Birch House, the new lifestyle-driven rental building that has boosted the residential appeal and popularity of Jersey City’s resurgent West Side, continues to attract residents with its nature-focused design, showstopping amenities and compelling price points.
Developer Halpern Real Estate Ventures (HREV) is reporting that the collection of 337 high-end residences has achieved the impressive mark of 80% leased, with hundreds of residents now enjoying its luxury urban lifestyle. The feverish leasing pace at Birch House has prompted the release of the final upscale apartments at the striking six-story building, which includes many homes offering outdoor spaces that serve as a relaxing escape as the weather warms.
“Birch House is firmly established as the premier brand-new rental building on Jersey City’s West Side,” said Joel Halpern, President of Halpern Real Estate Ventures. “The neighborhood has experienced tremendous growth in recent years with new residential options joined by new restaurants and other lifestyle elements. Our leasing success is a result of the property’s ability to resonate with residents who could live in more high-profile locations but have chosen to live on the West Side and in Birch House.”
Contemporary Indoor Amenities Complete Energetic Vibe at Birch House
Awakening as spring inches closer is the impressive roster of nature-infused outdoor amenities at Birch House. Available to residents is a 20,000 square-foot garden courtyard with extensive landscaping and a 22,000 square-foot rooftop with lounge seating, sunbathing loungers, bar and screening area, community garden, great lawn and BBQ and dining areas, all with 360-degree views of the Hackensack Waterfront District, Downtown Jersey City and Manhattan in the distance.
Joining the outdoor amenities to create an energetic social vibe at Birch House are world-class indoor amenities that include an inspiring lobby and coffee bar with a dramatic staircase leading to a highly-amenitized second floor where private co-working spaces, a state-of-the-art fitness center with yoga and Pilates studios, a demonstration kitchen, library lounge, a media room and children’s playroom await. Additional leisure time activities are available on the building’s sixth floor which boasts a hidden speakeasy bar, and fully-equipped gaming & billiard lounge.
Emphasizing sustainability, Birch House incorporates meaningful green features such as a composting system producing fertilizer for the property’s landscaping, community garden planters, rooftop solar panels, electric vehicle chargers, rainwater collection for irrigation, and a vast 20,000 square-foot landscaped park. LED light fixtures and low flow fixtures further enhance the eco-friendly aspect within each residence.
Apartments Designed for Luxury Urban Living
Residences at Birch House offer elevated finishes including custom oversized floor-to-ceiling windows that allow natural light to fill each home complemented by the wide-plank oak floors throughout. Chef-quality kitchens come equipped with top-of-the-line GE appliances, including a four-burner range, stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, and a Frigidaire microwave. The aesthetic is completed with sleek grey quartz countertops, a grey stone-tiled backsplash, white oak and grey cabinetry, and stand-alone kitchen islands. Sumptuous baths offer a luxurious retreat, showcasing porcelain tile floors and wet walls, custom matte black medicine cabinets, and deep soaking bathtubs with handheld shower fixtures.
Monthly rents for studio apartments at Birch House begin from $2,250, one-bedroom residences are priced from $2,495 and two-bedroom homes start at $3,395.
Corcoran Group Marketing is conducting the Birch House rental program from an on-site leasing gallery with professionally decorated model residences styled by celebrated NYC-based ASH Staging. The building was designed by renowned Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners, with interiors and amenities curated by The Meshberg Group.
A Strategic Location on the Growing West Side
Located at 49 Fisk Street on the West Side of Jersey City, Birch House is situated in an area often referred to by residents as the Hackensack Waterfront District where significant investment and revitalization efforts are taking root, leading to the creation of a substantial amount of new residences, retail, amenities, greenery, and other community enhancements.
Birch House’s strategic location provides easy access to Route 440, connecting residents to the New Jersey Turnpike and Routes 1 and 9, bringing businesses and popular recreational options in northern New Jersey within easy reach. The Hudson Bergen Light Rail Station, just 5 blocks away, facilitates convenient travel to Downtown Jersey City and Manhattan.
The nearby 273-acre Lincoln Park offers access to diverse recreational facilities, including twenty-one public tennis courts, three playgrounds, a dog run, nature trails, several sports fields, and Skyway Golf Course, a scenic 9-hole layout adorned with colorful fescue, magnificent dunes, and rolling fairways.
For additional information on Birch House, please visit www.birchhousejc.com or email at birchhouse@corcoran.com.
About Halpern Real Estate Ventures
Halpern was founded in 2011 by a core team of experienced professionals, bringing together a substantial track record as real estate owners, institutional investors, and capital markets professionals. Halpern is actively engaged as a sponsor and operating partner in development, equity, and structured investments in major metropolitan centers and urban lifestyle cores in the Northeast, Colorado Front Range, and other high growth markets, with a key focus on Opportunity Zone investments. Since its inception in 2011, the Halpern platform has executed 16 investments, with 12 successful realizations and 4 active investments representing well over $1.5 billion of development value.
More information can be found on the website: www.hreventures.com.
