Van Leer Place is a two phase development project located in the Lackawanna area of Jersey City. Situated just below the Palisades cliffs, the project will be another addition to the rapidly developing ‘Soho West’ neighborhood that connects Jersey City with Hoboken. Paying homage to its history, the project’s name Van Leer Place comes from the Van Leer Chocolate Company...

Revetment House Overview The Revetment House is a 6 story, 163 unit building currently approved in the Hamilton Park area of Jersey City. Revetment House is the sister building to the Embankment House. Both structures sit atop the 10th Street Embankment, a historic railroad embankment once operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Abandoned by Conrail in 1995, the embankment sat abandoned and overgrown until construction started...

A historically significant but long-shuttered landmark on Newark’s most prominent street is getting a welcomed facelift. The Hahne & Co. building, a hulking, pre-WWI edifice located at 609 Broad Street in the heart of Newark’s Downtown/Arts district, was designed by renowned architect Goldwin Starrett. He founded the firm Starrett and Van Vleck at the end of the 19th century and...

Development in Journal Square is showing no signs of slowing down. Just today, NJBiz has reported that the lot at 87 Newkirk Street has been purchased by a New York based developer under the LLC, 87 Newkirk Holdings. The sale was brokered by CBRE Group Inc and although the sale price isn’t publicly available, CBRE stated they set a new...

In the market for a whole house in Jersey City? Check out these open houses this weekend: A restored brick rowhouse with original hardwood floors. Full basement, landscaped yard, close to the lightrail. 266 Woodlawn Ave $325,000 Open house: Saturday 1-4pm     This charming, single-family Victorian in the Heights has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Architectural features include intact crown molding, oak staircase, and tin...

  Where: Greenville, Jersey City What: 7 bedroom, 6 bathroom multi-family home This home is chock full of interesting features. At first glance it needs some updating, the tile floors and oak cabinets aren’t exactly current but it adds charm to the quirky home. Other features, like the fireplace, staircases, and jacuzzi tub are more likely to be saved. Located on a...

Not as popular as other parts of Jersey City, since it’s not as easily accessible to the PATH, the neighborhood surrounding Lincoln Park is a well kept secret in Hudson County. This new listing may entice buyers to expand their search beyond downtown. This single-family home features a brick facade with stone and cornice work. Classically updated, the home is...

Welcome to the first edition of our "Ask an Agent" column with Michelle Mumoli of Sawyer Smith Residential If you have a question you'd like answered email us: [email protected]'m interested in renting in a luxury building downtown. I know they all have their own leasing offices, is there any benefit in having my own realtor? Although leasing offices are a great...

What’s in a name? When it comes to a neighborhood and its brand, it can mean quite a bit. Just ask SoHo or Tribeca, two now-trendy Manhattan neighborhoods downtown near the Holland Tunnel that were formerly filled with underutilized buildings and vacant lots before they were rebranded and revitalized. Jersey City appears to boast a neighborhood that is poised for...

Today marks the beginning of open house coverage in Hoboken, here are our picks: This one bedroom has a prime midtown location, but it’s the renovated finishes that steal the show. 703 Park Ave $450,000 Open house: Saturday & Sunday 12:30-3pm   At just over 1200sf, this two bedroom, two bath comes with parking and storage. 727 Monroe St $709,000 Open house: Saturday 1-4pm   If your budget stretches over...