Northeast

Demand-Build-Repeat Cycle Characterizes Southern New Jersey Industrial Market

by Taylor Williams February 8, 2021

By Scott Mertz, SIOR, president, NAI Mertz The industrial sector has proven to be the only entity with innate immunity to the coronavirus. The onset of the virus has had nary an impact on the soaring demand, rising lease rates and rapid pace of new construction in the major industrial markets throughout the nation. If anything, the increased reliance on home delivery due to stay-at-home orders has only elevated the need for well-located warehouse space from e-commerce companies. That’s been the story in Southern New Jersey, where demand remains high and inventory is in short supply. The vacancy rate has dropped below 4.5 percent, and market rent has been on a steady ascent, standing at $6.55 per square foot at the end of 2020. With more players than open seats, it’s no surprise that developers are seeking to build on any viable plot of land in the region. Construction start activity reached a crescendo in the third quarter of 2020 with 4.2 million square feet entering development. All told, there is 7.1 million square feet of new construction on the way in Southern New Jersey. Many of these facilities will be delivered to market fully occupied. Over the past five …

February 8, 2021

Development Mixed-Use New York Northeast

Dynamic Star Unveils Plans for $3.5B Fordham Landing Mixed-Use Project in The Bronx

by Taylor Williams February 5, 2021

NEW YORK CITY — Connecticut-based developer Dynamic Star has unveiled updated plans for Fordham Landing, a mixed-use project in the University Heights neighborhood of The Bronx that is valued at $3.5 billion, according to Crain’s New York. Current plans call for 3,000 market-rate and affordable housing units, 800,000 square feet of life sciences space, 600,000 square feet of office space, 50,000 square feet of retail space, an 80,000-square-foot public school and 12 acres of open green space. Other uses will include a hotel, esports arena and a senior living community, while the open green space will include a public farm and garden plots. Dynamic Star expects to receive zoning and permitting approvals by the third quarter of 2022 and to deliver the first phase of the project in the first quarter of 2025. The design team includes New York City-based Perkins Eastman, Boston-based NADAAA and Tarrytown, New York-based Margie Ruddick Landscape.

February 5, 2021

Delaware Loans Multifamily Northeast

Greystone Provides $25M Agency Acquisition Loan for Multifamily Asset in New Castle, Delaware

by Taylor Williams February 5, 2021

NEW CASTLE, DEL. — Greystone has provided a $25 million Fannie Mae acquisition loan for The Garrison, a 120-unit multifamily property in New Castle, located south of Wilmington. The property was built in 2019. Dan Sacks of Greystone originated the nonrecourse loan, which was structured with a fixed interest rate, 12-year term and a 30-year amortization schedule. Jack Miller of Platinum Capital Group arranged the debt on behalf of the borrower, Goldcrest Management.

February 5, 2021

Development Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Larken Associates Breaks Ground on 254-Unit Apartment Project in Readington, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams February 5, 2021

READINGTON, N.J. — Larken Associates, a New Jersey-based developer, has broken ground on The Ridge at Readington, a 254-unit apartment project that will be located about 50 miles west of New York City. The property will feature 21 different floor plans with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and individual washers and dryers. Amenities will include a clubhouse with a theater room, pool, gym, outdoor lounge, children’s play area, a dog park and walking trails. Completion is slated for summer 2022.

February 5, 2021

Acquisitions Northeast Office Pennsylvania

Commonwealth Charter Academy Buys 140,000 SF Office Building Near Pittsburgh

by Taylor Williams February 5, 2021

HOMESTEAD, PA. — Commonwealth Charter Academy, an online education platform, has purchased Waterfront Technology Center, a 140,000-square-foot office building in Homestead, an eastern suburb of Pittsburgh. The building, which was 94 percent leased at the time of sale, was originally a Macy’s department store. The sellers, Chicago-based M&J Wilkow and BIG Shopping Centers, purchased the property from Macy’s in 2018 and converted it to an office use. Commonwealth Charter is currently a tenant in the building.

February 5, 2021

Acquisitions Connecticut Multifamily Northeast

CBRE Negotiates Sale of 198-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in Norwalk, Connecticut

by Taylor Williams February 5, 2021

NORWALK, CONN. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of a 198-unit multifamily portfolio in the coastal Connecticut city of Norwalk. The portfolio consists of the 129-unit Berkeley at Waypointe Apartments and the 69-unit Quincy Lofts. Jeffrey Dunne, Gene Pride, Jeremy Neuer, Steve Bardsley, David Gavin and Eric Apfel of CBRE represented the owner, Alex. Brown Realty, while also procuring the buyer, Invictus Real Estate Partners.

February 5, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Gebroe-Hammer Brokers $72M Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in Northern New Jersey

by Taylor Williams February 4, 2021

NEWARK AND IRVINGTON, N.J. — Gebroe-Hammer Associates has brokered the $72 million sale of a portfolio of multifamily properties totaling 641 units in Northern New Jersey. Five of the properties are located within a 1.8-mile radius of one another in Newark, and the rest of the properties are located in nearby Irvington. David Oropeza, David Jarvis and Adam Zweibel of Gebroe-Hammer represented the seller, OneWall Partners, in the transaction. The team also procured the buyer, an undisclosed private investment group. Brad Domenico of Progress Capital arranged acquisition financing for the deal.

February 4, 2021

Leasing Activity Massachusetts Northeast Office

Loomis, Sayles & Co. Signs 232,000 SF Office Lease Extension in Downtown Boston

by Taylor Williams February 4, 2021

BOSTON — Global investment management firm Loomis, Sayles & Co. has signed a 232,000-square-foot office lease extension and restructuring at One Financial Center in downtown Boston. Ron Perry, Larry Epstein and Matt Perry of Avison Young represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Bill Anderson, Dave Martel and Allison Cavanaugh of Newmark represented the landlord, a joint venture between MetLife Investment Management and Norges Bank Investment Management. The deal, which keeps the tenant on the premises with a reduced footprint through 2037, marks the largest office lease transaction in Boston since mid-2019, according to the brokerage team.

February 4, 2021

Acquisitions Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

Harbor Group International Buys 120-Unit Multifamily Property in Wilmington, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams February 4, 2021

WILMINGTON, MASS. — An affiliate of Harbor Group International (HGI) has purchased Regency Place, a 120-unit multifamily property in Wilmington, a northern suburb of Boston. The property is situated on 11.8 acres and features one- and two-bedroom units with an average size of 1,012 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center and a community room. Simon Butler, Biria St. John and John McLaughlin of CBRE represented the seller, an institutional investor advised by CBRE Global Investors, and procured HGI as the buyer.

February 4, 2021

Development Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast Seniors Housing

Callahan Breaks Ground on 114-Bed Assisted Living Project in Metro Boston

by Taylor Williams February 4, 2021

HANOVER, MASS. — Callahan Construction Managers has broken ground on a 114-bed assisted living community in Hanover, located southeast of Boston. Benchmark Senior Living will operate the property, which will comprise 97 units and 91,000 square feet. Amenities will include a library, activity rooms, salons, wellness rooms and outdoor courtyards. Completion is slated for summer 2022. The project marks Callahan’s fourth assisted living project with Benchmark in New England.

February 4, 2021

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