Open House: Comeback for Harrison, N.J.

The Wall Street Journal's Melanie Lefkowitz reports on the development boom in Harrison, N.J. The report features our clients Ironstate Development Company and BNE Real Estate Group. The town of Harrison, N.J., has long offered its residents a friendly, diverse and safe community; easy access to Newark, Jersey City and Manhattan; and relatively affordable wood-frame houses … Continue reading Open House: Comeback for Harrison, N.J.

Staten Island Living, Retail Development Taking Shape on North Shore

Plans have been in the works for years to redevelop Staten Island's north shore. Now, there are some visible signs of progress at one site, where a residential and retail space is expected to rise. NY1's Amanda Farinacci filed the following report. At one time it was home to the U.S. Navy, a 36-acre space … Continue reading Staten Island Living, Retail Development Taking Shape on North Shore

Jersey City’s Housing Boom Expands

via Roland Li/ The Wall Street Journal Our clients, KRE Group, The Art House and Ironstate Development featured in today’s Wall Street Journal article on Jersey City. "Jersey City's residential construction boom is spreading beyond its waterfront area to neighborhoods farther inland where planners and developers have long dreamed about building with little to show … Continue reading Jersey City’s Housing Boom Expands

Princeton: From college town to boomtown

via  Adam Bonislawski/ The New York Post PRINCETON, NJ, might not seem the likeliest spot for those in search of an urban vibe, but new developments and a walkable core have buyers — including former New Yorkers — flocking to this college town for a taste of city living. According to numbers from Maura Mills, … Continue reading Princeton: From college town to boomtown

How We Live

The recent issue of  Jersey City Magazine contains a “How We Live” feature story on two of our clients: The Paramount at the Beacon and Warren at York. According to the magazine, satisfied Beacon new resident Monica Desai, who chose a one-bedroom on the ninth floor, says “It includes an energy-efficient washer and dryer, which allows for less water … Continue reading How We Live

Last of Staten Island High Rises Stalled by Recession Set to Open This Fall

via Nicholas Rizzi/DNAinfo ST. GEORGE — The last of a set of luxury condominium high-rises that have stood empty around St. George's waterfront since the recession plans to open its doors in the fall and has already sold almost half of its units. The Accolade, a former dry cocoa warehouse in Bay Street Landing that was converted … Continue reading Last of Staten Island High Rises Stalled by Recession Set to Open This Fall

Luxury rental building ’18 Park’ opens in Jersey City

By Jonathan Lin/NJ.com One of the hottest luxury rental buildings in Jersey City, 18 Park, officially opened yesterday evening at a ceremony hosted by developers Ironstate and KRE on the building's landscaped roof deck. In front of a small crowd of people in suits and dresses, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop lauded the 11-story, 422-unit … Continue reading Luxury rental building ’18 Park’ opens in Jersey City

Home Builders Venture Into Urban Areas

via The Wall Street Journal A top executive of Lennar Corp.  recently joined with officials from Weehawken, N.J., to celebrate the completion of the home builder’s newest condominium complex, a luxury building across the Hudson River from New York City. The 74-unit building—which will feature hotel-like amenities, including concierge services, a lobby lounge with a fireplace, … Continue reading Home Builders Venture Into Urban Areas

From Mayfair to Palmer Square: Self-Described “Corporate Vagabonds” at Home in Princeton

via Linda Arntzenius/Town Topics As President of ME Global, a global chemical company headquartered in London, England, Dan Scheid and his wife Mary Beth Scheid enjoyed a lifestyle at the center of a bustling city. They lived in Mayfair, in Shepherd's Market to be precise, and Dan could walk to work. "It was wonderful, my … Continue reading From Mayfair to Palmer Square: Self-Described “Corporate Vagabonds” at Home in Princeton

New Hudson River condos in Weehawken reflect homebuilding recovery

via Kathleen Lynn/The Record In another sign of the housing market's recovery, homebuilder Lennar Corp. opened a seven-story, 74-unit luxury condo building in Weehawken Tuesday, and it has already started construction on another next door. The two are the first of five condo buildings Lennar plans on the Hudson River waterfront, part of the redevelopment … Continue reading New Hudson River condos in Weehawken reflect homebuilding recovery