Apartment Acquisitions · New Brunswick
Sell Your Commercial Property In New Brunswick, NJ
Own a commercial apartment building of five or more units in New Brunswick? We purchase multifamily properties around Fifth Ward, Downtown New Brunswick, and the rest of Middlesex County, and we review every deal against a clear buy box.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Neighborhoods & Nearby Towns: Fifth Ward · Downtown New Brunswick · Highland Park · Somerset — Middlesex County, NJ
Market Snapshot
Renter Demand In New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ is Middlesex County's county seat, with 56,345 residents under ACS 2020-2024. Renters hold 78.6% of New Brunswick's 15,676 occupied homes, the highest share in this series, and median gross rent runs $1,814 a month. Owners who sell commercial property in New Brunswick, NJ are working with an unusually dense rental market: Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus enrolled 46,934 students, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter's University Hospital anchor healthcare jobs, and Johnson & Johnson's world headquarters sits downtown.
Rutgers University enrollment
Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus enrolled 46,934 students, per the university's own facts and figures page.Two academic hospitals
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital has 724 beds and Saint Peter's University Hospital has 478, per each hospital's own page.J&J world headquarters
Johnson & Johnson's World Headquarters sits in New Brunswick, New Jersey, per the company's own corporate media page.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In New Brunswick
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
New Brunswick Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in New Brunswick, NJ
Renters occupy 78.6% of New Brunswick's 15,676 occupied homes, 12,322 households, under ACS 2020-2024 figures. Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus enrolled 46,934 students, feeding much of that demand. New Brunswick's housing stock runs old: 62.2% of its 16,854 units predate 1980, median year built 1968. Buildings of five or more units hold 43.6% of New Brunswick's housing, 7,344 homes. Anyone selling commercial property in New Brunswick competes in a market built mostly before modern codes.
Rents and affordability in New Brunswick
New Brunswick's median gross rent is $1,814 a month under ACS 2020-2024, while HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom reaches $2,623, 44.6% above that median. Owners who sell commercial property in New Brunswick, NJ can point buyers to that rent gap when underwriting a purchase. Among New Brunswick renters, 54.6% pay 30% or more of income on rent, and 35.1% pay half or more.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,953 |
| One-bedroom | $2,103 |
| Two-bedroom | $2,623 |
| Three-bedroom | $3,125 |
| Four-bedroom | $3,508 |
Property taxes in Middlesex County
New Brunswick City carries a 2025 general tax rate of 2.688 per $100 of assessed value, with a county equalization ratio of 78.68%. On a $2,000,000 building, assessed value runs near $1,573,600, producing a tax bill of about $42,298 a year. Owners who sell commercial real estate in New Brunswick, NJ should also budget New Jersey's realty transfer fee, $21,675 on that price; the state's 1% supplemental fee hits only Class 4A commercial parcels, not apartment buildings.
Landlord rules for New Brunswick owners
New Brunswick runs its own Office of Rent Control, cited under Section 5.80 of the city code, since New Jersey leaves rent control to municipal choice rather than a statewide cap. Statewide, N.J.S.A. 46:8-19 caps a security deposit at 1.5 times one month's rent and requires its return within 30 days. Owners who sell your apartment building in New Brunswick should hand buyers a current deposit ledger and rent control filing at closing.
What it means for an owner
New Brunswick's dense renter base, Rutgers-driven demand and a local rent control office give sellers a clear data set to price against. Owners ready to sell commercial property in New Brunswick, NJ can model a deal with Skyline Capital Investments' cap rate calculator before talking price. To sell multifamily property in New Brunswick, start at Skyline Capital Investments' apartment-building page, where the firm buys 5+ unit buildings directly from owners.
Good To Know
New Brunswick Seller Checklist
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- New Brunswick's 43.6% share of homes in 5+ unit buildings is the highest in this county profile series.
- New Brunswick's 62.2% pre-1980 housing share, per ACS 2020-2024, means most apartment stock predates modern codes.
- To sell commercial real estate in New Brunswick, NJ, budget New Jersey's $21,675 transfer fee on a sale.
Seller Guides
Selling A Building In New Brunswick
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Taxes & Rules For New Brunswick Property
The New Jersey rules that shape any deal in New Brunswick: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
New Brunswick Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in New Brunswick, NJ?
Gather the rent roll, New Brunswick's rent control filing, the security deposit ledger and 2025 tax bill, then compare in-place rents with New Brunswick's $1,814 ACS median and HUD's $2,623 two-bedroom FY2027 fair market rent before requesting offers from buyers.
What should buyers check before I sell commercial real estate in New Brunswick, NJ?
Buyers confirm New Brunswick's Office of Rent Control status under the city code, then check the 2025 general tax rate of 2.688 per $100 assessed and the 78.68% equalization ratio against the asking price before underwriting a deal.
Does New Brunswick have rent control?
Yes. New Brunswick runs its own Office of Rent Control under the city code rather than following a state cap, since New Jersey leaves rent regulation to municipal choice. Buyers underwriting a New Brunswick purchase check current rents against that office's records.
How much of New Brunswick's housing sits in larger apartment buildings?
ACS 2020-2024 counts 7,344 New Brunswick homes in buildings of five or more units, 43.6% of the city's 16,854 units. Renters occupy 78.6% of New Brunswick's 15,676 occupied homes, giving owners a large comparison set of similar buildings nearby.
What is the property tax on a $2 million apartment building in New Brunswick?
New Brunswick's 2025 general tax rate is 2.688 per $100 of assessed value, with a 78.68% equalization ratio, per Middlesex County's abstract of ratables. On a $2,000,000 building, assessed value runs near $1,573,600, producing a tax bill of about $42,298 a year.
What if my New Brunswick building has vacancies or deferred maintenance?
That is often where we add the most value. We buy buildings that need renovation, new management, or lease-up, and we account for that in our offer.
Can I sell my New Brunswick apartment building off-market?
Yes. We work directly with owners and through listing agents. Off-market conversations are confidential, and we coordinate tours so tenants and staff are not disrupted.
Can I sell rental property in New Brunswick with tenants in place?
Yes. We buy apartment buildings with tenants in place and keep existing leases intact. As a commercial real estate buyer focused on 5+ unit properties, we underwrite the current rent roll as it stands.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in New Brunswick?
No. You can work with us directly, or your broker can bring the deal to us. Either way, conversations stay confidential.
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