It’s no secret that Hudson County, NJ’s apartment market has been scorching hot over the past few years with cities like Jersey City, Hoboken and other Hudson River “Gold Coast” municipalities becoming some of the priciest in the county. 

Spiking rents have been enough to convince many longtime residents to seek relief in neighboring northern New Jersey towns where the apartments offer more space and value, while staying in close proximity to New York City and maintaining an active lifestyle.  This demand for larger, “suburban-style” apartments with direct access to Manhattan and downtown walkability is escalating in a number of communities in Bergen County offering vibrant retail, shopping and dining districts.  

Nowhere is this more evident than in Hackensack where its newest luxury rental, Ivy and Green, has sped past the 80 percent leased mark in impressive fashion.  The high-end six-story building boasts a collection of generously-sized studios and one-and-two-bedroom residences, next level amenities and a location near mass transportation into Manhattan and major highways that whisk commuters to nearby work centers.   Developed by Hornrock Properties at 1 Park Avenue, Ivy and Green is adjacent to the city’s Foschini Park and within a quick walk to downtown.

Robert Im and his wife Shannon Rebadio exemplify why Ivy and Green has had such strong appeal to former Hudson County renters.  The couple had been living in an apartment in Weehawken when they opted to make the move to Bergen County for better affordability and easy access to public transportation and shopping districts.

“While we considered staying in Hudson County, the affordability aspect and having more space were higher priorities for us in the long term compared to staying close to the city,” Shannon said. 

A one-day tour took them to five apartment buildings as they searched for a home that provided more space, an indoor garage, easy access to the highway and a nearby park for their dogs to enjoy.   While some offered items on their “must have” list, they also found many had “turn offs” such as carpeted floors, seemingly outdated kitchen utilities, closed apartment layouts and lack of security.   That wasn’t the case at Ivy and Green, which quickly stood out to the couple.

“Compared to other apartments in the area with what they have to offer in terms of the quality of the apartment and the value, Ivy and Green ultimately won our favor,” Shannon added.  “The building also helped us reach the balance of living in a lively, accessible neighborhood and living in a relaxing “green” area as we are just a short walk away from a park with nicely maintained wooden walkways.” 

Stylish homes at Ivy and Green offer nine-foot ceiling heights, oversized windows with complimentary treatments, and in-home washer and dryer.  Designer kitchens boast stainless steel appliances, gas ranges, French door refrigerators, and quartz countertops and backsplashes-that create a luxurious and sophisticated aesthetic.  Lavish baths are adorned with tiled walls and illuminated vanity mirrors. Select homes offer balconies or terraces to extend the living space outdoors.  Monthly rents start from the $2,500’s, with incentives that includeup to two months free.

“Interior features that stood out to us were the washer and dryer units inside the apartment, the centralized AC system, the open layout, and the view of the park from our windows,” Shannon commented.

Ivy and Green offered the couple the space, luxury and value they were looking for, along with an ultra-commuter-friendly location near Route 80 and Route 4. New Jersey Transit’s Essex Street Station provides service to New York’s Penn Station in less than 40 minutes and buses to New York City depart just a quick walk from the Hackensack Bus Terminal. Nearby, Downtown Hackensack and its primary business district on Main Street offers residents the best shopping, restaurants and entertainment around.

Shannon continued, “My husband needs to have access to public transportation while I need to be close to a major highway to reach the city, and we like frequenting Main Street for the different eateries, especially Mama Fina’s and Pho Saigon.”

The overall lifestyle at Ivy and Green is completed by more than 35,000 square feet of amenities and social spaces. Outside, there’s a 14,000 square-foot courtyard with a resort-style pool and sundeck, BBQs and pizza oven, dining and lounging areas, and outdoor fitness turf and firepits.  An expansive 8,000 square foot rooftop deck offers a bar, dining areas, TVs, firepits and lounge seating, while affording great views of Foschini Park, Manhattan, and the Hackensack River.  Additional leisure activities include ping pong, foosball, and an outdoor movie screen and viewing lawn. 

Inside, residents enjoy a double-height lobby, co-working spaces, private conference rooms and work pods, library nooks, and a billiards lounge with arcade games.  Creative spaces are highlighted by a speakeasy with bar and fireplace, demonstration kitchen & dining room, theatre and music studio, meditation room, and children’s playroom.  Exercise enthusiasts will be wowed by the state-of-the-art fitness center, including Echelon bikes, and gym studio with on demand fitness and Crossfit rig.  The community also offers concierge service, pet spa, package lockers, bike storage and garage parking with EV charging stations.

For additional information on Ivy and Green and to schedule a visit to see the furnished models and amenities, please visit www.IvyAndGreen.com or call (201) 616-7700.   The onsite leasing office is located at 1 Park Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601.