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M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal — Northern New Jersey — March 2024 — 5B

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OCKAWAY TWP., NJ — A fast-grow- ing and successful Dewberry Engineering's role crucial in approval for sustainable expansion Kimmerle Group secures approval for Polyfil's expansion in Rockaway Township, New Jersey R

industrial facility was hindered by an inability to expand production capacity. This issue was resolved through the approvals ob-

George Kimmerle

5.3 acre site located on Green Pond Rd. within the New Jersey Highlands Preservation Area

tained by Kimmerle Group (KG) and the assembled team for this project. The automation of industrial pro- cesses in American factories has led to a different land use profile for these users, which was not anticipated in local zoning ordinances designed for an earlier era. A 5.3 acre site located on Green Pond Rd. within the New Jersey Highlands Pres- ervation Area was recap- tured from environmental extinction over the course

of a six-month entitlement effort in conjunction with Dewberry Engineering . A NJ-based factory saved with a sustainable solution that addresses all environ- mental constraints implied by its location in Rocka- way Townships critical resource zone. Racing against a mid- summer deadline for the adoption of new New Jer- sey Department of En- vironmental Protection

development advisor and architect/planner of record for this important approval. Additional team members included Neil Yoskin, Esq., of Cullen and Dykman, Glenn Kienz of Weiner Law Group, David Glass of CLB Partners and Ma- rio Ianelli of Dewberry. Polyfil's 59,000 s/f indus- trial facility will soon be expanded with a 30,000 s/f addition through an inven- tive site plan approval that

not only awarded these in- creases but was achieved without a single additional square foot of impervious area added to the site, a key to gaining this important entitlement. In fact, de- spite relocating four loading docks, parking areas, entry and service points and other site and building improve- ments, the plan results in an actual reduction in impervi- ous surface across this 5+ acre parcel. MAREJ The offering included as- sumable financing and a long- term PILOT program. Sweetwood said, “The seller and buyer and their teams were pros and a pleasure to deal with, which made the transaction move as quickly as possible especially given the loan assumption and PILOT. The property condition also made the sale go quickly as it passed the city inspec- tion the first time without any violations. “ Built in 1928, Sheridan Gardens is a four and a half story brick elevator apartment building with 35 units on 0.23 acre with on-site gated park- ing and many recent improve- ments including renovated apartments, new landscaping, a new entrance and bluestone walkway, and LED lighting. The roof and all electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems were replaced within the last 20 years. MAREJ

(NJDEP) inland flood plain regulations, the project team received full approvals from both the NJDEP, the Town- ship of Rockaway and the County of Morris in October of 2023. Those approvals fol- lowed a filing date before the July 4th weekend, beating the enactment of the inland water regulation deadline scheduled for mid-July. George Kimmerle, PhD, with Angelo Baute of the Kimmerle team, served as

Sweetwood & Lanni of Kislak orchestrate sale of Wedgewood House in Orange, NJ totaling $13,800,333

House is the single largest sale of a multifamily property in Essex County, since 2022

WOODBRIDGE & ROSELLE, NJ — The Kislak Company, Inc. completed

according to data from CoStar. Sweetwood said, “The renovated units were one of the most desir- able aspects of the offer-

two signifi- cant multi- family prop- erty sales in Northern New Jersey. In Es- sex County, Kislak an- nounced the recent sale of

Wedgewood House

Sheridan Gardens

apartment buildings situ- ated on 1.76 acres with on-site parking for 85 cars. The unit mix consists of nine studios, 56 one-bedroom units and 15 two- bedroom units. The property underwent extensive renova- tions of many units and recent capital improvements include new roofs, windows, laundry rooms and hallway lighting. The property is conveniently located in suburban Orange around the corner from the Highland train station and within walking distance of the Orange train station. Both stations provide direct service to Manhattan. The property

is also close to Interstate 280. In Union County, Kislak announced the recent sale of Sheridan Gardens, a 35-unit multifamily property at 533 East Second Ave. in Roselle, for $6.9 million. Kislak marketed the prop- erty on an exclusive basis with Sweetwood handling the assignment on behalf of the seller, Sheridan Estate Urban Renewal LLC, which is an affiliate of a longtime client, and she also procured the purchaser, Harrison Grove Holdings LLC. Sweetwood also handled the prior sale of the property to the seller in 2018.

Joni Sweetwood Daniel Lanni

ing. They look and feel like new luxury construction but with higher-quality materials.” Lanni added, “Staying in constant touch with major own- ers and investors helped me to identify the group most likely to purchase this property and we were able to get it sold as ef- ficiently as possible by properly handling the transaction from start to finish. Built in 1968, Wedgewood House is a garden complex with two three-story brick

Wedgewood House, an 80-unit multifamily property at 434 Lincoln Ave. in Orange, for $13,800,333. Kislak marketed the prop- erty on an exclusive basis with executive vice president Joni Sweetwood handling the assignment on behalf of the seller, 434 Lincoln Avenue Associates, LP, and affiliates. Senior vice president Daniel Lanni procured the purchas- er, which was not disclosed. The sale of Wedgewood

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