Larken Associates | In the Lead

2024 Family-Owned Businesses

NJBIZ STAFF//October 28, 2024//

Founded by the Gardner family, Larken Associates has made its mark on residential and commercial real estate development throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania for two generations and over 50 years.

Founded by the Gardner family, Larken Associates has made its mark on residential and commercial real estate development throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania for two generations and over 50 years. - PROVIDED BY LARKEN ASSOCIATES

Founded by the Gardner family, Larken Associates has made its mark on residential and commercial real estate development throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania for two generations and over 50 years.

Founded by the Gardner family, Larken Associates has made its mark on residential and commercial real estate development throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania for two generations and over 50 years. - PROVIDED BY LARKEN ASSOCIATES

Larken Associates | In the Lead

2024 Family-Owned Businesses

NJBIZ STAFF//October 28, 2024//

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Multigenerational family-owned and operated Larken Associates boasts a portfolio of approximately 2,500 residential units and nearly 4 million square feet of commercial space throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Founded over 50 years ago, the Branchburg-based business continues to develop across the region. In the past four years alone, Larken has brought more than 1,000 new residences to market and added several existing communities to its portfolio. Next up, a 120-unit luxury multifamily property in Pohatcong slated to debut this year following its 2022 start. Lawrence Gardner founded Larken Associates in 1965 and remains chairman of the board. His son, David, joined the company in the early 1980s and currently serves as president and CEO. Today, Larken’s services include acquisitions and entitlements, financing, commercial property and asset management, brokerage, residential property and asset management, and construction. Through Larken Cares, the company supports local organizations and events – as well as global efforts. For example, the yearly #LarkenCares Drive collects donations at its corporate office and throughout the Larken Living multifamily portfolio to support foodbanks. Another annual program continues Larken’s support of local Guatemala organization From Houses to Home, with a team trip to volunteer building a home for a family in need while also delivering food and supplies.