“Although the property already offers an amenity package that is superior to what is available at other nearby properties, we plan additional upgrades to the amenities, including updates to the clubhouse and an expansion of the gym,” says Benjamin Loney, CLP's head of acquisitions.

“The city is excited that a company with the stature of Castle Lanterra is willing to invest capital here,” says Bayonne city administrator Joseph DeMarco. “Like the Mayor and City Council, Castle Lanterra, under the leadership of Elie Rieder, sees the potential for future growth.”

The renamed Harbor Pointe is the initial development on the Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor, a 420-acre man-made peninsula, and offers water views and a panorama of Lower Manhattan.

“The peninsula is the only location along the Gold Coast that still has vacant land that is also master-planned, without the need to re-purpose any other land for construction,” says Loney. “The surrounding area features a number of opportunities for growth, and we are in discussions with landowners of neighboring parcels to either joint venture with them on putting together combined amenities when they start to build, or to purchase their land to expand what we are able to offer our residents.”

“Bayonne is on the upswing in terms of new development and attracting new residents and businesses, and we see this particular investment as an extremely positive indicator,” says DeMarco. “Investors and developers are willing to put their trust in the City of Bayonne, and Castle Lanterra is going to be an important part of that transformation.”

Harbor Pointe is a half-mile from the PATH system, providing easy access to Manhattan. It is also 15 minutes from downtown Jersey City and five minutes from numerous retail centers.