JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announces five “parklets” being installed around the City in an effort to create more public space and enhance the pedestrian experience. The five parklets are mini-parks which will temporarily turn a standard parking space into a place for the public to enjoy with seating, landscaping, lighting, art and more. 

“This initiative aims to create an efficient use of space for our community, allowing our pedestrians to take advantage of the green space by relaxing and socializing near businesses, restaurants, and transportation hubs,” said Mayor Fulop. “Through Vision Zero, we are one step closer to reimagining our streets for all of its users, reducing traffic fatalities on our streets, and will use the feedback from this pilot program to determine if the program will be expanded.”

The five new parklets are open to the public with locations at: 280 Grove Street, 271 Ocean Avenue, 360 Communipaw Avenue, 38 Congress Street and 193 Mallory Avenue. Following national safety guidelines and best practices, the parklets include the proper barriers and protection from parked cars and adjacent travel lanes.

The parklets advance Jersey Cityâ€s Vision Zero goals by prioritizing pedestrians through a coordinated effort between the Department of Public Works, Division of Planning and Division of Engineering, Traffic and Transportation.

About Vision Zero:

Vision Zero was implemented by the Fulop Administration with a commitment to reduce the number of traffic deaths and injuries on city streets to zero.  Vision Zero focuses on community outreach, and works to seek out residents and community groups for their input. Many other safety initiatives are already underway including speed humps, traffic signal improvements, road diets, safety audits, and curb extensions.

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Luxury Building Marks First Development Adjacent to Newport Green Park; Already 40% Leased

   

 

Jersey City, NJ (July 15, 2013) – Laguna, the newest high-end residential property in the Newport neighborhood of Jersey City, is now available for renting. Already 40 percent leased, the 19-story Hudson River-waterfront building features 158 one, two and three-bedroom residences, ranging in size from 759 square feet to 2,015 square feet. The Laguna marks the first of the master-planned communityâ€s final phase of development, which will surround the neighborhoodâ€s award-winning 4.25-acre park, Newport Green.

“We broke the mold with the Laguna to create a product unique to existing offerings in Newport,” said Jamie LeFrak, principal at LeFrak. “We engaged a nationally-known design firm to add upscale finishes to every home and luxurious building amenities like a screening room and rooftop lounge. Paired with Lagunaâ€s location next to the park, the building represents the 27-year evolution of our vision to transform the Jersey City waterfront into a thriving neighborhood with open green spaces and sidewalks full of residents and visitors.”

Located at 45 Park Lane South, just steps from Newport Green and the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, Laguna offers iconic views of the Manhattan skyline, as well as a scenic perspective of Jersey City and Hoboken. Residences at Laguna feature oak wood flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows and in-unit Asko washer/dryers.

Under the award-winning expertise of the Stevens B. Jacobs Group and Andi Pepper Design, known for designing The Edge in Brooklyn and The Gansevoort Hotel in Manhattan, kitchens and baths at Laguna were outfitted with stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, quartz countertops and custom ItalKraft cabinetry. Bathrooms were also designed with grey Basalt tiled floors, glass mosaic accent walls, and modern chrome fittings.

Onsite amenities at Laguna include a residentâ€s rooftop lounge, screening room, fitness center and childrenâ€s playroom. The rooftop lounge features a fully-equipped kitchen, pool table, WiFi access and patio seating; while the screening room at Laguna boasts oversized leather recliners, a widescreen high-definition projector and a home theatre system with surround sound, digital cable and a DVD player.

Residents of Newport enjoy 24-hour doorman services, on-site parking and direct access to 15 different fine-dining and fast-casual restaurants; shopping at boutique and name brand stores; a preschool and an award-winning private elementary school; a 154-berth marina and yacht club, and a wide range of outdoor experiences centered around Newport Green, the communityâ€s 4.25-acre park.

Newport Green features the only urban beach on the Hudson River; a 17,000-square-foot playground with state-of-the-art play equipment and a splash pad; a 30,000-square-foot turf field; a carousel; Ping-Pong tables; free WiFi; and more. In the summer, Newport hosts an annual calendar of events in the park, ranging from several outdoor movie screenings and live music concerts to a beach party and local food festival, a Shakespearian comedy performance and a soccer clinic with star players from the New York Red Bulls.

For more information about Laguna, including access to layouts and asking rents, visit www.lagunanj.com or email info@lagunaNJ.com. To arrange a tour or speak directly with a leasing agent, call 201.626.5001 or visit the Newport Rental Office, located at 100 Town Square Place in Jersey City.

About Newport, NJ

Minutes from Manhattan via the PATH train, ferry or car, and fronting on the Hudson River, Newport is currently home to more than 15,000 residents living in 13 high-rise condominium and rental towers.  The community offers shopping, fine dining, parks, and leisure activities for those residing and working there.  Eight state-of-the-art Class A office towers provide more than five million square feet of office space to more than 20,000 professionals. Convenient on-site neighborhood features include a preschool and private elementary school; Newport Swim and Fitness Center; Newport Centre Mall; and national retailers such as Macyâ€s, Target, H&M, and Coach.  Newportâ€s attractive Hudson River Waterfront Walkway has direct pedestrian access to Downtown Jersey City and the Hoboken New Jersey Transit Terminal. For more on Newport visit www.NewportNJ.com.

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Successful Re-Branding Campaign Leads to Robust Sales Activity at Premier Luxury Condominium

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (Jan. 25, 2011) – Trump Plaza Residences Jersey City, one of New Jersey’s most luxurious residential condominium towers, triumphed in 2010 with a successful marketing campaign that spurred phenomenal condominium sales and the lease-up of the building’s entire retail space.

With more than 50 years of combined sales and financial experience with residential real estate on New Jersey’s Gold Coast, the sales team at Trump Plaza Residences, which includes Jodi Stasse, director of marketing and sales; John Paszamant, sales director; Evan Cappiello, sales manager; Colleen Vogt, sales representative and Ray Lamberti Jr. of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, helped catapult the building’s sales, with approximately 65 homes sold in 2010, contributing to the amazing feat of the tower’s 300th sale by close of the year.

“The past year at Trump Plaza Residences has been extraordinary,” said Stasse. “The number of sales generated is evidence of the strong appeal of the Trump Plaza Residences metropolitan lifestyle, as well as the tremendous value this building affords, including access to every luxury amenity buyers can imagine, as well as a full-service concierge.

“Additionally, as sales at the community have increased, so too has the level of involvement in the building amongst homeowners,” Stasse added. “Recently, the building’s homeowners association and residents hosted a fantastic holiday resident party, assisting with the holiday decorations throughout the building and creating a truly festive atmosphere.”

Among the many lifestyle amenities offered at Trump Plaza Residences, the building will soon offer even more conveniences to its residents as the entirety of the building’s ground-floor retail space has now been leased. Buon Italia, a gourmet Italian market; ROAR Dental, a family dental practice; and Elegant Nails and Spa, a salon that will offer both nail and spa services, are all slated to move in to their spaces at the building in 2011.

Stasse continued, “The residents have been expressing how excited they are to see all three retail spaces occupied with great tenants. Buon Italia will instantly turn the area into a destination spot.”

Located two blocks from the waterfront at 88 Morgan St., Trump Plaza Residences Jersey City, New Jersey’s tallest residential tower, have been designed to provide an abundance of natural light and to take advantage of the breathtaking views of the Hudson River, Jersey City, the Statue of Liberty and the famous New York City skyline.

A seventh-floor terrace complete with pool and cabanas, a glass-enclosed fitness center and an exclusive spa with a Roman-style aqua grotto are among a long list of indoor and outdoor sanctuaries that make Trump Plaza an ideal address for the New York metropolitan area’s elite.

The residences at Trump Plaza include one- and two-bedroom homes ranging in size up to 1,450 square feet. Prices for one-bedrooms start in the mid-$400,000s, while those for the two-bedrooms start in the mid-$600,000s. Three-bedroom homes and penthouses are available but are in limited supply, with pricing available upon request. The property has a 20-year tax abatement. FHA financing is also available, offering reduced interest rates and low down payments.

In addition to panoramic views of New York City, the property features a convenient location near the Exchange Place and Grove Street PATH stations, the waterfront ferry and the Bergen-Hudson Light Rail.

For more information on Trump Plaza Residences Jersey City, visit the on-site sales suite, which is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 88 Morgan St. in Jersey City. Morning and evening hours are available by appointment. Contact the sales and marketing team by calling (888) 263-7003, e-mailing info@trumpplazaresidences.com or visiting the website at www.trumpplazaresidences.com

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About Trump Plaza Residences Jersey City
Trump Plaza Residences Jersey City is a full-service, luxury high-rise condominium located at 88 Morgan St. in Jersey City, N.J. The 55-story residential tower is the tallest in New Jersey, with panoramic views of the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline. Completed in 2008 with a total of 443 residences, the homes feature exquisite interior finishes. Additionally, there are more than 40,000 square feet of amenities managed by The Trump Corp., including a screening room, a dining hall with catering kitchen, game rooms, sitting areas and lounges, a heated outdoor rooftop pool with cabanas, an in-house spa including massage and locker rooms and saunas, a business facility, a fitness center and indoor and outdoor children’s play areas. For more information, please visit the website at

 

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Park Will Be Built For Use By Residents And Community

 

JERSEY CITY, N.J.  – CANCOlofts, an industrial-to-residential condominium loft building in Jersey City, celebrated the groundbreaking on Sept. 10 for CANCOpark, a public park that is being constructed across the street from CANCOlofts, at 50 Dey Street.

 CANCOpark, which will offer 15,000 square feet of green space, landscaping, seating and a walking path, is expected to be complete by the end of October. The park will be open for the enjoyment of CANCOlofts residents as well as residents of the neighborhood, contributing to the already appealing lifestyle of the unique property, formerly the American Can Co.

 

 “CANCOpark is a wonderful gift to Jersey City and a much-anticipated amenity for our residents,” said Jodi Stasse, director of marketing and sales at CANCOlofts. “It will be especially loved by those homeowners who don’t have their own private terraces. What can be more perfect than having a restful open green space right across the street from your home?”

About 50 were in attendance for the morning event, including Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy; Economic Development Corp. Director Dan Frohwirth; Department of Housing Economic Development and Commerce Director Carl S. Czaplicki; Stewart Osborne and Edward Baquero, representatives of the developer; in addition to sales associates, construction team members, residents and neighborhood business representatives.

Addressing these guests, Mayor Healy spoke about the vital role that CANCOlofts has played in revitalizing the former industrial neighborhood on the city’s west side and congratulated the CANCOlofts’ team on their achievement. Then he joined the ceremony’s participants in plunging their shovels into the ground and pitching out a small amount of dirt, symbolizing the official commencement of the park’s construction.

“CANCOpark will not only serve as an amenity to the residents of CANCOlofts – its green spaces will be open to all residents of Jersey City,” said Mayor Healy, who has been a strong supporter of the project since its inception.

Among those in attendance were a number of residents, who were delighted to see the park coming to fruition.

“This beautiful park will not only enhance the streetscape, but it will bring the Jersey City community to CANCOlofts, helping to foster social connections among the residents of the neighborhood, as well as serving as a peaceful neighborhood sanctuary,” said Michael Hirsch and Debbie Bennett, residents at CANCOlofts since early 2009, “We look forward to spending a lot of time at the park, as do all the residents here. It will also be a pleasure to share the space with our neighbors.”

 

CANCOlofts has announced that there is a limited opportunity to purchase the remaining homes in the CANCOparkview collection, which will overlook the park. The CANCOparkview collection includes two-bedroom, two-bathroom lofts, as well as one-, two- and three-bedroom penthouses ranging in size from 1,200 to 1,646 square feet.

 

In addition to the CANCOparkview collection, CANCOlofts offers one-bedroom homes starting in the low $300,000s, as well as “one bedroom plus” homes, the most popular design, which includes an area that many buyers use as an office, starting in the low $400,000s. A limited number of two-bedrooms are available starting in the mid-$400,000s.

 

All of the lofts feature oversized windows ranging in height from 11 to 14 feet that let in an abundance of light, and all have at least one column structure, some in the mushroom capped style on view in the building’s public spaces. Also included in all CANCOlofts’ homes are wide-plank white oak flooring, glass tile accents in the kitchens and bathrooms, engineered stone countertops and gleaming white-lacquered custom cabinetry.

 

CANCOlofts offers more than 10,000 square feet of luxury amenities, including CANCOchill, a resident’s lounge with billiard tables, card table, large-screen TVs, seating areas and a large service bar; and CANCOparty, a rentable space for private parties. Health and fitness facilities include CANCOsweat, a fitness center; CANCOpow, a boxing area; CANCOstretch, a floor exercise and yoga area; and CANCOhoops, a half basketball court.

 

Additional areas for work and amusement are CANCObiz, a business center; CANCOkids, a children’s play area; CANCOfun, a table game area; CANCOflicks, a movie theater equipped with surround sound, a 10-foot projection screen, reclining seats and an extensive collection of movies; CANCOpooch, an outdoor dog run adjoining an indoor pet spa; as well as outdoor picnic and sundeck areas CANCOgreen, CANCOgrill and CANCOrays.

 

Residents also have the convenience of other on-site amenities including a 24/7 concierge service and Zeytinia Gourmet Market, a unique combination of fresh country market, gourmet shop, informal eatery, coffee bar and food-bar take-out that allows CANCOlofts residents to shop within the building. Zeytinia, which also serves the surrounding neighborhood, features an internal building entrance for residents only.

 

Convenience is another factor that makes this property a top choice for prospective purchasers. For those seeking an easy commute to Manhattan, CANCOlofts offers immediate access to public transportation via a morning and evening shuttle service to and from the nearby Journal Square PATH station. In addition, the building is close to Interstate highways.

 

 

CANCOlofts’ Wells Fargo mortgage specialists are available on site every Saturday and Sunday to provide financial guidance on current mortgage rates and financing programs. The building has been approved by the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) and Fannie Mae, which means that qualified buyers can obtain mortgages with lower down payments and lower interest rates than are available through conventional mortgages. As well, CANCOlofts has been awarded a 30-year tax abatement, which translates to lower property taxes for residents.

 

For more information, visit the website at www.cancolofts.com, call the sales center at 201-876-8686 or e-mail info@cancolofts.com. The on-site sales center, located at 50 Dey St. in Jersey City, is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Morning and evening hours are available by appointment.

 

About CANCOlofts

 

CANCOlofts is the dynamic industrial conversion and redevelopment of the former American Can Company factory, an industrial landmark that was the birthplace of the tab-topped beer can, into 202 single-floor and duplex-penthouse lofts. Located at 50 Dey St. in Jersey City, N.J., this architectural treasure now offers a chic, contemporary lifestyle complete with 10,000 square feet of luxurious amenities and indoor parking. For more information, visit the website at www.cancolofts.com or drop by the sales office at 50 Dey St. Sales office hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. For an appointment, please call 201-876-8686 or e-mail info@cancolofts.com.

 

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Historic Condominium Conversion to be Honored During May 27 Ceremony

 

Given to outstanding examples of restoration or adaptive reuse of a historic building, the Excellence in Preservation award is being bestowed upon The Residences at Dixon Mills for Elmsford, NY-based developer Robert Martin Company’s restoration of the former Dixon Ticonderoga furnace houses into luxury condominiums and a comprehensive lifestyle amenities facility.

“More than 150 years ago, entrepreneur Joseph Dixon moved his growing business to downtown Jersey City, where he manufactured several products, the most famous of which is the yellow Dixon Ticonderoga pencil. Today, with their original architectural details, period brickwork and wrought-iron railings restored, those same Romanesque Revival-style buildings continue to be a fixture of downtown Jersey City,” stated Tim Jones, principal of Robert Martin Company. “We are extremely honored to receive this award from the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy, and to be acknowledged for the work we have done in breathing new life into this important Landmark of New Jersey’s industrial past.”

The Conservancy will hold its ceremony from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 27 at the Landmark Loews Theater at 54 Journal Square in Jersey City. Tours of the theatre will be provided following the awards ceremony.

The five buildings that comprise Dixon Mills were converted from a factory into rental apartments in the 1980’s. Robert Martin Company subsequently purchased the property in 2007 and developed the community into 467 luxury condominiums and a lifestyle center converted from the development’s historic Powerhouse building.

“The unique historic charm of this community is one of the primary reasons we have been so successful in our sales efforts, having sold and closed more residences over the past year than any other condominium community in Jersey City,” stated Jones.

Surrounded by cobblestone-style streets and landscaped courtyards adorned with rows of turn-of-the-century streetlamps and flowerboxes, The Residences at Dixon Mills combines bygone-era charm with a sense of urban sophistication.

The community is located just three blocks from the nearby Grove Street PATH station, offering direct access to Wall Street or Midtown, as well as the neighborhood’s many retailers, restaurants and cultural and entertainment venues. As part of the community’s amenities package, Dixon Mills offers residents a shuttle bus that takes them from their door to the PATH station.

Last year, the community opened The Club at Dixon Mills, a premier amenities space exclusive to Dixon Mills’ residents and featuring a state-of-the-art fitness center, screening room, spacious locker rooms, a yoga/movement room, community lounge with large projection television, WiFi area, media room and indoor multi-purpose recreational court.

Studios, as well as one-, two- and three-bedroom condominium residences are available from the low $200,000s. Duplexes and triplexes are also available, as are over 100 penthouses. Many of the residences feature oversized windows and ceilings that range in height from nine feet to 12 feet.

For more information about The Residences at Dixon Mills, please call the Sales Office at 201-309-1004 or visit www.dixonmillsjc.com.

About Robert Martin Company
Founded in 1957, Robert Martin Co. has a long, distinguished history in real estate. The company and its partners have developed and acquired over 20 million square feet of property and its holdings presently include over two million square feet of office space and hundreds of acres of developable land. Widely regarded as a pioneer in office park development and mixed-use urban renewal projects, the real estate and investment firm has expanded from its home base in the New York metropolitan region into California and Florida, where it has recently partnered to buy over 600 hundred acres of land, approximately 2,500 apartments and a large mixed-use project in Miami, Florida. For more information on Robert Martin Co. visit www.robertmartincompany.com

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