
“Land that is available in areas with great demographics and a strong daytime population is in serious demand”, said Blau. “There are buyers looking for space to grow their existing business, and this property was not going to last long in the current market.”

The new tenant, Dogwood Green, was represented on the lease by Christian M. Benedetto Jr., Director of Business Development with The Blau & Berg Company, and Justyna Kuczaj, Sales Associate with The Blau & Berg Company. “Central Ave was the ideal location for the client”, said Benedetto. “Being the first business of its’ kind in West Orange, it was important to make sure they were settled in a prime retail location in anticipation of a summer 2023 opening.”

The Blau & Berg Company, a prominent commercial real estate brokerage firm in the New Jersey and Tri-State area since 1932, is pleased to announce that Charles T. Kavanagh, SIOR, Executive Vice President with The Blau & Berg Company, has been elected as the new SIOR New Jersey Chapter President.

Tamara Blau & Brad Jacobs of The Blau & Berg Company Secure Sale of ±6,000 SF Retail Space in Kearny
The transaction is the continuation of a string of successful deals for the team of Jacobs and Blau, who have worked with buyers and sellers in multiple capacities in the Short Hills, Millburn, and surrounding towns.

“We are so proud of Laura becoming one of the newest members of the SIOR,” said Jason Crimmins, CCIM, SIOR, President of The Blau & Berg Company and former President of the SIOR New Jersey Chapter. “Her leadership and involvement within our company have been directly correlated with her success over the years. The Society of Industrial Realtors, SIOR, has played a large part in the rich culture of The Blau & Berg Company. To become part of the SIOR organization is a tremendous achievement.”

“We were able to bring an interested investor to the table before the listing could make it to market, and any time you can match an investor with a seller that quickly it’s a win for all involved,” said Tamara J. Blau.

“I’m elated to have both the buyer and seller equally thrilled about how this transaction transpired,” said Chris Chiusolo, Director with The Blau & Berg Company. “This property was in the seller’s family for almost 100 years, and now it gets a new lease on life, as the buyer has plans to create a new business opportunity in their new location.”

“This project has taken many years to achieve, with so many obstacles between the Township, multiple owners, environmental concerns, and wetland issues”, said Brad Jacobs. “Once completed, it will be a sizable industrial development for the NJ market and is perfectly situated in the middle of the state between exits 11 and 12 on the NJ Turnpike, with access to all major highways as well as New York City and Philadelphia. This will additionally serve as a big win for the township of Woodbridge, finally bringing a quality industrial hub to an area that was long overdue and in need of redevelopment.”

“My associates and I are beyond grateful to be given the opportunity to pair both buyer and seller on this unique property”, said Christopher Chiusolo, Director with The Blau & Berg Company. “This is a great site in an up-and-coming area, and has the potential to be an industrial trucking hub in a part of New Jersey where demand for such is high.”

“This property is unique due to its location within Linden, additionally the yard is spacious and the onsite building is right-sized for back-office use and truck repair,” said David Elkouby Partner of American Equity Partners LLC. “Working with Jason Crimmins and his team was a pleasure! Their attention to detail, knowledge of the market, and constant communication sets them apart from every broker in the market!”

“I am thrilled to sell this building in such a short time. The property is ideally located in Union, and the buyer had the same type of business as the owner, which made this deal quick & easy. I’m very pleased with how smoothly and efficiently we were able to turn this one around. I owe a big thank you to our marketing team at The Blau & Berg Company for reaching the right people, as well as Tom Dimicelli for entrusting me with his clients to list & sell this building. Tom’s guidance is always appreciated and welcomed.”

The space is ideally located adjacent to the Essex County Airport, in close proximity to Routes 3, 46, 80, and 280, and is surrounded by many dining and lodging options. The site is suited for either office or medical use.

“In such an ultra-tight industrial market this was an exceptionally rare opportunity for Staples to find a top-flight, last-mile thirty-door terminal outside of Manhattan and Port Newark”, said Jason M. Crimmins, SIOR, CCIM, President of The Blau & Berg Company.

The Blau & Berg Company Arranges the Sale of ±2.5-Acre Industrial Property on Doremus Avenue, Newark
“This property is an excellent acquisition for Terreno”, said Peter J. Murano, Jr., Managing Executive Director of The Blau & Berg Company. “Locations like this near the port are seeing unprecedented demand, and our long-standing relationship with Terreno allowed this deal to come together seamlessly in an often volatile market.”