$29.5M construction financing secured for Soho Park Residences in Nutley, New Jersey

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Jul. 10, 2025 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged a $29.5 million construction financing for Soho Park Residences, an 85-unit, age-restricted (55+) luxury residential development in Nutley, New Jersey.

JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Rock Solid Builders Inc, in facilitating the 2.5-year, floating-rate loan through Kearny Bank.

Scheduled to begin vertical construction in spring 2025 with completion anticipated in spring 2027, Soho Park Residences will feature a three-story design built over a concrete parking podium with 148 garage parking spaces. The property will offer a mix of one- and two-bedroom luxury apartments with an average unit size of 1,110 square feet. Residents will enjoy resort-style amenities including a state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center, library, sun deck with pool, BBQ grills, firepits and a top-of-the-line resident clubroom.

Located at 116 Harrison St., Soho Park Residences is strategically positioned steps from downtown Nutley and offers excellent connectivity with convenient access to the Garden State Pkwy, Rte-3 and Rte-21. The development is just 2.8 miles from Delawanna Train Station, providing direct service to New York Penn Station in 30 minutes.

The property benefits from strong local demographics, with the 50+ population making up 37.6% of Nutley's total population. The development will also benefit from an accretive PILOT program, enhancing the financial performance of the asset.

"This development addresses the growing need for luxury rental housing among the maturing population in Essex County, particularly as township residents become empty nesters and seek to escape the responsibilities of homeownership while remaining close to family," said Didio, Jr.

JLL Capital Market’s Debt Advisory team representing the borrower was led by Managing Director Thomas E. Didio, Jr., Director Gerard Quinn, Associate Michael Mataras and Analyst Michael Donohoe.

“JLL is grateful to have played a small role in this exciting project. We're thrilled to witness Rock Solid Builders deliver what promises to be an exceptional luxury development that will serve the Nutley community for years to come," added Quinn.

“Development isn't about square footage - it’s about social footprint. Our work shapes place, purpose and people's lives,” commented Vitali Feldman, President of Rock Solid Builders.

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Rock Solid Builders, Inc. was founded by Vitali Feldman in 2010 and is a boutique development company headquartered in Fair Lawn, New Jersey that specializes in the development of both residential and commercial real estate. After building hundreds of homes in New Jersey and selling more than $600 million worth of real estate over nearly a decade, Rock Solid Builders has established itself as a highly capable commercial developer within New Jersey. Rock Solid was founded as a merchant developer and over the years has strategically grown its portfolio. The company’s portfolio contains 65 different residential and commercial housing properties and developments across Northern New Jersey.

Combining the finest traditions of community banking with the industry’s latest, most effective financial products and services, Kearny Bank provides business and personal clients with the tools for success. Established back in 1884, and now operating from corporate offices in Fairfield, NJ, Kearny Bank’s commercial lending footprint covers New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Connecticut . Additional information is available at kearnybank.com or by visiting Kearny Bank’s social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and YouTube.