Northeast

Logistics Firm Cryoport Signs 20,000 SF Industrial Lease in Morris Plains, New Jersey

by Alex Patton June 22, 2020

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. — Third-party logistics provider Cryoport, which provides climate-controlled distribution services for biopharmaceutical and animal health organizations, has signed a 20,000-square-foot industrial lease in Morris Plains, approximately 35 miles west of New York City. Cryoport is relocating from Livingston, New Jersey, to a space that is located inside a 55,000-square-foot distribution facility at 900 American Road. Robert Donnelly Jr. of Cushman & Wakefield represented Cryoport in the lease negotiations. Gregory Sabato and Scott Peck of Resource Realty represented the landlord, Commercial Realty Group of Parsippany.

June 22, 2020

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

GFI Realty Brokers $7.2M Sale of Multifamily Building in Brooklyn

by Alex Patton June 22, 2020

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — GFI Realty Services LLC has brokered the $7.2 million sale of a four-story, 30-unit multifamily building in the Bath Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn. The 30,960-square-foot building is located at 8678 Bay Parkway and was constructed in 1915. The building is also situated near Bensonhurst Park and offers convenient access to the Bay Parkway transit station. Shlomo Antebi of GFI Realty represented the buyer, the Ragosta family, in the transaction. Erik Yankelovich, also of GFI Realty, represented the seller, Meridian Properties.

June 22, 2020

Leasing Activity New Jersey Northeast Office

Wolf Commercial Negotiates 2,918 SF Office Lease in Burlington, New Jersey

by Alex Patton June 22, 2020

BURLINGTON, N.J. — Wolf Commercial Real Estate (WCRE) has negotiated a 2,918-square-foot office lease for Vitality Hospice Care in Burlington, a southern suburb of Trenton. The space is located within a 63,400-square-foot office building at 460 Veterans Drive. The Class B office property was constructed in 1984 and offers convenient access to the New Jersey Turnpike, the New Jersey Transit River Line station and Interstate 295. Kevin Coleman and Victor DeJesus of WCRE represented Vitality Hospice Care in the lease negotiations. The team also represented the landlord, H & W Holding Group LLC.

June 22, 2020

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Acquisitions Healthcare Life Sciences New Jersey Northeast Office Top Stories

Lincoln Equities, H.I.G. Realty Acquire 1.2 MSF Life Sciences Campus in Hopewell, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams June 22, 2020

HOPEWELL, N.J. — A partnership between full-service real estate firm Lincoln Equities Group and New York City-based H.I.G. Realty Partners has acquired Princeton West Innovation Campus, a 1.2 million-square-foot life sciences property in Hopewell, New Jersey. The 433-acre development, which is located about seven miles from Princeton University, is the former campus of Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS). The New York City-based biopharmaceutical firm announced in late 2016 that it would gradually begin ceasing operations and shutting down the campus, according to centraljersey.com. The sales price was not disclosed, but the property flyer notes that BMS had invested more than $500 million in capital improvements to the campus prior to the sale. “Given the current public health crisis, we anticipate pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturers to consider ‘reshoring’ and expanding operations in the United States,” says Joel Bergstein, president of Lincoln Equities. “This spacious, modern BMS campus — located in the center of ‘Einstein’s Alley’ in Central New Jersey — is a prime location for continued innovation and expansion.” Lance Bergstein, an acquisition and development officer at Lincoln Equities, pointed to the region’s skilled and qualified workforce as another key driving factor behind the acquisition. “New Jersey has one of the …

June 22, 2020

Development Multifamily New York Northeast Top Stories

Silverback Development Plans $250 Million Condominium Tower Project in Midtown Manhattan

by Alex Patton June 19, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Silverback Development, a New York City-based developer, has released its plans for a $250 million condominium building in midtown Manhattan. Located at 131 E. 47th St., the 200-unit building will rise 500 feet and will feature 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space as well as several landscaping features and sky lounges. Silverback Development is undertaking the project in partnership with Hong Kong-based Hopson Development Holdings. The property is situated four blocks southeast of Rockefeller Center. The developers plan to include a technologically advanced management system, advanced digital security systems and fully integrated home automation. “The market in midtown Manhattan will see continued demand as it is at the epicenter of corporate headquarters, national landmarks, renowned cultural institutions and Michelin-starred eateries,” says Josh Schuster, managing principal at Silverback Development. Hopson Development Holdings (SEHK: 754) acquired the building site from New Empire Real Estate Development late last year. New Empire had previously planned to construct a 122-unit multifamily project on the site, but plans stalled after the existing buildings were demolished in 2016. The site has been vacant since then. Hopson has more than 70 commercial real estate projects, manages more than 10 large urban complexes, and …

June 19, 2020

Acquisitions Massachusetts Northeast Office

NKF Brokers $66M Sale of Office Campus in Marlborough, Massachusetts

by Alex Patton June 19, 2020

MARLBOROUGH, MASS. — Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has brokered the $66 million sale of The Campus at Marlborough, a 531,916-square-foot office campus in Marlborough, about 30 miles west of Boston. Situated on 121 acres at 100 Campus Drive, the complex features four interconnected buildings, including three office buildings and one amenity building. Amenities include a full-service cafeteria, Starbucks coffee shop, fitness center, 300-person auditorium, conference facilities, outdoor seating areas, walking trails and basketball and volleyball courts. At the time of sale, the property was 76 percent leased to a five-tenant roster anchored by the global headquarters of medical technology company Hologic. Robert Griffin, Edward Maher and Matthew Pullen led an NKF team that represented the seller, Houston-based Hines, in the transaction. Greatland Realty Partners was the buyer. Lauren O’Neil, Andrew Gray and Henry Schaffer of JLL arranged acquisition financing through Brookline Bank on behalf of Greatland Realty.

June 19, 2020

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast Seniors Housing

Tryko Partners Acquires 173-Unit Seniors Housing Property in Springfield, Pennsylvania

by Alex Patton June 19, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, PA. — Tryko Partners has acquired Harlee Manor and Springfield Commons, a two-building seniors housing campus totaling 173-units in Springfield, a western suburb of Philadelphia. Located on more than six acres at 463 West Sproul Road, the property will be renamed Springfield Enhanced Senior Living. Tryko will invest $2.5 million in renovations and specialty care programming enhancements. The skilled nursing and personal care components will be known as Springfield Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center and Springfield Crossings, respectively. The campus offers convenient access to Springfield Hospital, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Taylor Hospital and Crozer-Chester Medical Center. M&T Bank provided acquisition financing. The seller was undisclosed.

June 19, 2020

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Goodwill Renews 30,800 SF Office Headquarters Lease in Brooklyn

by Alex Patton June 19, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Goodwill Industries has renewed its 30,800-square-foot office lease for its corporate headquarters in Brooklyn. The the nonprofit organization leases the entire third floor of an office building located at 25 Elm Place that previously served as a J.W. Mays department store building. Goodwill has leased the office space for five years and has renewed its lease for an additional 20 years. Goodwill provides training, placement, on-the-job coaching, and retention services from this office, which is located directly across the street from the flagship Goodwill store. Stephen Powers, Arthur Skelskie and Lindsay Ornstein of Transwestern represented Goodwill in the lease negotiations. George Silva and Michael Caruso internally represented the building owner, J.W. Mays Inc. along with Robert Hebron and Rob Hebron of Ingram & Hebron Realty.

June 19, 2020

Industrial Leasing Activity New Jersey Northeast

Gold Medal Bakery Signs 23,500 SF Industrial Lease in Hackensack, New Jersey

by Alex Patton June 19, 2020

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Gold Medal Bakery has signed a 23,500-square-foot industrial lease in Hackensack, a northwestern suburb of New York City. The space is located within a 65,700-square-foot warehousing and distribution facility at 215 S. Newman St. The building features two drive-in loading docks and a clear height of 16 feet. The property offers convenient access to the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 80 and the Garden State Parkway. The Stro Companies is the owner of the building.

June 19, 2020

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

Ariel Property Advisors Arranges Sale of 14,737 SF Multifamily Development Site on Staten Island

by Alex Patton June 19, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Ariel Property Advisors has arranged the $2.1 million sale of a 14,737-square-foot multifamily development site on Staten Island. The property is located at 27-31 Wave St. in the Stapleton neighborhood. The buyer, BFC Partners, plans to merge the site with an adjacent 53,422-square-foot lot at 475 Bay St. to construct a mixed-income apartment building. The property offers 167.5 feet of frontage on Wave Street near the Stapleton Waterfront and the Stapleton Staten Island Railway Station. Sean Kelly, Michael Tortorici and John Higgins of Ariel represented BFC Partners in the transaction. The name and representative of the seller were not disclosed.

June 19, 2020

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