Real Estate NJ: Developers in Hoboken, Oceanport launch virtual tours amid COVID-19 crisis

With the coronavirus crisis still escalating, two prominent New Jersey developers are now among those to offer virtual tours of their newly opened residential properties. Bijou Properties and RPM Development announced Tuesday that they’ve created such programs, seeking to remotely accommodate prospective tenants. FULL STORY

ROI-NJ: New rental building The Mint welcomes first renters in Rahway

The Mint in downtown Rahway announced on Monday it has welcomed its first renters. Leasing is currently underway at the new, 116-unit rental building, according to developers Fields Grade and Slokker Group. FULL STORY

New York Post: Residents lured to suburbs by cheaper NYC-style apartments

The president of Ironstate Development, David Barry, has made fostering an urban sensibility in spots outside New York City a key part of his company’s strategy. The company’s four Urby rental complexes — three of which are located outside the five boroughs — aim to deliver a big-city experience without the big-city sticker shock. FULL … Continue reading New York Post: Residents lured to suburbs by cheaper NYC-style apartments

NY YIMBY: Leasing Begins For 295J At 295 Johnston Avenue In Jersey City

Leasing is now underway at 295J, a new rental property at 295 Johnston Avenue in the Bergen-Lafayette section of Jersey City. Designed by BKSK Architects, the five-story building comprises 309 apartments ranging from studios to three-bedroom units. Monthly rents begin at $1,910 with initial occupancy scheduled for April 2020. Each apartment will feature keyless entrance technology, large windows, … Continue reading NY YIMBY: Leasing Begins For 295J At 295 Johnston Avenue In Jersey City

Real Estate Weekly: Proof of the Good Life

Developer Dave Barry takes his home building very seriously. He had an idea to balance modern lifestyles with price and came up with Urby. Then he tested it for “proof of concept.” He’s now on his fourth Urby and braced for a national expansion of the brand. FULL STORY

Globe St: Hoboken Luxury High-Rise Hits 50% Leased Threshold

HOBOKEN, NJ—The 14-story luxury rental apartment building 7 Seventy House, developed by Bijou Properties and Intercontinental Real Estate Corp., has achieved 50% leased five months after the property opened. FULL STORY

NJ BIZ: Leasing is booming at five-story residential building in downtown Rahway

Rahway’s downtown residential scene is expanding, with leasing now underway for 219 apartments with a full suite of amenities situated just blocks from express New Jersey Transit train service into Manhattan and beyond. FULL STORY 

My Central Jersey: Centurion Union ready for leasing in downtown Union

UNION (Union) - Leasing is underway at Centurion Union, a new building with 80 apartments in Union Center. Located at 975 Bonnel Court, the five-story building features one- and two-bedroom residences priced from $1,930 a month. Initial occupancy is scheduled for March 1, according to a release. FULL STORY  

RE-NJ: Developer, local officials offer vision for $500 million project in East Brunswick

A developer on Tuesday joined local officials in East Brunswick to present their vision for a $500 million redevelopment plan in the township, seeking to transform more than 40 acres of aging and underutilized retail property along the busy Route 18 corridor. FULL STORY 

NJBIZ: Nine on the Hudson sales pass 75-percent sold benchmark

Nine on the Hudson, one of the newest and most luxurious real estate opportunities along New Jersey’s Gold Coast, said Monday it is now past the 75 percent sold benchmark. FULL STORY