EATONTOWN, NJ -- Kushner announced that it has secured $415 million in construction financing through Fortress Investment Group and Rithm Capital Corp to fund the redevelopment of the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown. The project, set to redefine the area, will transform the underutilized space into a modern, open-air town center featuring 990,000 s/f of retail and restaurant space -- including a Whole Foods Market -- an expansive public green, a network of pedestrian pathways, 1,000 residential units, and medical office space.
The financing package comprises two key loans:
$303 Million Residential Loan from funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group: Kushner secured $303 million for the residential component of the project, which will include 1,000 apartment residences, 125 of which will be designated as affordable housing. The financing was provided by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group. The residential development will also feature a 40,000 s/f clubhouse, complete with a fitness center, spa, café, coworking space, media room, library, pickleball and basketball courts, golf simulator, children’s room, and pet spa.
$112.5 Million Retail Loan from Rithm Capital which will be managed by its operating partner, GreenBarn Investment Group: Kushner secured an additional $112.5 million for the redevelopment of the retail component of the project, which will include 990,000 s/f of retail space, anchored by a Whole Foods Market.
Monmouth Square, as the redevelopment will be known, is set to become a vibrant community destination off Route 35, less than one mile from Exit 105 of the Garden State Parkway. The thoughtfully designed blend of retail, dining, and luxury apartments aims to create an open and easily-accessible environment for residents and visitors alike. The project is already 82% preleased to a diverse set of highly desirable tenants across a range of industries. Architectural design for the project is being led by Minno + Wasko Architects and Planners, Benoy, and the Dietz Partnership, combining modern aesthetics with functional urban planning to meet the needs of today’s market. The retail leasing strategy is being managed by BOND Retail Partners, ensuring a diverse and compelling mix of tenants.
Kushner broke ground on Monmouth Square on May 9th, 2024, with initial work currently underway to demolish 600,000 s/f of retail space, reducing the retail footprint by 40%. Lord & Taylor, the first department store to be razed, closed its location in 2018, while JCPenney, which shuttered its space in 2022 as part of the retailer’s shift to an online marketplace, will also be demolished. Whole Foods Market is slated to move into the space currently occupied by Barnes & Noble, which will be relocated to a new retail building in the town center. The remaining retailers, including AMC movie theater, Macy’s, and Boscov’s, will remain open during construction.
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