Jersey City's Liberty Towers marks opening with ceremony. (New Jersey).Jersey City Mayor Glenn D. Cunningham officially opened Liberty Towers last week, during dedication ceremonies at the new rental community along New Jersey's Hudson River Hudson River River, New York, U.S. Originating in the Adirondack Mountains and flowing for about 315 mi (507 km) to New York City, it was named for Henry Hudson, who explored it in 1609. Dutch settlement of the Hudson valley began in 1629. Gold Coast in the Paulus Hook section of the city. Mayor Cunningham joined representatives of the Essex Waterfront Company, developer of Liberty Towers, as well as members of Jersey City's municipal, business, and civic sectors, in welcoming the new waterfront community of 648 residences in two 37-story buildings. Mayor Cunningham stressed the importance of the opening of Liberty Towers at the city's eastern waterfront. "This opening is a significant step for our city," he said, "offering an upscale alternative for our current and future residents. What is also important is that the ownership of the building is committed to Jersey City, not just the waterfront. This, work of art, in the form of housing, will connect with the rest of the city by creating new tax ratables rat·a·bles pl.n. 1. Income from property taxes: netted the city over $30 million in new ratables. 2. , offering jobs to residents,, and providing opportunities to local venders." Leasing has already begun at Liberty Towers, with a strong initial public response, reports Brian Fisher
Brian L. Fisher is a preeminent field biologist focusing on the systematics of arthropods, with particular focus on ants. He has discovered over 1000 species. , a principal in the development effort. Monthly rentals for studio, one- and two-bedroom residences currently range from $1,695 to $3,000. "The highly anticipated opening of our rental program has tapped a strong pent-up demand by scores of prospective residents who have been eagerly awaiting an opportunity to enjoy the resort-style lifestyle offered here," notes Fisher. "We've had large numbers of inquiries about Liberty Towers ever since construction began: People looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a luxury rental residence close to Manhattan have, been attracted by this community's magnificent views, onsite amenities, and convenient location." Designed by world-renowned architect Jordan Gruzen, the exterior architecture of Liberty Towers is designed to optimize the community's panoramic views, said Fisher. "Every home accommodates the community's breathtaking views of New York Harbor New York Harbor, a geographic term, refers collectively to the rivers, bays, and tidal estuaries near the mouth of the Hudson River in the vicinity of New York City. This is sometimes construed in the sense "the Ports of New York and New Jersey". , the Statue of Liberty Statue of Liberty great symbolic structure in New York harbor. [Am. Hist.: Jameson, 284] See : America Statue of Liberty perhaps the most famous monument to independence. [Am. Hist.: Jameson, 284] See : Freedom , Ellis Island Ellis Island, island, c.27 acres (10.9 hectares), in Upper New York Bay, SW of Manhattan island. Government-controlled since 1808, it was long the site of an arsenal and a fort, but most famously served (1892–1954) as the chief immigration station of the United , the Verrazano Bridge, Manhattan and the surrounding mountains," he noted. Residents of Liberty Towers will enjoy a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, an outdoor pool and landscaped lounge, and a practice putting green, a business center, gate-controlled parking, and a private driveway entrance. There is also an elegant lobby at the base of the homes, 24,000 SF of retail space, a children's playroom, a private service and delivery area, and a bicycle. and carriage storage room. In addition, there is a waterfront park Waterfront Park can refer to any of a number of parks on a river or other body of water, including:
Much of Liberty Towers' appeal sterns from a location in an established residential neighborhood convenient to a number of transportation options. Rapid access to Manhattan is available by the PATH train system and the ferry. A station of the new Light Rail System is situated at the buildings' doorstep, providing easy access to other Gold Coast locales. "What's more, Paulus Hook is a true neighborhood with well-established restaurants, cafes and a distinctive residential ambiance am·bi·ance also am·bi·ence n. The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment: "The noir ambience is dominated by low-key lighting . . . ," points out Adrienne Albert, president of the Marketing Directors, Inc., the community's exclusive marketing and rental consultant. "It's an area deserving of its reputation for offering comfortable living along with a lively downtown with diverse dining and night-life opportunities." |
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