Barnes & Noble Education Relocates U.S. Headquarters to Florham Park

The education solutions company will move from Basking Ridge to a 29,000-square-foot office at 180 Park Avenue by late 2025.

FLORHAM PARK, NJ — Barnes & Noble Education (BNED), a publicly traded provider of educational content and services, has announced plans to move its U.S. headquarters to 180 Park Avenue in Florham Park in the fourth quarter of 2025. The relocation from Basking Ridge will place the company in a newly leased 29,127-square-foot space on the third floor of a Class A office building developed by Vision Properties.

“We are proud to have executed this transaction, which highlights our ability to solve complex challenges in real time. Coordinating BNED’s headquarters requirement with Maersk’s early downsizing preserved occupancy, protected value, and reinforced 180 Park Avenue as a premier Class A asset. This reflects the type of hands-on, solutions-oriented asset management that drives long-term investor returns,” said David Milewski of Vision Properties.

BNED is the parent company of Barnes & Noble College, and serves hundreds of academic institutions across the country with a focus on improving affordability, access, and student achievement in higher education.

Real Estate Transaction

The lease was facilitated by Cushman & Wakefield, with Brian Decillis and William O’Keefe representing the building owner. BNED was represented by Gregg Najarian, Slava Vaynberg, and Neel Shah of Savills.

“This notable headquarters lease with Barnes & Noble Education continues the recent leasing success at 180 Park, highlighting the flight-to-quality trend in the New Jersey Suburbs, benefiting Class A assets and owners, like Vision Properties. With this transaction, 180 Park is now 90% leased, with only two spaces remaining,” said Brian Decillis.

The deal follows several other leases recently signed at the same property, including agreements with Mariner Wealth Advisors, Finazzo Cossolini O’Leary Meola & Hager LLC, and Rockefeller Capital Management.

About the Property

Located within The Green at Florham Park, 180 Park Avenue is a modern office complex offering a range of high-end amenities:

• Atrium-style lobby

• Full-service cafeteria and coffee bar

• Fitness center and studio

• Conference facilities and tenant lounge

• Covered parking and outdoor patio with seating and WiFi

• Access to walking trails

The Green is also home to Summit Medical Group, The Archer Hotel, The Ave Florham Park, and the New York Jets training facility.

Strategic Location

Positioned near downtown Morristown and Madison, the site provides quick access to restaurants, hotels, and major highways. A daily shuttle to NJ Transit’s train station allows for convenient commuting to Manhattan in under 45 minutes.

The relocation is expected to enhance BNED’s operational efficiency while placing the company in a vibrant business hub with strong regional connectivity.

The move underscores Florham Park’s appeal as a corporate destination, offering both high-quality office environments and proximity to key urban centers.