New Jersey luxury rental has a view with a thrill.

50 Columbus, a spectacular new ultra-luxurious rental building, has opened to the public in the heart of Jersey City's vibrant downtown district.

Conveniently located just one block from the recently-renovated Grove Street PATH Station, the striking 36-story residential tower features 400 premium rental residences and an impressive offering of amenities, according to Applied Development Company and Panepinto Properties, which is developing the building.

Residents will also enjoy the convenience of enclosed parking, 39,000 square feet of ground floor and mezzanine-level retail space, and new on-site access to the PATH Station.

"50 Columbus is designed to appeal to sophisticated, discerning professionals seeking luxury high-rise living and resort-like amenities amidst the exciting ambiance of Jersey City," notes David Barry, President of Applied Development Company.

"This city is well known for its vibrant nightlife, galleries and restaurants. It also affords convenient access to New York City through a variety of transportation modes. 50 Columbus will offer residents new standards in luxury urban living while embracing the vitality and dynamic ambiance of its surroundings."

Designed by world-renowned architect Costas Kondylis, with interiors by celebrated designer Andres Escobar, the building is notable for a soaring, 24-hour-attended lobby with 19-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, a professional concierge and a unique water feature.

"Residents will also enjoy an upscale, hotel-like recreational experience stemming from a full-floor amenities space that includes a lounge, theater/screening room, card and billiard rooms, children's play area and business center," points out Stephanie Panepinto, a principal of Panepinto Properties.

"A private landscaped rooftop deck features a swimming pool, cabanas, BBQ area and tennis court. In addition, the on-site Club H Fitness Center and Spa offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment, a Juice Bar with an expansive menu, nutritional advisors and Personal Trainers."

A wide mix of elegantly-designed floor plans is available at 50 Columbus, ranging from studios to three-bedroom residences--including eight lavish duplex townhomes--at monthly rents starting at $1,625. The homes enjoy an abundance of natural light, as well as spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor.

Gourmet kitchens offer sleek Euro-style cabinets with Richelieu hardware in brushed nickel, antique pearl quartz countertops and Whirlpool and GE appliances. Lavish bathrooms feature walnut vanities with Carrera marble vanity tops, ceramic tile floors, white running bond ceramic tile walls and polished chrome fixtures.

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Panepinto Properties has also received approvals to develop 70-90 Columbus, two 48-story towers featuring 942 residential units, a 144-room hotel, 12,000 square-feet of ground floor retail space and 320 parking spaces. Using the same color palette as 50 Columbus, 70-90 Columbus is designed to both tie into the entire development, as well as make its own bold and distinctive statement.

"Residents and guests alike will appreciate the onsite PATH entrance located adjacent to the hotel and tower lobbies," Panepinto adds. Construction for 70-90 Columbus will commence in 2008.