More Than 100 Homeowners Now Residing at 42-Story Condominium Building
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Crystal Point on Jersey City’s Hudson River waterfront is rewriting today’s real estate headlines as an amazing 100-plus condominium homes have been closed since the start of 2010.
The iconic 42-story building has unquestionably become of the most notable residential addresses along Hudson County’s “Gold Coast,” separating itself with the impressive number of move-ins and a strong sales velocity that includes another 19 homes sold in the last month alone. What’s more, the heightened activity offers irrefutable proof that today’s buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase homes that offer the unrivaled value, forever New York City views, high quality and resort-like lifestyle they’re looking for.
“Closing so many homes in such a short amount of time tells a much different story than what has typically been portrayed in the press in the last year,” notes Brian Fisher, a principal of Fisher Development Associates, which is developing the collection of 269 condominium homes and five-star amenities directly on the Hudson River waterfront.
“Our buyers are eager to complete the closing process and begin living in their sophisticated new home in a building that continues to raise the bar for a well-rounded, urban living experience. Our impressive closing and sale velocity reflects the public’s confidence in the market and Jersey City, generally, and in Crystal Point specifically.”
One of those homebuyers is Rita Marandino who moved into her three-bedroom condominium with direct New York City views at Crystal Point earlier this spring.
“My first thought when I visited Crystal Point was ‘Oh my God,” says Ms. Marandino. “It was love at first sight. After that initial visit I knew I’d be putting in an offer to purchase a new home here.”
“If you wrapped all the attributes at Crystal Point into one Manhattan building, you’d end up paying three or four times the price. Here, I received a corner home with an enormous amount of natural light, spacious rooms, magnificent Manhattan views, 2.5 baths, beautiful finishes, private balcony and free valet parking at a price made even more affordable thanks to a great 30-year tax abatement. All in a condominium building the developer takes great pride in and strives to make it the best condominium residence in the area.
“And I feel I’m in New York City’s best neighborhood thanks to the nearby transportation that offers a fast and efficient trip into Manhattan and ability to quickly drive to shopping centers and more.”
Crystal Point was recently crowned with the prestigious Gold Award for “Community of the Year” during the 2010 National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) annual International Builders’ Show. Given by the National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC), the celebrated achievement distinguishes the building as the best new attached home community in North America.
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. Inside, one-, two-and three bedroom 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 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,” says Adrienne Albert, CEO of The Marketing Directors, Inc., the building’s marketing and exclusive sales agent..
“Floor-to-ceiling windows will drench the homes in natural light and many of the residences offer river front balconies. Each residence also has SMART home technology capabilities and a washer and dryer.”
Homes at Crystal Point are made even more attractive thanks to a 30-year tax abatement that has been granted to the building. Residences are priced from the mid-$500,000s.
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.”
Created by the renowned New York City architectural firm Gruzen Samton LLP, the distinctive design of the landmark Crystal Point building maximizes its unrivaled waterfront location and creates homes with modern, open and furnishable living areas.
“Unlike many high-rise developments which often seem cavernous with long hallways, we split the Crystal Point plan in half with elevators positioned in the middle of the residential floors to create short corridors and provide the building a very intimate feel,” says Jordan Gruzen (FAIA) of Gruzen Samton. “We utilized multiple façade planes to break the building‘s mass up and ensure that every home had magnificent views. Each condominium was designed so from the moment the front door of each home is opened one is aware of the views and the light emanating from the water.
“The layouts of the homes themselves often create large square rooms and sprawling living spaces that are open, airy and extremely functional.”
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.
For additional information on Crystal Point, please call 201-433-7778 or visit http://www.crystalpointcondos.com.
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