10 — February 2026 — Central New Jersey — M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal
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Project to relieve demand for self-storage space in CNJ CrownPoint breaks ground on 105,500 s/f self-storage facility S
Lee & Associates represents Marcus Partners MIG of Bussel Realty Corp. leases 27,484 s/f in So. Plainfield
OUTH RIVER, NJ — CrownPoint Group Inc. (CPG) has broken ground on a new 105,500 s/f self-storage facility at 696 Old Bridge Turnpike in South Riv - er. The three-story, climate- controlled facility will serve the storage needs of the grow- ing neighborhoods surround- ing this strategic location and more than 100,000 residents within the market area served. Notably, more than 1,000 apartments already sur- round the site, with 218 more on the way — fueling demand for storage amid rapid residential expansion. The project, which broke ground earlier this month, is CPG’s second self-storage development to date and is located at the intersection of Old Bridge Tpke. and US Rte. 18 – a bustling commercial cor - ridor and ‘hotbed’ of multifam- ily development serving East Brunswick, South River and the surrounding communities. “This facility in South River will provide a much-needed supply of modern, institution- al quality self-storage space in the area,” said CPG VP
20 Harmich Road
growing mobile detailing com- pany serving commercial fleets throughout New Jersey. In the second transaction, BRC leased 3,000 s/f, Suites 9 and 10, to Univista LLC, a food distribu - tion company entering the New Jersey market with a unique potato chip product line. Michael Costa , vice presi- dent of BRC, represented both tenants in the transac- tions. The landlord, Ryan 100 Holdings, was represented by S teve Bussel , president of BRC. “Superior Wash, a top new player in the NJ mobile detail- ing business, has emerged as a strong contender for servic- ing large commercial fleets throughout the state,” said Costa. “Referred through a previous client, Superior Wash was seeking to continue its rapid expansion and required a high-quality, well-located industrial space. Securing this location has already helped the company land another large fleet contract, and it was a pleasure advising them on such a strategic move.” Costa added, “Univista LLC is an excellent business en- tering the New Jersey food distribution market, and their potato chip products are an outstanding new option for New Jersey consumers. I am excited to assist with their ex- pansion into a new warehouse space and support their growth as they scale operations. With continued strong demand for small bay industrial space, it is rewarding to place tenants that are an ideal fit for this highly competitive market.” Univista LLC is a managed IT support services firm, with a dedicated staff and array of services to monitor and main- tain a customer’s network including Windows, Mac, or Linux systems. Superior Wash is a mobile pressure washing company spe- cializing in cleaning commer- cial truck fleets. They provide on-site services using environ- mentally friendly methods and water recovery systems. MAREJ
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Metz Industrial Group (MIG) of Bussel Realty Corp. (BRC) has leased 27,484 s/f on behalf of Great Moving & Storage at 20 Harmich Rd., Building 2 in South Plainfield, a 57,250 s/f industrial building. Jordan Metz , principal, Benito Abbate , senior as- sociate, and James Friel , sales associate, of the Metz Industrial Group of BRC rep - resented Great Moving & Stor - age in the transaction . Lee & Associates represented the landlord, Marcus Partners . “Great Movers has been a long-term MIG client, and we’re thrilled to place them into a space that matches the scale of their growth. With Class B industrial vacancy hovering at 4%, quality op - tions are limited, and 20 Har- mich Road was the perfect fit,” noted Metz. “It’s incredibly rewarding to watch clients we’ve worked with for one or two decades continue to grow and expand their businesses. Supporting that growth is exactly why MIG exists, and why so many companies rely on us to navigate a tightening industrial market.” Situated on 4.9 acres, 20 Harmich Rd., Building 2 in South Plainfield, is a 57,250 s/f industrial property located near the New Jersey Tpke., I-287, Routes 1-9 and 440, Gar - den State Pkwy., and the Out - erbridge Crossing to Staten Island, NY. The property fea- tures 27-foot-6-inch-high ceil- ings, two tailboard loading, five drive-in doors, wet sprinklers, 400 amps of electric power and ample parking spaces. In a separate transaction, Bussel Realty Corp. (BRC) completed two industrial lease transactions totaling 4,500 s/f at 100 Ryan St. in South Plain - field, a two-building class A in - dustrial center totaling 54,000 s/f. With these leases, the property is now 100% leased. In the first transaction, BRC leased 1,500 s/f, Suite 30, to Superior Wash, a rapidly
696 Old Bridge Turnpike in South River
Michael Legacki . “We are thrilled to expand our portfolio of self-storage holdings, while also providing essential ser- vices to residents living in the heart of Middlesex County.” CPG’s growing portfolio of self-storage facilities capital- izes on a lack of institutional- quality assets in markets with high barriers to entry. The de- velopment will also expand the firm’s portfolio two years after CPG broke ground on a similar 135,000 s/f facility in the Iron- bound section of Newark. “We are very proud of this project. The CrownPoint team and our professionals have worked incredibly hard and with great persistence to bring this project to fruition over the past few years,” said Legacki. “We look forward to providing value not only to our investors, partners and lenders but also to the surrounding community.” Just across Rte. 18, East Brunswick's $500M revital- ization – including its first walkable mixed-use district – is projected to attract new residents and expand demand for storage solutions. That momentum, coupled with the site’s regional access to major highways including the NJ Tpke, is expected to drive value creation and enhance the community. MAREJ Azarian Realty Co. signs Pearle Vision at Plaza K
Plaza K Shopping Center
The national eye care center offering eye exams, eyeglass fit - tings, and which sells designer frames and lenses will be oper- ated by TEHG, the local fran- chisee who operates nine Pearle Vision stores in the region. Pearle Vision joins other tenants in Plaza K Shopping
Center including The Vitamin Shoppe, Fast Bagel, House of Dentistry, Pho One Viet - namese Restaurant, and Any Garment Cleaners. Kevin Pelio of Azarian Realty Co. represented the landlord and the tenant in this transaction. MAREJ Hanover, reflecting strong market demand for well- located net lease properties. The second property, the Goodyear Building, is located at 261 Rte. 35 in Eatontown and totals 8,000 s/f. MAREJ
METUCHEN, NJ — Azar- ian Realty Co. has signed a lease at the Plaza K Shopping Center in Metuchen, with Pearle Vision. Pearle Vision will occupy a 2,400 s/f portion of a larger divisible end-cap space which was formerly occupied by Sleep Number.
EAST HANOVER & EA - TONTOWN, NJ — Ben- nett Realty & Develop - ment announced the closing of two New Jersey commer- cial property sales by senior broker Bill Lenaz on behalf Bennett Realty & Dev. closes two properties totaling 11,200 s/f of a long-time client. Both assets were acquired by the same buyer. The first transaction in- volved The Vitamin Shoppe, a 3,200 s/f retail building located at 327 Rte. 10 in East
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