High Rise Buildings Changing Face Of New Jersey Skyline
An area once dotted with mainly low-lying industrial buildings, development in Jersey City has been rapid. There are big residential towers behind Newport Center and when the sun rises in the east, tall glass buildings in that area light up with an orange glow and really stand out. These buildings have emerged over the past five years and are changing the face of New Jersey.” The developers of these sleek and modern new developments couldn’t agree more. At 235 Grand, a 46-story luxury rental building in downtown Jersey City, for example, residents enjoy sweeping views of Manhattan, New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty from the building’s 537-foot-high vista. Developed by Ironstate Development Co. and KRE Group, two prominent development companies that have helped transform the Jersey City landscape with iconic residential properties, the building’s HLW-designed tower, with its modern glass façade, is a significant architectural contribution to the Jersey City skyline. Inside, the building’s 549 studio- to two-bedroom homes feature light-filled living spaces with upscale finishes (including Bianco quartz countertops, herringbone mosaic backsplashes, stainless steel Whirlpool. Appliances, Carrara marble and Kohler fixtures), contemporary conveniences and dramatic views. Designed for entertainment, work and leisure, other building amenities include a 24-hour attended lobby, state-of-the-art fitness center, barre/yoga studio and a landscaped roof terrace with a swimming pool, movie screen, fire pit, barbecues, showers and WiFi. “We’re also constructing other high-rises in Jersey City, including our 37-floor 351 Marin development and our 71-story Journal Squared development, which will house 704 apartments,” said Jonathan Kushner, president of KRE Group. Journal Squared — the tallest building at 754 feet — should be ready for move-in by early 2021. “In each building, we’ve located various amenities high up and/or on the top floor to allow all residents to access the spectacular views, which that height affords, not just those living on high floors,” Kushner said. Nearby, on the Jersey City Waterfront, the 79-story, 900-foot-tall luxury condominium development, 99 Hudson, now officially stands as the tallest building in New Jersey (and the 41st tallest building in the United States). Completed in September 2018, the 781-unit high-rise, developed by COA 99 Hudson, features a distinctive limestone and glass exterior and a collection of studio to penthouse homes offering up to 2,500 square feet of living space. Thanks to several mayors who focused on growing the area’s retail, restaurant and nightlife establishments, Jersey City now boasts a bustling dining and retail scene as well as a wealth of desirable community amenities such as farmers markets, parks, schools, bike lanes, arts and entertainment venues and special events.”