Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is proud to have played a role in helping our client obtain land use approvals for the final phase of this incredible project. Congratulations to Mark Y. and Sergio Caban and the entire Bridgewater Capital Partners team on the completion of Iron65! #realestate #development #landuse #zoning #attorneys #newark #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) attorney Roosevelt J. Donat recently authored an article titled "Clearing the Haze: A 2024 Legal Guide to Navigating Cannabis Zoning Challenges in New Jersey" in which he explores how complex local zoning laws can present both challenges and opportunities for those seeking to open and operate cannabis facilities in New Jersey. The full article can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eQ8HxyQG #realestate #development #cannabis #newjersey #growfacilities #dispensaries #landuse #zoning #planning #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to the City of Newark, led by Mayor Ras J. Baraka, for receiving the American Planning Association's 2024 Daniel Burnham National Planning Award for the newly adopted Newark360 Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Christopher A. Watson, MSW's Director of Planning and Development Services, played a major role in drafting the Newark360 Master Plan and the Newark Zoning and Land Use Regulations (NZLUR) while serving as the City's Director of Planning prior to joining MSW in 2023. Congratulations to everyone involved in this effort, including Pallavi Shinde, Olivia Rokotuiveikau, Woo Kim, Aisha Browne Glover, Anthony Smith - Change Agent/Culture Broker/Rainmaker, María Elisa Ortiz Simon, AICP, New Jersey Institute of Technology, The Newark Museum of Art, Victoria Foundation Audible, and Amanda Burden. #realestate #development #redevelopment #landuse #masterplan #zoning #planning #multifamily #affordablehousing #industrial #msw #attorneys #nothinglessthanexceptional

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held its monthly Board meeting on October 9th in Trenton, New Jersey. Among other items, the Board approved the creation of the Garden State Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program, a new program that facilitates private financing for certain clean energy improvements to qualifying properties. Additionally, the Board approved new rules concerning the NJEDA’s prevailing wage requirements. These changes do not diminish the current regulations, but provide additional clarity on key definitions. On October 25th, the NJEDA extended the deadline for applications under their Historic Property Reinvestment Program (HPRP) until December 5th, 2024. The HPRP is a $50M competitive annual tax credit program supporting rehabilitation of historic properties in New Jersey. Revisions to the Brownfield Redevelopment Incentive Program (BRIP) were signed into law on September 4th, 2024, and the NJEDA will reopen applications after the new rules are issued. Both the Brownfield and Historic programs can be paired with the NJEDA’s Aspire program. The application for the NJEDA’s Emerging Developer Grant Program remain open until Friday, November 15th. This program provides grants of up to $250,000 for eligible predevelopment softs costs for qualifying developers. For more information, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dYjP9N6R ... or contact: Brendan Pytka Director of Tax Credits & Incentives Phone: (862) 418-3702 Email: bpytka@murphyllp.com Chris Murphy, Partner Chair of Tax Credits & Incentives Practice Phone: (973) 705-7421 Email: cmurphy@murphyllp.com #realestate #development #redevelopment #taxcredits #incentives #aspire #brownfields #historictaxcredits #nj #njeda #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Following the passage of legislation earlier this year, which abolished the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) and codified the methodology for calculating affordable housing obligations throughout New Jersey, the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) released its current and prospective “Fourth Round” obligations for 2025 – 2035, identifying the need for over 150,000 rehabilitated and new affordable housing units over the next 10 years. For more information, please click here: https://lnkd.in/edQNPsGu #realestate #development #redevelopment #affordablehousing #coah #taxcredits #aspiretaxcredits #nj #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional Chris Murphy Matthew Gilson

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP attorney Thomas Garlick successfully represented our client before the Rockaway Township Planning Board in connection with land use approvals to renovate an existing warehouse to serve as a commercial food manufacturing and distribution facility. Johnatan Zuluaga, PE of Dynamic Engineering Consultants, PC played a critical role in the process. #realestate #development #landuse #zoning #industrial #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) partner Chris Murphy recently presented a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) to the Newark City Council in connection with a $90,000,000 tax credit under the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)'s Aspire Tax Credit Program. In addition to helping our client secure tax credits under the Aspire program, the firm also handled the land use approvals and obtained a 30-year PILOT for project. The 14-story, 350-unit development will include 70 on-site affordable housing units, retails space, and a parking garage. #realestate #development #multifamily #aspire #taxcredits #njeda #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is proud to have represented the seller in connection with the sale of this industrial portfolio. MSW partner Kellen Murphy led the transactional team, which included Charles J. Wilkes, Holly Burke Esq., Jessica R. Brenner, Esq., L.L.M., Joseph Vigliotti, and Diana Dziedzic. Congratulations to everyone involved! #realestate #development #industrial #industrialcre #ios #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is pleased to announce that Anthony Capasso has been selected as a New York Metro Super Lawyer for the 12th consecutive year. Only 5% of attorneys in New York Metro region receive this distinction. Congratulations to Anthony and his entire team on this well-earned recognition. #constructionlaw #litigation #realestate #development #superlawyer #attorneys #nyc #nymetro #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional

On Friday, October 18th, Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) partner Matthew J. Schiller will take part in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) Annual Meeting in New Mexico, where he will lead a panel session titled "Creative Alternatives to a Deed: Corporate Transactions for Land Sales". He will be joined by Dean Pappas of Allen Matkins, Jason Polevoy of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, and Norman McLeod Orr of Burr Foreman. The American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) is the select national association of preeminent commercial real estate lawyers focused on service to clients, colleagues and the profession. Admission is by invitation only after a rigorous screening process. ACREL's distinguished, nationally-known lawyers have been elected to fellowship for their outstanding legal ability, experience and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice of real estate law. #realestate #cre #attorneys #msw #nothinglessthanexceptional