Relocating to the New York metro area for work, Londoner Timothy Campman was ready to begin his next exciting life chapter in an upscale rental home adjacent to Manhattan.  To accentuate his new lifestyle near the “city that never sleeps,” he sought to find a contemporary home that provided awe-inspiring New York City views. 

“I was looking for a modern, new building with great amenities including a gym and ideally a pool,” he said. “But essential for me was a place with great views.”

New Jersey’s Hudson River Gold Coast unquestionably boasts some of the most spectacular Manhattan skyline views in the world.  Mr. Campman focused his search to this area, looking at homes in Hoboken and Jersey City neighborhoods such as West Bergen and the West Side.  Finding a rental building that combined all his wants — newly built apartments, world-class amenities and the required views – proved difficult at first.    That’s when Mr. Campman turned his attention to Journal Square, the revitalized neighborhood perched high above Jersey City with great access to Manhattan via PATH Trains.

“Journal Square is an amazing area,” Mr. Campman added.  “It provided more value for money than buildings closer to the Hudson River waterfront, without compromising the views and easy commute to midtown and downtown Manhattan.”

Overlook Flats, the 16-story luxury rental building perched on an elevated location at 32 Oakland Avenue with tremendous views of New York City and the surrounding Jersey City streetscapes, offered everything Mr. Campman needed to embrace his new lifestyle.

Overlook Flats has everything I was seeking,” he said. “The apartments have floor to ceiling windows that bring views into the home, there are incredible amenities and a stunning rooftop.   What’s more, its location provides an easy commute to Manhattan, another necessity for me.”

Developed by Milton Fantin and the Fantin companies (Urban Property Developers and Urban Property Managers), Overlook Flats features a mix of meticulously crafted studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences just blocks from the Journal Square PATH Station.  Net effective monthly rents start from the $2,700s.  Limited-time Grand Opening incentives that include up to two months free rent are currently being offered.

An unparalleled array of outdoor amenities from landscape architect Melillo|Bauer|Carman includes a rooftop amenity deck, one of Journal Square’s highest, offering a pool with a hot tub, chaise lounges, BBQ areas, a kitchenette, and a lounge area with a foosball table and pool table. A second landscaped rooftop terrace provides firepits and additional picnic areas, as well as a bocce ball court and a pet playground. 

A host of indoor amenities include a spacious lobby with a double-height lounge and sculptural floating staircase, co-working spaces, an incredible children’s playroom with a parent’s lounge, sports simulator, and a modern fitness and training center with interactive equipment for on-demand workouts and separate H.I.I.T. and yoga studio.   Modern conveniences and services include 24-hour concierge, a smart package room and a state-of-the-art, fully-automated private parking garage. 

“The amenities at Overlook Flats have been amazing and I’ve made use of them almost every day.” Mr. Campman commented.  “They also offer great value.  The money saved on not having to pay for the likes of a Gym Membership or going to a pool in the summer make them very worthwhile.”

Designed by architect Michels & Waldron and interior designer Builders Design, Overlook Flats features loft-inspired apartments with nine-foot ceilings (with penthouses offering 12-foot ceilings), luxurious wide plank flooring, pre-installed living room fans for optimal comfort, and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood each space with natural light. Kitchens are equipped with GE stainless steel appliances and designer cabinetry, while lavish bathrooms boast frameless glass shower doors, quartz countertops, and Delta matte black fixtures.  Residents are afforded the opportunity to personalize their living spaces on a first-come first-served basis, with a variety of homes offering two different color palettes for their kitchens and bathrooms.  Homes located on odd-numbered floors will feature a lighter modern palette, while even-numbered floors feature a darker traditional palette, adding an additional layer of allure to the overall living experience.

Overlook Flats offers residents the convenience of being just a five-minute walk from Journal Square’s extensive transportation network, including PATH service to lower and midtown Manhattan, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Newark. NJTRANSIT and private buses serve the area, providing easy access to major employment and recreation centers on both sides of the Hudson River.

The Journal Square neighborhood is experiencing a vibrant resurgence with a wide range of lifestyle activities. The renowned Mana Contemporary arts center hosts visual and performing arts programming and exhibitions, and the restored Loew’s Theatre and eagerly anticipated Parisian museum, Centre De Pompidou, will soon be hubs for entertainment and culture. The neighborhood also boasts an eclectic selection of restaurants, bakeries, cafes, shops, boutiques, and community activities, and will be introducing a new park adjacent to the property in the near future.

“There’s plenty of nice coffee shops and places to grab a bite to eat in Journal Square,” Mr. Campman said.  “You can also be in Grove St. within ten minutes. Historic downtown is a very walkable distance away, or you can hop in an uber for $8.00.” 

For more information on Overlook Flats and to schedule your private visit to tour the building’s furnished model homes and amenities, please call 201.367.1866 or visit www.overlookflats.com.   The Marketing Directors is the building’s exclusive marketing and leasing agent.