Multifamily Development in Jersey City

VVA provided project and cost management services for Birch House, a six-story, 337-unit multifamily building situated on a 2.5-acre site in Jersey City.

The project involved transforming a former warehouse and parking lot for a beauty product distributor on a historic fill site into a modern residential development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and permit coordination, ensuring compliance with city regulations
• Environmental remediation, including:
  • Soil removal and mitigation of historic fill site conditions
  • Removal of underground tanks and drums
  • Air, vibration, and control point monitoring
• Property line resolution, working with the owner and neighbors to address discrepancies
• Support of excavation (SOE) coordination, ensuring structural integrity throughout construction
• Utility coordination, including:
  • Electrical and gas services with PSE&G
  • Water and sewer connections with Jersey City Municipal Utility Authority
  • Technology services with Verizon and Comcast

VVA’s expertise in navigating complex permitting, environmental challenges, and utility coordination played a critical role in delivering this large-scale residential project, ensuring its successful execution in a historically sensitive urban site.