Newark native Shaquille O'Neal, center, poses for pictures with local high school students in front of an under-construction building in downtown Newark, N.J., Tuesday, April 10, 2018. O'Neal and other guests were participating in a symbolic "topping-off" ceremony for the 23-story building. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Republished April 12, 2018 - 7:59 AM
Original Publication Date April 11, 2018 - 9:11 PM
NEWARK, N.J. - Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal is opening a high-rise apartment complex in New Jersey's largest city.
O'Neal was joined by city and state officials on Tuesday in Newark for a news conference to discuss the project.
The Newark native partnered with New Brunswick-based Boraie Development and Goldman Sachs to build the $79 million complex.
The 22-story tower will house 168 units. It sits near the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
O'Neal says he wants to invest in things that make a difference in the city.
O'Neal and Boraie Development also have a $150 million apartment complex in Newark in the works.
The high-rise is scheduled to open by the end of the year.
News from © The Associated Press, 2018