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This exciting mixed-use project right on the Hudson River includes 269 condominium units and approximately 7,000 sq. ft. of retail space on the ground floor. The residential towers will be 36 stories in height atop a 5 story parking garage. The building will have valet parking, full amenities, restaurant, business center and marina office. The project is being built in partnership with the Jersey City Marina project. For more information on Crystal Point go to the website http://www.crystalpointcondos.com/
The following website contains a New York Times article about Liberty Towers, Jersey City, another project completed by Fisher Development in Jersey City. http://jcedc.org/new/nyt022103.html
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JERSEY CITY — Crystal Point, a 42-story condominium building on the Hudson River waterfront, received the prestigious Gold Award for "Community of the Year" during the recent 2010 National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) annual International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, Nev.
Presented by the National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC), the award distinguishes the collection of 269 residences in downtown Jersey City as the best new attached-home community in North America.
Crystal Point, by Fisher Development Associates, also earned a Gold Award for "Best Sales Center." The Crystal Point Sales Team for The Marketing Directors, Inc. — the building’s marketing and exclusive sales agent — took home Silver Awards for Sales Person of the Year and Sales Rookie of the Year.
The awards were announced during the annual National Sales and Marketing Awards — called The Nationals — a yearly competition that recognizes innovation in new home design and marketing and sales efforts. Crystal Point was selected from among hundreds of submissions by a panel of judges that included marketing specialists, builders, architects, consultants and other industry professionals.
"The Community of the Year award is a significant achievement for Crystal Point, especially when you consider the building went head-to-head with some of the most prestigious residential properties in North America," said Adrienne Albert, CEO of The Marketing Directors, Inc. "(It) prevailed despite being located in the New York City market, where high land prices, construction costs and price-per-square foot levels put it at a disadvantage against its competitors.
"For example, 25 percent of the entries this year were (from Canada), where there aren’t difficult market conditions to overcome. Many others were located out west, where sprawling, volume-spaced homes can be introduced at much lower prices, based on development costs, than what we are confronted with in the New York Metro area."
The accolades for Crystal Point come as the building celebrates some important milestones. Most significant has been the arrival of the first homeowners, now residing in their new condominium homes. The unveiling after the New Year of a sales center and model homes within the building at 2 Second Street has spurred sales interest, says Brian Fisher, a principal of Fisher Development Associates — "Buyers marvel at the magnificent water views, which stretch from downtown Manhattan all the way to the George Washington Bridge, and imagine themselves living in this sought-after residential address."
Crystal Point features a crystalline-style glass exterior. Inside, the one-, two-and three bedroom homes will range from 800 to 1,817 square feet. Residents will have free on-site parking.
"Features will include kitchens with Italian Pedini wood and glass cabinetry, sparkling quartzite counters, under-cabinet task lighting, full-height pantries, islands with breakfast bars and full Jenn-Air appliance suites," Albert said. "Floor-to-ceiling windows will drench the homes in natural light and many of the residences will offer river front balconies. Each residence will also have SMART-home technology capabilities and a washer and dryer."
Crystal Point has been granted a 30-year tax a-batement and residences are priced from the low $500,000s. Amenities include the Crystal Spa, which offers a thermal bath, a sauna and steam and treatment rooms. Within the Crystal Club, residents also will have use of a yoga/aerobics room, a fitness center, a lounge with flat- screen televisions, a game room with billiard and poker tables, a children’s play room and a screening room.
"An outdoor deck overlooking the Hudson River will feature a lap pool, a hot tub, private cabanas and lounge chair seating, as well as a barbecue and dining area, fire pits and a children’s play area," Albert said. "The building will also offer a professional concierge, valet parking and lobby level restaurant."
Created by the New York City architectural firm Gruzen Samton LLP, the building’s design maximizes its waterfront location and creates homes with modern, open living areas.
"We split the Crystal Point plan in half, with elevators positioned in the middle of the residential floors, to create short corridors and provide the building a very intimate feel," says Jordan Gruzen (FAIA) of Gruzen Samton. "We utilized multiple façade planes to break up the building’s mass and ensure that every home had magnificent views.
"Each condominium was designed so that, from the moment the front door of the home is opened, one is aware of the views and the light emanating from the water. The layouts of the homes themselves often create large, square rooms and sprawling living spaces that are open, airy and extremely functional."
Crystal Point is located between the Paulus Hook and Newport sections of Jersey City. PATH trains at both Exchange Place and Newport provide access to New York City and a Light Rail station. |
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