Class A Livingston New Jersey multi-housing development secures $49.7M construction loan

MORRISTOWN, June 20, 2023 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it arranged a $49.7 million construction loan for Highgate at Livingston ("Highgate"), a 169-unit, mid-rise, Class A, luxury apartment development located in Livingston, New Jersey.

JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Continental Properties, to secure the floating-rate construction loan with Truist Bank.

The four-story Highgate at Livingston will offer 141 luxury market-rate units featuring well-designed one-, two- and three-bedrooms luxury units. Units will feature designer kitchens with stainless steel appliances, nine- and ten-foot ceilings, oversized windows, walk-in closets, in-unit washers/dryers, upgraded fixtures and numerous smart technologies. Highgate's interior will feature rich luxury amenities, including a hotel-style lobby with a multi-story fireplace, an upscale clubroom, private dining, a state-of-the-art fitness center with a yoga studio, a co-working lounge and more. Outdoor amenities center around a lavish "lifestyle" courtyard with a resort-style pool, fire pits, outdoor kitchen, bar, outdoor TV lounge, dog run and more.

Highgate is located on Eisenhower Parkway, providing easy access to I-280, I-287, I-78, Route 24 and commuter bus and rail service to Manhattan. Highgate is also located nearby Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, one of the Region's largest and most respected hospitals with 597 beds and thousands of employees.

The JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory team was led by Senior Managing Director Michael Gigliotti, Managing Director Matthew Pizzolato, Vice President Michael Lachs and Analyst Benjamin Morgenthal.

"In a challenging debt market, Truist saw the extraordinary combination of a best-in-class developer, a strong local market and the exceptional quality of the project. They delivered competitive loan terms meeting our client's expectations," said Gigliotti.

Pizzolato added, "Upon completion, Highgate at Livingston will be the highest quality luxury community in Livingston to date. The project will set a new bar for finishes and amenities for a discerning and underserved market. We are proud to play a role in bringing this important project to the market."

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Continental Properties is a privately owned real estate firm primarily focused on the development, redevelopment, and management of residential and commercial real estate investments throughout the United States. Continental Properties has actively built over 25,000 homes and residential residences throughout New Jersey, New York, Florida, California, and other locations. The company is among the largest and most successful residential building and development organizations in the United States. Continental Properties focuses primarily on major metropolitan markets, seeking both development and re-development residential investment opportunities. The company has extensive experience successfully executing investment strategies, and continually seeks new opportunities in marketplaces with high barriers to entry and where locational advantages exist. Continental Properties currently owns and operates over 5,000 multi-family units in New Jersey.