That wasn't anywhere near the duo's biggest deal of the seasonby any means. That honor goes to its lease of most of the329,000-sf former Tops Appliance distribution facility in Edison toRPM, which will use it as a cigar distribution center. Jacobson,Goldfarb & Tanzman of Woodbridge, NJ represented Tops, whichrecently shut down its retail operations.

In addition, Lubin and Fern signed Selective Distribution to alease for 100,000 sf at a Heller Construction warehouse in Edison,NJ. And, Principal Financial closed on a 15-acre parcel listedexclusively by Weichert in South Brunswick, NJ. Approvals have beenobtained to build a 240,000-sf industrial facility on the MelrichRoad site, which will be used for undisclosed purposes.

Elsewhere, the Weichert duo leased some 270,000 sf for VornadoRealty Trust in Edison, NJ (tenant and use haven't been revealed);renewed a lease for 140,000 sf on behalf of Avi Don Management inEdison, NJ; leased 85,000 sf to United Distribution in Keasbey, NJ;and signed Victory Packaging to a 750,000-sf lease in Edison,NJ.