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Top Summer Destinations: Long Branch, NJ

Posted on May 29, 2009 | Leave a comment

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#72 LONG BRANCH, NEW JERSEY
NEW-LOOK SHORE

TRAVEL TIME 1 hour 30 minutes by train

WHY? This once nothing-special town has reinvented itself as an upscale oceanfront resort.

MUST DO What makes this Jersey Shore town different from so many others is Pier Village, a massive complex of hotels, stores, restaurants and rental apartments along the ocean. Since its opening in 2005, Pier Village has become the unofficial town center, with an attractive boardwalk that more resembles South Beach than the Shore. Get gussied up at Pier Village’s sleek AquaMedica Salon and Spa, voted best day spa in the state. Start off the evening with a glass of Chardonnay at the upscale wine bar the Wine Loft (32 Laird St.; [732] 222-7770), then enjoy a fancy Manhattan-style dinner (at Manhattan prices) at Sirena Ristorante, a nouveau Italian seafood spot overlooking the ocean (27 Ocean Ave.; [732] 2221119). For an apres dinner drink and dancing, the groovy Avenue Nuit, designed by renowned London architect David Collins, is the place to see and be seen–at least on the Jersey Shore (23 Ocean Ave.; [732] 759-6700). Escape the “Village” and dial things down a notch in old-school Long Branch –Tuzzio’s has been around since the mid-’60s; three courses run as little as $9.95 and there’s live music on Fridays and Saturdays (224 Westwood Ave.; [732] 222-9614).

STAY HERE The just-opened Bungalow at Pier Village is billed as the Jersey Shore’s “first authentic boutique luxury-lifestyle hotel.” We don’t know what most of those words mean, and why they’re being used together in a sentence, but the hotel is mod and fab, with a champagne bar. Guests have access to the members-only Le Club, a beach club complete with cabanas, a roof deck bar, lounge and pool (from $339, two-night minimum; [800] 889-4361). On the boardwalk and just north of Pier Village, the 254-room Ocean Place Resort & Spa has a private beach and indoor and outdoor pools (from $169; [800] 411-6493).

HAPPENINGS Opening day of the Monmouth Park Racetrack is May 9, but the Haskell Invitational is the racing and drinking event of the summer (August 2). Oceanfest, the city’s annual Independence Day celebration, takes over the promenade with food, entertainment, arts and crafts and a fireworks display (July 4). September 5 is the Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival, an all-day event with music and fireworks. Pier Village hosts concerts and outdoor movies throughout the summer.

HOT TIP Just three miles from the beach, Monmouth University‘s 156-acre campus has great classic and modern buildings. Check out Woodrow Wilson Hall, a National Historic Landmark, where Wilson ran his campaign in 1916. It was used as Daddy Warbucks’s mansion in the film version of “Annie.”

LEARN MORE www.visitlongbranch.com

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TREMENDOUS PUBLIC RESPONSE IN JERSEY CITY TO NEW SIGNATURE WATERFRONT CONDOMINIUM BUILDING

Posted on May 27, 2009 | Leave a comment

CP_living_web_edJERSEY CITY, NJ –- Crystal Point, the iconic new 42-story building rising in downtown Jersey City, has celebrated its Grand Opening with a flurry of sales activity as buyers rush to take advantage of the opportunity to own a magnificent condominium home directly on the Hudson River.

The signature collection of 269 one-, two- and three-bedroom residences and resort-style amenities has quickly made its mark on the Hudson River “Gold Coast” attracting savvy homebuyers in large numbers.  All of these purchasers recognize the unique blend of limited-time Grand Opening prices from the mid-$400,000s, historically-low interest rates and lavish condominium designs have created an incredible value and unsurpassed buying opportunity at the stylish building.

“We are thrilled about the attention Crystal Point is receiving,” said Brian Fisher, principal of Fisher Development Associates, which is developing Crystal Point a mere 25 feet from the banks of the Hudson River. “Situated on the final piece of developable waterfront land facing Manhattan, this is a one-of-a-kind building that offers unobstructed views of the ever changing New York City skyline, incomparable amenities and the convenience of an upscale urban lifestyle right at your doorstep.”

The Grand Opening of Crystal Point will be quickly followed by the debut of on-site fully-furnished model homes located on the building’s 8th floor.  The residences – which will be merchandised by renowned New York City-based interior designer Kim Depole Design – are expected to open early this summer.

Designed by noted architectural firm Gruzen Samton LLP, Crystal Point features a crystalline-style glass exterior and has been designed to maximize the building’s waterfront setting and views of the ever changing Manhattan skyline.  Each home will have water views — a rare advantage experienced only at Crystal Point. Inside, homes will range from 800 to 1,817 square-feet and offer an array of premium finishes.  Residents will also benefit from free on-site parking.

“Features will include kitchens with Italian Pedini wood and glass cabinetry, sparkling quartzite counters, under-cabinet task lighting, full height pantries, islands with breakfast bars and a full Jenn-Air appliance suite,” points out Adrienne Albert, CEO of The Marketing Directors, Inc., Crystal Point’s marketing and exclusive sales agent. 

“Floor-to-ceiling windows will drench the homes in natural light and many of the residences will offer river front balconies.  Each residence will also have SMART home technology capabilities and a washer and dryer.”

Crystal Point’s superb amenities include the Crystal Spa with a thermal bath, sauna, steam and treatment rooms.  Residents will also enjoy a yoga/aerobics room, state-of-the-art fitness center, lounge with flat screen televisions, game room with billiard and poker tables, children’s play room and a screening room within the Crystal Club.

“An outdoor deck overlooking the Hudson River will feature a lap pool, hot tub, private cabanas and lounge chair seating, as well as a BBQ and dining area, fire pits and a children’s play area,” Ms. Albert says.  “The building will also offer a professional concierge, valet parking and lobby level restaurant.”        

Crystal Point is conveniently located between the Paulus Hook and Newport sections of Jersey City and steps from PATH trains at both Exchange Place and Newport with direct access into New York City and a Light Rail station.

An off-site sales and model center is now open at Crystal Point to offer a comprehensive look at the upscale, technologically-advanced homes and amenities.  Located at 80 1st Street, the facility is highlighted by a fully-furnished, two-bedroom model residence which was also merchandised by Kim Depole Design. 

For additional information, please call 201-433-7778 or visit www.crystalpointcondos.com.

 

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NEW SALES RECORDED AT CRESCENT COURT IN DOWNTOWN JERSEY CITY; Luxury Condo Building Surpasses 50% Sold

Posted on May 20, 2009 | Leave a comment
Crescent Court features 54 luxury condos in a convenient downtown Jersey City, NJ location

Crescent Court features 54 luxury condos in a convenient downtown Jersey City, NJ location

JERSEY CITY, NJ – While location will always play a critical role in the decision to purchase a home, value has taken on a new level of importance as today’s buyers are more focused than ever on receiving the most bang for their hard-earned buck.

At Crescent Court, both requirements are being met as aggressive pricing starting in the low-$300,000s, enclosed parking at no extra cost, expansive condominium homes and a convenient downtown Jersey City location have caught the attention of today’s discerning buyers.

As a result, more than 50% of Crescent Court’s 54 homes have now been sold, according to The Matzel and Mumford Organization, which is developing the distinctive new four-story  condominium building at the intersection of Merseles and 2nd Street just a few short blocks from the area’s mass transportation options and dynamic restaurants, shops and cultural attractions.

“We’re in the midst of a truly historic real estate market where excess is a luxury of the past,” notes Glenn Ward, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Matzel and Mumford.  “Today’s buyers demand value, and the higher concentration of activity is occurring at lower price points where buyers are less leveraged, have a better chance of receiving financing, and feel more confident in their purchase.  At Crescent Court, we’re able to deliver a newly-built residence with an expansive floorplan, upscale finishes and appointments, private outdoor space and enclosed parking — a $20 to $30,000 value compared with condominiums that charge extra – for just over $300,000.  Combined with today’s low interest rates, that’s a compelling opportunity that is clearly gaining traction with buyers.”

Crescent Court’s impressive one- and two-bedroom residences range in size from 863 to 1,916 square feet of living space priced from the low-$300,000 – which includes one enclosed parking space.

Condominium residences boast such upscale amenities and finishes as hardwood flooring throughout the living and kitchen areas, contemporary kitchens with granite countertops and breakfast bars, GE Profile Architect Series stainless steel appliances, sumptuous master baths with designer selected ceramic tile with solid surface vanity tops, sleek frameless shower doors and soaking tubs (per plan).

Crescent Court’s private parking garage offers direct access to the building with an elevator that opens to the professionally decorated lobby and common hallways.

The community’s central focal point will be its heavily landscaped rear terrace courtyard located at the lobby level. The outdoor common amenity has been designed to offer residents a private retreat within an urban setting.

Crescent Court’s location will provide easy access to Jersey City’s historic and vibrant downtown districts, as well as numerous public transportation options including PATH and Ferry Service to Manhattan.  The New Jersey Turnpike is also close at hand, bringing the Garden State’s business and recreational pursuits within easy reach. 

Surrounded by museums and art galleries, historic buildings and over 1,500 acres of parks and open spaces – including Liberty State Park, an 1,122-acre public park hugging New York Harbor and facing downtown Manhattan — residents of Crescent Court will find no shortage of recreational and cultural attractions.

There’s also an endless array of dining options, not to mention a full offering of neighborhood bars, pubs and cafes.

For more information on Crescent Court or to schedule a Hard Hat Tour, please call 201-222-2745 or visit

Matzel & Mumford is a K. Hovnanian Company.

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The Study at Yale: Big Hotel on Campus

Posted on May 20, 2009 | Leave a comment

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The Presidential Suite has never been so aptly named. With three living ex-presi-dents as alumni, it is likely that the Study at Yule, a newly built on-campus hotel just might fill that suite as it was intended.

Paul McGowan, a former executive at Starwood Hotels and Resorts who launched his own company Hospitality 3 in 2003, saw the opportunity to tap into an active market of visiting parents and famous visitors of all walks of life. He chose Yale as the flagship effort for his university hotel concept.

The hotel is located in the center of Yale’s New Haven campus, on a spot where an inn previously stood. According to the designer of The Study at Yale, Jill Greaves of Toronto-bused KPMB Architects, “that space on campus has been an inn for hundreds of years.” “It had the karma of a hotel and meeting place,” she said.

Yet, the hotel did not share the same Ivy League reputation as the university, and did not appeal to a well-traveled guest. “It looked a bit like a motel, said Greaves.

The building was gutted and two floors were added, which allowed for the architectural team in create 124 guestrooms.

Upon arrival at the hotel, the guest walks through the glass facade, and is greeted by two public spaces meant for relaxing; a living room and a restaurant/bar, Heirloom. Unexpectedly, Heirloom’s bar is popular with the university’s graduate students.

In Greaves’ design, comfort and the guest’s ease of use was critical. All furniture in the hotel was custom-designed and fit to property, ‘The symmetry between dining room. and lounge was important,’” she said.

In the hotel’s renovation, large, uncovered windows were used to let in ample amounts of natural light. All guestrooms have a full-width window as well.

“We made desks to fit along the full window wall,” said Greaves. ” The rooms also have a bookcase, and other elements of upscale dorm rooms. We tried to utilize design ideas that were bits and pieces of the campus environments. We provided good reading material in every room, along with a leather reading chair and an ottoman.”

The Presidential Suite shares the clean lines and artistic touches that the typical guestrooms offer. The bathroom is larger, fit for a Presidential entourage, and includes a kitchenette.

Seven “studies” were built for the hotel. They are designed to offer den-like accommodations for artists or professionals who need more space. There is a  dedicated  “Artists Studio” suite that is equipped with an easel and art supplies.

“It’s a unique idea in the campus environment,” said Greaves. “It gives the university a place where people can meet and feel comfortable.”

McGowan, the hotels owner, plans to take The Study at Yale, and use it as a model for other university hotels.

Greaves agrees that there is opportunity to place location-specific hotels on campuses nationwide.

“A lot of campuses have historic elements and places that are under-utilized and these campuses attract visitors for academic and business purposes,” she said.

‘The guaranteed audience is an inherent draw for hoteliers. It doesn’t hurt that the: clientele at Yale, or at another major university hotel, might be some the most famous and best connected guests around. Talk about word of mouth.

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THE FAIRCHILD IN TRIBECA PARTNERS WITH THE GREENWICH HOTEL

Posted on May 15, 2009 | 1 Comment
Exclusive private amenties offered at the famed Greenwich Hotel are available to homeowners at The Fairchild in TriBeCa.

Exclusive private amenties offered at the famed Greenwich Hotel are available to homeowners at The Fairchild in TriBeCa.

Residents to Have Full Access to Exclusive Club

NEW YORK, NY – Residents at The Fairchild, TriBeCa’s premier luxury condominium building, will now enjoy the exclusive amenities of one of New York’s most prestigious private clubs, The Greenwich Hotel.

Atlantic Walk Vestry, the developer of the 21-home Fairchild located at 55 Vestry Street in TriBeCa’s Northern Historic District, announced this week the one-of-a-kind partnership with Robert De Niro’s famed hotel. Under the elite agreement, Fairchild homeowners will have access to a true haven for relaxation and rejuvenation including a 1,000 square-foot fitness center and admission to the renowned Shibui Spa which features a lantern-lit pool and lounge and four full-service spa treatment rooms.

“The luxury and elegance of TriBeCa’s Greenwich Hotel is the perfect complement to The Fairchild’s classic New York style,” notes Raphael De Niro, partner of the Greenwich Hotel and managing director of The De Niro Group, The Fairchild’s marketing and exclusive sales agent. “The privacy and comfort offered at these prestigious addresses create an incomparable lifestyle for residents.”

Located within a 250 year-old wood and bamboo farmhouse, the Greenwich Hotel’s Shibui Spa also features a shiatsu room, a traditional bathing room with a large tub for Japanese bathing rituals, a wet room that includes a shower for wraps and scrubs, and a treatment room for massages, manicures, pedicures and facial treatments. The Fitness Center was designed to fit the concept of Shibui with old hemlock floors and hidden lights coupled with state-of-the-art equipment. Personal trainers are available upon request.

“No other residential building can offer access to these exclusive amenities,” states Gerard Longo, a principal of Atlantic Walk Vestry. “We’ve managed to enhance what was already a truly exceptional opportunity.”

Nestled in this storied neighborhood where Washington Street meets Vestry Street, The Fairchild is a charming nine-story doorman building that combines luxury living with the traditional industrial style and quintessential architecture of historic TriBeCa.

The Fairchild boasts 21 exceptional simplex, duplex and triplex residences – many of which boast 22-foot ceiling heights.

Prices range from $1.965 million to $8.995 million, with offerings including two-, three- and four-bedroom residences spanning from 1,350 to 3,500 square feet of living space – including three oversized triplex townhomes with private street-level entrances. Buyers can also combine homes to create up to 10,000 square-foot custom residences. Select residences also feature spacious terraces and outdoor patio space.
Residents also enjoy an around-the-clock attended lobby, personal Concierge service and refrigerated storage area, as well as close proximity to top-tier schools, renowned art galleries and gourmet eateries.

While the architectural design of The Fairchild reflects the industrial age of the 19th century, authenticated by a traditional red brick façade and oversized arched windows, The Fairchild is a newly-constructed building that features all of the comforts of 21st-century living. To ensure the historic character of the neighborhood is respected and preserved, The Fairchild was built under the supervision of the Landmarks Preservation Commission and showcases the expert collaboration of noted architect Karl Fischer and designer David Howell.

Dramatic interior spaces feature hardwood walnut stained flooring throughout the living areas, expansive arched windows, direct elevator access to each home and cutting edge technology systems. Poggenpohl Kitchens are fully equipped, providing residents with dark stained wood and off-white lacquered cabinetry, polished Caesarstone countertops and backsplashes, 36” Sub-Zero refrigerators plus additional under-counter refrigerators, a built-in Wolf oven and cook top, a Miele integrated dishwasher, and a stainless steel Sub-Zero wine cooler. Lavish master baths boast honed travertine walls, polished Calacatta gold accented floors with stone borders, elegant fixtures by Toto and Lakkista in a silver nickel finish, and a “Tea for Two” bath tub by Kohler.

For more information on The Fairchild, please call (212) 925-2655 or visit the website at www.tribecafairchild.com. The De Niro Group is The Fairchild’s exclusive marketing and sales agent.
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From Ghost Towns to Coast Towns

Posted on May 15, 2009 | Leave a comment

Daily NewsFriday, May 15, 2009

From Ghost Towns to COAST TOWNS

The waterfront in New York City and nearby is seeing the reinvention of wasteland and derelict buildings

By Jason Sheftell

CRYSTAL POINT, JERSEY CITY:
This project by Fisher Development Associates involves the last piece of land to be developed on the Jersey City shoreline with direct views of lower Manhattan. The real estate company’s two previous ventures on the Hudson River, Liberty Terrace and Liberty Tower, turned over 767 units quickly.

Just 25 feet from the water, Crystal Point is the most elegant. But that shouldn’t scare buyers. Units are competitively priced, starting in the mid-$400,000s. Amenities include a pool with water views, spa, residents’ lounge, free on-site parking and game room with private theater. All homes have marble baths.

“You’re not on the water here. It feels like you’re in the water,” says Adrienne Albert, CEO of The Marketing Directors, the sales group charged with selling the 269 units in the 42-story tower. “We’re already 20% sold in this market. People realize there is something special about this. You have New York skyline views from almost every apartment.”

To get a closer look, call (201) 433-7778.

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A Shore Bet

Posted on May 14, 2009 | 1 Comment

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A Shore Bet

Long Branch typified New Jersey’s fast disappearing seaside charm. It was renaissance or bust.

By Barbara Ballinger

Before New York’s Hamptons attracted wealthy homeowners and chic celebs, Long Branch, N.J., ranked as one of the country’s premier summer resorts with five miles of Jersey shoreline. Seven U.S. presidents vacationed there and attended services at an 1879 Episcopal church, which became known in their honor as the Church of the Presidents. Winslow Homer depicted its beach in his art.

The beach is still soft, white, and sandy, and meandering Victorian “cottages” with wide front porches still line leafy streets. But through the years, Long Branch lost luster as plane travel took vacationers farther from home. Investment in the city languished, and the gritty urban life—high crime, building vacancies, dwindling population, and tacky shops, particularly along the pier—stole away the charm of yesteryear. A fire in 1987 spelled the beginning of the end.

Civic leaders were determined to reverse the tide and asked Mayor Adam Schneider to help. “Everyone was skeptical because Long Branch had been through prior redevelopments. We took a different tact and developed a master plan before we hired a developer,” says Schneider, who took office in 1990. With input from architects and urban planners at Thompson Design Group in Boston, the private and public sectors envisioned a destination that maximized the oceanfront year-round.

A 28-acre stretch by the water would become a lively mixed-use complex with homes above shops and restaurants, hotels, green space, and ferry service to lower Manhattan. The centerpiece would be a new boardwalk and pier—hence the development’s name, Pier Village, minus the amusement park, which leaders felt wouldn’t fit the image desired.

To construct Pier Village, the leaders hired Applied Development Co. in Hoboken, N.J., which purchased 35 parcels of land between 1999 and 2001, and tweaked the plan. The firm decided that low-rise buildings would have mostly Victorian facades to evoke the past, but a few would be contemporary for a more evolved aesthetic, says president David Barry. His firm also suggested rental units rather than condos. “We felt condo owners would use them as second homes in warm weather, but renters would stay all year,” he says.

Other team members made additional key decisions. Architect Glenn Haydu of Minno &Wasko Architects & Planners in Lambertville, N.J., designed an oceanfront restaurant, Avenue, and a beach club with a rustic sustainable facade but big glass panes on the ocean side for views. Thompson principal Pratap Talwar and landscape architect Tom Bauer of Melillo + Bauer Associates in Manasquan, N.J., redesigned the scale of Ocean Avenue and added medians for a more residential approach into the development. They also massed buildings to capture ocean views, set aside a crescent-shaped green space for public activities, improved beach access, planted native grasses to catch pollutants, and installed dark-sky lighting with a historic look.

To date, 536 rental units have been built, with 90 percent of the 320 in Phase I and 70 percent of the 216 in Phase II leased. Monthly rents run from $1,285 to $4,100. Twenty-nine of the 32 retail units totaling 100,000 square feet are occupied, and a cutting-edge-style, 24-room boutique hotel, Bungalow, was set to open May 1. More than 500 permanent jobs have been created.

While the pier and ferry terminal have not yet been constructed, the City Council adopted in March a $1 million bond ordinance to fund planning. Phase 3, to start in spring 2010 once all plans are approved, is expected to add 200 apartments, 75 condos, 20,000 square feet of new retail, a 100-room hotel, and an oceanfront park.

Already, change is palpable. Restaurants like The Turning Point have become hubs even in winter. And the rental population isn’t comprised just of the anticipated young professionals but also boomers like management consultant Joe Raff, who grew up on the Jersey Shore and was looking for a self-contained, ocean community.

Last summer, more than 500,000 visited the beach, says Mayor Schneider. The equalized ratable base for Long Branch jumped to $6.5 billion this past January from $1.5 billion in 2001, according to the Long Branch Tax Assessor.

Pier Village is causing ripples beyond its shore. “It has spurred $20 million worth of public investment throughout the city,” Talwar says. The New Jersey District Council of the Urban Land Institute named Pier Village 2006 Project of the Year. Travel & Leisure magazine ranked it among the country’s “20 Great
American Beaches” in 2007.

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Pier Village is a mixed-use community in Long Branch, N.J., a city of 32,000 in Monmouth County. It is located two blocks from a train station with frequent service to New York 55 miles away and 45 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport. Phase I opened in 2006; all three phases are expected to be completed by 2011. For more information on Pier Village, visit www.piervillage.com.

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Two main roads—Ocean Avenue and Ocean Boulevard—frame the development and parallel the new boardwalk and planned pier; new medians along Ocean Avenue calm traffic. A crescent-shaped, half-acre green space near the ocean known as Festival Plaza is used for concerts, outdoor movies, farmers markets, and other public activities.

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WINDOWS…OF OPPORTUNITY

Posted on May 14, 2009 | Leave a comment

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CRYSTAL POINT GRAND OPENING PRESENTS “ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME” OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ON JERSEY CITY WATERFRONT

Posted on May 12, 2009 | Leave a comment

Crystal Point has grand opened with 269 condominium homes and resort amenities on Jersey City waterfront

Crystal Point has grand opened with 269 condominium homes and resort amenities on Jersey City waterfront

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The sophistication of living in an iconic riverfront condominium building has teamed with attractive Grand Opening prices and historically low interest rates to create a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” for today’s savvy homebuyers at Crystal Point, the inspiring collection of 269 homes rising on the last piece of developable land in Jersey City directly facing Manhattan.

One of the most anticipated residential properties to be introduced to the New York Metropolitan area, the signature 42-story building situated a mere 25 feet from the banks of the Hudson River is celebrating its Grand Opening by introducing an extraordinary buying opportunity unrivaled in comparable condominium offerings in Jersey City, Hoboken and New York City.

Poised to become an instant landmark on the dazzling Hudson River waterfront, Crystal Point heralds in a new era of urban luxury and everlasting value with world-class residences incredibly priced from the mid-$400,000s, premier service, incomparable amenities and exceptional views – all attributes desired by discerning homebuyers looking to take advantage of market conditions and get the most upscale home for their money.

The Grand Opening celebration follows an extremely successful preview sales period in which prospects responded favorably to Crystal Point’s lavishly-appointed one-, two- and three-bedroom homes and resort-style amenities and services, according to its developer Fisher Development Associates.

“We discovered in our preview period there are a large number of homebuyers who realize now is the time to buy and take advantage of record-low interest rates, federal tax credits and more,” says Brian Fisher, a principal of the firm that bears his name. “We’ve added even more value to the equation by offering these stylish homes at Grand Opening prices and establishing a close relationship with various lending institutions which allow purchasers to receive amazingly low interest rates and offer the ability to lock in at any time between signing their contract and closing.

“The result is a sensational opportunity to enjoy upscale waterfront living in a one-of-a-kind location enhanced by five-star amenities and services right outside your door.”

The full-service Crystal Point building features a distinctive, crystalline-style glass exterior and has been designed to maximize the building’s waterfront setting and reflect its exclusivity and diversity. Inside, homes will range from 800 to 1,817 square-feet of well-designed living space complemented by a wide array of premium finishes. Residents will also benefit from free on-site parking.

“Designer features will grace these homes, including kitchens with Italian Pedini wood and glass cabinetry, sparkling quartzite counters, under-cabinet task lighting, full height pantries, islands with breakfast bars and a full Jenn-Air appliance suite,” points out Adrienne Albert, CEO of The Marketing Directors, Inc., Crystal Point’s marketing and exclusive sales agent.

“Floor-to-ceiling windows will drench the homes in natural light and many of the residences will offer river front balconies, expanding the already sensational views. Each residence will also have SMART home technology capabilities and a washer and dryer.”

Designed by noted architectural firm Gruzen Samton LLP, Crystal Point boasts sweeping views of the ever changing skyline stretching from lower Manhattan to the George Washington Bridge. Each home will have water views — a rare advantage experienced only at Crystal Point.

Crystal Point’s superb amenities create a resort-like living experience for residents. Ideal for maintaining a healthy body and mind, the Crystal Spa will feature a thermal bath, sauna, steam and treatment rooms. Residents will also enjoy a yoga/aerobics room, , state-of-the-art fitness center, lounge with catering kitchen and flat screen televisions, game room with billiard and poker tables , children’s play room and a screening room within the Crystal Club.

“An expansive outdoor deck overlooking the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline will feature a lap pool, hot tub, private cabanas and lounge chair seating, as well as a BBQ and dining area, fire pits with accompanying seating, and a children’s play area,” Ms. Albert says. “The full-service building will also offer a professional concierge, and valet parking, while a lobby level restaurant will serve residents and the community at large.”

Crystal Point homeowners appreciate the community’s convenient location ideally situated between the Paulua Hook and Newport sections of Jersey City and just steps from PATH trains at both Exchange Place and Newport with direct access into New York City and a Light Rail station.

Downtown Jersey City is also bustling with shopping and entertainment venues, while the tree-lined Paulus Hook neighborhood is known for its numerous restaurants, pubs, cafes, bakeries, and other conveniences.

Homebuyers can now visit the 4,000 square-foot sales and model center at Crystal Point. Located at 80 1st Street, just steps from the actual building, the spectacular off-site sales center and model is welcoming potential purchasers eager to obtain a comprehensive look at the upscale, technologically-advanced homes and amenities. The facility is highlighted by a fully-furnished, two-bedroom model residence merchandised by renowned New York City-based interior designer Kim Depole Design.

For additional information on Crystal Point, please call 201-433-7778 or visit www.crystalpointcondos.com.

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BAYPORT ON LAKE’S BAY NAMED COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR AT THE 2009 SAM AWARDS; Matzel & Mumford Takes Home 11 Awards In All

Posted on May 6, 2009 | Leave a comment

Bayport on Lake’s Bay features 131 luxury townhome residences and a new clubhouse and outdoor swimming pool with pool deck that overlooks the pristine Lake’s Bay

Bayport on Lake’s Bay features 131 luxury townhome residences and a new clubhouse and outdoor swimming pool with pool deck that overlooks the pristine Lake’s Bay

West Atlantic City, N.J. – Bayport on Lake’s Bay was named “Community of the Year” at the 2009 Sales and Marketing Awards (SAM), topping a competitive list of entrants from around the state.

Recognizing outstanding efforts in the homebuilding industry, the SAM Awards were presented on April 21st in Atlantic City during a gala reception that kicked off the New Jersey Builder’s Association’s (NJBA’S) 60th Annual Atlantic Builders Convention.

The coveted community of the year honor, which was in the “attached community under $400,000” category, highlighted an award-winning night for The Matzel & Mumford Organization which took home 11 awards in all for various achievements at its Bayport on Lake’s Bay community, Crescent Court luxury condominium community in downtown Jersey City and K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Stone Harbor active adult community, which is being marketed by Matzel & Mumford.

“We’re thrilled to have such an esteemed panel of our peers acknowledge our sales and marketing accomplishments with these prestigious awards,” says Glenn Ward, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for The Matzel and Mumford Organization, a K. Hovnanian Company.

“The recognition is a reflection of the hard work and commitment to excellence exhibited by our outstanding team of professionals and our ability to deliver exceptional communities that meet the needs of today’s homebuyers.”

Bayport on Lake’s Bay features 131 townhome residences located along the tranquil shores of Lake’s Bay in West Atlantic City, N.J. A new phase of expansive multi-level townhomes was recently unveiled at the community at prices starting in the low-$200,000’s — a tremendous value in today’s market.

The community’s distinctive townhomes offers expansive living spaces including a large family room or third bedroom and full bath on the first floor, a gourmet island kitchen with a breakfast nook and dining and living areas on the second floor, and a generous master-bedroom suite and second bedroom on the third level.

Residents enjoy the community’s new clubhouse which features a recreation center with fitness and activity areas and meeting room, as well as an outdoor swimming pool with pool deck that overlooks the pristine Lake’s Bay which is one of the country’s top ten sites for wind surfing and kite boarding, as well as other non-motorized sports such as canoeing and kayaking.

For those seeking national retail extravagance, the Pier at Caesars in Atlantic City offers such upscale names as Burberry, Tiffany and Co., Salvatore Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton and many more. The Pier also houses two exciting night spots and an impressive selection of gourmet restaurants by such distinguished restaurateurs as Steven Starr of The Continental and Buddakan.

In addition, as a perennial favorite of some of the world’s most famous musicians and comedians, Atlantic City continues to host exciting entertainers year round.

The area is also easily accessible to New York City, Philadelphia, and other points throughout the tri-state area thanks to its proximity to several major state thoroughfares, including the Garden State Parkway, the Atlantic City Expressway, and Routes 40 and 322.

For more information on Bayport on Lake’s Bay and to schedule an appointment to view a furnished model home, please call 609-484-0096, or visit Matzel & Mumford’s website at www.mmhomes.com/bayport.

To visit the community’s Sales Center and new professionally decorated model home — from South Jersey/Pennsylvania, take the Atlantic City Expressway East to Exit 2. Take the Blackhorse Pike to the first U-turn, then head west on the Blackhorse Pike 1.3 miles and turn left on Bayport Drive. Follow Bayport Drive to the Sales Center on the right (across from the Bayport One office building).

From the North or South, take the Garden State Parkway to the Atlantic City Expressway Eastbound toward Atlantic City, then follow directions as above.

The Matzel & Mumford Organization is a K. Hovnanian Company.
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