The Agnes, a new 145-unit luxury apartment building at 1320 Yale Ave. in Jersey City, features more than 10,000 square feet of amenity space. — Courtesy: Fields Grade/Blumberg & Freilich Equities
By Joshua Burd
An apartment building on Jersey City’s west side has welcomed its first residents, as its developers look ahead to the completion of leasing at the 145-unit property.
Built by Fields Grade and Blumberg & Freilich Equities, the five-story building known as The Agnes opened for leasing in mid-March. The property at 1320 Yale Ave. is now nearly 75 percent leased, the firms said, touting its upscale offerings and a distinctive collaboration with local artists and designers.
“We’ve clearly connected with residents who appreciate our focus on design, space activation and community involvement,” said Greg Russo, CEO of Fields Grade. “We’re excited to watch the building come to life as more and more residents move in and start enjoying this lifestyle.”
Monthly rents at the collection of upscale studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom homes start at $1,520, with grand opening incentives that include up to four months free, according to a news release. The property is also home to more than 10,000 square feet of amenity space, including an outdoor pool and landscaped courtyard, a club room, public and private workspaces and a high-end fitness center.
The developers, meantime, touted the addition of an art book library, adding that The Agnes will showcase a collaboration with contemporary artists, photographers, literary experts, designers and others to create a connection between residents and Jersey City’s creative community. At the street level, the building will have retail space housing a wellness-focused café called The Nell, which will feature locally based Afficianado Roasters. Fields Grade and Blumberg & Freilich highlighted those features along with the site’s proximity to a host of eateries, retailers and park and recreation spaces.
Renters will have quick access to downtown Jersey City via the nearby Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and are minutes from the New Jersey Turnpike. Additionally, the landlords will provide complimentary shuttle service to the Journal Square PATH station.
The project team for The Agnes includes interior designer Wherewithal and creative partners Studio Scissor, First Child, New World Group and Brandog, the news release said. The firms collaborated with ownership, Creative Director Dasha Faires and leasing agent The Marketing Directors.
Developers launch leasing at 145-unit rental building in Jersey City
