Despite economic downturn, new Hoboken building quickly selling units
HOBOKEN – The economy may be preventing some home-buying across the country, but apparently the trend is not as severe in Hudson County, with its location across the river from Manhattan and its easily reachable amenities. A new luxury building in uptown Hoboken from Toll Brothers called “1450 Washington” has sold 40 percent of the units while the building is still under construction, before the sales office has even opened, according to a release from Toll Brothers.
The building is a new addition to the existing Hudson Tea Complex on the northern waterfront, a complex that houses New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning and until recently housed NBA basketball player (and soon-to-be-former Kardashian family member) Kris Humphries.
Toll Brothers City Living expects the property to be finished in May 2012.
“Consistent sales at Maxwell Place and Hudson Tea were dissipating our inventory to the point where we would run out by next spring, inspiring us to start construction at 1450 Washington,” said Ben Jogodnik, senior vice president of Toll Brothers, in a release.
Homes in the 12-story building are priced from the high $300,000s for studios (none are currently available) to the upper $900,000s for large three-bedrooms, according to a release. — Ray Smith
‘Caylee’s Law’ advances to Senate
NORTH BERGEN AND BEYOND – ‘Caylee’s Law,’ sponsored by State Senator (and North Bergen Mayor) Nicholas J. Sacco, was approved unanimously a week ago Monday by the state’s Senate Law and Public Safety Committee. The bill would make the failing to report the disappearance or death of a child within 24 hours a felony.
The proposed legislation is named after 2-year-old Caylee Anthony, whose mother failed to report her disappearance for more than a month, in a famous Florida case.
The bill will now go to the full Senate for consideration. Similar legislation has been introduced in at least 15 other states.
For more on ‘Caylee’s Law,’ see our full story by doing a search at hudsonreporter.com.
PERC to host holiday party, needs donations for needy
HUDSON COUNTY – The Palisades Emergency Residence Corporation requests donations of non-perishables and paper goods for the upcoming holiday season. PERC helps the needy and homeless in northern Hudson County and runs a shelter in Union City. To make a donation or inquire about volunteer opportunities, or for more information, call PERC at (201) 348-8150.
PERC is also holding its annual holiday party on Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Antonia’s by the Park restaurant at 9011 Palisade Road in North Bergen. The event will honor Guttenberg Mayor Gerald Drasheff and the North Hudson Lawyers’ Club.
The event will also launch the premiere of “Through My Eyes: Views of Homelessness and Home,” a photography exhibit by former and current PERC shelter guests. Locally brewed beer from the New Jersey Beer Company will also be featured.
For more information, contact PERC at (201) 348-8150 or e-mail events@percshelter.org. You can purchase tickets online at percshelter.org.