HOBOKEN, NJ, JUNE 16, 2009 – Almost 200 prospective condo buyers attended the recent Grand Opening of Victory Lofts, a collection of one- and two-bedroom loft-style units in an historic brick building on 63W 30th Street in Bayonne, New Jersey. According to Coldwell Banker New Homes & Condominiums, one of the nation’s largest, award winning residential brokerage firms, sales were hot with contracts taken on the spot. Prices start from the low $200,000s.
Coldwell Banker New Homes & Condominiums Vice President David Schoner commented, “Interest in Victory Lofts started well before the Grand Opening. The fully renovated brick building has set precedence in Bayonne, a city renowned for its bridge, sea port and close proximity to New York. It is one of the town’s oldest and most endearing brick structures with tall wood trimmed windows, beautiful open interiors, and expansive high cast iron beamed ceilings indicative of the turn of the century Modern architectural movement,” stated Schoner. “The principals from DAL Design Group, one of the area’s renowned architectural and engineering firms, took this historic canvas and created stylish, modern chic units with all of the today’s most requested features included. Victory Lofts is a unique hybrid, and a sales success, offering the best of the past with the most of today.”
Al Sambade, one of the principals from DAL, concurred. “We are very proud of Victory Lofts and how well received it has been by condo buyers. We have been involved in numerous historic renovation projects throughout the state, and found this particular building to be truly a diamond in the rough. It was built after World War I and aptly named the ‘Victory’ building. It served as the home to the Knights of Columbus for more than 80 years. My team and I carefully looked at this history and what we could retain from the simple yet elegant design. We then added the features today’s professional level condo buyers desire in a new unit. By combining the best of both, and incorporating eco-friendly products to further the value of the building, we feel we have created a fashionable and affordable cosmopolitan choice right here in Bayonne. Victory Lofts rivals units found in New York, but at a more affordable price.”
Co-Site Manager Grisselle Martinez, part of the Gold Team at Coldwell Banker in Hoboken pointed out that visitors were extremely impressed by what they saw during the Grand Opening. She explained, “They loved the dramatic architecture which begins in the entry lobby with high detailed ceilings and elevator to the four levels of the building.”
Each unit offers loft-style spaciousness with high ceilings ranging from 11 to 22 feet. “The UV treated tall windows bring in lots of natural light, adding to the loftiness of the homes and diminishing possible damaging rays that can destroy fabrics and furnishings,” described Martinez.
Martinez further pointed out that visitors appreciated the unit’s eco-friendly features such as bamboo floors, low VOC paint, and Energy Star appliances. “They were duly impressed by the open layout with living area and kitchens with custom maple cabinetry, granite countertops, travertine marble backsplash and GE stainless steel appliances,” stated Martinez. “They loved the spacious, yet comfortable bedrooms with plenty of closet space, and the marble tiled baths with granite topped vanities and soaking tubs.”
Other features visitors enjoyed were a gym and indoor parking garage.
Victory Lofts is complimented by its exceptional location in Bayonne – a city that’s home to tree lined streets, classic ethnic cuisine, quaint shops and bars, excellent private and public schools, and a small town appeal. “Bayonne is actually a peninsula, creating one of the state’s most active seaports,” explained Co-Site Manager Francesco Mazzaferro, part of the Gold Team at Coldwell Banker in Hoboken. “The Royal Caribbean Cruise line leaves from Bayonne’s Cape Liberty Peninsula Terminal. However, that is not the only recreation that its residents enjoy. There are more than 17 playgrounds and 15 parks as well as the Bayonne Golf Club.”
For commuters, Bayonne is home to the award winning Bayonne Bridge which connects to Staten Island and New York. Other routes include 440 and 78 which connect to the New Jersey Turnpike and Routes 1 and 9. “Bayonne is also home to the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Transit System,” noted Mazzaferro.
Prospective condo buyers, who are searching for a chic loft-style unit in an historic building, should visit Victory Lofts on 63W 30th Street in Bayonne. For further information, please contact Co-Site Managers Grisselle Martinez and Francesco Mazzaferro, part of the Gold Team at Coldwell Banker in Hoboken, at (201) 798-3300, by cell at (201) 725-5903 or visit www.cbnewhomesandcondos.com.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, New York, a leading residential real estate brokerage company, operates 68 offices with more than 3,500 sales associates serving all communities from Rockland County, N.Y. to Monmouth County, New Jersey. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. (www.coldwellbankermoves.com) is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. NRT, a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, operates Realogy’s company-owned real estate brokerage offices.
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