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Lions Group Secures $200 Million Loan From Goldman Sachs For Jersey City Development Site

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$200,000,000
Nicco Lupo
Thomas (Tom) Didio
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Lions Group Secures $200 Million Loan From Goldman Sachs For Jersey City Development Site

701 Newark Avenue

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Financed 11/27/2025
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NEW JERSEY
Asset Type:Development Site
Transaction Type:Loan

The asset involved in this transaction is a development site located at 701 Newark Avenue in Jersey City. Lions Group is the landlord of the property, and it has secured a construction loan amounting to $200 million from Goldman Sachs for the Homestead Gateway project. This development will consist of 360 mixed-income units, including 90 affordable units and 270 market-rate apartments. The project incorporates additional features such as a rooftop lounge, a fitness center, and 3,000 square feet of retail space.

Summary of transaction details:

  • Property Type: Development Site
  • Transaction Amount: $200,000,000
  • Lender: Goldman Sachs
  • Landlord: Lions Group
  • Brokers: Jimmy Cochran, Nicco Lupo, Jillian Grzywacz, Christopher (Chris) Peck, Michael Shmuely, Thomas (Tom) Didio & Alex Staikos - JLL
  • Loan Type: Construction
  • Market: Jersey City
  • Project Units: 360 mixed-income units (90 affordable units and 270 market-rate apartments)
  • Tax Credit: $90 million through the Aspire program
  • Construction Start Date: December

The deal involved several key individuals and companies. The brokers representing Lions Group in this transaction are Jimmy Cochran, Nicco Lupo, Jillian Grzywacz, Christopher (Chris) Peck, Michael Shmuely, Thomas (Tom) Didio, and Alex Staikos from JLL. Their involvement signifies the collaborative effort behind securing the necessary financing for this substantial development project in Jersey City.

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Details

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IMAGE: Jimmy Cochran, Nicco Lupo, Jillian Grzywacz, Christopher (Chris) Peck, Michael Shmuely, Thomas (Tom) Didio & Alex Staikos DATE: 11/27/2025 ADDRESS: 701 Newark Avenue MARKET: Jersey City ASSET TYPE: Development Site LENDER: Goldman Sachs (@GoldmanSachs) LANDLORD: Lions Group BROKERS: Jimmy Cochran, Nicco Lupo, Jillian Grzywacz (@JillyGriz), Christopher (Chris) Peck, Michael Shmuely (@MShmu), Thomas (Tom) Didio & Alex Staikos (@AStaikos) - JLL (@JLL) LOAN AMOUNT: $200,000,000 LOAN TYPE: Construction NOTE: Lions Group secured a $200 million structured loan from Goldman Sachs for the Homestead Gateway project, a 360-unit mixed-income tower in Jersey City, N.J., which will include 90 affordable units and 270 market-rate apartments. The project, set to break ground in December, also received a $90 million tax credit through the Aspire program and will feature a rooftop lounge, fitness center, and 3,000 square feet of retail space.

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