HANINI GROUP

INNOVATING NEWARK’S SKYLINE: HANINI GROUP’S TWO DECADES OF TRANSFORMATIVE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT.

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INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

INNOVATE New Jersey

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INNOVATE® New Jersey Vol.2

It’s been over two decades since Hanini Group began contributing to Newark’s skyline. Our commitment to restoring and upholding Newark’s historic character is reflected in over $750 million worth of projects successfully delivered.

We’ve been a part of this community since 2004 and, through careful restoration and rehabilitation projects, have changed Newark’s real estate landscape at a time when the others were nonbelievers.

Kresge’s Building before / after 707 Broad Street, the former Kresge Newark building, is set to undergo a transformation that will resurrect its historic exterior, complete with a grand marquee.

In 2004, Newark’s real estate bore little resemblance to its present-day allure. Despite grappling with high crime rates, decaying infrastructure, and a dwindling population, a unique vision for the city began to take a foothold among the Partners of Hanini Group. This perspective highlighted unparalleled access to transportation, serving as a vital gateway in and out of the city. Additionally, Newark began to solidify its position as a thriving hub, attracting major institutions like PSE&G, Panasonic, and Prudential Insurance. Remarkably, it is also an unexpected college town, hosting a vibrant student community of 50,000 across Rutgers University, NJIT, Seton Hall, and Essex County College. The opportunity to play a part in the inevitable upward trajectory of the City was a key factor in driving the investment in the City. Our philosophy starts and ends with blending technology with practicality.

77 University / 77 University is a new development project that promises luxury living, offering residents convenience, comfort, and style. Located just a block away from one of the most popular train stations in New Jersey.

Our benchmarks are set in sustainable urban development by anticipating industry trends and incorporating green building practices. In an effort to battle sickness and allergens, Hanini Group has introduced a high efficiency air scrubbing unit to our building standards. This cutting-edge system sanitizes and scrubs interior air from contaminants through redundant HEPA filters and UV light. The real highlight comes through scrubbing the air and reducing/eliminating the need to condition the outside air, thereby dramatically reducing energy costs.

Samer Hanini / Managing Partner, Samer is a co-founder and managing partner of Hanini Group and a professional with expertise in real estate finance, business development, and construction management.

We’re committed to the future of innovative Real Estate solutions but will take no shortcuts in preserving the historic character of the projects we work on. Historic Preservation is where our origins began and has since become a specialty of the firm that spreads far and wide through the company culture. As first-generation Americans, we’ve taken great pride in preserving the buildings that shaped the great American skylines for years.

National State Bank / The Historic First National State Bank building, located on bustling Broad Street in Newark, has been transformed into the iconic Hotel Indigo.

Navigating both ends of the spectrum defines our approach. Whether it’s preserving history, implementing technological solutions, or anything in between, we cultivate an atmosphere that celebrates diverse perspectives, fosters creativity, and drives positive change. Hanini Group shapes not just spaces but also the future of urban innovation through relentless improvement.

Hahne & CO / Hahne & Co. is a historic site located in the heart of downtown Newark that has been transformed into a thriving mixed use development. Originally a department store that served the community for over 100 years, the site has been reimagined as a 600,000-square-foot development with a retail, office, and residential component. The crown jewel of the Hanini Group Portfolio, this development features the first Whole Foods in the City, which has become a vital resource for the community, providing access to fresh, healthy food options.

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