A building originally slated for demolition
in New Brunswick's government district is undergoing a creative
conversion, turning a defunct county government building into a
viable housing alternative for area residents while rehabilitating
much needed office space for the Middlesex County courts system.
The transformation of the former 13-story Middlesex County administration
building into rental units and office space is a model of adaptive
re-use. The old building is being stripped down to the steel, and
the interior will be replaced with 70 rental units (20% of which
will receive affordable housing designation), a fitness center,
and fully updated systems and connectivity. The rehabilitation also
includes renovation of the first three floors for use by the courts.
anticipated
completion: completed
location: Civic Square Government District,
between Bayard
and Paterson Streets
size: 80,000 sq ft residential and
office tower
occupancy: residential leasing tenants,
Middlesex County Courts
developer: Devco, Pennrose Properties,
Inc.
architect: Kitchen & Associates
Architectural Services
construction manager: AJD Construction
Company
investment: $13 million
financing: tax-exempt
bond financing, private equity,
Fannie Mae guarantee
