Ironstate’s David Barry is ready for the Jersey City boom

From the New Jersey Market report: As a New Jersey native, David Barry has seen countless changes along the Hudson River. Less than two decades ago, Jersey City’s waterfront was primarily used as a shipping hub and its land was inundated with industrial rail yards. But as the ports became fewer and manufacturing moved elsewhere, the city reinvented itself as a vibrant community for established residents and newcomers alike.

Now, the 51-year-old developer and his brother Michael Barry, who co-own Ironstate Development Company, are the faces behind one of the most active development firms in Jersey City. [more]