Halpern Real Estate Ventures Unveils a Complete Package of Environmentally Friendly Amenities at Birch House on Jersey City’s West Side

Amidst a surge in summer lease activity at Birch House, developer Halpern Real Estate Ventures has officially unveiled the complete package of five-star amenities in additional to its upscale collection of 337 rental residences on Jersey City’s thriving West Side.

Offering a distinctly green-centric lifestyle and emphasis on sustainability, the eye-catching six-story building offers 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities that play a huge role in creating the elevated feeling of nature, peace and tranquility that’s distinguished Birch House in the Hudson County market.   Purposely designed with inviting open spaces, the outdoor amenities at Birch House are highlighted by a beautifully landscaped 20,000 square-foot garden courtyard and a 22,000 square-foot rooftop with lounge seating, sunbathing loungers, a bar and screening area, community garden, mist system, a dog run and BBQs and dining areas with 360-degree views of the Hackensack Waterfront District, Downtown Jersey City and Manhattan.

Inside, residents have access to private and community co-working spaces for flexible work-from-home opportunities with zoom booths, private offices, individual seating options and a conference tables. The inviting nature-inspired 24-hour attended lobby and full-service coffee bar, leading to the second floor by an interconnected stair, serves as an open and welcoming entrance for all residents and their guests. Additional amenities include a speakeasy-style bar, state-of-the-art fitness center with a yoga studio and Pilates room, resident’s party room and full-size kitchen, gaming & billiard lounge, a children’s playroom a complimentary shuttle to and from the Journal Square PATH Station and convenient covered onsite parking with EV charging stations available.

“Birch House is in full bloom during the summer months with residents immersing themselves in our thoughtful amenity package and generating a lively and vibrant environment throughout the property,” said Joel Halpern, President and Managing Director of Investments for Halpern.

The environmentally-conscience lifestyle of Birch House also includes meaningful green features such as a composting system producing fertilizer for the property’s landscaping, community garden planters, rooftop solar panels, electric vehicle chargers, rainwater collection for irrigation, and a vast 20,000 square-foot landscaped park. LED light and low flow fixtures further enhance the eco-friendly aspect within each residence.

“Birch House embodies visionary living, seamlessly blending design with sustainability on Jersey City’s West Side,” remarked David J. Maundrell, Executive Vice President for Corcoran Group Marketing and Corcoran New Development, the property’s exclusive marketing and leasing agent.  “With its distinctive aesthetics, significant open space and green features, Birch House has resonated with those seeking a modern, mindful lifestyle.”

Birch House presents a mix of studios, one-, and two-bedroom homes with elevated finishes that include custom oversized floor-to-ceiling windows that allow natural light to fill each home, complementing the wide plank oak floors that grace the interiors. Lavish kitchens come equipped with GE appliances, featuring a four-burner range, stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, and Frigidaire microwave. The modern aesthetic is completed with grey quartz countertops, a grey stone-tiled backsplash, white oak and grey cabinetry, and stand-alone kitchen islands. Sumptuous baths offer a luxurious retreat, showcasing porcelain tile floors and wet walls, custom matte black medicine cabinets and fixtures, and deep soaking bathtubs with handheld shower fixtures.

Monthly rents for the homes start at $1,900*  per month.

Located at 49 Fisk Street, Birch House is situated in the West Side community often referred to by residents as the Hackensack Waterfront District where significant investment and revitalization efforts are taking root, leading to the creation of a substantial amount of new residences, retail, amenities, greenery, and other community enhancements.

The nearby 273-acre Lincoln Park offers access to diverse recreational facilities, including twenty-one public tennis courts, three playgrounds, a dog run, nature trails, several sports fields, and Skyway Golf Course, a scenic 9-hole layout adorned with colorful fescue, magnificent dunes, and rolling fairways.

Birch House’s strategic location provides easy access to Route 440, connecting residents to the New Jersey Turnpike and Routes 1 and 9, bringing businesses and popular recreational options in northern New Jersey within easy reach. The Hudson Bergen Light Rail Station, just 5 blocks away, facilitates convenient travel to Downtown Jersey City and Manhattan.

For additional information on Birch House, please visit www.birchhousejc.com or email at birchhouse@corcoran.com.

About Halpern Real Estate Ventures

Halpern was founded in 2011 by a core team of experienced professionals, bringing together a substantial track record as real estate owners, institutional investors, and capital markets professionals. Halpern is actively engaged as a sponsor and operating partner in development, equity, and structured investments in major metropolitan centers and urban lifestyle cores in the Northeast, Colorado Front Range, and other high growth markets, with a key focus on Opportunity Zone investments. Since its inception in 2011, the Halpern platform has executed 16 investments, with 12 successful realizations and 4 active investments representing well over $1.5 billion of development value.

More information can be found on the website:  www.hreventures.com.