Cosmo 440

440 Elizabeth Ave, Newark, NJ

A modern high-rise apartment building with glass balconies and a tan facade, surrounded by trees and parked cars, under a clear blue sky.

Cosmo 440 (formerly Carmel Towers) is a 25-story residential tower in Newark, NJ, originally built in 1970 by developer Anthony Padula. The building closed in 2011 and reopened following a renovation that converted it into 225 luxury apartments. The redevelopment includes a renovated lobby and reserves 10 percent of units for affordable housing under a 20-year tax abatement.

Role: Lender Consultant
Lender: Northwind
Developer: YBRM LLC
Architect: Mancini Duffy
Contractor: Isha Bitachon LLC