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'Shocking Disregard': Asbury Park Slams Casino Owner Over Demolition Plans 'Shocking Disregard': Asbury Park Slams Casino Owner Over Demolition Plans
'Shocking Disregard': Asbury Park Slams Casino Owner Over Demolition Plans The owner of the iconic Asbury Park Casino has requested to demolish the breezeway attached to it, and the city is none too pleased. In a statement, Joseph Maraziti, who serves as redevelopment counsel for the Asbury Park Waterfront Redevelopment Area, accused Madison Marquette, which owns the property, of showing "shocking disregard" for the integrity of the spot. "The city is deeply disappointed in this latest illustration of a pattern of behavior that is disrespectful to the historic heritage of Asbury Park," Maraziti said. An "unsafe structure" sticker was posted on the …
$8.9M Historic Barbour Estate Destroyed By Fire In Paterson $8.9M Historic Barbour Estate Destroyed By Fire In Paterson
$8.9M Historic Barbour Estate Destroyed By Fire In Paterson A fire broke out Monday, Jan. 5, at the Barbour Estate in Paterson, a historic property currently listed for sale for $8.9 million, officials said. Activist Gee Grier said he tried warning city officials that a fire was possible at the 117-year-old site that spans more than 5 acres. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Grier tells Daily Voice that he repeatedly notified the City of Paterson that the property was unsecured and becoming a dumping site, and warned that vacant buildings left unsecured often end up catching fire. He also said he was aware…
$1B Netflix Studio Sparks Plans To Transform Route 35 Plaza $1B Netflix Studio Sparks Plans To Transform Route 35 Plaza
$1B Netflix Studio Sparks Plans To Transform Route 35 Plaza A long-struggling Jersey Shore shopping plaza is getting a second chance. TFE Properties, LLC has acquired Orchard Plaza, a 10-acre retail center on Route 35 South in Oakhurst, the company announced. The plaza, which first opened in 1980 as a booming retail hub, has faced growing vacancies over the years. Now, the East Windsor–based developer is planning a full-scale revival. “Monmouth County is an ever-growing destination for residents, vacationers, commuters, and businesses,” said Carey Tajfel, the president of TFE Properties. “And with the new Netflix production facility coming to the f…
6.5-Acre Fair Lawn Shopping Center Anchored By Vacant ShopRite Sells For $14M 6.5-Acre Fair Lawn Shopping Center Anchored By Vacant ShopRite Sells For $14M
6.5-Acre Fair Lawn Shopping Center Anchored By Vacant ShopRite Sells For $14M A large shopping center in Fair Lawn has been sold again, just under a year after it last changed hands, real estate officials said. The River Road Shopping Center, located at 17-17 to 17-70 River Road, was sold by TFE Properties, JLL Capital Markets announced Tuesday, July 15. The property sold for $14 million. The 6.45-acre property includes 92,523 square feet of retail space across three buildings. Tenants include Sherwin-Williams and Walgreens, as well as a vacant former ShopRite with covered parking, officials said. JLL said the site has redevelopment potential, calling it a “value-ad…
$85M Sale Of Morris Plains Luxury Apartments Finalized $85M Sale Of Morris Plains Luxury Apartments Finalized
$85M Sale Of Morris Plains Luxury Apartments Finalized A sprawling luxury apartment community in Morris Plains just sold for a whopping $85 million, officials with CBRE announced on Friday, July 11. The buyer, whose name has not been released, purchased Signature Place, a 197-unit Class A complex featuring high-end finishes and resort-style amenities, from Veris Residential, a New Jersey-based real estate investment trust. Built in 2018, Signature Place offers apartments averaging more than 1,000 square feet and is loaded with perks: a pool, yoga studio, golf simulator, movie theater, conference rooms, pet spa, and a clubroom with game tables a…
1.2M-Square-Foot Warehouse Proposed At Former Sheraton Crossroads In Mahwah 1.2M-Square-Foot Warehouse Proposed At Former Sheraton Crossroads In Mahwah
1.2M-Square-Foot Warehouse Proposed At Former Sheraton Crossroads In Mahwah Just weeks after the iconic Sheraton Crossroads hotel in Mahwah was imploded, redevelopment plans filed with the township show a massive new warehouse facility is proposed to rise in its place. The proposal calls for a 1.2 million-square-foot logistics center, which includes approximately 1.2 million square feet of warehouse space, plus 11,000 square feet of main office space and 1,500 square feet of shipping and receiving office space, according to site plans filed on June 16. The building would rise 40 feet high and include 175 loading dock doors and 4 drive-in doors, according to archite…
Six Flags America To Close: Here's What We Know Six Flags America To Close: Here's What We Know
Six Flags America To Close: Here's What We Know Maryland thrill-seekers, enjoy the ride while it lasts. Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie are shutting down after the 2025 season, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation confirmed on Wednesday, May 1. The company said it plans to market the 500-acre property for redevelopment as part of a “portfolio optimization program,” ending decades of roller coasters, water slides, and family memories in Prince George’s County. “As part of our comprehensive review of our park portfolio, we have determined that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor are not a strategic fit with the company’s…
Iconic Paterson Warehouse With Giant Route 80 Sign Hits Market For $13M Iconic Paterson Warehouse With Giant Route 80 Sign Hits Market For $13M
Iconic Paterson Warehouse With Giant Route 80 Sign Hits Market For $13M The Padded Wagon building, a recognizable industrial site with a giant sign towering over Route 80 in Paterson, is officially for sale. The historic complex at 61 State St., known formally as Reinhardt Mills, hit the market with a $13 million asking price, according to listing broker Homer De Leon of The Marmarou Team. The 131,000-square-foot property, owned and occupied by national moving and storage company The Padded Wagon, sits in a prime location with high visibility from the highway. The business is preparing to vacate the site, De Leon said. But beyond its size and visibility, the b…
Reddit-Fueled Curiosity Lands Duo In Hot Water After Trespass at Former Vonage HQ: Cops Reddit-Fueled Curiosity Lands Duo In Hot Water After Trespass at Former Vonage HQ: Cops
Reddit-Fueled Curiosity Lands Duo In Hot Water After Trespass at Former Vonage HQ: Cops A late-night adventure turned into a brush with the law for two young explorers caught trespassing at the former Vonage headquarters in Holmdel, apparently all because of a Reddit post. Alexis L. Prager, 22, of Holmdel, and Aaron M. Olmeda, 21, of Point Pleasant, were charged with defiant trespass after police found them on the abandoned property at 23 Main St. around 2:19 a.m. on Dec. 4, 2024, according to Holmdel Township police paperwork. The duo's misadventure, which was first reported by Transparency Bodycam, unraveled when Patrolman Robert Lambe spotted Olmeda’s empty 2008 Honda Accor…
$10M Put To Affordable Housing In Downtown White Plains $10M Put To Affordable Housing In Downtown White Plains
$10M Put To Affordable Housing In Downtown White Plains Westchester County is taking a major step forward in addressing the need for affordable housing with a $10 million allocation for the purchase of property in downtown White Plains, officials announced.  The Land Acquisition Act, signed by new County Executive Ken Jenkins on Tuesday, Jan. 7, will fund the redevelopment of two buildings located at 99 Church St. and 6 Cottage Pl. in White Plains. The project will create 108 affordable homeownership units for first-time buyers and include 89 parking spaces.  "We are continuing on our path to create as many affordable housing opportun…
Target To Replace West Orange K-Mart Store Target To Replace West Orange K-Mart Store
Target To Replace West Orange K-Mart Store A new Target store is coming to North Jersey. Levin Management Corporation announced the big box retailer has signed a lease to open a 211,500-square-foot store at West Orange Plaza in West Orange (Essex County). The new store will expand the shopping center, anchored by a Whole Foods from 296,500 to 311,500 square feet, as part of a redevelopment project. Target will be taking over a spot formally occupied by a K-Mart. Redevelopment of the 32-acre Essex County property will take place in stages. A portion of the property’s main building is being renovated and expanded for the new Target …
Westfield Garden State Plaza One Step Closer To Transformation Westfield Garden State Plaza One Step Closer To Transformation
Westfield Garden State Plaza One Step Closer To Transformation Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus might be looking a little different in the coming years The mall's proposed redevelopment received unanimous approval at the Paramus Planning Board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 18 following a public hearing for the first phase of the project.  Take a walk through the future of Westfield Garden State Plaza! We’re excited to share that the Paramus Planning Board... Posted by Westfield Garden State Plaza on Friday, January 19, 2024 Robyn Cottelli The redevelopment will transform Westfield Garden State Plaza into a mixed-use site, featuring …
'Labor Of Love:' NJ Town Bringing New Life To Historic Russian Immigrant Property 'Labor Of Love:' NJ Town Bringing New Life To Historic Russian Immigrant Property
'Labor Of Love:' NJ Town Bringing New Life To Historic Russian Immigrant Property An Ocean County township is looking to bring a new purpose to an area rich with history for Russian immigrants. Jackson Township is moving forward with redevelopment at the former site of Rova Farms. Mayor Michael Reina announced the 2024 kickoff for the project on Friday, Jan. 19. Rova Farms was developed in 1932 by the Russian Consolidated Mutual Aid Society of America (ROOVA), according to a historical roadside marker. The property in the Cassville section of Jackson Township was designed as a communal farm for Russian immigrants. Rova Farms helped Russian families during the Great Depr…
Old Hotel Could Get New Look: Arlington Seeks Public Input On Red Lion Inn Redevelopment Old Hotel Could Get New Look: Arlington Seeks Public Input On Red Lion Inn Redevelopment
Old Hotel Could Get New Look: Arlington Seeks Public Input On Red Lion Inn Redevelopment Arlington officials are asking the public to weigh in on the redevelopment of the Red Lion Inn. Orr Partners took over redevelopment plans for the Arlington Boulevard and Fairfax Drive hotel in 2019, and hope to transform it into a condo building and hotel. Orr Partners is hoping to rezone the hotel — which was built in the 1950s and formerly known as the Best Western Iwo Jima hotel — along with the Ellis Arms apartment next door. Orr is proposing 443,947 square feet of residential apartments, a maximum of 446 units, in an 8-story multifamily building, complete with parking along Fair…
New Library, Affordable Apartments Could Be On Horizon In Reston New Library, Affordable Apartments Could Be On Horizon In Reston
New Library, Affordable Apartments Could Be On Horizon In Reston Developer Foulger-Pratt may be able to move forward with their proposal for a brand new Reston library and affordable apartment units, FFXnow reported. In October 2021, Foulger-Pratt submitted an unsolicited proposal to the county government with potential plans for a new 40,000-square-foot library, along with about 350 affordable housing units in two buildings with structured parking, the website said.  The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority called for other private developers to submit their proposals for this project, as well, reports said.  A public hearing is …
North Jersey Musicians Lament Closing Of Route 4's Sam Ash Music North Jersey Musicians Lament Closing Of Route 4's Sam Ash Music
North Jersey Musicians Lament Closing Of Route 4's Sam Ash Music Sam Ash Music is where countless North Jersey musicians bought their first instruments. For many, it was a safe haven, a place to talk shop and bond with other musical hopefuls. The Route 4 store in Paramus closed its doors after nearly 50 years last month — two years after the Pier 1 next to it — as a new furniture store prepares to take its place, NorthJersey.com reports. And to say those same musicians are sad to see it go is an understatement. Sad day for me. My old job and stomping ground, Sam Ash in Paramus has closed it's doors permanently today. Went, and... Posted by Christop…
7-Eleven Store, Gas Station Planned For Long-Vacant Hazlet Property 7-Eleven Store, Gas Station Planned For Long-Vacant Hazlet Property
7-Eleven Store, Gas Station Planned For Long-Vacant Hazlet Property A long-abandoned property in Monmouth County is eyed for redevelopment along Route 36, officials said.  A site plan to build a new 7-Eleven convenience store and six adjoining gasoline pumps is set to be considered by the Hazlet Land Use Board on Thursday evening. The new business would open on a 37,693-square-foot lot formerly occupied by a Sunoco gas station at the intersection of Route 36 and Laurel Avenue. The board meeting begins at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1.  The developer, New Horizon Properties LLC of Marlboro, proposes a 3,010-square-foot store with six gas pumps that could fuel…
ON3: What You Need To Know About Clifton's Next Generation, Self-Contained Lifestyle Hub ON3: What You Need To Know About Clifton's Next Generation, Self-Contained Lifestyle Hub
ON3: What You Need To Know About Clifton's Next Generation, Self-Contained Lifestyle Hub A redevelopment group is working to transform the former Hoffmann-LaRoche campus in Passaic and Essex counties into a self-contained, next-generation lifestyle hub. An L-shaped, luxury hotel complete with rooftop dining and views of the New York City skyline is the latest project slated for ON3, a 116-acre campus along Route 3 straddling the Clifton-Nutley boarder already home to several tenants. "ON3 represents New Jersey’s largest contemplated redevelopment," according to redeveloper Prism Capital Partners, LLC, which you may recognize from its work on the landmark six-story warehous…
Tenafly's Bow Tie Cinemas Closes Tenafly's Bow Tie Cinemas Closes
Tenafly's Bow Tie Cinemas Closes Bow Tie Cinemas in Tenafly has shut its doors. The theater still has hope, according to Bow Tie Cinemas owner and CEO Ben Moss, who told NorthJersey.com he will be forced to close if the borough designates his property as a historic landmark. Voting against the resolution is the only hope for the movie theater, he said. NorthJersey.com cited a report by historian T. Robins Brown, which said that Tenafly's theater is a "rare surviving building of its type, as it is among only eight early 20th century movie theaters in Bergen County that still function as a movie theater or cultura…