A look back | NJBIZ Conversations: 2026 Jersey City Summit

NJBIZ was on the scene June 4 at the Jersey City Summit for Real Estate Investment, Placemaking & Innovation. The annual event, organized by roundtable&advisory, convenes experts to explore what’s driving local real estate, economic development and innovation, investment, development and placemaking, capital markets, and operations and design. One of the...

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Nearly 20K square feet of retail space under construction in Bedminster

The basics: Advance Realty Investors breaks ground on 19,240 square feet of retail space along Route 206 Four new retail buildings at Bedminster Village Square target delivery in 2027 All spaces can accommodate food uses; patios, a central courtyard planned Pierson Commercial Real Estate serves as exclusive retail leasing agent for the development Construction...

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ShopRite to open new 85,000-square-foot Jersey City store

The basics: Inserra Supermarkets’ new Jersey City ShopRite spans 85,000 square feet Store replaces grocer’s smaller Marin Boulevard location New amenities include hot food, soup and sushi bars, prepared meals, AI-powered Caper Carts Energy-efficient refrigeration, lighting, HVAC, water reclamation systems support sustainability efforts Inserra Supermarkets Inc. is gearing up to open its newest ShopRite...

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Russo, Woodmont break ground on Orchard House by Vermella

The basics: Orchard House by Vermella will bring 370 residences to former BMW NA campus in Woodcliff Lake 21-acre redevelopment will include 9,000 square feet of retail space, new public park, walking trails Project includes 74 affordable housing units, featuring 26 supportive housing units 30-year PILOT expected to generate more than $106 million for...

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Developer Taps Top Luxury Broker Megha Moza to Lead Sales at Crystal Point and 75 Park Lane

Crystal Point, Residence 2205 is one of Megha Moza’s sponsor offerings. Presented by Team Moza | Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International RealtyRenowned for their innovative leasing and marketing strategies, Team Moza has rapidly become the go-to choice for developers seeking swift, successful lease-ups and sell-outs of large residential projects.Written by Jersey Digs.category-sponsored...

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OPINION: Banning pricing software won’t make NJ apartments more affordable

The basics: New Jersey’s rental vacancy rate is 4.9%, among the nation’s lowest Austin’s housing construction boom coincided with declining rents Jersey City increased housing development under former Mayor Steven Fulop Author says statewide zoning and development standards could expand housing supply Recently, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a bill into law that will ban housing...

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District 15Fifteen, Vermella Paramus add new retail tenants

The basics: District 15Fifteen signs leases with Spencer Savings Bank, Dhaba Indian Restaurant Five more operators expected to open at Parsippany development within eight weeks Vermella Paramus adds The NOW Massage, Honey Brewed Cafe Two additional retail leases pending in Bergen County Two North Jersey mixed-use communities are welcoming new retail tenants to further complement...

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Wayfair bringing 2nd NJ store to Cherry Hill

Online retailer Wayfair plans to expand its New Jersey store count with a new location planned for Cherry Hill. The large-format store will occupy approximately 86,000 square feet at Market Place at Garden State Park, according to an Oct. 7 announcement. Expected to debut in late 2028, the single-level outpost will mark...

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Veronica Plaza sells for $14.5M as Somerset retail draws buyers

The basics: Veronica Plaza sells for $14.5M after drawing 22+ approved bidders CushWake: 33,608-sf Somerset center sets county’s second-highest retail price per square foot Hills Village Center in Bedminster sells for a reported $60.9M Limited retail inventory, strong demographics continue to attract investors Recent retail investment activity in Somerset County highlights continued demand. In Somerset,...

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New Brunswick builds biotech ecosystem around NJ Innovation Hub

The basics: NJ Innovation Hub at HELIX in New Brunswick has grown to 21 member companies since July Portal Innovations operates the 30,000-square-foot biotech hub Rutgers, Johnson & Johnson, health systems, pharma and investors are part of the ecosystem Leaders see New Brunswick as a growing center for biotech innovation The Stone Pony of...

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Guardian Data opens 42,000-square-foot Moonachie data center

Guardian Data opened a new 42,000-square-foot data center in Moonachie Oct. 5, doubling the company’s processing capabilities. A leading provider of secure data destruction, data center services, and IT packing and logistics, Guardian Data has spent 11 years in South Hackensack. Now located at 150 Carol Place, the Moonachie facility supports IT...

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Character-Filled Live/Work Commercial Condo for Sale in Jersey City’s Paulus Hook

This listing is presented by Danoly Mathelier of The Home Edition at Compass. Want a listing featured? Email us, hello@jerseydigs.com. This Paulus Hook loft office offers 12-foot ceilings and exposed brick. (Virtually staged) Set inside an 1880 building in Jersey City’s Paulus Hook neighborhood, this approximately 1,800-square-foot commercial condominium combines the warmth of...

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Avenue & Green in Woodbridge debuts new name after $79M sale

Transit-oriented Avenue & Green in Woodbridge is now The Point Woodbridge, following the $79 million sale of the 232-unit apartment community. JLL announced the transaction Oct. 5. The firm represented the seller, Nutley-based Prism Capital Partners and Northwestern Mutual, in the sale to Pantzer. Completed in 2021 and located at 10 Green...

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Five-Story Apartment Building Approved Near Jersey City’s Our Lady of Mercy Church

1721-1723 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City. Image via Google Maps. The redevelopment of a surface parking lot on John F. Kennedy Boulevard near Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Jersey City recently moved forward when members of the city’s planning board voted to approve a site plan for the project. Officials greenlit...

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How asset management can strengthen NJ infrastructure

The basics: Asset management helps communities track infrastructure condition and lifespan T&M Associates exec says long-term capital plans can reduce costly emergency repairs Regulatory planning can help protect projects from redesigns and delays Walkable streets and green infrastructure are reshaping public spaces Across the country, public leaders are balancing aging assets, evolving environmental requirements, and...

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Jersey City Approves First Two Portions of Canal Crossing

The greater plan for the Canal Crossing property, with the first two approved portions highlighted. Image courtesy Boraie Development. A fifty-year effort to cleanup up contaminated land in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood is slated to end with the construction of new residences that include affordable housing, new retail, and park space. Jersey...

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Jersey City Waterfront Hyatt Faces Trouble With $100 Million Loan

The 351-key Hyatt Hotel in Jersey City recently sold. Image courtesy of Hyatt. The $100 million commercial mortgage-backed securities loans secured by the Hyatt Regency hotel next to the Exchange Place PATH station in the Jersey City waterfront have seemingly run aground 10 years after they were originated. Multiple outlets reported that,...

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Prudential plans to sell 2 of 3 Newark office buildings

The basics: Prudential plans to sell its Plaza and Washington buildings in Newark Employees will consolidate at Prudential Tower Transition expected to take several years Prudential says Newark will remain its global headquarters Watch this space: Newark stalwart Prudential Financial plans to sell two of its three office buildings in the city in the coming...

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Namdar Group Nabs $310 Million Loan for Homestead Market in Jersey City

The two-tower Homestead Market development will include a pair of 47-story towers with a retail plaza in between. Rendering courtesy of Namdar Group. One of Jersey’s City’s most prolific developers has secured yet more financing to support their building boom as a two-tower plan along Summit Avenue moves towards the construction...

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Sherrill housing plan targets 350K new homes in NJ

The basics: Sherrill’s housing plan targets 350,000 additional homes statewide State aims to double housing production on state-owned land to 40,000 units Proposed ‘shot clock’ would speed up permit approvals New tax credit auction would generate tens of millions for affordable housing Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced her administration’s five-pillar plan to tackle housing affordability and...

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A Light-Filled Brownstone Condo Just Blocks From the Grove Street PATH, Jersey City

This listing is presented by Sonia DaSilva and Megha Moza of Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. Want a listing featured? Email us, hello@jerseydigs.com. The condominium has been tastefully updated while retaining historic features. On the top floor of a Downtown Jersey City brownstone, this thoughtfully updated one-bedroom pairs classic architectural details with...

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Market report: NJ construction spending rises 19% as starts stall

The basics: NJ construction spending rose 19% to $18B this year Construction starts increased just 1% amid high interest rates Project pipeline grew to $137.5B Commercial, industrial starts posted major gains Construction spending has increased by 19% in New Jersey this year. However, new construction starts remain nearly unchanged, up by just 1%. Delivering the figures...

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Jersey City multifamily project secures $310M construction loan

Another massive multifamily project set for Jersey City has secured a multimillion construction loan. Newmark announced Sept. 25 arranging $310 million in funding on behalf of Namdar Group for the first phase of work at 555 Summit Ave. TYKO provided the loan. The initial work on the two-tower “Homestead Market” development would...

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56-Unit Development in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette Secures Equity Financing

Jasmin Terrace, completed in 2024, has secured joint venture equity and acquisition financing. Image courtesy JLL. A recently completed residential development in one of Jersey City’s up-and-coming neighborhoods has secured joint venture equity and acquisition financing just about two years after opening. JLL announced the deal for Jasmin Terrace II, a 56-unit,...

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Newport marks 40 years with $2M for Jersey City nonprofits

The basics: Newport awards $2M in grants to 40 Jersey City nonprofits Grantees selected from 135 applications Newport commits $7M to local nonprofits over six years 600-acre waterfront development now has 20,000 residents, 50,000 workers Earlier this year, Newport Associates Development Co. announced it would mark its 40th anniversary in Jersey City with $1 million...

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A New Chapter at Liberty Towers: Inside the Newly Released Penthouse Collection in Jersey City

The penthouses at Liberty Towers showcase expansive views of the Hudson River and Manhattan Skyline. Presented by Liberty TowersRHO Residential offers a first look inside the transformed penthouse collection at Liberty Towers, where elevated interiors are complemented by an extensive suite of newly refreshed amenities.Written by Jersey Digs.sponsored--container{background: #fff !important; border-left:...

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Can’t Miss Prime Commercial Condo with Street-Level Retail For Sale,(271 Newark Avenue) DTJC

This listing is brought to you by ELR LLC. Want a listing featured? Email us, hello@jerseydigs.com. 271 Newark Avenue is perfect for an owner-occupant or investor. LOCATION!!! LOCATION!!! LOCATION!!! Rare Commercial Condo (With parking at rear) and former Doctor’s office right on Newark Avenue Downtown Jersey City – 271 Newark Avenue (by...

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East Hanover industrial secures $20M for construction

A 100,000-square-foot industrial facility in East Hanover recently secured $20 million in construction financing.  CBRE announced arranging the funding on behalf of New Vernon Equities Sept. 22. Provident Bank provided the loan. The project will rise as part of the emergent Arena campus in the Morris County township.  The development at 80 Arena...

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16-Story Hotel and Apartment Development Approved at Jersey City Salvation Army Site

Rendering of the retail portion of the project. Image via the application. A 16-story mixed-use complex will replace most of the historic Salvation Army building at Erie and 15th Streets after recent approval from the Jersey City Planning Board. Officials voted unanimously to approve a final site plan for the project,...

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NJ data center DataOne fined $1.07M for air violations

The basics: NJDEP fines DataOne $1.07M for air pollution violations Agency found 62 gas generators installed without required permits Vineland issued two stop work orders over construction permits DataOne website now lists 350 MW, approved plans call for 300 MW The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued an Administrative Order and Notice of Civil...

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Rockefeller Group, Metropolitan Warehouse and Delivery ink 530,000 sq. ft. lease at new Carneys Point logistics campus

49 Forest Lane, Building A, in Carneys Point — Courtesy: Rockefeller Group By Joshua Burd Rockefeller Group has filled one of two new industrial buildings in Salem County, leasing 530,000 square feet to a growing New Jersey-based logistics firm. The tenant, Metropolitan Warehouse and Delivery, recently took occupancy at the Carneys Point facility...

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NVE scores $20 million loan for East Hanover spec industrial project, CBRE says

A speculative project by New Vernon Equities will bring 100,000 square feet of industrial space to the firm’s Arena campus off Route 10 in East Hanover. — Rendering courtesy: CBRE By Joshua Burd New Vernon Equities has secured a $20 million construction loan from Provident Bank for a 100,000-square-foot industrial building in...

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SERHANT. Launches Sales at One Jones Park, Now 30% Sold in Downtown Jersey City

This article is presented by Patrick Southern of SERHANT. Want a building featured? Contact hello@jerseydigs.com. One Jones Park: new condos near Hamilton Park in Downtown Jersey City. From its distinctive cast-concrete exterior to its Italian-crafted kitchens and marble baths, every element of One Jones Park has been thoughtfully considered. The eight-story condominium...

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Jersey City Advances Redevelopment Study for Hudson County Plaza

The area around Hudson County Plaza is being studied for a possible redevelopment plan that would rezone it for affordable housing development. Image courtesy of the Hudson County Improvement Authority. The first step has been taken to potentially transform a sprawling area containing parking lots and abandoned properties into affordable housing...

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Corebridge, Kadima exit 840,000 sq. ft. industrial portfolio in northern, southern New Jersey

Corebridge Real Estate Investors and Kadima Industrial Partners have sold a 12-building, 840,000-square-foot industrial portfolio in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Passaic counties. — Courtesy: JLL By Joshua Burd A joint venture has sold 840,000 square feet of industrial space across four New Jersey counties, brokers with JLL announced, completing the deal after...

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Benchmark builds out New Jersey senior living footprint

The basics: Benchmark Senior Living is rapidly expanding across New Jersey Three new senior living communities are underway High costs are limiting new senior housing supply Baby Boomers are reshaping senior living demand About a year after Waltham, Mass.-based Benchmark Senior Living entered New Jersey, it has made quick gains. Benchmark at Roseland is an...

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SERHANT: Atlantic City Steel Pier coming to market for $85M

The basics: Atlantic City Steel Pier coming to market for $85M 5-acre property includes 965-foot-long pier, amusement park Site has prior approval for a condo-hotel entertainment complex Riparian rights could extend the pier up to 2,850 feet into the Atlantic Ocean A Ferris wheel, built-in helipad, riparian rights, and prior condo-hotel approvals are coming to...

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