JERSEY CITY, NJ—Mayor Steven M. Fulop and other Jersey City officials joined representatives of the joint venture between BLDG, Ares Management, and Urban Development Partners to usher in the start of leasing at The One, the new 36-story luxury residential tower in the heart of Jersey City's burgeoning Powerhouse Arts District. Officials also unveiled a 67-by-80-foot mural reflecting the city's artistic culture and its connection with the surrounding architecture.
The One offers a mix of 439 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments.
“This building has an artistic and unique design that will both add to the city's growing skyline and contribute to the exciting Powerhouse Arts District,” says Mayor Fulop. “We look forward to welcoming the new residents who will live here and call Jersey City home.”
Located at 110 First Street, the building boasts an extensive array of lifestyle amenities for residents. Indoor amenities include a fitness center and yoga studio, media theater room, children's playroom, gaming room, virtual golf, residents' lounge with catering kitchen and billiards, and additional storage space. Outside, the property has a pool with private cabanas and an expansive landscaped sun deck, picnic and lawn area, barbecues and fire pit. There is also a sky lounge with kitchen and adjacent roof deck.
“Today's population of luxury renters seeks to lease not just a residence, but a full lifestyle,” says Lloyd Goldman, BLDG principal. “As a result, there is strong demand for high-end amenities and common spaces that go beyond appliances and finishes. With this in mind, we've created a lifestyle experience unlike anything else in Jersey City.”
Created by artist Jeff Quinn and produced by combining a hand-painted technique with scanned materials, the mural depicts a mix of elements including a landscape and sky inspired by the 19th century Hudson River School art movement, and a depiction of the numeral “One” sitting amidst a foreground composed of photographic images of the current Jersey City skyline.
A professional artist with 25 years of experience, Quinn sought to create a work that suggests “the romantic history of the area and the feel of a fine art painting.” He also aimed to infuse the image with a “warm glow” that will make it appealing in all seasons.
“I want the mural to represent The One as it becomes an iconic part of the neighboring cityscape,” says Quinn. “The connection between art and architecture is frequently overlooked, thus the chance to work on this project was an amazing opportunity. I think Jersey City is poised to see a lot of new interesting art, design and architecture. My hope is that the mural will highlight Jersey City as a community that is open-armed to artists, designers, and creators alike.”
The One also has an on-site parking garage, bike storage, and a 24-hour attended lobby.
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