Overlook Flats at 32 Oakland Ave. in Jersey City has layouts ranging from studios to three-bedroom units. — Courtesy: Urban Property Developers
By Joshua Burd
A new 16-story, 297-unit apartment building in Jersey City’s historic Journal Square neighborhood has welcomed its first residents.
Its developer, Milton Fantin, announced the milestone this week after the property known as Overlook Flats hit the market late last summer. He and his team is working alongside The Marketing Directors to draw residents to the building, located at 32 Oakland Ave., touting a series of upscale amenity spaces and a location that is within walking distance of the Journal Square PATH Station.
Layouts range from studios to three-bedroom units, with net effective monthly rents starting from the $2,700s.
“We’re thrilled to welcome our first residents to Overlook Flats,” said Igor Fantin, business manager at Urban Property Managers, the in-house property management arm of the Fantin companies. “As our community comes to life as we continue to welcome our first residents home, the vibrant and tight-knit lifestyle of the property will be showcased, offering visitors a firsthand glimpse into what makes Overlook Flats the epitome of excitement in Jersey City’s most dynamic neighborhood.”
Designed by Michels & Waldron, with interiors by Builders Design, Overlook Flats has a rooftop amenity deck with a pool and hot tub, chaise lounges, grilling areas and other features, while a second landscaped terrace provides firepits, additional picnic areas, a bocce ball court and a pet playground, according to a news release. The property also has a lobby with a double-height lounge and sculptural floating staircase, along with indoor amenities such as co-working spaces, a children’s playroom with a parent’s den, golf simulator and a modern fitness and training center with interactive equipment for on-demand workouts.
Residents, meantime, are a five-minute walk from the Journal Square Transportation Center with service to lower and midtown Manhattan, Jersey City, Hoboken and Newark. They also have quick access to a series of shops, restaurants and cultural attractions in the historic neighborhood, which has seen a development boom over the past decade.
“Overlook Flats is not just a residence; it’s an embodiment of elevated living in the heart of Journal Square,” said Jacqueline Urgo, president of The Marketing Directors. “As our first residents settle into their new homes, they’ll discover a unique synergy of architectural elegance, thoughtful amenities and a vibrant community spirit that defines the essence of its culturally rich neighborhood.”
Landscape architect Melillo|Bauer|Carman designed the outdoor areas, Fantin said. Overlook Flats, which has been designed to achieve certification on the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Scale, also has a project team that includes JT Engineering as the structural engineer and KEA Engineers as the MEP engineer.
Fantin unveils 297-unit luxury rental building in Journal Square
