Accordia, a Fairfield-based commercial real estate investment, development, and management firm, announced Tuesday that it has successfully executed two lease transactions totaling 14,300 rentable square feet at River Drive Center II, located at 669 River Drive in Elmwood Park.
The activity includes an 8,800-square-foot, five-year lease renewal with long-term tenant Ultra Standard and a new 5,500-square-foot, 10-year lease with nonprofit Peace Islands Institute. Accordia represented the landlord in both transactions.
The two deals highlight sustained demand for quality commercial office space in Northern New Jersey’s core suburban corridors.
- Ultra Standard, an established distributor of multicultural beauty and personal care products supplying major national retailers and independent stores, reaffirmed its commitment to the property with a five-year extension. Michael Tesser of Colliers represented Ultra Standard in the renewal.
- Peace Islands Institute, a nonprofit organization focused on fostering education, cultural understanding, and community engagement through cross-cultural dialogue, signed a decade-long commitment for its new space. Jay Tatar of Realty ONE Group Legend represented the tenant.
“Retaining established tenants while attracting new organizations is essential to maintaining a successful commercial property,” Frank Recine, principal of Accordia, said. “These agreements demonstrate the continued appeal of River Drive Center II and reinforce our commitment to building lasting tenant relationships.”
Strategic Location and Premier Amenities Drive Momentum
River Drive Center II is part of the broader River Drive Office campus in Elmwood Park—a three-building complex encompassing roughly 300,000 square feet of premier office and medical space. The property features a striking four-story atrium, landscaped grounds, modernized common areas, and upgraded building infrastructure.
Situated directly off Interstate 80, the campus offers seamless connectivity to key transit routes including Routes 20, 21, and 46, as well as the Garden State Parkway, providing tenants quick access to major economic hubs across Northern New Jersey and New York City.
“Our approach has always been to look beyond individual transactions and focus on the long-term performance of our properties,” added Recine. “These leases are a great example of how our team combines market knowledge and relationships, personal attention and proactive management to deliver results.”
Transaction Overview
| Tenant | Deal Type | Square Footage | Term Length | Tenant Brokerage | Landlord Brokerage |
| Ultra Standard | Renewal | 8,800 RSF | 5 Years | Colliers (Michael Tesser) | Accordia |
| Peace Islands Institute | New Lease | 5,500 RSF | 10 Years | Realty ONE Group Legend (Jay Tatar) | Accordia |
