Scholars Village
, the flagship residential development rising within Jersey City’s SciTech Scity innovation hub, has officially topped out. Developer Alpine Residential announced today that the project’s twin 12-story buildings have completed vertical construction, advancing the vision of this pioneering development on the edge of Liberty State Park.
Executives from Alpine Residential and tradespeople from KL Masters Construction Company, the project’s General Contractor, gathered to celebrate the milestone. Located at 225 Phillip Street just south of the Liberty Science Center, the mixed-use development will deliver 500 rental residences, contemporary amenities, and 4,000 square feet of supportive retail space.
Alpine Residential was chosen in 2021 by Liberty Science Center to develop Scholars Village as the residential component of SciTech Scity, a 30-acre innovation campus created through a partnership between Liberty Science Center and the City of Jersey City. Designed to connect scientists, tech companies, and students in a fully integrated live-work-learn environment, the broader campus will include the existing Liberty Science Center, New Jersey’s largest cultural institution and the largest interactive science center in the tri-state area; Edge Works, a business incubation hub; Liberty Science Center High School, a public magnet STEM academy operated by the Hudson County Schools of Technology; and Public Commons, three acres of outdoor activations that foster exploration, creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
“The topping out of Scholars Village is a testament to the skill and dedication of our entire team,” said William Rosato, Managing Partner of Alpine Residential. “This milestone brings us closer to delivering a modern residential community that will play a key role in the emerging SciTech Scity. We’re grateful to Mayor Fulop, the City of Jersey City, and Liberty Science Center for their vision and leadership in bringing SciTech Scity to life, and we’re excited to contribute to its ongoing development.”
Designed by GRT Architects and Ismael Leyva Architects, Scholars Village will comprise two residential buildings connected by a one-story lobby base, with ground floor retail space. The property will offer a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with contemporary finishes and fixtures. Floor-to-ceiling windows will frame stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, Jersey City, the Statue of Liberty and Liberty State Park. Select homes will feature balconies or terraces.
An array of amenities and social spaces will include a rooftop with sparkling pool, lounge area, grilling stations, water gardens and landscape gardens. Inside, there will be a state-of-the-art fitness center with CrossFit room, co-working area with conference room space, demonstration kitchen, children’s playroom, and pet spa. There will also be a concierge, bike, storage, a TULU lending system and on-site garage parking with EV charging stations.
SciTech Scity and Scholars Village are located in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood, where Alpine Residential has played a key role in its renaissance. The developer’s Bergen-Lafayette Collection includes nearly 1,000 apartments and ground-floor retail across five thoughtfully designed mixed-use buildings.
“The Bergen-Lafayette Collection has enriched the area and community with the introduction of brand-new residential homes, along with highly regarded dining options and retail conveniences,” added Todd Schefler, Managing Partner of Alpine Residential. “SciTech City and Scholars Village will elevate Bergen-Lafayette’s profile, establishing the neighborhood as a destination for innovation, culture, and modern living. We’re excited to mark this important milestone.”
South Oxford Management, Alpine’s affiliated management company, will direct the leasing and management of Scholars Village. For additional information on the community, please visit www.scholarsvillagenj.com
About Alpine Residential
Alpine Residential is the development division of Beachwold Residential. Beachwold Residential, which has a 40-year history, is a privately-owned real estate company that controls 74 properties and over 16,000 multi-family units in New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Texas and Tennessee. The managing partners of Beachwold are Gideon Friedman and Amir Hazan.
Alpine Residential, formed in 2019, includes William Rosato and Todd Schefler as managing partners. The four managing principals are based in the same offices in New York City. Some of the principals, senior management and other employees have been working together in different capacities for over 22 years.
In their careers, Todd and Bill have developed in excess of $2 billion of real estate including over 3,000 multi-family units. The Alpine Residential portfolio consists of 2,152 units ranging from developments in the approvals process to completed sites. www.alpine-re.com
