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On the rise

With new projects all over, Hudson County real estate is hotter than ever

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By Caren Matzner and Al Sullivan Reporter staff writers

ast month, developers of two residential real estate projects in Jersey City made special announcements, while construction continued on a hotel complex in Weehawken, residential projects sprouted in Union City and Bayonne, and Hoboken residents discussed a $110 million residential proposal with a bowling alley. After a slowdown in the 1990s,

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422-unit residential development in downtown Jersey City near the waterfront and the Grove Street PATH station. The development will boast glass and brick exteriors, a 24-hour doorman, and retail on the ground floor. “Hudson County [as a whole] is really hot,” said local real estate broker Jamie Weiss. Even in landlocked Union City, tall buildings offer views of the waterfront. A new collection of luxury condominium residences and an exciting suite of upscale amenities have been introduced at The Lenox,

Hudson County is really hot.”

commercial and residential development is rising all over the county, and generally with unique facets and river views. Why not? Hudson County’s towns – Jersey City, Bayonne, Weehawken, Hoboken, Secaucus, West New York, North Bergen, Union City, and Guttenberg – have glittering waterfront views, five mass transit options, and access to restaurants, shops, and jobs. Not to mention parks and other recreational areas. Two weeks ago, Jonathan Kushner of the KRE Group announced a

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the 16-story high-rise building in Union City, which has both Hudson River view and some park views. Bayonne has several exciting projects going on, including “Camelot at Bayonne,” a 96-residence building in this thriving waterfront community. In Hoboken, the city is considering a 267-unit $110 million residential project that would include a bowling alley and rock climbing gym. It’s not just residential development that’s doing well. Weiss said locations in Journal Square in

Jersey City are attracting new clients such as CarePoint hospitals, who wish to move their own operations closer to the transportation hub. Weiss said his firm is involved in a number of high profile real estate transactions in other parts of the county – including the $5.25 million resale of the 11,000 square foot Walgreen’s store on Park Avenue in Union City. “Hudson County has been really good to us,” he said. The Walgreens deal, he said, shows that people are willing to invest in other parts of Hudson County beyond the waterfronts in Hoboken and Jersey City.

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Just some of the notable projects underway around the county include: —A 10-story building rising between the Willow Avenue and Park Avenue bridges in Weehawken. The 150-unit apartment complex, complete with a pool, gym, and weight room, includes one- and two-bedrooms, and four stories of parking. Tom and Scott Heagney, the father and son development team spear-

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KRE and Ironstate launch leasing at 18 Park luxury building in downtown JC New 11-story building features 422 residences, stunning views

wo prominent real estate development companies that have helped shape the Jersey City landscape with signature residential properties have jointly brought to market a new luxury rental building that features modern design, exceptional amenities, and an ultra-convenient downtown location. Kushner Real Estate Group (KRE) and Ironstate Development Company, who previously teamed up for the successful development and lease-up of 225 Grand, announced today the launch of leasing at 18 Park, an architecturally-distinctive 11story building featuring 422 residences and 10,500 square feet of ground floor retail space in Jersey City’s Liberty Harbor North neighborhood. The development is a collection of oversized studios and well-designed one- and twobedroom homes feature sweeping views of the Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and downtown Manhattan, with

select residences offering terraces. Several of the homes are built “townhome style,” with direct access from the street. Monthly rental prices range from the $2,200’s to $4,000. The Marketing Directors, which has successfully directed marketing, sales, and leasing programs for numerous KRE and Ironstate Development Company properties, including 225 Grand, 50 Columbus, and Grove Pointe in Jersey City, is 18 Park’s marketing and exclusive leasing agent. “Jersey City has become a destination for people of all ages who want to live in a dynamic, transit-oriented urban environment, so lifestyle was an important focus for us when we were planning and developing this property,” said Jonathan Kushner, president of The KRE Group. “18 Park’s enviable location near shops, restaurants, nightlife and numerous mass-transportation options, including the Grove

Street PATH Station and Hudson Bergen Light Rail, makes it the ideal setting for the type of living experience we wanted to deliver to our residents. The building’s modern residences and amenities complement the neighborhood appeal, making 18 Park the most exciting new rental offering in Jersey City.” Designed in collaboration between Hollwich Kushner (HWKN) Architects and Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners, 18 Park’s glass-and-brick design was driven by an effort to create an instant classic within the Liberty Harbor North neighborhood. The building’s Cshape design maximizes views to the adjacent marina and Hudson River waterfront while creating an elevated landscaped outdoor deck with a planted green garden roof for residents to share. An exciting suite of amenities, which have been furnished by Christopher Stevens, include a 24-

hour doorman, contemporary lobby with a 25-foot wooden wall fabricated by John Houshmand, full-service fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, game room, children’s playroom, catering kitchen and dining space, WiFi lounge, screening area, dog run, bike room, private storage space and an enclosed parking garage. The building will also be home to the new Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County. The state-of-the-art

facility will be independently accessed and will include a spectacular gymnasium with a floor-to-ceiling glass wall as part of its programmed space. “We’re delighted to introduce 18 Park to Jersey City and to see our vision for this community become a reality,” said David Barry, president of Hoboken-based Ironstate Development Company. 18 Park was carefully designed in an environmen-

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Brisk sales and construction progress promise summer closings at the Avenue Collection on the Weehawken Waterfront

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ising on a spectacular Weehawken waterfront site offering stunning Manhattan skyline views that stretch from the Freedom Tower to the George Washington Bridge, 1000 Avenue at Port Imperial is rapidly taking shape, giving buyers more tangible evidence of what may soon be the very pinnacle of modern, luxury living. Lennar, one of the largest homebuilders in the country, has completed the boutique condominium building’s

sleek, all-glass façade and expects the elegant lobby, social room and exceptional outdoor landscaped plaza deck overlooking the Manhattan skyline to be completed by mid-June. With a strong preconstruction sales program underway, Lennar anticipates initial closings for the collection of 74 luxury condominium residences to start early summer. “There’s been a tremendous amount of interest in this property since we put the first shovel in the ground, and the excitement is clearly building

as we move closer and closer to delivering the first completed homes,” said Craig Klingensmith, division president for Lennar Northeast. “With a premier waterfront location, proximity to Manhattan, dramatic residences and exceptional amenities, 1000 Avenue at Port Imperial will deliver an upscale living experience favored by today’s discerning buyers.” Designed by renowned Manhattan-based architect, Handel Architects, LLP, 1000

Avenue at Port Imperial features a dramatic all-glass façade with distinctive metal panel accents. Large windows, private balconies/terraces and a dramatic third-floor outdoor plaza will provide residents with desirable open-air space while maximizing the property’s spectacular sweeping views. Modern residences with expansive living spaces and upscale finishes and appointments have been designed for 1000 Avenue at Port Imperial, with one-, twoand three-bedroom residences ranging from 1,472 to 2,188 square feet of living space. The residences are currently priced from $1.1 million to $2 million. Designer finishes and appointments include Brazilian Chestnut hardwood floors in main living areas, gourmet kitchens with a GE Monogram Appliance Suite including Pro Style Range, Avantium oven with SpeedCook Technology, direct vented Avantium hood to outside air exhaust, Energy Star® rated refrigerator and dishwasher, under-counter wine coolers in select residences, Spazzi European cabinetry in a raked wood finish with integral handles, DalTile marble kitchen floors and

marble backsplash, and granite counter tops. Luxury master baths feature a dual vanity Kohler sink with caeserstone countertop with a 6” apron, full height vanity mirror with custom wood frame surround, Kohler Stillness Faucet Series, Duravit soaking tub and separate shower, and custom-designed marble tile applications throughout. A private suite of amenities will foster an upscale hotellike lifestyle within the intimate setting, including Concierge services, integrated building security system, a grand salon/lobby lounge with a fireplace, a social room looking out onto New York City that includes a fireplace, TV’s, multiple gathering areas and catering kitchen; a stateof-the-art fitness center with sauna and steam showers, cardio & strength equipment and a separate Yoga room; and a conference/boardroom. A third-floor outdoor plaza area features a convenience kitchen, open lawn and planting areas, seating areas, a fire pit, sundeck and cooling spray area. An enclosed parking garage affords many homes with two parking spaces. Residents will also have access to two guest suites, available to guests of homeowners

for a nominal fee. 1000 Avenue at Port Imperial is located in the heart of the $2 billion masterplanned Port Imperial community which stretches two miles of Hudson River waterfront across three municipalities. The new building will offer residents an ideal location near Port Imperial’s shops, restaurants, waterfront parks and an intermodal transportation system anchored by the Port Imperial Ferry terminal – just steps from the building – which offers convenient service to midtown and downtown Manhattan. The nearby Shops at Riverwalk offers a dynamic and animated riverfront destination, with retailers such as Son Cubano, A&P, Starbucks, Ben & Jerry’s and Gionnone Wines spread out along a picturesque, waterfront promenade. The Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel and George Washington Bridge are minutes away, while the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 3 are easily accessible, as is NJ Transit bus service. For more information on 1000 Avenue at Port Imperial, visit www.theavenuecollectionnj.com, or call 201-2100099. For more information on Lennar, visit www. lennar.com.

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new collection of luxury condominium residences and an exciting suite of upscale amenities have been introduced at The Lenox, the 16-story high-rise building in Union City, NJ just minutes from midtown Manhattan, Hoboken and The Gold Coast. The new offering follows the recent completion of a comprehensive modernization program

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ments at attractive prices starting from just $179,000. The building is also approved for favorable financing programs offered by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) that require only a 3.5% down payment. “In Hudson County’s crowded field of high-priced townhomes, condominiums and rental residences, The Lenox offers a popular alternative for those seeking new homeownership opportunities in a fully-amenitized building with proximity to New York City and all that the Gold Coast has to offer,� says Abe Tress, Director of Acquisitions of Sun Equity Partners, developer of The Lenox. “It’s a compelling scenario that is strongly resonating with buyers looking for style, convenience and affordability.� A variety of floor plans are avail-

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Kaplan Companies Opens its First Community in Hudson County

aplan Companies of Highland Park, which has constructed tens of thousands of homes in New Jersey since the 1950s, has announced its first project in Hudson County. The developer has opened the first phase of 96 luxury rental units on JFK Boulevard in Bayonne. “Camelot at Bayonne� is located in an established community of

Bayonne, largely considered the next “hot spot� in Hudson County for residential living. “This development is an extension of the “Gold Coast� quality living in Hudson County, but at much more competitive prices than what is available in Jersey City and Hoboken,� see KAPLAN page 11

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Developer unveils modern condominiums and amenities at the Lenox in Union City

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heading the project, went through a long process of adding disaster mitigation safeguards to the building, including moving all electrical components well above the ground floor. —In November, Roseland development and its partners announced that over the next two years, developers will build two Marriott hotels on the Weehawken waterfront: a 226-room Renaissance by Marriott and a connecting 154-room Residence Inn for extended stays. The hotel complex will be erected over an existing five-story garage that opened this summer, and will be adjacent to the Port Imperial Ferry Terminal. —On the Hoboken waterfront, a new 14story commercial building broke ground

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with stainless steel GE appliances, custom white gloss kitchen cabinetry and quartz countertops with marble backsplashes; and spalike bathrooms with imported tile walls and floors and Moen shower fixtures. “Select homes also offer balconies with incredible views,” adds Kelly Marzullo, Director of Marketing for The Lenox. “Residences facing east enjoy the spectacular expanse of the Hudson River and Manhattan Skyline, while other exposures include sunsets over the preserved wetlands to the west and nearby Washington Park.” Bolstering the enviable lifestyle at The Lenox are a number of Manhattan-style amenities, including an onsite 24-hour concierge to handle specific needs and requests, magnificent lobby, state-of-the-art fitness center, residents’ lounge and a clubroom with pool table and flat screen TV. In addition to its attractive pricing, stylish homes and exciting amenities, The Lenox also offers residents a location close to mass trans-

last year just south of the W Hotel. Textbook giant Pearson Education signed a 15-year lease as the building’s first tenant, bringing 900 jobs. —Last year, after several meetings, the West New York Zoning Board approved Meridia le Boulevard, a 13-story building on the Palisade cliffs. It will contain 123 residential units. Capodagli Properties is the developer. Want to follow these projects and more? Keep reading the Reporter newspapers, in print or online at hudsonreporter.com. Dean DeChiaro contributed to this report. To comment on this story on-line, go to our website, www.hudsonreporter.com. Al Sullivan may be reached at asullivan@hudsonreporter.com

portation and major thoroughfares, providing easy access to New York City, New Jersey’s Hudson River ‘Gold Coast’ and Bergen, Essex and Passaic Counties. “Complimentary shuttle service to the Hoboken PATH station is provided from our front door,” Ms. Marzullo points out. “The building is also one block away from NJ Transit Bus Stop with direct service into New York’s Penn Station, and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail is a 15-minute walk away at Hoboken’s Eighth and Jackson Streets platform.” An abundance of shopping, restaurants and nightlife can be found near The Lenox in downtown Union City, Edgewater, Hoboken and Jersey City. For additional information on The Lenox, please call (201) 866-8768 or visit www.thelenoxcondosnj.com. The building’s Sales Center is open by appointment only. Open Houses are conducted on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Nearly 96% of homebuyers start their search online and home ownership with a sense of community is their primary focus fined approach that is usually reserved for the elite, high-net worth client. Our superior personalized service made accessible to all of our valuable clients.” Ehrgott has quickly built a reputation for representing celebrities, professional athletes and corporate executives with listings and sales at the most prestigious luxury waterfront communities. The firm currently represents exclusive listings at Maxwell Place for $2.28M, Gulls Cove for $1.28M and Portofino for $889,000. Agents currently work out of Mission 50, a coworking space in Hoboken’s downtown. “Mission 50 and AVENUE have shared philosophies,” Ehrgott says, “both companies believe in collaboration and breaking the traditional

mold of the way business is done.” Ehrgott plans to open an additional space this summer in the quickly growing North West redevelopment area of town. “I believe in supporting communities and helping them to flourish first hand,” she says, “it’s exciting and I’m glad to be a part of it.” After years with a national real estate brand Ehrgott grew frustrated with antiquated policies and methods that hinder the consumer experience and discourage agent motivation and profitability. “Fact is, we have access to the same resources offered by the national firms but we’re able to create a superior experience through a more effective and personalized approach,” says Christopher Poreda, Managing Director at AVENUE. Poreda comes from a background in International consulting and efficiency audit for PWC and C-level executive recruitment; naturally his role includes business development and staff management. Ehrgott’s focus is on growing strategic partnerships with real estate developers, architects, commercial and residential brokers across the country to help support and grow business for her agents. “Our agents are our focus,” she explain, “by providing our representatives with the technology, resources and support they need, ultimately they are able to better serve their clients which results in a reputation that excels above our competition.” AVENUE Residential is located at 50 Harrison Street, PH455 Hoboken, NJ 07030. Check out their website at avenueresidential.com or call (201) 205-2161

Liberty Realty’s Greg Taylor Sells Whitney Houston’s Home

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fter several unsuccessful listings, the late Whitney Houston’s former Mendham, NJ home, with a custom design sold on Thursday, May 22, 2014. CPMG Mendham LLC, purchased the home from the Houston Estate and enlisted realtor Gregory Taylor, of Team Taylor at Liberty Realty, based in Hoboken to represent them in the sale. Through snowstorms and a bidding war, after only 64 days on the market, Gregory sold the 12,500 square foot home on North Gate Road to a buyer; who plans on renovating and living in the property with his family. Sitting on 5 private acres with a gate entrance, the home currently features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a custom kitchen, six-car garage, 13 skylights and 108 windows. Listing agent Greg Taylor stated: “It was a pleasure working with all parties to facilitate the sale. The property couldn’t have gone to a more deserving buyer that

KAPLAN

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said Jason Kaplan, president of Kaplan Companies. Kaplan said Bayonne has been a target for the company’s long-range development plans because of its proximity to New York, Jersey City and other major employment hubs. The development, at 42 JFK Boulevard, between Second and Third streets, offers many amenities unique to newer communities rising throughout Hudson County. Each unit in the development includes granite countertops, GE stainless steel appliances, GE front load washer/dryers, a controlled access parking garage, elevator service, concierge services, a fitness center, a resident lounge, a fire pit and WiFi access. Camelot at Bayonne is leasing up quickly; construction of the second phase has been expedited to meet consumer demand. The units have exceptional views of Bayonne Bridge and upper floors look out over Manhattan.

appreciates both the home and the legacy of Whitney Houston. I am still receiving calls form people that want to purchase the home from the new owner.” The property was recently featured on A+ Listing on the E! Network and has had numerous requests for both TV and film. Prior to his career in real estate, Greg Taylor was an executive in the music industry. Taylor specializes in luxury real estate with a focus on celebrity representation and athlete relocation. He can be reached through http://www. BrokertotheStars.com, http://www.Sportsta Relocation.com or call 917-805-5411. Founded in 1995, by Joseph V. Covello, Liberty Realty is Hudson County’s number one real estate office since 2010. Servicing Hudson county and its surrounding areas, Liberty Realty has multiple offices in Hoboken and Jersey City. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.libertyrealty .com or call 201-610-1010.

There is also onsite transportation offered to Journal Square and New York City, as well as the NJ Transit Light Rail service within walking distance. “Camelot at Bayonne is an ideal place to call home,” Kaplan said. “The community is within walking distance to parks, shops, restaurants and all the excitement of a thriving urban community.” “The current market of inventory on luxury rentals is tight and the demand is high,” he added. “It is exciting to see the response to this new development, which encourages future expansion in the Bayonne market.” Kaplan Companies is offering limited-time lease incentives. Pricing for upcoming phases is expected to increase. Learn more at www.camelotatbayonne.com.

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with the technology, resources and support necessary to provide a better consumer experience. AVENUE has launched an advanced website with neighborhood centric search capabilities, even luxury building specific pages for those that have identified their community of choice. Principal Broker, Kristin Ehrgott, explains how AVENUE is different; “We set out to do better, a more re-

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ANNOUNCING

Real Estate Sales Refined. avenueresidential.com

Maxwell Place

Gulls Cove Penthouse

1025 Maxwell Place #601, Hoboken, NJ

201 Marin Blvd, PH13 Jersey City, NJ

$2,280,000

$1,280,000

Panoramic New York City, GW Bridge and River Views 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths and over 2000 sqft 2 Large Terraces

Lower Manhattan, Statue of Liberty, park and marina view Dramatic 11ft floor to ceiling windows Private Roof Deck

Nearly 96% of homebuyers start their search online and home ownership with a sense of community their primary focus. A local real estate office has recently opened its doors with this trend in mind. AVENUE Residential provides their representatives with the technology, resources and support required to provide a better consumer experience. They have launched an advanced website with neighborhood centric search capabilities, even luxury building specific pages for those that have identified their community of choice. Principal Broker, Kristin Ehrgott, explains how AVENUE is different; “We set out to do better, a more refined approach that is usually reserved for the elite, high-net worth client. Our superior personalized service made accessible to all of our valuable clients.” Ehrgott has quickly built a reputation for representing celebrities, professional athletes and corporate executives with listings and sales at the most prestigious luxury waterfront communities. Kristin Ehrgott, licensed NJ Real Estate Broker and NY Salesperson

Hoboken | Jersey City | Weehawken | Edgewater AVENUE Residential 201.205.2161 | 1422 Grand Street, 3A Hoboken, NJ 07030

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