Development partners Alpine Residential and Fields Grade are celebrating a significant milestone at Starling, the boutique collection of 39 luxury apartments in Jersey City’s resurgent Bergen-Lafayette.
Occupancy is underway at the eye-catching six-story building, which is now home to renters enjoying a high-end apartment lifestyle that blends modern residences, a package of inspired amenities and convenient location at 66 Monitor Street, steps from Liberty State Park and a short trip to Downtown Jersey City and Manhattan.
Starling features a mix of studio to three-bedroom homes and apartments, priced from $2,595, and offered with limited-time incentives that include up to two months free. South Oxford Management, an affiliated company of Alpine Residential, is handling its leasing program and management.
“We are proud to welcome our first residents to Starling,” said Todd Schefler, Managing Partner of Alpine Residential. “Our initial move-ins have truly brought this beautiful building to life. The early feedback has been overwhelmingly positive as residents embrace boutique living in a lively neighborhood that’s quickly filling up with delectable food and dining options, quaint cafes, nightlife and community services and amenities.”
With architecture by GRT Architects, Starling artfully fuses modern aesthetics with historic charm, paying homage to its past through the careful preservation of a century-old building’s façade that once adorned the site. The restored exterior is joined inside by a dramatic double-height lobby that features reclaimed trusses and wood finishes salvaged from its original structure. These elements were also repurposed to craft furniture found throughout the property’s common spaces.
Residences at Starling feature oversized windows with complimentary treatments, luxury plank flooring throughout, custom modular closets, in-home washer and dryer, smart lock entry, and remote thermostats. Gourmet kitchens boast stainless steel Energy Star appliances, Quartz countertops with a waterfall edge, Kohler fixtures, under-cabinet lighting, and full height tiled back splashes. Sleek bathrooms are adorned with Kohler fixtures, full height tiled baths and showers and soft close cabinetry. Select homes offer outdoor terraces.
Starling’s suite of amenities include a rooftop lounge, outdoor dining and seating area, state-of-the-art fitness center, co-working spaces, and a golf simulator. Services encompass a virtual doorman, package room, bike storage, access to electric scooters, and Tulu, an on-demand smart rental store offering high-quality household and lifestyle products.
Throughout Starling, a carefully curated collection of artwork captures the essence of Jersey City’s vibrant art scene. From murals by world-renowned artists to the diverse architecture and neighborhood life, the collection celebrates the city’s creativity. Upon entering the building, residents and guests are welcomed by works showcasing Jersey City’s street art scene, a theme that continues throughout amenities spaces adorned with local art and stocked with books from local authors, providing a connection to the Jersey City art community.
Street-level retail spaces at Starling will soon be filled by MochiDough/BoberTea, a premium Japanese donut and bubble tea shop, and The Roxy, a new venture from some of the team behind Corto in Jersey City Heights.
Starling lies in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood which is gaining notoriety for its open green spaces, small-town neighborhood charm and dynamic lifestyle options. Access to Downtown Jersey City is effortless, thanks to the Liberty State Park Bridge. The scenic route through the park strengthens connections between neighborhoods, including the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Liberty Park Station. Nearby Route 78 offers convenient access to the Holland Tunnel and points west. For outdoor enthusiasts, Liberty State Park provides over 1,200 acres of open space, a two-mile waterfront promenade, an outdoor performance area, and a celebrated restaurant with panoramic views of the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and Statue of Liberty.
For additional information on Starling, please visit www.starlingjc.com or call 201-928-5584.
About Alpine Residential
Alpine Residential is a partnership that is the development division for Beachwold Residential.
Beachwold Residential, which has a 40-year history, is a privately-owned real estate company that controls 67 properties and nearly 16,000 multi-family units in New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Texas and Tennessee. The managing partners of Beachwold are Gideon Friedman and Amir Hazan.
Alpine Residential, formed almost five years ago, is a development platform within Beachwold that includes William Rosato and Todd Schefler as managing partners. The four managing principals are based in the same offices in New York City. Some of the principals, senior management and other employees have been working together in different capacities for over 22 years.
In their careers, Todd and Bill have developed in excess of $2 billion of real estate including over 3,000 multi-family units. The Alpine Residential portfolio consists of 2,152 units ranging from developments in the approvals process to completed sites. Alpine has 295 units under construction in the Bergen Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City: an additional 500 will begin construction in the second quarter of 2024. www.alpine-re.com
About Fields Grade
Fields Grade is a full-service real estate development company based in Jersey City, New Jersey, founded by Greg Russo and brothers James and Robert Caulfield. Greg Russo is a real estate development and finance veteran with extensive experience in the development of multifamily housing projects over the past 25 years. Greg has completed the development and financing of more than 8,000 units and $5 billion worth of projects in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
James and Robert Caulfield, formerly of Fields Development Group, specialize in the entire spectrum of development and construction. Since Fields Development’s inception in 1999, the company grew to include an in-house construction division, Fields Construction Company, providing construction services to customers throughout the Tri-State area. Fields Grade fosters a cohesive and comprehensive approach for clients, with the ability to combine construction expertise with a developer mindset. www.fieldsgrade.com
