RT Residences at The Park: The Connell Company Unveils Luxury Living in Berkeley Heights

As the lines between urban energy and suburban ease continue to blur, The Connell Company is leaning confidently into that convergence with the unveiling of RT Residences, a pair of luxury mid-rise residential buildings at The Park, its $500 million mixed-use transformation of the former Connell Corporate Park in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.

Designed to be more than just a place to live, RT Residences—comprised of RT500 and RT600, with 179 and 149 upscale units respectively—offer a complete lifestyle ecosystem: elevated design, curated amenities, walkable green space, hospitality-forward services, and immediate access to a growing portfolio of culinary and entertainment destinations.

Slated to begin leasing in February 2026, RT Residences will introduce a new layer of residential sophistication to The Park, an evolving 185-acre campus that already houses corporate headquarters for Blackstone, Samsung, and Aon, a 176-room Embassy Suites, Life Time Fitness, FIELDHOUSE, and Grain & Cane Restaurant.

The residential addition signals a fundamental shift in how suburban spaces are designed and experienced—less car-centric and more walkable, communal, and design-conscious.

Both buildings—RT500 (11 stories) and RT600 (8 stories)—are being designed by Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners in collaboration with David M. Sullivan Inc. The units, which range from studio to two-bedroom layouts, will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, wood plank flooring, quartz countertops, and interiors defined by clean lines and calming neutral palettes.

Every element has been selected with both modern aesthetics and livability in mind. Natural light floods the spaces during the day, while curated textures and contemporary finishes create a canvas suitable for personalization.

Across both buildings, residents will have access to a suite of hospitality-style amenities, including:

• Resort-style outdoor pools

• Expansive entertainment lounges and game rooms

• Collaborative co-working spaces

• State-of-the-art fitness centers

• Concierge services connected to the greater campus

More than just a coffee bar, Café Exchange, located within RT500, is envisioned as a social and cultural hub—open to both residents and the public. The 6,000-square-foot space will feature:

• Handcrafted beverages

• Locally curated food selections

• Live entertainment

• Art installations by local creatives

• A book exchange program

• An evening wine bar

RT Residences are just one component of a broader vision transforming a traditional office park into a hospitality-driven, mixed-use destination. The Park’s emerging entertainment district, The District at The Park, will soon feature 185,000 square feet of restaurants and retail, including a brewery, steakhouse, and duckpin bowling venue.

For residents, this means every convenience—dining, fitness, coworking, nature trails, curated events—is not a car ride away, but part of the daily rhythm of life. With expected rents beginning at $2,493, the value proposition reflects both the quality of the design and the richness of the surrounding amenities.

Owned and operated by The Connell Company, a family-led enterprise since 1926, the RT Residences project is backed by nearly a century of stewardship and strategic evolution. What began as a commodities-based business has grown into a leading force in real estate and finance. With The Park, the company is leveraging its legacy to reimagine suburban development for a new generation—creating places that reflect not just where people want to live, but how they want to live.

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