As office market cools, can offices be turned into apartments?

February 1, 2015

James W. Hughes, a Rutgers University economist, said repurposing some of the buildings might cost more than they’re worth — for example, having to make the properties more energy-efficient and cut through concrete floors to add plumbing for kitchens and baths.

NorthJersey.com, Feb. 1

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