One of the first steps in the launch of Sabrina Browne’s professional
career was to find the perfect community to call home after she completed her studies. Like many young-singles before her, a great access to the work and entertainment centers in Manhattan and the vibrant, welcoming scene of the Hudson County, N.J. City of Hoboken made it the ideal place to begin her path.

Ms. Browne established her connection to this mile-square city in 2016 after graduating Summa Cum Laude with a master’s degree from Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J.  She first shared an apartment with a roommate at 4th and Jackson on Hoboken’s west side.  As she ascended and grew in her professional and personal life, Ms. Browne began to search for upgraded rental options that would better suit her advancing lifestyle needs.

“While my previous building had a welcoming community, I desired more amenities to work, learn and play,” she says.

Once the calendar turned to 2020, Ms. Browne dedicated herself to finding a new apartment, relying on previous experiences that dictated January to March as prime months for new rental listings in Hudson County.  She initially cast a wide net, considering studio and one-bedroom apartment homes at Cast Iron Lofts on the Jersey City/Hoboken border, as well as apartments in Hoboken on Jefferson Street, Monroe Street and along the Hudson River waterfront.

“It was important for me to find a place where I could maximize my budget in terms of size, space, amenities and community,” Ms. Browne points out. “The last one is so important to me, as I love to feel welcome when I walk through the door every day.”

The communal environment she sought was front and center at 7 Seventy House, an upscale new rental building developed by Bijou Properties and partner Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation on Hoboken’s fastest emerging western edge.  The collection of 424 luxury homes checked all the boxes for Ms. Browne, starting with its close-knit, welcoming community and extending to its socially-infused atmosphere and designer homes.

“7 Seventy House attracted me in so many ways, including its exterior and interior design,” she says.  “The building seamlessly blends modern design with eco-chic and that is so fabulous to me. When I walked through 7 Seventy House and saw the studio and one-bedroom floor plans, I immediately fell in love with the high ceilings.”

The resort-inspired amenities so important to Ms. Browne are in abundance at 7 Seventy House, which boasts world-class amenities and service.  It’s one of the most comprehensive packages in Hoboken and includes a penthouse pool and roof deck with lounge seating, expansive amenity deck with BBQ stations, multiple outdoor gardens, bocce ball court, state-of-the-art multi-level gym, play room, game room, indoor bike storage, on-site dog park, dog grooming room, alcove with co-working lounge and coffee station and a conference room with access to an outdoor lounge with a fire pit.  The amenity spaces are strategically located on multiple floors with views including the Manhattan skyline.

Beyond the private amenities, 7 Seventy House offers services that include a 24-hour attended lobby and Hello Alfred concierge service.

“Having access to numerous, five-star amenities, all in one building, is a dream come true,” she says. “Topping the list is the rooftop and pool, the two-story gym and laundry services.  Of course, there’s also multiple gardens. bike racks, workstations, rooftop, lounges, gardens and so much more. I love it all!  Previously, when I needed a change of scenery or a quiet place to work, I would go to Starbucks or the waterfront. Now I have endless options from 7 Seventy House’s outdoor spaces. At home, I have loved the virtual fitness classes offered through Hello Alfred and 24/7concierge service.”

When not enjoying all the recreational and social pursuits at 7 Seventy House, Ms. Browne will relax in her stylish one-bedroom apartment and its soaring ceilings and magnificent views.

“When I toured 7 Seventy House, my eyes lit up when I saw the layout of my exact apartment and its view was everything,” she comments.  “As noted, the high ceiling is amazing since few apartments in Hoboken have them. The view is so nice and brings in tons of natural light. Third, the bathroom is perfect because I can shower or soak in the bath after a long workday, plus it’s incredibly spacious for all my beauty products. Lastly, my closet or ‘fashion closet,’ as I love to say because it holds all my clothes, shoes and purses incredibly well. The closet is spacious, fabulous and fun.”

7 Seventy House is steps from the 9th Street Light Rail Station and backs up to the famed Jersey City cliffs on Hoboken’s west side, providing it one of the city’s most unique locations in terms of ambiance and commutability, other favorable characteristics Ms. Browne has trumped since her move.

“7 Seventy House is a fabulous location for those seeking an elevated, luxury experience in Hoboken,” she said. “The property invites you into a new world in the Mile Square where you are able to access a pool, rooftop, gardens and panoramic views of New York City. You also feel incredibly safe in this building with the 24/7 concierge and high-tech security system.  The building’s proximity to-and-from the PATH Station and its free shuttle service was also critical and allowed me to maintain a seamless commute into Manhattan.”

The Marketing Directors is the exclusive marketing and leasing agent for the collection of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences at 7 Seventy House.  Its luxury homes boast open floor plans with red oak engineered wood floors and expansive windows that bathe the homes in natural light.  Kitchens feature Quartz countertops, white ceramic tile backsplashes, custom cabinetry, and a premium GE stainless-steel appliance package, with in-residence Bosch washer and dryers.  Luxury baths are outfitted with grey mineral stone tile and Moen & Kohler fixtures.

Monthly rents start in the $2,600s, with limited-time incentives that include six weeks free on a 13-month lease.

Designed by Marchetto Higgins Stieve Architects (MHS Architects), the 14-story 7 Seventy House that blends an upscale living experience with the convenience of quick access throughout New Jersey’s Hudson River “Gold Coast,” including Hoboken’s PATH, New Jersey Transit and Ferry terminals with service to Manhattan.  Closer to home, there’s a wide range of services and cultural attractions available in the Monroe Center, the premier arts and business community in Hoboken, which boasts artist studios, children’s activities, fitness facilities, eateries and much more.

Please visit the building’s website at www.7SeventyHouse.com or call 201-795-0770 to schedule a tour.

In-Person Tours Now Available by Appointment

The first residents have begun moving into BeLa, a new luxury rental building located in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood.  The exciting milestone follows the successful launch of leasing at BeLa through 3D virtual tours which are now complemented by in-person presentations by appointment only.

Located at 74 Maple Street, BeLa is quickly drawing renters from both sides of the Hudson River with a modern residential option situated in an historic and culturally-rich neighborhood that borders Liberty State Park’s more than 1,200 acres of open space.

“We’re excited to welcome our first residents to BeLa,” said Carole Bloom, executive vice president of leasing for Halstead NJ Development Marketing, LLC, which was tapped by Golden Glades Capital Management as the building’s exclusive leasing and marketing agent. “The boutique, eight story building features just 99 residences with stylish living spaces and smartly-designed amenities that complement its charming and commuter-friendly neighborhood.  We’re also appealing to renters who are now placing more value on being the first ones to live in an apartment, as well as reside in an area with less density and more open space.  BeLa offers just that.”

HOMES

The new collection of residences is currently priced from $1,996 for one bedrooms, and $2,560 for two bedrooms. Halstead is offering an attractive promotion of up to three free months in incentives for tenants who sign leases quickly.   BeLa. residents will be the first to enjoy exquisitely-designed residences featuring keyless entry systems, stylish bathrooms with walk-in showers or soaking tubs, in-home washers and dryers, and chef-inspired kitchens with islands, custom cabinetry and stainless-steel Whirlpool appliances.  An added benefit, many of the apartments feature flexible layouts with room for a den or spacious home office

SETTING

With a WalkScore of 88, BeLa’s Bergen-Lafayette location puts residents right in the middle of a thriving community.  The newly constructed building is situated just blocks from Communipaw Avenue, the area’s business corridor that offers hip and authentic bars, eateries, shops and everyday conveniences, including The Grind Shop specialty coffee shop, Pacific Pizza, Harry’s Daughter Gastro Pub, and the 902 Brewing Company which is producing its flagship beers like Heaven, Hell or Hoboken IPA, Pale Ale True Hoboken (dubbed P.A.T.H.) and more.

Downtown Jersey City, Hoboken, and Manhattan are easily reached via the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Liberty Park Station which is just steps from BeLa.  Four light rail stops away is the Exchange Place PATH Station, which is one stop from the World Trade Center transit hub. A quick ten-minute ride connects commuters to New York Waterway’s Paulus Hook Ferry Terminal with service to Brookfield Place, Pier 11/Wall Street and 39^th Street/Hudson Yards. Nearby Route 78 provides a pathway to the Holland Tunnel, as well as points west.

For outdoor recreation, the adjacent Liberty State Park offers a green oasis in the middle of the metropolis, with more 1,200 acres of open space, a two-mile waterfront promenade, an outdoor performance area, and spectacular restaurants with sweeping views of the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty. The park also offers a full-service marina, ferry service to Manhattan, charter boat excursions and maritime sightseeing tours.  Also anchoring the neighborhood is the Liberty Science Center with its ever-evolving interactive museum experience and the largest and most technologically-advanced planetarium in the Western Hemisphere.  Work is underway to extend Jersey Avenue which will better connect downtown Jersey City with Liberty State Park and Bergen-Layfette.

AMENITIES

Right at home, BeLa’s lifestyle amenities include an attended lobby, resident lounge and clubroom, state-of-the-art fitness center and yoga studio, and a rooftop terrace with a lounge, BBQ grilling station and Manhattan skyline views. The building also features a fully furnished guest suite, bike storage, package concierge, onsite indoor parking and a street-level café.

For more information on BeLa and to schedule a virtual or in-person tour of the building’s model homes and amenity spaces, please call (201) 332-2000, or visit www.belaliving.com.

About Golden Glades Capital Management

Golden Glades Capital Management is a private investment firm specializing in private equity, real estate, and credit opportunities.  The firm was founded in 2019 to pursue attractive investment strategies for its founding principals’ personal capital.  The firm accepts limited partnership commitments from select investors who share the objective of achieving attractive risk-adjusted returns while making a positive impact on underserved communities across the US.

About Halstead Property Development Marketing

Halstead Development Marketing (HDM) is a leading leasing and marketing firm dedicated to the craft of new development. HDM partners with celebrated developers, landlords, architects, and designers to create superior rental living experiences for the next generation. Having leased thousands of units, the team brings considerable experience, skill and dedication to carving out truly unique properties that benefit future-facing residents maximizing investors’ returns. HDM collaborates at every stage of the process, from site analysis, pre-development planning, marketing and asset repositioning to lease up and stabilized leasing.  We craft substance through the team’s ardent attention to the development process. All properties receive additional exposure through the unmatched domestic and international Halstead Property network.

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In idyllic market conditions, relocating internationally can be a nerve racking experience.  Stressful decisions made from far away can include everything from having to make a housing choice sight unseen to selecting all new furniture and accessories to decorate living spaces.   A global health pandemic unquestionably amplifies these challenges.  That’s certainly been the case in the New York metro area with the circumstances created by the Coronavirus outbreak.

Fortunately, on the New Jersey Hudson River “Gold Coast,” developers of new residential properties had foresight and quickly implemented processes and procedures to ease housing searches and provide a high level of comfort to prospects relocating at this time.   For example, Hoboken, NJ was the first New Jersey municipality to issue an order to shelter in place in mid-March.  When social restrictions prohibiting physical interactions went into effect, 7 Seventy House, its largest new construction rental building, was well prepared to seamlessly continue its leasing program and provide potential renters all the tools to make important decisions.

The team behind the 424-home luxury building — developer Bijou Properties, its partner Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation and The Marketing Directors, the exclusive marketing and leasing agent for 7 Seventy House — had sprung into action weeks before.  Already in the works was an advanced one-on-one visual presentation, with tours of model homes and its world-class amenities.  Leasing agents were prepped to create informative personal Zoom prospect meetings and Facetime tours of available apartments.

These digital assets have proven to be incredibly effective and helpful to renters such as Meir Rosilio, who was relocating from Israel to Hudson County for employment in Jersey City.  Mr. Rosilio had a leg up in his home search, having visited Hoboken in December and walking the mile-square City to acquaint himself with its housing stock.

“I had the most familiarity with southeast Hoboken and that’s where I originally focused my home search,” he says.  “However, none of the properties really stood out.”

Working with a broker, Mr. Rosilio expanded his search, considering Park + Garden in the City’s uptown neighborhood and Avalon Hoboken on its west side.  The burgeoning western edge  neighborhood around Hoboken’s Monroe Center and 9th Street Light Rail would eventually become his new home when Mr. Meir discovered 7 Seventy House.  His introduction to its homes, amenities and services was completely online

“The first time I experienced 7 Seventy House was through a virtual tour,” Mr. Rosilio added.  “The digital presentations at other apartment buildings weren’t nearly as comprehensive.  Working with the leasing team, I was able to tour the actual homes I was considering.  I was pretty familiar with the layout of a one-bedroom apartment, but the video was extremely helpful in providing more insight into how much light the home had and more. It provided greater perspective to make my decision.”

The award-winning leasing team from The Marketing Directors worked remotely with Mr. Rosilio and ensured he was 100% comfortable with his decision to make 7 Seventy House home.

“When Meir contacted us we had just rolled out our virtual leasing program and he was the very first person to experience the presentation,” adds Leasing Manager Sara Madsen.  “The virtual leasing process with Meir was flawless, and extremely effective.  We created a custom presentation and a comprehensive approach that showcased the building in a way that gives a feeling similar to walking in and touring 7 Seventy House in person.  The process also helped Meir and myself to connect, engage, and interact as if we were in person. The well thought out custom presentation along with live video interactions enabled Meir to feel comfortable and excited with his decision to apply.  It was a perfect solution for not only someone who wasn’t able to walk into the building to rent during this current time, but also someone who was moving from out of the country.”

The development team behind 7 Seventy House has rolled out a new program that will donate $7.70 to one of two non-profit organizations that are working to provide Coronavirus relief in conjunction with its virtual tours.  The donation will be made on behalf of every prospect and broker that participates in a digital leasing presentation at the building.  What’s more, the building’s ownership will commit to matching every donation, making the total raised even greater.

The process is simple and will generate meaningful funds for either the Front Line Appreciation Group (FLAG) of HBKN and JC, a local grassroots organization that provides meals and more to doctors, nurses and medical professionals, or Feeding America, a national organization with a specific fund to help feed those throughout the country affected by COVID-19.  The program will run until May 31, 2020.  There is no requirement to sign a lease to generate a contribution.

For additional information or to schedule a virtual tour of 7 Seventy House, please visit the building’s website at www.7SeventyHouse.com or call 201-795-0770.

The fast-leasing 7 Seventy House features a collection of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences with open floor plans of red oak engineered wood floors and expansive windows that bathe the homes in natural light.  Kitchens feature Quartz countertops, white ceramic tile backsplashes, custom cabinetry, and a premium GE stainless-steel appliance package, with in-residence Bosch washer and dryers.  Luxury baths are outfitted with grey mineral stone tile and Moen & Kohler fixtures.

Monthly rents start in the $2,600s, with limited-time incentives that include six weeks free on a 13-month lease.  Immediate occupancy is available.

Designed by Marchetto Higgins Stieve Architects (MHS Architects), the 14-story high-rise building boasts approximately 90,000 square-feet of resort-style amenities that include a penthouse pool and roof deck with lounge seating, expansive amenity deck with BBQ stations, multiple outdoor gardens, bocce ball court, state-of-the-art multi-level gym, play room, game room, indoor bike storage, on-site dog park, dog grooming room, alcove with co-working lounge and coffee station and a conference room with access to an outdoor lounge with a fire pit.  The amenity spaces are strategically located on multiple floors with views including the Manhattan skyline. Brooklyn-based interior designer Factioned, has merchandised the amenities with chic and fashionable furnishings and appointments that blend an industrial flair with a modern lifestyle environment.

Beyond the private amenities, 7 Seventy House offers services that include a 24-hour attended lobby, Hello Alfred concierge service and covered parking.   There’s also approximately 25,000 square feet of ground floor retail space that will serve residents and the Hoboken community.

Located at 770 Jackson Street, the building is just steps from Hoboken’s 9^th Street Light Rail Station and blends an upscale living experience with the convenience of quick access throughout New Jersey’s Hudson River “Gold Coast,” including Hoboken’s PATH, New Jersey Transit and Ferry terminals with service to Manhattan.  Closer to home, there’s a wide range of services and cultural attractions available in the Monroe Center, the premier arts and business community in Hoboken, which boasts artist studios, children’s activities, fitness facilities, eateries and much more.

7 Seventy House is a multi-faceted mix-use project that was developed in conjunction with a two-acre resiliency park donated to the City of Hoboken by Bijou Properties and Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation.  The initial installation of the park included a children’s playground, a one-acre green space designed for active and passive recreation uses, a state-of-the-art 6,835 square-foot community gymnasium and infrastructure to capture over 450,000 gallons of rainwater to reduce flooding.  A second phase includes a one-acre public plaza with step seating and tilted lawn panel, play sculpture and a large plaza to accommodate vendors and seasonal markets.   The project is part of the larger redevelopment of Hoboken‘s once-industrial western edge into a vibrant and active pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.

“7 Seventy House provides a lifestyle unlike any other Hoboken rental building,” says Larry Bijou, managing partner of Bijou Properties.  “Not only does it elevate urban living with stylish homes and a seemingly endless list of amenities, but the incorporation of public open space, plazas and park and playgrounds has created a sense of strong community that permeates throughout the building.”

7 Seventy House recently received a 2019 Excellence Award in Sustainable Development from  The Urban Land Institute-Northern New Jersey (ULI-NNJ) in recognition of the responsible development tactics and smart growth practices utilized to conceptualize and complete the upscale rental building.

About Bijou Properties

Founded in 1999 in Hoboken, N.J., Bijou Properties is an award-winning owner, operator, and developer of the highest quality green development along the Hudson waterfront. A recognized leader in sustainable development, Bijou Properties created New Jersey’s first LEED gold residential high-rise, first LEED platinum mid-rise, and first Passive House multi-family building. A developer that prides itself on building livable neighborhoods, projects have included new parks and pedestrian plazas, a public gymnasium, charter school, non-profit theater space, and unique commercial tenants including a rock-climbing gym, independent bookstore and culinary studio.

About Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation

Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser with decades long experience in real estate investment, finance, development, construction management and asset management. Since 1959, Intercontinental and its affiliates have managed, developed, or owned collectively over $10 billion in real estate property. Today, Intercontinental manages a real estate portfolio of approximately $9.5 billion for its clients. The Intercontinental portfolio is diversified both by robust property mix and by geography. Fund strategies actively seek opportunities to invest in both Core and Core-Plus properties, as well as in Value-Add operating properties and development projects.

About The Marketing Directors

With over 35 years of experience, The Marketing Directors is the preeminent development advisory that works exclusively on behalf of residential owners and builders to develop, market, and lease residential homes. The Marketing Directors are industry leaders, respected partners, and market innovators.