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Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners

Lambertville, NJ | Newark, NJ

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Birch House, The Minno & Wasko-Designed Rental on Jersey City, NJ's West Side, Unveils Eco-Friendly Amenities

By 86rkelly
Aug 28, '24 11:57 AM EST

Amidst a surge in summer lease activity at Birch House, developer Halpern Real Estate Ventures (HREV) 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 seamlessly integrates environmentally conscious design and state-of-the-art living. The architectural ingenuity of Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners, coupled with the curated interior design by The Meshberg Group, 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 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.

*Net rent advertised