An adaptive reuse project along one of Jersey City’s emerging cobblestone streets is officially open for business as a former warehouse for the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company has been reborn into an office and retail complex.
Kushner and KABR Group have officially commenced leasing for the newly renovated Arts & Powerhouse Building at 130 Bay Street. Originally built in 1913, the six-story landmark underwent a $30 million renovation that preserved its historic character while expanding the property and converting it into commercial space.
So far, Rumble Boxing and restaurateur Danny Meyer’s Daily Provisions are confirmed to be opening in the building plus offices for Spear Physical Therapy, and One Medical. However, announced deals at the property for NYC restaurant Tacombi, Philadelphia’s Han Dynasty, and a food hall concept called The Bread Factory have fallen through.
To celebrate the launch, the developers have dedicated $250,000 to showcase works by Jersey City-based artists. Kushner and KABR recently hosted an art exhibition in collaboration with the Long Meadow Art Residency (LMAR) that features the works in the building’s lobby of Daniella Portillo, whose paintings explore themes of space, time, and memory, with a focus on urban and natural environments.
“We’re thrilled to partner with The Arts & Powerhouse Building to support Daniella Portillo, amplifying her artistic journey,” said LMAR Cofounders and Presidents David Feldman and Jennifer Herman Feldman. “This collaboration, backed by LMAR’s creative resources and the opportunity to showcase her work, reflects our shared commitment to empowering artists.”
The revamped Arts & Powerhouse Building offers up to 135,000 square feet of flexible, loft-style commercial spaces that feature up to 27-foot ceilings and access to a 10,000-square-foot rooftop amenity deck. CBRE Vice Chairman David Opper and First Vice President Conor Dolan are overseeing the leasing efforts for the property, which is branded as the A&P Building.
“The A&P Building brings a level of character and authenticity rarely seen in Jersey City’s office and commercial market,” said Adam Altman, Managing Member of KABR Group. “With its industrial bones, loft-style layouts, and a setting that reflects the neighborhood’s creative roots, it offers an experience more akin to Manhattan’s Meatpacking or Flatiron districts.”
