Designed by Michael Graves Architecture and built by KL Masters Construction Co., The Lucy at 619 Grove St. in Jersey City will include 431 market-rate and 13 affordable units alongside an expansive collection of amenities, while preserving historically significant portions of the site’s original church, rectory and school. — Renderings courtesy: SJP Properties/Claremont Development
By Joshua Burd
SJP Properties, Claremont Development and Battery Global Advisors are set to begin construction on a new 444-unit luxury rental tower in Jersey City, having secured joint venture equity and financing in connection with the project.
The firms on Tuesday said the building, known as The Lucy, is slated to break ground this fall at 619 Grove St. and just north of the city’s outbound Holland Tunnel lanes. The 24-story tower will take shape with the help of equity partner PCCP and construction financing from Kennedy Wilson, both of which were arranged by the Cushman & Wakefield team led by John Alascio.
The project follows the 2023 completion of a neighboring 165-bed transitional housing facility on Grove Street, developed in partnership with the Archdiocese of Newark and Catholic Charities, to preserve and expand the longstanding St. Lucy’s Homeless Shelter.
“We are proud to preserve the historic character of this site while creating a modern community that reflects Jersey City’s dynamic growth,” said Steven J. Pozycki, SJP’s founder and CEO. “The result will be a one-of-a-kind living experience with unmatched amenities and design.”
Designed by Michael Graves Architecture and built by KL Masters Construction Co., The Lucy will deliver 431 market-rate and 13 affordable apartments alongside an expansive collection of amenities, according to the developers. They noted that the design restores historically significant portions of the site’s original church, rectory and school, seamlessly integrating them into one project.
Mary Cook Associates leads the design team for the apartments.
“This project continues our work to bring much-needed housing to Jersey City while honoring the neighborhood’s history,” said Richard Sciaretta, managing partner of Claremont Development. “We’re excited to deliver a landmark development that blends heritage and modern living. We are proud to have completed the facility for Catholic Charities and are pleased to be partnering with SJP and PCCP on the final phase of the development.”
Amenities at The Lucy will include a rooftop pool, a sky lounge, a sundeck with grills and a penthouse bar with skyline views, along with a resort-style lobby, coworking and conference rooms, a fitness center and a media and game room. Plans also call for a bell tower speakeasy, a hydroponic garden and multiple lounges with fireplaces, among others.
Ownership will provide residents with shuttle service to the PATH train and ample bicycle storage, according to a news release.
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