Brisk Sales and Construction Progress Promise Summer Closings at The Avenue Collection on Weehawken Waterfront

WEEHAWKEN, NJ, – Rising on a spectacular Weehawken, NJ waterfront site offering stunning Manhattan skyline views that stretch from the Freedom Tower to the George Washington Bridge, 1000 Avenue at Port Imperial is rapidly taking shape, giving buyers more tangible evidence of what may soon be the very pinnacle of modern, luxury living.

Lennar, one of the largest homebuilders in the country, has completed the boutique condominium building’s sleek, all-glass façade and expects the elegant lobby, social room and exceptional outdoor landscaped plaza deck overlooking the Manhattan skyline to be completed by early-July. With a strong preconstruction sales program underway, Lennar anticipates initial closings for the collection of 74 luxury condominium residences to start early this summer.

“There’s been a tremendous amount of interest in this property since we put the first shovel in the ground, and the excitement is clearly building as we move closer and closer to delivering the first completed homes,” said Craig Klingensmith, division president for Lennar Northeast. “With a premier waterfront location, proximity to Manhattan, dramatic residences and exceptional amenities, 1000 Avenue at Port Imperial will deliver an upscale living experience favored by today’s discerning buyers.”

Designed by renowned Manhattan-based architect, Handel Architects, LLP, 1000 Avenue at Port Imperial features a dramatic all-glass façade with distinctive metal panel accents. Large windows, private balconies/terraces and a dramatic third-floor outdoor plaza will provide residents with desirable open-air space while maximizing the property’s spectacular sweeping views.

Modern residences with expansive living spaces and upscale finishes and appointments have been designed for 1000 Avenue at Port Imperial, with one-, two- and three-bedroom residences ranging from 1,472 to 2,188 square feet of living space. The residences are currently priced from $1.1 million to $2 million.

Designer finishes and appointments include Brazilian Chestnut hardwood floors in main living areas, gourmet kitchens with a GE Monogram Appliance Suite including Pro Style Range, Avantium oven with SpeedCook Technology, direct vented Avantium hood to outside air exhaust, Energy Star® rated refrigerator and dishwasher, under-counter wine coolers in select residences, Spazzi European cabinetry in a raked wood finish with integral handles, DalTile marble kitchen floors and marble backsplash, and granite counter tops.

A private suite of amenities will foster an upscale hotel-like lifestyle within the intimate setting, including Concierge services, integrated building security system, a grand salon/lobby lounge with a fireplace, a social room looking out onto New York City that includes a fireplace, TV’s, multiple gathering areas and catering kitchen; a state-of-the-art fitness center with sauna and steam showers, cardio & strength equipment and a separate Yoga room; and a conference/boardroom. A third-floor outdoor plaza area features a convenience kitchen, open lawn and planting areas, seating areas, a fire pit, sundeck and cooling spray area. An enclosed parking garage affords many homes with two parking spaces. Residents will also have access to two guest suites, available to guests of homeowners for a nominal fee.

1000 Avenue at Port Imperial is located in the heart of the $2 billion master-planned Port Imperial community which stretches two miles of Hudson River waterfront across three municipalities. It offers residents access to a beautiful waterfront promenade with shops, restaurants, parks and an intermodal transportation system anchored by the Port Imperial Ferry terminal – with service to midtown and downtown Manhattan – all just steps from the building.

The Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel and George Washington Bridge are minutes away, while the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 3 are easily accessible, as is NJ Transit bus service.

For more information on 1000 Avenue at Port Imperial, visit www.theavenuecollectionnj.com, or call 201-210-0099. For more information on Lennar, visit www.lennar.com.