$255M Refinancing Secured For New 58-Story Journal Square High-Rise In Jersey City $255M Refinancing Secured For New 58-Story Journal Square High-Rise In Jersey City
$255M Refinancing Secured For New 58-Story Journal Square High-Rise In Jersey City A 58-story luxury high-rise in the heart of Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood has secured a $255 million refinancing deal, officials announced. JLL Capital Markets said it arranged the 12-year fixed-rate loan for Journal Squared III, the third and final tower in the Journal Squared project. The loan was secured on behalf of a joint venture between Kushner Real Estate Group (KRE) and National Real Estate Advisors, with funding provided by Pacific Life. Located at 595 Pavonia Ave., the new tower sits next to the Journal Square PATH station and connects riders to Manhattan and Newark. …
Final Victim ID'd In NYC's Deadliest Shooting In 25 Years Final Victim ID'd In NYC's Deadliest Shooting In 25 Years
Final Victim ID'd In NYC's Deadliest Shooting In 25 Years tA security officer working in the lobby of one of midtown Manhattan's most prestigious skyscrapers has been the final victim identified following the deadliest shooting in New York City in 25 years. Aland Etienne was ID'd as one of four people shot and killed by a gunman who took his own life during the rampage. Union 32BJ described the 46-year-old Etienne him as a "New York hero" in announcing the news of his death on Tuesday, July 29.  The incident happened early Wednesday evening, July 28, on the 33rd floor at 345 Park Ave., which includes the NFL headquarters.…
NYC Mass Shooter Blamed Football Head Trauma For Mental Illness, NFL Responds NYC Mass Shooter Blamed Football Head Trauma For Mental Illness, NFL Responds
NYC Mass Shooter Blamed Football Head Trauma For Mental Illness, NFL Responds A former high school football player who shot and killed four people in midtown Manhattan blamed head trauma he suffered while playing the sport for fueling his severe mental illness. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that Shane Tamura appeared to be targeting the NFL over his claims of having chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Police said the 27-year-old Las Vegas man killed four people on Monday, July 28, before turning the gun on himself at 345 Park Avenue, where the NFL's main offices are located. Tamura shot himself in the chest, not the head, according to The New York…
27-Year-Old Cornell Grad ID'd As One Of Those Killed In NYC Mass Shooting 27-Year-Old Cornell Grad ID'd As One Of Those Killed In NYC Mass Shooting
27-Year-Old Cornell Grad ID'd As One Of Those Killed In NYC Mass Shooting A second civilian victim has been identified after the deadliest shooting in New York City in a quarter of a century. Julia Hyman, a 2020 Cornell University graduate, was an associate at the Rudin Real Estate Company, located on the 33rd floor at 345 Park Ave., which includes the NFL headquarters. The incident happened early Wednesday evening, July 28. Click here for a new, updated story: Final Victim ID'd In NYC Mass Shooting Wesley LePatner, an executive at global investment firm Blackstone and a mother of two, had earlier been identified as another one of the civilians kill…
Virginia Real Estate Agent, Former Firefighter Charged In Child Sex Abuse Case: Police Virginia Real Estate Agent, Former Firefighter Charged In Child Sex Abuse Case: Police
Virginia Real Estate Agent, Former Firefighter Charged In Child Sex Abuse Case: Police A man of many talents is behind bars after allegedly having inappropriate contact with minors over the course of at least two decades, according to authorities. Christopher Dudley, 46, of Fairfax, was arrested on Wednesday, July 24, and charged with eight counts of aggravated sexual battery and eight counts of indecent liberties by a custodian, the Fairfax County Police Department announced Monday, July 28. Police say detectives with the department’s Child Abuse Squad launched the investigation after a July 15 referral from Child Protective Services, which alleged Dudley had inappropriately…
Zoom Snub Backfires: Tenant Gets Second Shot In $3.4K Bergen County Security Deposit Lawsuit Zoom Snub Backfires: Tenant Gets Second Shot In $3.4K Bergen County Security Deposit Lawsuit
Zoom Snub Backfires: Tenant Gets Second Shot In $3.4K Bergen County Security Deposit Lawsuit A New Jersey woman suing her former landlord over a $3,450 security deposit is getting a new trial after a Bergen County judge wrongly dismissed her case for not showing up in person, according to an appellate decision issued Wednesday, July 23. The court said the judge should have at least considered letting her appear over Zoom. Vanessa Brotherns, who now lives in California, filed the lawsuit against Magdi Mosaid in 2021, claiming he failed to return her deposit plus interest after she moved out. According to court documents, the case was initially marked “settled prior to trial” in Nov…
Home Sales Tumble As Prices Set Records: Here's Why Home Sales Tumble As Prices Set Records: Here's Why
Home Sales Tumble As Prices Set Records: Here's Why US home sales dropped more than expected in June as buyers pulled back amid record-high prices and mortgage rates that have stayed high. Sales of previously owned homes fell 2.7% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.93 million, according to the National Association of REALTORS. Analysts had predicted just a 0.7% drop, CNBC reported. The median sales price nationwide rose 2% from June 2024 to $435,300, setting a new record. The report reflects contracts likely signed in April and May, when the average 30-year mortgage rate hovered above 6.8% and briefly topped 7%, according to M…
King Of The Block: Renovated Hackensack Home Sells For $70K Over Appraised Value King Of The Block: Renovated Hackensack Home Sells For $70K Over Appraised Value
King Of The Block: Renovated Hackensack Home Sells For $70K Over Appraised Value A fully renovated Hackensack home just sold for $70,000 over appraised value. The 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home at 431 W. Lookout Avenue hit the market on May 14 for $849,900, according to George Mikhael, the New Jersey realtor who represented the seller, a repeat investor client. Within a week, it was under contract for $920,000. But the deal nearly fell apart. “The appraisal came back at $850,000,” Mikhael said. “The buyer got nervous. The lender didn’t want to move forward. We asked for a second appraisal — still $850,000.” With the deal on the line, Mikhael said he stepped in and went to w…
$5K Raised After Death Of Paterson Realtor Adam Bonilla $5K Raised After Death Of Paterson Realtor Adam Bonilla
$5K Raised After Death Of Paterson Realtor Adam Bonilla Support is on the rise for a Paterson realtor who died this month. A GoFundMe for Adam Bonilla had raised $5,000 as of Monday, July 21. The fundraiser, launched by Joel Medina and Marisol Burgos, describes Bonilla as a bright light with a huge heart and unforgettable energy. “Adam was honestly one of the greatest people I ever had the honor of meeting,” Medina wrote. “He always had the best energy and lit up every room he entered with his smile.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adam Bonilla B (@a_damlegend) Bonilla, who worked …
Child Star-Turned-Mogul: Wayne Native Louis Todaro Dies In West Hollywood, 44 Child Star-Turned-Mogul: Wayne Native Louis Todaro Dies In West Hollywood, 44
Child Star-Turned-Mogul: Wayne Native Louis Todaro Dies In West Hollywood, 44 Louis Todaro, a Wayne native remembered for his “unmatched enthusiasm for life” and high-powered career in entertainment and real estate, died Monday, July 14, in Los Angeles, according to his obituary on the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home website. He was 44 years old. Todaro began his career as a child actor, starring alongside Bill Cosby in NBC's "The Cosby Mysteries" and on the PBS hit "Ghostwriter," according to his LinkedIn profile and IMDB. His profile notes he traveled internationally during his teen years and became one of the top DJs in the New York City and New Jersey night…
$2.795M Ramsey Mansion With Theater, Chef’s Kitchen, Wine Wall Hits Market $2.795M Ramsey Mansion With Theater, Chef’s Kitchen, Wine Wall Hits Market
$2.795M Ramsey Mansion With Theater, Chef’s Kitchen, Wine Wall Hits Market A brand-new luxury mansion just hit the market in Bergen County, and it’s turning heads with high-end finishes, bold design, and a one-of-a-kind walnut wine display suspended behind glass and cables. Located at 8 Elbert St., in Ramsey, the home is listed for $2.795 million and is represented by Tony Nabhan of the Tony Nabhan Collective. Built by East Hill Development, this 2025 new construction sits on a 0.6-acre lot and features approximately 8,000 square feet of living space across three finished levels. The home offers 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, with 10-foot ceilings, a custom d…
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…