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 9th 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.
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