Northeast

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

Development Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

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

Company News Market Reports New Jersey Northeast Northeast Market Reports Retail

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

Company News New York Northeast Retail

Rent the Runway to Close All Stores, Focus on Digital Platform, Say Media Reports

by Taylor Williams August 17, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Rent the Runway, a New York City-based online service that provides rentals of designer clothes and accessories, will close its stores around the country in order to focus on building its digital platform, according to reports from CNBC and The Wall Street Journal. The New York City-based company will close its stores in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., while its flagship store in New York City will be converted into a permanent drop-off site for product distribution. CNBC reports that the company intends to grow its network of drop-off locations, and has partnered with apparel retailers Nordstrom and West Elm as part of that initiative.

August 17, 2020

Acquisitions New Jersey Northeast

Tulfra Real Estate Sells Self-Storage Facility in Clifton, New Jersey, for $24.2M

by Taylor Williams August 17, 2020

CLIFTON, N.J. — New Jersey-based development and investment firm Tulfra Real Estate has sold a 925-unit self-storage facility located at 10 Kingsland Road in Clifton, about 20 miles west of New York City, for $24.2 million. Tulfra acquired the site, which spans 6.5 acres, from an out-of-state corporation in 2017. The buyer, Columbia Storage Group, also recently acquired a 108,000-square-foot self-storage facility in West Caldwell, New Jersey, from Tulfra.

August 17, 2020

Acquisitions Northeast Pennsylvania Retail

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $11.5M Sale of Retail Center in Temple, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams August 17, 2020

TEMPLE, PA. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $11.5 million sale of a 21,850-square-foot retail center in the eastern Pennsylvania city of Temple. The newly built property is situated on 3.2 acres and houses tenants such as Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread, Mod Pizza and Visions Credit Union. Derrick Dougherty and Mark Krantz of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a limited liability company, and procured the buyer, a 1031 exchange investor.

August 17, 2020

Development Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

Civico Development Completes 60-Unit Residential Community in Metro Boston

by Taylor Williams August 17, 2020

LINCOLN, MASS. — Civico Development has completed Oriole Landing, a 60-unit residential community in the western Boston suburb of Lincoln. Fifteen of the units are reserved for renters earning 80 percent or less of the area median income. The project involved the restoration of a historic farmhouse that serves as an amenity building for the complex. Bald Hill Builders served as the general contractor for the project. Madison Management is handling leasing.

August 17, 2020

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