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Discover an exceptional ground-up development in the heart of Jersey City’s booming Journal Square — 70 brand-new, luxury rental apartments designed for today’s connected, convenience-driven renter.

From smartphone keyless entry and a secure package room to a state-of-the-art fitness center, rooftop deck with grilling stations, and stunning skyline views, 185 Academy delivers the lifestyle modern tenants demand.

Perfectly positioned in a thriving, transit-oriented neighborhood, residents are just a 15-minute PATH train ride to Downtown Manhattan — offering the best of both worlds: vibrant city living with unbeatable access to NYC.

Invest now in a premier project that’s built to capture strong tenant demand, high occupancy, and long-term appreciation in one of the fastest-growing urban hubs in the Northeast.

New Construction

Great Location

Rapidly Improving Neighborhood

  • 6 stories

  • 70 units

  • 5 parking spaces

Located in Jersey City, NJ with an 8 minute walk to Journal Square PATH Station. Connections to NYC, Hoboken, Newark Airport and beyond.

Surrounded by several new developments from other institutional developers such as Kushner, KRE, Ironstate and Related.

Thoughtful Amenities and Design

Strong Real Estate and Economic Fundamentals

Attractive Land Basis / JV Structure

Roof top terrace with grill/bar area and Jersey City/NYC views, gym, package room, bike storage and smart phone entry.

High absorption of apartments, strong rent growth, low vacancy, strong job growth, and new retail businesses in the Journal Square core.

Acquisition sourced off-market directly with owner resulting in joint-venture structure and attractive land basis. No markup for new investors.

Attractive Returns

The Company seeks $1.9MM in common equity. Common equity investors projected to realize an ~18% annual IRR or ~2.7x their invested capital over 7 years.

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Who We Are

Founded in 1998 by our CEO, Ben LoPiccolo, BLDG-UP has deep roots in the heart of Jersey City. Ben's journey began flipping houses in Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey, laying the foundation for what would become the real estate development company we know today. Before venturing into real estate development, Ben honed his skills in the trades, starting as a painter and working his way through every aspect of the industry. This hands-on experience forms the bedrock of BLDG-UP's resilient commitment to excellence and innovation.

Joining forces with Ben, BLDG-UP's CFO, Kevin Kansagra entered the company narrative in 2016. Kevin's introduction to the company was through an investment in Boniface Lofts, one of Ben's historic development projects. The success of this venture was a testament to the potential that lies at the intersection of vision and expertise. Recognizing the synergy of their backgrounds, Kevin decided to collaborate with Ben, combining Ben's hands-on experience with Kevin's institutional finance expertise. ​

As a partner/client-centric company, BLDG-UP is not just about showcasing what we've done but emphasizing what we can do for you. If you are on your own real estate development journey, looking to maximize the value of your land, or looking to invest, we are here to guide you on your way.   

We're committed to more than simply developing buildings ourselves.  We're dedicated to collaboratively working alongside our partners and clients to shape vibrant spaces that resonate with the hopes and visions of communities.


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