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chris08876

Jul 14, 2015 7:26 PM

Mixed-Use Conversion Of Hahne’s Building At 609 Broad Street Underway, Newark

Current Structure:

http://www.northjersey.com/polopoly_...hnes3-kc65.jpg

Exterior:

http://www.yimbynews.com/wp-content/...b7irXrw1L.webp

Interior:

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L+M Development Partners, along with a slew of other partners and investors, are currently converting the four-story, 400,000 square-foot Hahne & Co. building, located at 609 Broad Street, in downtown Newark, into a mixed-use structure. 160 residential units are being sculpted out of the upper levels, and 75,000 square feet of retail will occupy the ground floor, which includes a 30,000 square-foot Whole Foods.

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http://www.yimbynews.com/2015/07/mix...ay-newark.html
http://www.northjersey.com/news/busi...life-1.1372876

Nexis4Jersey

Jul 19, 2015 6:16 AM

Late June Downtown & University Heights Newark update from Brandon Nagle

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Nexis4Jersey

Jul 19, 2015 6:40 AM

Late June The Ironbound Newark update from Brandon Nagle

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86-88 Bruen Street
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Railroad and Elm Street project
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Oliver Street School
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Whoever thought this would look good needs to be left in 1980/90.

The original rendering promised this:
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http://www.spectorgroup.com/oliver-street-school/

It was value engineered to death to this:
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http://www.lusoamericano.com/?tag=oliver-street-school

This building is supposed to be renovated to loft apartments, but no progress yet.
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Diagonally across the street, the Carvi Hotel site remains relatively untouched. It does appear that they are slowly picking at the houses, likely having to do a lot of asbestos removal.
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A restaurant on Ferry Street is being renovated.
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The mixed-use building on Polk Street
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A Bayonne Box on Polk Street
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The environmental remediation project at Polk and Market Street is complete.
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Nexis4Jersey

Jul 19, 2015 6:43 AM

Proposed Boraie Skyscraper for the corners of Edison, McCarter, and Market st in Downtown Newark....no more info has been released...just a sigh..

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Nexis4Jersey

Jul 19, 2015 6:57 AM

Late June - Kearny & Harrison Update from Brandon Nagle

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Starting with the BJ's Wholesale Club site in Kearny
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Harrison
1100 FER Boulevard/Vermella Harrison (with Advance Realty's project in the foreground)
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Harrison PATH Station
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300 Somerset (aka Harrison Station)
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Nexis4Jersey

Jul 20, 2015 5:38 AM

Newark Venture Fund Seeks $50M to Put New Jersey City on Startup Map
http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/...n-startup-map/

Nexis4Jersey

Jul 23, 2015 6:36 AM

Nexis4Jersey

Jul 23, 2015 6:39 AM

Harrison

1100 FER South

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Harrison Rising - 1100 FER by Corey Best, on Flickr

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Harrison Rising - 1100 FER by Corey Best, on Flickr

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Harrison Rising - 1100 FER by Corey Best, on Flickr

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Harrison Rising - 1100 FER South by Corey Best, on Flickr

Hypothalamus

Jul 24, 2015 3:19 AM

This turned out beautifully.

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Originally Posted by Nexis4Jersey (Post 7104630)

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New Prudential Building in Downtown Newark,NJ by Corey Best, on Flickr

Kenchiku desu

Jul 24, 2015 4:26 AM

All the redevelopment in Newark is awe-inspiring. The Prudential tower turned out well, too. Hats off to them!

Nexis4Jersey

Jul 25, 2015 4:34 AM

Small Newark Update

New Oliver Street School

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New Oliver Street School in Newark,NJ by Corey Best, on Flickr

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New Oliver Street School in Newark,NJ by Corey Best, on Flickr

New Apartments on Bruen Street

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New Ironbound Apartments by Corey Best, on Flickr

New Warehouse in the Ironbound

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Industrial Riverfront in Newark,NJ by Corey Best, on Flickr

Nexis4Jersey

Aug 2, 2015 6:16 AM

Recent Downtown Newark update from Brandon Nagle

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NJIT has installed a huge new sign on Weston Hall, the architecture building I spend WAY to much time in. Now if only they could put a nice canopy over that door...

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The adjacent backside of the Central King Building will be renovated into a multipurpose glass space for meetings and performances. It will be a very welcome change from the current fortress state, which replaced a beautiful and elaborate ornate stairway.

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The New Street Pedestrian corridor will go through the middle of this building, and a portion will be demolished for a nice gateway into the Rutgers Campus Center.

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238 MLK Boulevard

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15 Washington Street

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Cablevision Office and Garage

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This may be the most attractive parking garage I have seen in a while, although I am patiently awaiting the retail tenants of the ground floor. It brings a nice streetscape about 300 feet closer to Broad Street Station. Only about 1000+ to go...

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BURG's Memorial Day opening has come and gone. They are so close, but they will likely miss the entire summer. Military Park was otherwise still in use with about 20 people there despite the 95 degree heat and no formal events.

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Prudential Tower
At 20 floors and about 313 feet tall, it is by far the biggest recent redevelopment in Newark. It is not only big, but the detailing is exquisite and luxurious. The opening date has not occured yet, as work is continuing inside. Some of the retail is leased, but three spaces are not. Hopefully this huge complex will become the catalyst for activity that is so desperately needed downtown.

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While still somewhat seperated, wide staircases invite pedestrians up into the front plaza. This completely breaks the previous trend of only having a narrow entry controlled by a metal gate and fence. Just look at the Panasonic Building that was just completed last year!

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Supposedly a cafe' on the 5th floor (the double height one at the garage roof level) will be open to the public, also allowing them to visit the huge green rooftop park on top of the garage. Only time will tell if that actually happens, but the original plans clearly stated that it would be open to the general public from 8 am to 5 pm.

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Supposedly a large shoe store (Reebok?) will occupy this entire space. A large anchor tenant is needed to draw people to the area to also enjoy the other smaller stores. If the current state of the space is any indication, it will likely be locked up tight, which is banned. Any security gates must be 90% transparent in order to allow the police to see in and the security lighting to flow out and illuminate the sidewalk.

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Ron Tomson is a luxury men's business suits store, a great addition, but they had better diversify their models to have any luck in Newark!

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Hahne's Building

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Excavation is nearly complete for the 6-8 story addition to the Halsey Street side of the Hahne's Building

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PSE&G Plaza Updates

I really wish this element would go! There is practically nothing more car oriented in a pedestrian environment than a chicane, a loop of pavement to drive your car right to the door. A constant stream of vehicles move in and out of them with little regard for pedestrians on the sidewalk and when they are full, the cars park ON the sidewalk.

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Jimmy John's will open any day now in the recently extended building.

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Rutger's Life Sciences Building is getting a 6 story twin and the greenhouses that once occupied the site are now finally gone.

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Nexis4Jersey

Aug 3, 2015 10:34 AM

Harrison Construction Update from West Hudson

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Nexis4Jersey

Aug 22, 2015 7:37 AM

Nexis4Jersey

Aug 30, 2015 4:15 AM

Nexis4Jersey

Sep 1, 2015 4:03 PM

Newark Foodie Update..

Coming Soon ! Starbucks on Broad Street

http://i.imgur.com/82auVZQl.jpg

Nexis4Jersey

Sep 2, 2015 2:22 PM

AeroFarms: World's Largest Indoor Vertical Farm Breaks Ground in Newark, NJ

• Video Link

Nexis4Jersey

Sep 2, 2015 10:13 PM

Recent Kearny & Harrison Update from Brandon Nagle

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Kearny

Kearny BJ's

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Food Depot on Kearny Ave

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Harrison

100 Harrison Ave

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90-96 Harrison Ave is available for development

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So is this site.
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Two 2-family homes on Sussex Street behind the strip mall
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Harrison Station Phase 2 (330 Cifelli Drive)
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Harrison PATH Station
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Vermella Harrison (1100 Frank E Rodgers)
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Advance Realty Harrison site
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Nexis4Jersey

Sep 2, 2015 10:34 PM

Recent Newark Updates from Brandon Nagle

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Nexis4Jersey

Sep 2, 2015 11:03 PM

Recent Newark Updates from Brandon Nagle

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University Heights

Central King Building Renovation
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The rear of the same building; this is supposed to be opened up to the outside with copious amounts of clear glass for gallery/performance spaces and a second entry.
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Rutgers-Newark Life Sciences Center
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NJIT Enterprise Development Center Parking Garage
990 spaces (likely 7 stories high) to be completed by September 2016

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Biotrials North America Headquarters nears completion

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Norfolk Street and Sussex Avenue project

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Marion P. Thomas Charter School

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11 Summit Street development

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238-240 Martin Luther King

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James and University renovation

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Saint Patrick's parish house renovation

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Nexis4Jersey

Sep 2, 2015 11:37 PM

Recent Newark Updates from Brandon Nagle

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Nexis4Jersey

Sep 6, 2015 9:20 PM

Small Downtown Newark Update from Friday

Starbucks on Broad Street

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Early Evening in Downtown Newark,NJ by Corey Best, on Flickr

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Early Evening in Downtown Newark,NJ by Corey Best, on Flickr

Prudential HQ logo painted on Park Street

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Early Evening in Downtown Newark,NJ by Corey Best, on Flickr

Future Whole Foods , Shops , Office Space and Rutgers Dorms

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Early Evening in Downtown Newark,NJ by Corey Best, on Flickr

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Early Evening in Downtown Newark,NJ by Corey Best, on Flickr

Nexis4Jersey

Sep 17, 2015 5:17 AM

Small Newark Update from Yesterday

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A Hot Afternoon in Downtown Newark,NJ by Corey Best, on Flickr

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A Hot Afternoon in Downtown Newark,NJ by Corey Best, on Flickr

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A Hot Afternoon in Downtown Newark,NJ by Corey Best, on Flickr

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A Hot Afternoon in Downtown Newark,NJ by Corey Best, on Flickr

Nexis4Jersey

Sep 18, 2015 6:14 AM

Another Stunning Downtown Newark update from Brandon Nagle

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Hahne's Building
According to Newark Planning Board filings on 9/22/14, the building will have a TWELVE (12) story addition on the corner of Halsey and New Street, whether or not they are still going for it. That lists 127 residential units in the main building and 212 units in the addition. It will also have 100,000 square feet of office space and 68,000 square feet of street level retail space.
http://planning.ci.newark.nj.us/wp-c...CPB_140922.pdf

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999 Broad Street
This is filed to the zoning board as 987 Broad Street and will be 5 floors with 84 residential units above parking and
5000 square feet of retail space fronting Broad Street.
http://planning.ci.newark.nj.us/wp-c...CPB_150504.pdf

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NJIT Central King Building
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It will look like this:
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• Video Link

267 MLK Blvd is being converted into a 4 dorm Frat House, maintaining the usage of that stretch as "Frat Row"

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238-240 MLK seems to be stuck for possible environmental cleanup after being off to a very quick start.

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15 Washington is completed. This Facebook page has a lot of interior photos. https://www.facebook.com/RUN15Wash
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Cable Vision Garage/Offices (490 Broad Street) and the re-cladding of 494 Broad

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NJPAC tower site

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BURG in Military Park will finally open September 28th, according to the chef who was there inspecting the final setup, after very lengthy delays involving permits, licenses, and the main counter was cut to the wrong shape and the supplier would not fix their mistake. It will have a full bar with beer and wine on tap and many mix drinks available and will be open from 11 am to 9 pm, 7 days a week.

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Prudential has more signs.

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Nike will still open October 1st according to their signage.

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These windows are as blocked as before. I am hoping to get some info from the Planning board about that situation, because if
it is legal, it could sabotage many efforts to improve the streetscape. Just provide the require clear window area in the front and
get approved. Then turn the store around, block the front windows, and just use a rear entrance, as many Newark-phobic businesses would want to.

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According to a classmate who attended several Planning Board meetings, this huge warehouse owned by Edison Properties is so strong, it can
support a 15 story addition of residential space, which they discussed at a planning board meeting, making their claims of retail, restaurants,
art galleries, and office space that much more likely. Hopefully they will do something to the facade otherwise I predict a fully enclosed mall.

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Rutgers-Newark Life Sciences Center

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This building, called 127 Halsey Street, at the corner of Raymond Boulevard, is being renovated into 6 retail stores and 15 apartments.
The interior of the two corner bays has been demolished and combined into one while Harvest Table is still in business.

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Hobby Deli's corner is being renovated at long last. It includes the last 5-6 storefronts.

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Teacher's Village

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A new store called Fallas is coming to Broad Street to the old Bamberger's building. It is a discount clothing
store that is the rebranding of Conway, the store you might recognize from the corner of Broad and Market.

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The pair of rowhouses at the corner of East Park Street and Mulberry Street will be renovated and expanded to contain 15 apartments.

The pair of rowhouses at the corner of East Park Street and Mulberry Street will be renovated and expanded to contain 15 apartments.
http://planning.ci.newark.nj.us/wp-c...CPB_150504.pdf

As I had properly assumed before, this site at 118-126 Green Street will be developed soon. A 5 story addition will be made to the former industrial building for 77 apartments and 2229 square feet of retail space. That was approved on July 27th.

http://planning.ci.newark.nj.us/wp-c...CPB_150713.pdf

The building on the far right of the image with the Moneygram ad, 196 Market Street, will be renovated into 18 apartments and 2 storefronts. It had to go infront of the historic preservation board for a second staircase. The bricks will be cleaned and new glass will be added to the storefronts. http://planning.ci.newark.nj.us/wp-c...HPC_150722.pdf
This means that the momentum created by Rockplaza lofts will continue along Market Street to put the upper floors of those buildings to use.

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shadowbat2

Sep 26, 2015 9:49 PM

Irvington, (adjacent to Newark) hospital redevelopment, 18 stories

$200M Development Plan for Former Hospital Bodes Well for Town’s Health

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The 6-acre site at an apex on Chancellor Avenue will be transformed into a planned 700 units of mixed-income residential units, plus 15,000 square feet of commercial space. The significance goes beyond removing an eyesore from an otherwise tidy neighborhood, according to participants.

The 2006 closure of the hospital, a major local employer, “dealt a tremendous blow to our community economically,” Vauss said. “This project will not only provide needed housing for working families, but it will also bring quality employment opportunities.”

Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo said the vacant hospital complex has been a long-term blight on the township and the county. The roughly $200 million redevelopment provides evidence of a comeback, he said, adding, “Irvington is on a roll.”

Local residents echoed that hope. In addition to invited dignitaries, the groundbreaking drew about 60 people from the community on a gloomy Monday. Some, like Annette Bellamy, were curious.

“I’ve seen groundbreakings on TV, but I’ve never been an eyewitness,” she said, adding that when the project is completed, “I think it’s going to be beautiful.”

“I want to see Irvington on its way up,” agreed resident Flora Saldanha.

Nobody had a bad word to say about the plan for residential towers of five to 18 stories with views of the Manhattan skyline, plus stores and offices intended to boost the avenue’s business district.

http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/1...town-s-health/

shadowbat2

Sep 26, 2015 10:26 PM

Elizabeth General Hospital redevelopment

After 10 years vacant, Elizabeth hospital to become retail, housing complex

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source: nj.com

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ELIZABETH — The five-acre East Jersey Street block formerly occupied by Elizabeth General Hospital has been sold after about a decade on the market, to an out-of-state buyer who hopes to build a retail and housing complex there.

The sale of the 350,000-square-foot former hospital was arranged by CBRE Group, Inc., to a private buyer who plans to redevelop the property.

"The CBRE Tri-State Investment Properties team is one of the most active team of brokers in multifamily in the northern and central New Jersey markets, as well as in the overall tri-state area, with this being our third sale of a vacant former hospital facility with plans for multifamily redevelopment," said Elli Klapper, one of four people with the real estate firm who brokered the sale.

County records show the property was sold to the Brooklyn-based H. Elizabeth Realty, LLC. for $2.5 million.

The hospital site was left vacant when Trinitas Regional Medical Center — formed in January 2000 by the consolidation of Elizabeth General Medical Center and St. Elizabeth's Hospital — moved into its current Williamson Street campus.

Part of the former hospital still stands on the fenced-off site, as does a parking deck with more than 500 spaces.

The hospital began operating in the late 1800s as the Elizabeth General Hospital and Dispensary. A portion of the facility was torn down in 2012.

http://www.nj.com/union/index.ssf/20...to_become.html

Nexis4Jersey

Oct 26, 2015 10:47 AM

A recent update from Brandon Nagle

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Nexis4Jersey

Oct 26, 2015 10:52 AM

A recent update from Brandon Nagle

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Teacher's Village

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Nexis4Jersey

Oct 26, 2015 10:59 AM

A recent update from Brandon Nagle

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The Ironbound

Mechanic and Ferry Street project

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58 Bruen Street
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112 Bruen Street
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Railroad and Elm Street project

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60 Elm Street (approved for 6 1/2 story apartment building)
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Oliver Street School

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90-92 Garden Street

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Nexis4Jersey

Oct 26, 2015 11:21 AM

A recent Kearny update from Brandon Nagle
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Kearny BJ's

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chris08876

Nov 2, 2015 11:52 PM

Love this shot.

Newarks two tallest are pre-war icons.

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Credit: quiggyt4

chris08876

Dec 31, 2015 2:54 AM

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5810/...bdf4e9ef_h.jpg 20151230_203354 by Christopher Estevez, on Flickr

chris08876

Jan 27, 2016 12:36 AM

Just noticed what looks like a renovation in progress?

Right by the Paramount Theater in Downtown Newark. Looks prime for some conversions. Some of the older buildings in general are suitable candidates, and I suspect this could be a conversion in progress.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1647/...02e185b9_b.jpg
20160126_100944 by Christopher Estevez, on Flickr

Nexis4Jersey

Jan 28, 2016 5:36 PM

That is part of the Four Corners project which either start in the Summer or Fall?

chris08876

Mar 4, 2016 9:40 PM

Construction Update: NJIT Integrated Sciences

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Construction Update: NJIT Events Center

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Construction Update: NJIT Parking Deck

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Construction Update: Rutgers Life Sciences II

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Construction Update: Hahne's Building

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Construction Update: Teacher's Village

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Construction Update: 127 Halsey Street

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James Bond Agent 007

Mar 5, 2016 12:33 AM

I am stunned: A Starbucks on Broad Street! Never thought I'd see the day!

EDIT: I suppose I should ask: Where on Broad Street? I'm thinking of the stretch south of Raymond Blvd, which I know best as a notable collection of wig shops. Unless it's going somewhere else?

EDIT #2: I just found it here on Google street view. Not the area I was thinking of, but still a big improvement. I remember in the early-mid 80's the block along the west side of Broad St just north of Raymond used to feature nothing but junky old buildings with tons of "welfare people" (for lack of a better word) hanging out with nothing to do.

chris08876

Mar 5, 2016 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by James Bond Agent 007 (Post 7359626)

EDIT #2: I remember in the early-mid 80's the block along the west side of Broad St just north of Raymond used to feature nothing but junky old buildings with tons of "welfare people" (for lack of a better word) hanging out with nothing to do.

Yeah people who stand around aimlessly are still there. Its even more apparent at Newark Penn where they usually wander and camp the Nj Transit and Amtrak waiting benches.

I wouldn't have a problem with them being there, but they tend to bother people who just want to sit and wait for the train.

I was in the area yesterday for a dentist appointment (the dentist I have is worth the 40 mile drive), and a good spot to see the people on a mission is Military Park. Ussually at 8 am they have the drug rehab circles. You can see them dancing, singing, or playing football. The area is still making strides to become better. Still infested by low lives from the North district, but, its improving. Also a good place to get shoes is Dr.Jays on Market, and if your into weaves, well, plenty of shops for that.

I really hope Newark or at least downtown follows the footsteps of Jersey City. Even North Ironbound is a bargain compared to what you get per sq-footage in Hoboken or Newport.

chris08876

Mar 5, 2016 1:24 AM

Lots of potential for this place. I have a kind of bias towards this place because I went to University at Rutgers Newark / NJIT, but its a great place. I'd say it can be much better place than Jersey City if it booms. Back in the 50's, Newark use to be the place to be. The creme de la creme, on par with Detroit.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3956/...a8d2efab_b.jpg
Aerial view of Newark, New Jersey by Michael Rymer, on Flickr

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Newark Ironbound District by MeowMixed, on Flickr

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Skyline2NewarkNJ10-26-15 by Brian Schmidt, on Flickr

Crawford

Mar 5, 2016 2:59 AM

Newark is coming back. It will get there.

Ironbound is actually booming with construction, and downtown Newark is finally getting some residential towers. A Gehry tower is proposed for the Four Corners project.

James Bond Agent 007

Mar 5, 2016 2:53 PM

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I have a kind of bias towards this place because I went to University at Rutgers Newark / NJIT

Yeah, that's the source of my familiarity as well. Went to R-N from 1982-84, with a few classes at NJIT during my first year.

chris08876

Mar 6, 2016 8:49 PM

Extra Rendering: Wellness and Events Center (WEC) at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)

Note: Construction pic a couple of posts up.

http://media.nj.com/njeducation/phot...71d0b9d291.jpg
Credit: http://www.nj.com/njeducation/2016/0..._taking_s.html

Nexis4Jersey

Mar 7, 2016 9:52 AM

I plan on doing a 11.6 mile walk in Newark and surrounding areas in 2 weeks... Covering 1 project in East Newark , 10 Projects in Harrison , 17 Projects in The Ironbound , 9 Projects in Downtown Newark and 9 Projects in University Heights... I will also cover Journal Sq , Jersey City Heights , Hoboken , Newport - JC , Exchange Place , The Powerhouse district , Liberty Harbor - JC and Historic Downtown - JC all in one day.. I will post how many projects I will photograph on those threads...

-Downtown Newark
-University Heights
-The Ironbound
-East Newark
-Harrison

shadowbat2

Mar 21, 2016 2:48 AM

Former Newark Bears stadium sold to NYC developer for $23M

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Newark's Field of Dreams has been sold.

The former home of the Newark Bears minor league baseball team — left to languish along Broad Street since the hard-luck franchise folded in 2013 — has been sold to a New York-based developer for $23.5 million.

The site at the corner of Broad Street and Orange Street has been sold to the Lotus Equity Group, city officials confirmed this week. Lotus plans to demolish Riverfront Stadium and build a mixed-use, high-rise tower in its place.

"This property is so significant," said Baye Adofo-Wilson, the city's Deputy Mayor for Economic and Housing Development. The stadium "was part of a previous attempt to revitalize the downtown...It didn't work out. We had to come up with a new idea."

http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/20...hudson_article

chris08876

Mar 22, 2016 4:32 PM

Deal Reached For Triangle Park Multi-Building Mixed-Use Development, Newark

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Early last year, the Newark City Council approved plans to build a 2.5-acre park in the city’s downtown. It would connect Prudential Center to the Ironbound’s Peter Francisco Park by bridging over Newark Penn Station, but it would also serve as the centerpiece of a multi-building mixed-use development of the surrounding vacant blocks. Last week, the city of Newark struck a deal with Edison Properties and J&L Parking Corporation to development the buildings, Newark Patch reports. Details on the new buildings are sparse, but there will be a significant number of residential units, retail space, and possible office space. Construction is expected to commence later this year and completion is tentatively set for July of 2018. The Newark Community Economic Development Corporation will head the construction of the park, being designed by MKW + Associates.

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NYY
http://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj...area-ironbound

chris08876

May 9, 2016 5:24 PM

Historic New Jersey Bell building in Newark sells for $16.5M

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Verizon's iconic downtown headquarters has been sold to a developer that plans to turn it into a modern high-rise apartment building.

The 20-story building at 540 Broad Street, known for its art-deco design, was sold to a company affiliated with New York-based L&M Development for $16.51 million, according to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. The board, which must approved the sale of any assets by Verizon or other utilities, signed off on the deal in January.

A source familiar with the deal said L&M plans to convert its 436,000-square feet into a residential tower.

Plans unveiled by Connecticut-based architectural firm Amara Associates indicate the building will undergo a wholesale renovation to create 246 units across 19 floors, and a basement complete with a gym, storage space and bowling lanes. The building's fourth floor is home to a Verizon switching station, which will continue to operate.

Built in 1929, the structure was initially home to the New Jersey Bell telephone company before being taken over by Verizon. While no larger than many other building in downtown Newark's skyline, it is widely known for its distinctive brick and sandstone façade, much of which is awash in orange lights after dark.

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http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/20...ark_sells.html

Nexis4Jersey

May 20, 2016 8:36 PM

AeroFarms Sets New Standard for Enviro-Friendly Harvesting

• Video Link

dc_denizen

May 20, 2016 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chris08876 (Post 7379608)

Deal Reached For Triangle Park Multi-Building Mixed-Use Development, Newark

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http://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj...area-ironbound

great to see the area around the arena coming back from the dead. no reason this shouldn't be a vibrant part of town filled with New york-commuting apartment dwellers.

chris08876

May 21, 2016 1:16 AM