Major Townhouse Renovation in Jersey City

Welcome home to this luxe, modern, and inviting townhome in the heart of downtown Jersey City! We are ecstatic to see this project completed.

This 4-story multifamily underwent a major renovation and was transformed into a spacious and functional family home for our clients. Careful consideration of our client’s lifestyle and plans for the future dictated every design decision. They needed a space that would function well now that they are a young professional couple and a space that would nicely accommodate a growing family in the future. Greater emphasis was placed on common family spaces and bedrooms were designed exclusively for sleep with minimal room for work or study and without TV connections to discourage those activities from taking place in these spaces. Instead, common places such as the family room and the kitchen are inviting and foster those activities.

Due to sagging floors in need of extensive repair, it made more financial sense to replace them entirely. We took this historic house and by re-pitching the roof in an inverted form we were able to gain an overall 36” which we used for raising the floors. This, in turn, allowed us to bring the ground level up to code and be suitable for living space. It also gave us additional ceiling room on the upper floors. The ground floor was designed in a way that can be used as a rental unit and can be reincorporated into the home later on when more space is needed. 

Both front and back facades were replaced with timeless brick and vertical wood siding and all windows and front doors were replaced. The ground floor features a one-bedroom suite, living room, and open kitchen-dining area. On the first floor, we achieved a more effective entry sequence to the living room which is an open-concept design leading to the kitchen. The interior is bright and airy, and the kitchen opens up to the deck in the back and the patio, making entertaining indoors and outdoors seamless. The design works in a way to accommodate the addition of a stair leading to the ground level when the rental unit is incorporated back into the house. 

Up on the second floor, a suite with a bathroom was designed with grandparents or guests in mind. Also, two additional bedrooms are now being used as an exercise room and a zoom-worthy office but can later be used as kids’ rooms. 

Last but not least, the third floor features the master suite with his and hers walk-in closets, a master bath, and a library. 

Condo Living in Jersey City Heights

The C+C Architecture team was delighted to work on this project and accomplish the modern look of this new multifamily construction consisting of two duplex units.

For duplex one we executed a layout totaling 1,300 sq-ft of living space that features 2 bedrooms and two-and-a-half bath. The master suite is large and well-lit and features a modern bath and custom made closets. For recreation and outdoor fun, this unit enjoys a private backyard which is accessed directly from the dining area. Adjacent to the dinning area, a modern kitchen with top of the line appliances.

For duplex 2 our layout worked well in 1,700sq-ft of living space. This unit features a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances and in this case three bedrooms. The master suite also features a spacious modern bath as well as custom made closets. This unit enjoys a private rooftop with 360 views and NYC skyline.

Both duplex owners will enjoy ten-feet-high ceilings making both units feel very spacious and airy. To bring some of the fresh air into the living room of duplex 1 and the master suite of duplex 2, we designed a Juliet balcony which overlooks the spacious backyard. A front balcony is also part of the layout for both duplexes.

If you are a developer or a homeowner looking to build or renovate your investment property, contact us for more information and allow us to take your project from design concept, through the complex process of city permits, to a built reality able to turn your investment into substantial profits.

The View at Lincoln Park

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Project rendering - View from Lincoln Park corner Halsey St.

The Newark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission signed off on this multifamily development that will consist of fifteen residential units on four stories. It will be a mix of one and two bedroom units, with two deluxe three-bedroom duplex units on the top floors.

Due to the geographical location of the site, we faced the challenge of having one end of the lot facing the Lincoln Park Historic District and the opposite end facing Beecher Street to a more contemporary vibe. In order to bring these two distinct areas together, we employed a design strategy that creates a gradient blend between the historic façade at one end and a contemporary look at the other. Our design reflects and enhances the historic character of the Lincoln Park frontage while also blending it with the more modern design of other developments along Beecher Street.

LEFT: Beecher Street Façade within the Lincoln Park Redevelopment Plan. RIGHT: Lincoln Park façade within the Lincoln Park Historic District.

View along Halsey St.

Lincoln Park frontage

The floor to floor heights have been replicated from the adjacent structure in order to maintain the consistency of the row of homes along the Lincoln Park frontage. We also aimed to preserve the window spacing and rhythm and are using an aluminum clad wood window system in a bronze color. The brick at one end will be a historic red brick with a 1/4” raked mortar joint, and at the other, it will be a plum brick with a flush mortar joint. Railings will be white painted iron rails at both the front steps and at the roof decks.

Tucker View Groundbreaking Ceremony

Newark native and developer, Kiburi Tucker and C+C Architecture Principal, Frederick Cooke.

Mayor of the city of Newark, Ras J. Baraka. 

Tucker View Developer, Kiburi Tucker.

This past July, C+C Architecture's Principal, Frederick Cooke joined Newark's Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Council President Mildred C. Crump, the Department of Economic and Housing Development, Newark Community Economic Development and Bergen Street Redevelopment founder Kiburi Tucker at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Tucker View project. This long awaited development will facilitate comprehensive redevelopment of the South Ward Bergen St. commercial corridor in this Newark neighborhood.

This exciting project is a 42-unit residential development over both parking and commercial space. It comprises two buildings along Bergen St. at the heart of the South Ward of Newark.   "Building A", located at 1041 Bergen Street, is a five-story building featuring 32 residential units over commercial space and 14 parking spaces. "Building B", located a block away at 1057 Bergen Street, is a four-story building featuring 10 residential units and a community center on the ground floor.

The Architectural design of the exterior calls for brick facades with modern windows that enhance and further complement the design. The interior Architecture offers generous 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment layouts featuring wood flooring throughout with modern kitchens and bathrooms.

This development will be transformative for the Weequahic neighborhood and all of its residents. We are thrilled to be part of this team!

Two bedroom unit.

Two bedroom unit.

One bedroom unit 

One bedroom unit.

Jersey City Multifamily Gets Hip Renovation

The multifamily housing industry is thriving. In 2016, the city of Jersey City issued 3,174 permits for new construction. 2,815 of those were multifamily projects. This reflects the rapid growth of the city and the ever rising trend of urban city living. 

In this renovation our main goal was to appeal to the prospect buyer. As curb appeal can make or break a deal, we completely upgraded the exterior skin of the building providing a better entry sequence. To shield the top of the building from rain run-off and also attain a more sophisticated look, we replaced the pigeons with a cornice. The interior was gut renovated with the goal of achieving two bedrooms in each of the three units. Each condo features a new kitchen with high quality and energy efficient appliances, as well as new baths, ten foot high ceilings and plenty of storage space. Additionally, each unit is equipped with a washer and dryer. 

A deck was added to the back of the building for the second and third floor to bring the warmth of the interior living space outdoors.

Revitalizing Newark Neighborhoods

The steady growth of the population in our cities demands multifamily housing solutions. This two-condominium project developed by a joint venture between Community Asset Preservation Corporation (CAPC) and Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD), provided high quality, affordable, and environmentally efficient units with the goal of revitalizing the Lincoln Park historic neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey. Our design approach features a modern open floor plan with high ceilings and high windows to maximize room exposure to natural light. Our design also included recycled materials, low VOC paints, Energy Star appliances and fixtures, and wheat board cabinetry.