 miles west of New York City. Designed by Minno & Wasko Architects & Planners, the property features studio, one- and two-bedroom units with rents starting at $1,965 per month. Amenities include 24-hour concierge service, Amazon package service and onsite maintenance. Residents also have access to a social lounge, business lounge, coffee bar, billiards, party room, children’s playroom and a fitness center.

August 18, 2020

Industrial Leasing Activity New Jersey Northeast

Logistics Firm Signs 124,000 SF Industrial Lease Renewal, Expansion in Randolph, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams August 18, 2020

RANDOLPH, N.J. — Third-party logistics firm Armstrong Relocation Co. has signed a 124,000-square-foot industrial lease renewal and expansion in Randolph, about 40 miles west of New York City. The company renewed its 84,000-square-foot lease at 9 Aspen Drive and also committed to an additional 40,000 square feet at the adjacent building. The company’s new space at 5 Aspen Drive features 46-foot clear heights, 12 loading docks and ample trailer parking space. Brian Wilson of Resource Realty represented Armstrong and the landlord, North Jersey Development, in the lease negotiations.

August 18, 2020

Industrial Leasing Activity New Jersey Northeast

Sheldon Gross Realty Negotiates 71,922 SF Industrial Lease in Freehold, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams August 18, 2020

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Sheldon Gross Realty has negotiated a 71,922-square-foot industrial lease at 225 Willow Brook Road in Freehold, about 30 miles east of Trenton. The property was built in 1961 and totals 180,000 square feet, according to LoopNet Inc. Glenn Jaffe of Sheldon Gross represented the tenant, EUS Imports, a locally based luggage and travel accessory dealer, in the lease negotiations. Douglas Sitar and Robert JanTausch of Sitar Realty Co. represented the undisclosed landlord.

August 18, 2020

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Jersey Mike’s Sandwich Chain Invests in Delivery, Pick-Up

by Taylor Williams August 18, 2020

By Alex Patton During the business lull caused by the outbreak of COVID-19, fast casual sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s made news by rolling out a $150 million nationwide retrofit project for its stores. The project will include aesthetic and comfortability upgrades for 1,700 franchise stores, as well as expanded functionality for delivery and pick-up services — all paid for by the company. “Paying for the retrofits ourselves is a tactical move on our part,” says Peter Cancro, CEO of Jersey Mike’s. “Whenever you put money in your business, it always comes back. It’s an investment into our people — every dollar we put into the project we’ll get back in loyalty and trust from our franchise owners and our customers.” The Manasquan, New Jersey-based company operates approximately 1,750 stores across 48 states and plans to expand to 2,000 by the end of 2021. Though the company is growing its store count quickly, it is still a relatively small player in the national sandwich game. By comparison, Jersey Mike’s two closest competitors, Subway and Jimmy John’s, operate 24,000 and 2,800 stores in the United States, respectively. Amid state-mandated temporary closures of retail stores and restaurants, Jersey Mike’s was able to continue …

August 18, 2020

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