Stability is a defining characteristic of the Northern New Jersey multifamily market. Unlike some markets that are prone to dramatic booms and busts, the region has long benefited from a diverse economy, proximity to New York City, an educated workforce and a steady flow of young professionals and families seeking high-paying jobs. These fundamentals have allowed North Jersey to thrive over the past few years, with immigration fueling population growth and new industry clusters producing new jobs. These trends will drive demand for rental housing and allow investors to find …
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CAMDEN, N.J. — Camden-based owner, operator and developer The Michaels Organization has hired Mark Biancucci to the newly created position of deputy chief financial officer. Most recently, Biancucci was the chief financial officer at Lendlease, where he oversaw financial strategies for the company’s investment management, development, construction and military housing portfolio. Prior to joining Lendlease, he held senior finance roles at a private real estate firm.
NEWARK, N.J. — Co-developers LMXD and MCI Collective have received $120 million in construction financing for Museum Parc, a 250-unit mixed-income, mixed-use development located in downtown Newark. Merchants Capital arranged the financing, which consists of a $58 million Freddie Mac nine percent low-income housing tax credit forward permanent loan and a $62 million construction loan from Merchants Bank. Museum Parc will consist of a six-story building and a 12-story structure. Twenty percent of the residences at Museum Parc will be income-restricted. Forty-five units will be reserved for households earning at …
ENGLISHTOWN, N.J — Dante Fusaro of Hudson Atlantic has arranged the sale of Englishtown Village Gardens, an 18-unit property in Englishtown. The asset sold for $4,200,000, or $233,000 per unit. The apartments were built in 1945. Identities of the buyer and seller were not disclosed.
MILLBURN, N.J. — Locally based brokerage firm The Kislak Co. Inc. has negotiated the $4 million sale of a 15-unit asset in Millburn, 10 miles west of Newark, New Jersey. Located at 357 Millburn Ave., the three-story building was originally built in 1927. The unit mix includes 11 one-bedroom and four two-bedroom units, which were fully occupied at the time of sale. The property also includes four retail spaces. Jeff Squires of Kislak represented the seller, P&D Partners LP, and procured the buyer, an entity doing business as Walton Millburn …
HAINESPORT, N.J. — New Jersey-based developer Walters is underway on the development of Cornerstone at Hainesport, a 73-unit affordable housing project in Hainesport, roughly 23 miles east of Philadelphia. The property will consist of six buildings. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. The community will be available to households earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Amenities include a basketball court, children’s play area and a clubhouse with computer workstations. The first apartments are expected to be available for occupancy by December.
POHATCONG, N.J. — Larken Associates is nearing completion of Monte View at Pohatcong, a 120-unit complex located at 1001 Monte View Drive in Pohatcong, roughly 23 miles east of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The property consists of three garden-style buildings and one four-story elevatored building. Units come in one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents have access to amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, dog run, tot lot, fitness center, coworking center and game room. Monte View at Pohatcong is slated for full completion by April 2025. The property is currently approximately 50 …
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Alpine Residential has received $81.2 million in financing for Atlas and Starling, two properties located in the Bergen-Lafayette section of Jersey City. Thomas Didio, Thomas Didio Jr. and Michael Mataras of JLL Capital Markets originated the two five-year, interest only fixed-rate Freddie Mac loans. The proceeds will be used to take out the existing construction loans, which were also arranged by JLL. Located at 270 Johnston St., Atlas comprises 169 apartments, including 11 affordable units. The community was built in 2025. Starling is located at 66 Monitor St. and offers …
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Alpine Residential has received a $142.7 million construction loan and equity placement for Scholars Village, a 500-unit project in Jersey City. The development is situated at 189 Phillip St., adjacent to the Liberty Science Center and across from Liberty State Park. Scholars Village will consist of two 12-story buildings with 4,101 square feet of ground-level commercial space. The community will feature studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Planned amenities include a fitness center, coworking spaces and rooftop terraces. Thomas Didio, Thomas Didio Jr. and Michael Mataras …
HACKENSACK, N.J. — The Hampshire Cos. has launched leasing at Ora, a 270-unit complex in downtown Hackensack. The seven-story building features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Units feature in-unit washers and dryers, plank flooring, stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Monthly rents start at approximately $2,100 for a studio. Residents have access to a rooftop clubroom with a bar and billiards, outdoor terrace with fire pits and a courtyard with barbeque grills and dining areas. Additional amenities include a fitness center, coworking spaces and conference rooms, …