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. 

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Kitchen Makeover

The kitchen is the epicenter of the home. Besides its use for cooking meals, the kitchen has become the place for family meetings, homework headquarters, pay-the-bills station, the kids art museum showcase and where all your friends gather no matter how hard you try to haul them to the living room. Furthermore, the kitchen is the most important investment a homeowner can make, as it directly impacts the resale value of the home. In the event that a full gut renovation of your kitchen is not your plan of action, small upgrades can go a long way. 

In this kitchen for instance, cabinets and counters needed an upgrade but we wanted to preserve them. Also, the need for functional storage was a concern.

Our solution: Bright white! The cabinets were revived with bright white paint and new hardware. Counters and backsplash were replaced with marble giving it a fresher look and the overhead storage added keeps the clean look of the kitchen. Check out the before and after pictures below. 

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