If developer Bijou Properties has anything to say about it, uptown Hoboken will gain a reputation as the green section of the city. A few blocks from Candela Lofts, New Jersey’s first multifamily development built to Passive House standards, VIA Lofts is no slouch when it comes to sustainability: Double-paned windows, environmentally safe construction materials, high-efficiency plumbing fixtures, a green roof, and on-site rainwater harvesting are among the factors that led to its LEED Platinum certification. These features are hidden behind an attractive red and gray brick façade designed by local architecture firm Marchetto Higgins Stieve, and sales have launched on the apartments within.
With only two apartments per floor, VIA Lofts offers excellent privacy. All 10 spacious, loft-inspired units feature open concept floor plans, ceilings over 11 feet tall, and amazing natural light from the large windows. Kitchens come equipped with Caesarstone countertops, custom cabinetry, and a full suite of Miele appliances that includes a 36-bottle wine cooler. Elegant baths boast Caesarstone vanity tops, marble and porcelain wall tiles, and Kohler fixtures. All two-bedroom apartments have private balconies, and select homes look out on postcard-perfect New York City views.
Each apartment comes with its own storage cage and private parking. Building amenities include a bike room, fitness center, and a landscaped outdoor deck with grilling and lounging areas. Outside the walls, VIA Lofts benefits from being in a lively section of Hoboken: A Bow Tie Cinemas theater is across the street, Trader Joe’s is one block away, and it is a straight shot to the 14th Street ferry stop.
Two-bedroom homes at VIA Lofts start at $1.195 million, and three-bedrooms start at $1.295 million. Across the river in Manhattan, similarly sized, less sustainable units are considerably more expensive: The median price is $2.491 million for two-bedroom condos and $4.495 million for three-bedrooms (per CityRealty listings).
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