
Advance Housing, Inc., a state-funded Community Housing Development Organization, has leased
14,000 square feet for its headquarters at 100 Hollister Road in Teterboro, announced
commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. The agency will relocate to
the property from Hackensack, N.J., in an expansion move this winter.
Curtis Foster of Cushman & Wakefield's East Rutherford, N.J., office represented Advance
Housing in the long-term lease. Michael Marchese of Newmark Knight Frank served as broker for
the landlord, KTR Capital Partners.
Advance Housing provides supportive housing and services to persons with psychiatric
disabilities throughout Northern New Jersey. The agency opened in 1997 as a consortium of
providers and includes on its Board representation from The Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties,
Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare, North Jersey Friendship House, and Vantage Health System,
as well as consumers. Advance Housing works to expand the range and scope of housing
opportunities available to consumers of mental health services. Its outreach services are
designed to help people live independently and productively in the community.
In 2011, Advance Housing saw 25 percent growth. "With growth comes change," said
Kevin Blanchard, the organization's director of development. "With our lease expiring, it
was a perfect opportunity to look at potential new office space. On a non-profit shoestring
budget, Curtis took us to a dozen different office spaces. With his help, we found the perfect
location."
Foster noted that proximity to bus lines and mass transportation is critical to Advance
Housing's ability to effectively serve its client base. The site search targeted suitable
properties throughout Bergen County.
"KTR Capital provided very attractive terms, making 100 Hollister Road a great fit in
terms of both location and affordability," he said. "It always is gratifying to work
with organizations that focus on improving quality of life for New Jersey residents. This was a
true 'feel good' assignment."
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