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Glut, defunct & stranded: What do these words describe?
NJBiz uses these words (in the article linked below) to describe suburban corporate campuses in New Jersey- with enough combined square footage to fill five Empire State Buildings. PlanSmart NJ has taken on the task of developing a “toolkit” of sorts for municipalities to begin to deal with the 14.5 million square feet of vacant,…
How are NJ's incentives doing?
We’ve posted a lot about New Jersey’s current incentive packages aimed at both retaining current jobs and businesses within the state’s borders and also attempting to attract new businesses and jobs. There are both fans and critics of these programs, as with most things. In an attempt to get an unbiased answer on whether or…
Two new incentives deals for Mercer County
Quick facts: Who: TRAC Intermodal Currently located at: 211 College Road East, Plainsboro & 2 Independence Way, South Brunswick Will consolidate to: 750 College Road East, Plainsboro Size: 82,000 sf Lease term: 10 years, 9 months Incentive amount: $9.8 million Who: LMT Mercer Group Currently located at: 690 Puritan Ave, Lawrence Will build at new…
Mercer County Leaders Meet for Roundtable Discussion
Leaders from 6 Mercer County towns came together to discuss their individual priorities and the future success of New Jersey as a whole. Popular topics of conversation included the NJ Transportation Trust Fund, walkable communities and NRG Energy’s new building in the breakfast hosted last week by the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce. West Windsor…
YMCA of Trenton's 10th Annual Golf Outing Attracts Over 70 Golfers
Monday, May 4th the YMCA of Trenton hosted their 10th Annual Golf Outing. Mercer Oak Realty’s President Sab Russo was in attendance and played in a foursome with Tim Aker, (Treasurer, Hopewell Valley Baseball & Softball Association), Randi Koss (Account Executive, Innovative Commercial Interiors) and Paul March (Managing Director, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank). 72 golfers…
Will more mixed-use projects find homes in central New Jersey?
The phrase “mixed-use” has been around for a long time, but seems to be growing more prominent in conversations, news articles and online discussions each day. We’ve mentioned a few mixed-use projects in this news section in the past and have had many conversations in the office voicing different viewpoints and imagining possibilities for here…
An Interview with NAIOP's New President
Clark Machemer, the Rockefeller Group’s senior vice president and regional development officer, was recently announced as NAIOP New Jersey’s new President. He is a 15 year member and previously served as the chapter’s vice president for public affairs. Check out his interview with NJBIZ here.
Choose New Jersey & the EDA Welcome CEOs
Both Choose New Jersey & the Economic Development Authority recently brought on new CEOs: Michele Brown and Melissa Orsen, respectively. Both groups work towards improving the business and economic climate in the state. Learn more about Choose New Jersey and Michele Brown’s plan for helping the Garden State attract & retain business. Check out the…
30K SF Lease Signed at PSCC: Mercer Oak in the News
Mercer Oak Realty is happy to announce that Philadelphia Insurance Companies has signed a lease for the entire 4th floor at 100 PrincetonSouth Corporate Center. This lease brings 100 & 200 PrincetonSouth to 85% occupancy. Learn more about the deal at nj.com or NJB Magazine. For information on remaining space at PrincetonSouth, please see our…
Planted Plate Vegan Restaurant Opens in Princeton, NJ
Princeton Property Partners, owner of several commercial properties in downtown Princeton announces the opening of Planted Plate vegan restaurant at its 15 Spring Street property. Princeton Property Partners’ affiliate Mercer Oak Realty negotiated the 2,221 sf lease. Planted Plate is the first vegan restaurant to open in Princeton and it has been enjoying robust demand…
Mercer Oak Realty Negotiates 195,000 SF Long Term Warehouse Lease with the State of New Jersey
Mercer Oak Realty, LLC announced today that site work has commenced on a 195,000 sf warehouse/storage building at 380 Scotch Rd in Ewing, NJ. The new building will consolidate various State Departments warehousing needs currently scattered around Mercer County. The Development Team includes TG & Associates (Developer), Bernardon (Architecture and Design), Maser Consulting (Civil Engineer),…
Mercer Oak Realty represents Princeton Eye Group in 11,874 sf Lease
Sab Russo, President of Mercer Oak Realty, LLC, announced today that Princeton Eye Group P.A. (PEG), has signed a long term lease for 11,874 sf at 298 Applegarth Rd in Monroe Twp. With offices in Monroe, North Brunswick, Somerset and Princeton, PEG is the largest and most reputable Ophthalmology and Optometry practice in the region. …
Mercer Oak Realty represents Newgrange in purchase of 31,500 sf facility
Princeton, NJ – Mercer Oak Realty, a leader in Princeton Area Commercial Real Estate, represented The Newgrange School in the purchase of a 31,500 sf building. Mercer Oak’s affiliate, Princeton Property Management, is managing the reconstruction of the new facility at 800 North Road in Hopewell, NJ. The 31,500 sf at 800 North Road gives…
Princeton Property Partners Negotiates the Purchase of a 32,000 sf School Facility for Newgrange and Laurel Schools in Hopewell, NJ
Princeton Property Partners (PPP) has advised client Newgrange and Laurel Schools in the purchase of a 32,000 square foot building at 800 North Road in Hopewell, NJ. PPP worked with the Schools’ legal team to obtain a variance to use the property as a school. Then, during Covid, PPP managed a significant reconstruction of the building to…
Princeton Property Partners Negotiates a New Lease for United Fire Group in Ewing, NJ and Simultaneously Completes a Sale Transaction of its Pennington, NJ Office Building
Princeton Property Partners (PPP) has advised client United Fire Group (UFG) in its lease of a 16,000 square foot space at PrincetonSouth Corporate Center in Ewing, NJ. PPP simultaneously negotiated a sale of UFG’s 26,000 sf office building in Pennington, NJ. “PPP achieved the seemingly impossible – negotiating a lease for our new modern offices in…
Mercer Oak Realty Negotiates 30,000 SF Lab Sublease with CSPC in Ewing
The third largest pharmaceutical company in China, CSPC, has consolidated several US operating divisions into 801 PrincetonSouth Corporate Center in Ewing, NJ.Mercer Oak Realty and CBRE worked on behalf of CSPC to secure an 11-year sublease for 30,000 sf with DuPont, who was represented by JLL.This Class A, 56,000 square foot biology lab building was…
Mercer Oak Realty Negotiates 3,969 SF Office Sublease with Frauscher Sensor Technology at Roszel Square in W. Windsor
Frauscher Sensors Technology, the Austrian based Rail Services company, has signed a long-term sublease for 3,969 SF at 21 Roszel Rd, West Windsor, NJ. Frauscher provides industry-leading wheel sensors and axle counters to monitor rail traffic for passenger, freight and mass transit applications. Frauscher will relocate its North American Headquarters to 21 Roszel Rd in…
J. Knipper Company Extends Lease at 1009 Lenox Drive in Lawrenceville
Sab Russo, President of Mercer Oak Realty, announced today that MOR, in conjunction with The Flynn Company of Philadelphia, has extended J. Knipper Company’s 23,000 sf lease at Princeton Pike Corporate Center.Knipper Company is one of the largest pharmaceutical direct marketing and drug sampling firms in the US.Mercer Oak Realty and Flynn represented Knipper in…
Princeton Pike Corporate Center Sells
Mercer Oak Realty was recently involved as the seller’s representatives during the sale of Princeton Pike Corporate Center. Please read this article on NJBIZ for full details on the recent 800,000 sf sale.
2016 Princeton Office Market Report
Mercer Oak Realty, Princeton Property Partners & Princeton Property Management are proud to present our 2016 Market Report (click to download). This year’s report highlights trends from 2015, what 2016 could hold, how New Jersey’s economy is doing at the moment and a look back on our 2015 predictions. Hot topics include: “Densification” Building Upgrades…
Small Business Owners in Philly Metro are Excited about 2016
Sixty-two percent of respondents to the Small Business Pulse Check conducted by TD Bank said they were “optimistic” or “excited” about 2016 and the overwhelming majority of the small business owners who responded indicated that they would close out 2015 strong, most of which expected to meet or exceed their annual revenue goals. New Jersey…
Scudder Falls Bridge Improvements to Begin
Preparation work has begun for the Scudder Falls Bridge construction project slated to begin in 2017. The bridge connects Bucks Co, PA & Mercer Co, NJ. A bottleneck during commute hours on I-95, the span (built in 1959) was recently deemed “functionally obsolete” and is long due for upgrades. Commuters and businesses in both Mercer…
New to Market: +/-6,798 SF Class A+ Office Space
Suite 250 at 100 PrincetonSouth Corporate Center is now available for lease. The +/-6,798 SF office space boasts high end finishes: rich wood mixed with modern glass fronts on the offices makes the most of an expansive window line and allows natural light to filter throughout the space. This suite is a unique opportunity in…
2016 Central Jersey Real Estate Forecast
The 3rd annual Central Jersey Real Estate Forecast breakfast will be taking place on Thursday, January 28th. This year promises to be a thoughtful and interesting event and will feature keynote speaker Michele Brown, President & CEO of Choose New Jersey. Mercer Oak Realty’s CEO Aubrey Haines will join the panel, along with Jud Henderson…
How many office buildings come with high end Italian food?
Recently, Susan Sprague Yeske visited Settimo Cielo, an Italian restaurant located in a corporate building that Mercer Oak Realty represents: 2445 Kuser Road and documented her experience in the Times of Trenton. Settimo Cielo began as a Trenton location, and to meet the requests of customers who wanted another option for dinner and weekend dining…
County Clerk Lines Up Deal for Temporary Space
County clerk to move into temporary space ahead of $40M annex overhaul via nj.com