The last tower of Jersey City’s massive three-building complex squared diary Opened last week, marking the completion of the transformative development. City officials joined Kushner Real Estate (KRE) Group and National Real Estate Advisors to celebrate the grand opening of the 60-story tower at 615 Pavonia Avenue; the other two high-rise rentals have already opened. The $900 million, 2.3 million-square-foot Journal Squared development broke ground in 2014 and includes more than 1,800 luxury apartments.

“We are incredibly proud of the community we have built here and the role it has played in the revitalization of Journal Square,” said Jonathan Kushner, president of KRE Group.

“Journal Squared has attracted thousands of residents who embrace the neighborhood’s unique character and culture while enjoying an unparalleled lifestyle. As we celebrate the completion of the final tower, we look forward to continuing to enhance this vibrant community.”

Designed by Hollwich Kushner Architects (HWKN) and Handel Architects, Journal Squared opened in phases, with the first building opening in 2017 and the second tower opening in early 2021.

The development includes 1,840 rental apartments and more than 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities. It also features 36,000 square feet of street-level retail space, seamlessly integrated into the Magnolia Landing plaza, which contains the neighborhood’s first supermarket.

The plaza offers diverse food options and hosts events such as farmers markets, live performances, and cultural gatherings to foster a sense of community.

The latest tower offers an impressive suite of amenities, including a tiered performance hall, a soundproofed recording studio, a karaoke room, a boxing gym, and a sky lounge with a bar and expansive views. Additional spaces, such as a café and lobby lounge, further elevate the resident experience.

These amenities are in addition to the existing shared spaces located in the other two towers, which include a fitness center, yoga studio, indoor bouldering wall, library, multiple co-working lounges and conference rooms, private screening rooms, and a digital games room.

The development also features a 24-hour attended lobby, package concierge, covered parking, monthly events, and pet-friendly amenities.

Journal Squared is situated directly above the Journal Square Transportation Center, offering residents direct access to public transportation, including PATH trains, NJ Transit and bus lines, establishing it as one of the best-connected residential communities of the area.

“It really took a special developer to see what was possible here at that time. We had all this transportation infrastructure, but the reality of 2012, 2013 is that all the development was on the waterfront,” said Mayor Steven Fulop. “People were a little cautious about venturing out. And then to think about this great building and the amount of capital they were willing to invest here, it was really transformative for the state of New Jersey.”

Fulop continued: “If you fast forward 10 years and you drive down these streets of Journal Square, I am very proud and I think all of you should be proud, because there is no place in the United States of America with this much development in three square blocks.”

It was one of the first large residential projects planned for the neighborhood, which has seen a development boom in recent years. Work began on the third and final tower in October 2021.

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