Designed by Comito Associates PC, the latest addition to Centurion Union Center in Union Township is a five-story, 85-unit building at 968 Bonnel Court with upscale amenities and 105 public parking spaces. — Rendering courtesy: Landmark
By Joshua Burd
Landmark has welcomed the latest crop of renters to Centurion Union Center, its fast-growing mixed-use district in Union Township.
The developer this week said occupancy is underway at the project’s fifth residential phase, which has brought another 85 luxury rental units to the Stuyvesant Avenue corridor. The property at 968 Bonnel Court is already 65 percent leased, drawing both local renters and those moving from Newark, Jersey City and other northern New Jersey locales to a site with expansive amenities and immediate access to a growing retail and dining scene.
Rents in the latest phase start from the mid-$2,000s for one-bedroom homes and the mid- $3,000s for two-bedroom units, with incentives. Madsen Leasing is leading the building’s rental program.
“It’s always exciting to welcome our first residents to a new building, especially as it builds on the strong foundation already established at Centurion Union Center,” said Manny A. Fernandez, founder of Landmark and designated redeveloper of the Stuyvesant Avenue Redevelopment Project. “The pace of leasing in this latest phase speaks to the community’s continued appeal. With each new building, we’re seeing more residents drawn to the combination of thoughtfully designed homes, a robust amenity offering and the energy of a downtown that continues to evolve.”
Previous phases have delivered 182 homes and 10 retail spaces totaling nearly 15,000 square feet, according to a news release. When complete, the development will have more than 320 units and some 27,000 square feet of retail space across five buildings.
Designed by Comito Associates, the newest Centurion building has three residential floors above a two-story parking garage, giving residents convenient on-site parking while adding 105 ground-floor spaces for public use, Landmark said. It also has common spaces such as a lobby hospitality and coffee hub, a high-end fitness center, a resident lounge, a clubroom and an expansive rooftop terrace, among other amenities.
Residents will also have access to the full selection of amenities across the entire project.
“Centurion Union Center has appealed to a broad spectrum of renters, whether its young single-professionals and couples who appreciate its downtown convenience and commutability or longtime residents and local empty-nesters grateful for the opportunity to live in a maintenance-free apartment in an area they love,” said Sara Madsen of Madsen Leasing. “They all value the community’s ability to blend a lively, urban-like vibe with the coziness and comfort of a boutique property that feels very personal and connected.”
The developer added that downtown Union’s growing mix of restaurants and services include longtime favorites like Van Gogh’s Ear Café and ethnic eateries serving Thai, Japanese, Mexican, Colombian, Portuguese, Filipino and other cuisines. Joining those businesses are newer operators such as Ayala Coffee, bbq.Chicken, Angie’s Nails and Pilates x 3.
Additionally, renters are minutes from Interstate 78, Route 22, the Garden State Parkway and NJ Transit’s Union station, which provides service to Newark Penn Station, the firm said. Buses to New York City depart a short walk from Centurion on Morris Avenue.
Landmark launches leasing at 85-unit rental property, its latest in downtown Union
