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Work Resumes on 300-Unit Apartment Complex in Clifton, New Jersey

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Work on the long-stalled 300-unit apartment complex on the former Black Prince Distillery site in Clifton, New Jersey, has resumed, with 100 apartments expected to be completed by October. The project, which was plagued by supply chain issues, was restarted after new owners, 691 Clifton Avenue Owner LLC, took over the property. The new owners, affiliated with Madison Capital Realty, are working to complete the project, which was originally developed by Clifton Station Developers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 300-unit apartment complex on the former Black Prince Distillery site in Clifton, New Jersey, has resumed work, with 100 apartments expected to be completed by October.
  • The new owners, 691 Clifton Avenue Owner LLC, affiliated with Madison Capital Realty, took over the property after the previous developer, Clifton Station Developers, hit a rough patch.
  • The project was stalled due to supply chain issues, but the new owners have committed to completing the project.
  • The apartment complex, which was originally approved in 2020, will feature a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units, along with amenities such as a gym and pool.
  • The development will be a transit-oriented village, taking advantage of the site's proximity to the train station.

The project, which has been in development for years, has faced several setbacks, including supply chain issues and a change in ownership. However, the new owners have committed to completing the project, which is expected to bring new housing options to the city.

Statistics:

  • 300 units: The total number of apartments expected to be completed in the complex.
  • 100 units: The number of apartments expected to be completed by October.
  • 4 stories: The height of the apartment complex.
  • 410 vehicles: The capacity of the parking garage.
  • 25 states: The number of states where products from the Black Prince Distillery are sold.
  • 2020: The year the city approved the plan to redevelop the former Black Prince Distillery site as a 300-unit residential complex.
  • October 2020: The month the city approved the plan to redevelop the site.
  • 1934: The year the Black Prince Distillery was founded.
  • 1989: The year the distillery moved to Clifton, New Jersey.

Sources:

  • NorthJersey.com - original article
  • WineCompass.com - source for information on the Black Prince Distillery's products
  • City documents - source for information on the new owners and the development process

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