NAI Hanson Tapped to Lease former Barnes & Noble Headquarters
NAI James E. Hanson announced that SVPs W. Joshua Levering, SIOR, and Charles Laginestra, and associate Chris D’Andrea, have been tapped by First National Realty Management, LLC, as the exclusive leas
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Connect CRE reports that NAI James E. Hanson has been selected by First National Realty Management, LLC to handle leasing for 120 Mountainview Blvd. in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The property, previously the world headquarters of Barnes & Noble, offers a two-story lobby, an onsite cafe, and outdoor seating among its features. The assignment goes to senior vice presidents W. Joshua Levering and Charles Laginestra, along with associate Chris D'Andrea.
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