COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT PORTFOLIO
Detailed Project Summaries and Technical Specifications
PROJECT INDEX
1. Neptune Towers (SKY 3) – 532 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
2. The Long Slip – 20 Long Slip, Jersey City, NJ
3. Edgewater Waterfront Development – 615 River Road, Edgewater, NJ
4. The Residence at Basking Ridge – Basking Ridge, NJ
5. The Arabella (Hoyt Tower) – 54 Sussex Avenue, Newark, NJ
6. The Arabella at 4720 Third Avenue – Bronx, NY
7. Hildebrand Commons – 75 Neilson Street, New Brunswick, NJ
8. Lexica Apartments – 11-21 Upper Pond Road, Parsippany, NJ
9. Midtown Hotel Development – 36 West 38th Street, New York, NY
10. Manhattan Mini Storage Conversion – 400 E 62nd Street, New York, NY
11. Brooklyn Mixed-Use Development – 250 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
PROJECT 1: NEPTUNE TOWERS (SKY 3)
532 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Executive Summary
Development Overview and Context
Neptune Towers (SKY 3) stands as a transformative mixed-use development reshaping the Coney Island neighborhood skyline. This ambitious project represents one of Brooklyn’s most significant residential developments in recent years, bringing nearly 500 new homes to the vibrant beachfront community. The development consists of three interconnected residential towers—two rising 19 stories and one 20 stories—all constructed on a shared two-story commercial podium base. This architectural approach maximizes density while creating a cohesive community environment with seamless integration between residential and commercial spaces.
Strategically located along Neptune Avenue in Coney Island, this landmark development is part of Brooklyn’s ongoing transformation and reinvestment in historically underserved neighborhoods. The project addresses critical housing needs while contributing to the area’s economic revitalization. The development site occupies a prominent corner location, providing excellent visibility and accessibility for both residents and ground-floor retail tenants. The three-tower configuration creates an impressive architectural presence that serves as a gateway to the Coney Island neighborhood, signaling the area’s evolution into a year-round residential community while maintaining its character as an iconic New York destination.
Project Specifications
Building Statistics
Total Residential Units: 499 apartments
Affordable Housing Component: 30% of all units (approximately 150 units)
Total Building Area: 758,600 square feet of residential space
Building Heights: Two 19-story towers, one 20-story tower
Podium: Two-story commercial base with retail space
Parking Facilities: 535 spaces with 150 electric vehicle charging stations
Development Team
Developers: Cammeby’s International Group and Rybak Development
Architect: Zproekt Architecture
Mechanical Contractor: TRV Mechanical
Expected Completion: December 2025
TRV Mechanical’s Scope of Work
Mechanical Systems Overview
TRV Mechanical delivered comprehensive mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing systems for this high-density residential development, ensuring optimal performance across all three towers totaling 499 apartments. Our work encompassed the complete mechanical infrastructure required for a mixed-use development of this scale, from the ground-floor retail spaces through the residential floors to the rooftop mechanical equipment.
Ventilation and Airflow Control Systems
A critical component of TRV Mechanical’s scope involved the installation of state-of-the-art airflow control solutions designed to ensure consistent and reliable ventilation performance throughout the residential units. The project required precise engineering to meet strict building code requirements while providing optimal air quality and comfort for residents.
Kitchen Exhaust Systems:
Installed 5-inch eFlow-CAR (Constant Airflow Regulator) units set to 65 CFM in all 499 apartment kitchens. These regulators maintain consistent exhaust performance regardless of building pressure conditions, duct configuration, or other factors that typically affect airflow. This ensures effective removal of cooking odors, steam, and airborne contaminants from kitchen areas.
Bathroom Exhaust Systems:
Implemented 4-inch eFlow-CAR units set to 25 CFM for bathroom ventilation across all residential units. These smaller-capacity regulators provide appropriate exhaust for bathrooms while maintaining energy efficiency and quiet operation. The consistent 25 CFM airflow ensures adequate moisture and odor removal while preventing issues related to over-ventilation such as excessive energy loss or discomfort from excessive air movement.
Technical Benefits and Performance
- The eFlow-CAR technology provides several critical advantages for a high-rise residential development of this scale:
- Consistent Performance: Maintains designed airflow rates regardless of wind pressure, stack effect in high-rise buildings, or operation of other exhaust systems, ensuring every apartment receives proper ventilation.
- Code Compliance: Meets and exceeds NYC Building Code ventilation requirements, providing documentation and performance data essential for certificate of occupancy approval.
- Energy Efficiency: Prevents over-ventilation which would waste conditioned air, reducing energy consumption for heating and cooling while maintaining required ventilation rates.
- Simplified Balancing: Self-regulating design eliminates the need for extensive commissioning and testing, reducing installation time and ensuring long-term performance without adjustment.
- Noise Control: Precision airflow control minimizes system noise, contributing to resident comfort and satisfaction in the residential units.
Development Amenities and Features
Neptune Towers offers an unprecedented 100,000 square feet of class-A amenities, establishing a new standard for residential developments in Brooklyn. This extensive amenity package was designed to create a resort-style living environment that appeals to a diverse resident population:
- Aquatics and Fitness:
- Olympic-size swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, sauna and steam room, quarter-mile running track, and golf simulator.
- Recreation and Entertainment:
- Indoor basketball court, screening room, club lounge, game rooms, and children’s playroom with dedicated programming space.
- Community Spaces:
- Private event spaces, co-working areas, outdoor terraces with panoramic ocean and city views, and landscaped courtyards.
- Convenience Features:
- 535 parking spaces including 150 with EV charging stations, 24/7 concierge service, package room, bike storage, and ground-floor retail space.
Project Impact and Significance
Neptune Towers represents a pivotal development in Coney Island’s evolution from a primarily seasonal destination to a thriving year-round residential community. The project’s substantial affordable housing component (30% of units) addresses critical housing needs while the extensive amenity package and modern design attract market-rate tenants, creating an economically diverse community. The development’s completion in December 2025 will significantly expand housing options in an area with strong demand driven by its beach access, entertainment options, transit connections, and proximity to Manhattan. TRV Mechanical’s advanced ventilation systems ensure that residents enjoy healthy indoor air quality and comfort—essential features for the long-term success and resident satisfaction in this landmark Brooklyn development.
PROJECT 2: 20 LONG SLIP
20 Long Slip, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Executive Summary
20 Long Slip represents the first phase of LeFrak’s transformative vision for the Newport Northeast Quadrant, introducing 530 luxury apartments in a striking 47-story glass tower along Jersey City’s coveted Hudson River waterfront. This $365 million development establishes a new architectural landmark with its signature 360-degree undulating balcony design, offering residents direct Manhattan skyline views from virtually every residence. As part of a master plan that will ultimately deliver over 1,100 units, this project anchors the continued evolution of Newport from a transit-oriented office district into a comprehensive live-work-play community.
Development Overview and Market Position
Strategically positioned in Newport, one of New Jersey’s most prestigious waterfront addresses, 20 Long Slip capitalizes on the neighborhood’s exceptional transportation infrastructure and proximity to Manhattan. Newport offers PATH train access to Lower Manhattan in under 10 minutes, ferry service, and direct highway connections, making it a premier destination for professionals working in New York City. The development site along Long Slip—a pedestrian promenade connecting the waterfront to Newport Centre Mall—ensures visibility and walkability while the sixth-floor amenity terrace provides spectacular water and city views. LeFrak’s decision to launch this tower as phase one of their Northeast Quadrant plan demonstrates confidence in sustained demand for luxury waterfront living in Jersey City.
Project Specifications
Building Statistics and Design
Tower Height: 526 feet (47 stories)
Total Units: 530 residential apartments
Unit Breakdown: 298 one-bedroom, 180 two-bedroom, 49 three-bedroom, and 2 four-bedroom residences
Project Value: $365 million total development cost
Anticipated Completion: Q4 2027
Development Team and Architecture
Developer: LeFrak (Newport Associates Development Company)
Design Architect: Arquitectonica
Executive Architect: Hill West Architects
Mechanical Contractor: TRV Mechanical
Distinctive Architectural Features
The building’s most striking feature is its signature 360-degree undulating balcony design, where curved, glass-lined balconies wrap around every floor in a continuous rippling pattern. This innovative approach creates visual interest from all angles while maximizing outdoor living space for residents. Arquitectonica’s design emphasizes glass and transparency, allowing natural light to flood interior spaces while framing dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, and Jersey City waterfront.
Most residential units include expansive balcony spaces, with many corner residences featuring outdoor areas exceeding 500 square feet—effectively doubling the functional living space during favorable weather. The balconies’ curved glass railings provide unobstructed views while creating intimate outdoor rooms protected from wind. This outdoor space represents a key differentiator in the competitive Jersey City luxury rental market, where private terraces command premium rents.
TRV Mechanical’s Scope of Work
Comprehensive Mechanical Systems
TRV Mechanical is providing advanced mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing systems engineered to serve the tower’s 530 apartments across 47 floors. The scope encompasses complete mechanical infrastructure designed for a premier luxury tower, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, domestic water systems, sanitary systems, and natural gas distribution. The mechanical design addresses the unique challenges of high-rise construction, including managing pressure zones across nearly 50 floors, ensuring consistent service to top-floor units, and integrating systems with the building’s sophisticated architectural features, particularly the extensive balcony design.
HVAC Systems and Climate Control
The HVAC systems incorporate individual unit controls, allowing residents to customize temperature settings for their apartments while maintaining overall building efficiency. This approach provides the comfort and control expected in luxury housing while supporting the building’s energy performance goals. The system design accounts for the tower’s glass-heavy façade and extensive balconies, which create unique heating and cooling load conditions compared to conventional high-rise construction.
Ventilation systems ensure fresh air delivery to all units while managing air quality, humidity, and temperature. The integration of advanced controls and sensors optimizes system performance based on occupancy, weather conditions, and time of day, reducing energy consumption while maintaining resident comfort. Mechanical equipment is strategically located to minimize noise transmission to residential units—a critical consideration in luxury housing where resident satisfaction depends on quiet, reliable systems.
Plumbing Systems and Water Management
The domestic water systems include pressure-reducing zones to manage the significant head pressure created by 47 floors of elevation, ensuring appropriate water pressure at all levels while preventing excessive pressure that could damage fixtures or cause noise. Hot water systems provide consistent, reliable service with recirculation to minimize wait times—an amenity expected in luxury residences.
Sanitary and storm drainage systems are designed with redundancy and accessibility for maintenance, incorporating grease interceptors, backwater valves, and other protective measures required by code and good practice. The systems accommodate the kitchen and bathroom fixtures in 530 apartments plus sixth-floor amenity spaces, with capacity for peak demand periods when numerous units may be simultaneously in use.
Building Amenities and Resident Services
- The sixth floor is dedicated to premium amenities designed to enhance the luxury living experience. The 2,730-square-foot wraparound terrace provides outdoor recreation and entertaining space with panoramic water and city views. Interior amenity spaces include:
- A game room and entertainment lounge for resident gatherings and private events, equipped with modern technology and comfortable furnishings.
- A clubhouse offering flexible community space for meetings, classes, or social functions, supporting the building’s sense of community.
- Co-working spaces recognizing the growing demand for work-from-home amenities, with dedicated desk areas, meeting rooms, and high-speed internet connectivity.
- A state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio equipment, strength training facilities, and dedicated spaces for group classes or personal training, eliminating the need for external gym memberships.
Transportation and Location Advantages
20 Long Slip’s Newport location provides unparalleled transit access. The Newport PATH station is within a short walk, offering direct service to Manhattan’s World Trade Center in under 10 minutes and connections to Midtown via the 33rd Street station. Ferry service from the nearby Paulus Hook terminal provides waterborne commuting to multiple Manhattan destinations. Highway access via Routes 78 and the New Jersey Turnpike facilitates car travel throughout the region. This multimodal connectivity makes 20 Long Slip particularly attractive to Manhattan professionals seeking more spacious, affordable housing without sacrificing commute convenience.
Project Significance and Market Impact
As the first phase of LeFrak’s Northeast Quadrant master plan, 20 Long Slip establishes the design and amenity standards for subsequent development while testing market absorption at various price points. The project demonstrates continued institutional investment in Jersey City’s waterfront, reinforcing the area’s evolution into a major residential destination competitive with Manhattan neighborhoods at a fraction of the cost. TRV Mechanical’s sophisticated systems ensure that the building delivers the performance and reliability expected by luxury renters, supporting LeFrak’s reputation for quality construction and contributing to the project’s long-term success in an increasingly competitive market. Completion in Q4 2027 will add significant new housing inventory to Jersey City’s constrained luxury rental market, likely attracting tenants from across the metropolitan area seeking waterfront living with Manhattan accessibility.
PROJECT 3: EDGEWATER WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
615 River Road, Edgewater, NJ 07020
Executive Summary
615 River Road represents one of the most ambitious waterfront redevelopment projects along the New Jersey Gold Coast, transforming a former Hess oil terminal into a thriving $1 billion mixed-use community. Spanning nearly 19 acres of prime Hudson River frontage with direct Manhattan skyline views, this master-planned development will deliver 1,200 apartments across three 25-story towers, including 180 affordable units, along with substantial public amenities including a waterfront park, ferry terminal, and extension of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway. The project exemplifies transit-oriented development at its finest, combining high-density housing with public transportation infrastructure, open space, and community facilities.
Development Context and Historical Significance
The site’s transformation from industrial petroleum storage to residential community represents a remarkable environmental remediation success story and demonstrates the ongoing evolution of New Jersey’s waterfront. The Hess oil terminal operated for decades, making the site’s conversion a complex undertaking requiring extensive environmental cleanup and regulatory approvals. The developers worked closely with state and local agencies to ensure proper remediation and create a development that would serve as a model for future brownfield redevelopment projects. The project’s location in Edgewater, a borough that has experienced dramatic growth driven by its waterfront access and proximity to Manhattan, positions it to benefit from strong demand for housing with transportation alternatives to driving.
Project Specifications
Master Plan Statistics
Total Development: 1.2 million square feet across three 25-story towers
Site Area: Nearly 19 acres of Hudson River waterfront
Total Housing Units: 1,200 apartments
Affordable Housing: 180 units (15% of total)
Phase I: 381-unit tower with ground-floor retail space
Project Budget: $1 billion total investment
Development Team
Developers: The Maxal Group and Envirofinance Group
Architect: FXCollaborative
Mechanical Contractor: TRV Mechanical
Phase I Financing: $255 million construction loan from S3 Capital
Phase I Completion: Q4 2027
TRV Mechanical’s Scope of Work
Comprehensive Mechanical Infrastructure
TRV Mechanical is delivering a complete mechanical systems package for this transit-oriented waterfront development, encompassing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for residential units, retail spaces, and common areas. The scope addresses the unique challenges of waterfront construction, including salt air corrosion protection, flood resilience requirements, and integration with the site’s public amenity spaces. Our systems are designed to support the building’s sustainability goals, incorporating energy-efficient technologies and controls that reduce operating costs while maintaining superior indoor environmental quality.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
The mechanical design prioritizes energy efficiency through high-performance heating and cooling equipment, advanced building automation systems, and careful attention to envelope integration. Heat recovery ventilation systems capture energy from exhaust air to precondition incoming fresh air, significantly reducing heating and cooling loads. Variable-speed pumps and fans adjust to actual demand rather than running at full capacity continuously, cutting energy consumption during periods of lower occupancy or mild weather.
The building’s design incorporates extensive insulation and air sealing to minimize thermal bridging and infiltration, reducing the burden on mechanical systems. Smart thermostats in individual units allow residents to customize comfort settings while the building management system optimizes central plant operations based on aggregate demand, weather forecasts, and utility rate structures. These integrated strategies support the developers’ goals for long-term operating cost control and environmental responsibility, increasingly important factors in attracting and retaining tenants.
Waterfront Resilience and Flood Protection
Given the site’s waterfront location and elevation relative to flood zones, mechanical systems incorporate resilience measures to protect critical equipment from water damage. Electrical and mechanical rooms are located above projected flood elevations, with sealed penetrations and flood-resistant construction materials in lower-level spaces. Emergency generators and fuel storage are positioned to remain operational during flood events, ensuring life safety systems continue functioning when needed most. Backflow prevention valves protect building plumbing from contamination if municipal water systems are compromised, while sump pumps and drainage systems rapidly remove water from below-grade areas.
Public Benefits and Community Infrastructure
The development delivers unprecedented public benefits to Edgewater and the broader region, transforming an inaccessible industrial site into a community asset:
- Ferry Terminal: A new on-site ferry terminal will provide direct Manhattan access in under 15 minutes, connecting to multiple landing points including Midtown, the Financial District, and potentially Brooklyn. This waterborne transportation alternative reduces road congestion while offering a scenic, reliable commute option that performs well even when highways or PATH trains experience delays.
- Waterfront Park: A 2.5-acre public waterfront park featuring 650 feet of Hudson River frontage will include landscaped green spaces, seating areas, playgrounds, and public art installations. The park design emphasizes ecological restoration with native plantings that support wildlife while providing flood mitigation through bioswales and permeable surfaces.
- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway: The development extends the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, a regional trail system connecting municipalities from Bayonne to the George Washington Bridge. This extension provides pedestrian and bicycle connectivity between neighborhoods while creating recreational opportunities for residents throughout the region.
- Transit Infrastructure: New Jersey Transit bus super stops with enhanced shelters, real-time arrival information, and improved accessibility will upgrade public transportation service for existing and future residents, strengthening connections to light rail and PATH stations.
- Retail and Services: Approximately 20,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space will accommodate restaurants, cafes, personal services, and convenience retail, creating an active streetscape and serving both residents and the broader community.
- Parking: Over 1,000 parking spaces address resident vehicle storage while supporting retail patronage and ferry terminal park-and-ride usage. The parking strategy recognizes that despite excellent transit access, many residents will maintain vehicles for weekend trips, shopping, and flexibility.
- School Site: The developers have dedicated five acres for a potential new public school, addressing a critical community need as Edgewater’s population grows. This contribution demonstrates recognition that sustainable development requires infrastructure beyond housing, including educational facilities to serve family residents.
Architectural Design and Placemaking
FXCollaborative’s architectural design balances distinctive aesthetics with contextual sensitivity, creating buildings that serve as landmarks without overwhelming the waterfront setting. The three towers are positioned to maximize water views for residents while creating varied building heights that step down toward the river, preserving view corridors and reducing wind impacts at street level. Facade materials include glass, metal panels, and masonry, with careful attention to detailing and durability in the corrosive waterfront environment. Ground-floor retail spaces feature generous glazing and human-scaled canopies that activate the pedestrian realm, while residential lobbies provide clear wayfinding and sense of arrival. The integration of public spaces, private residential areas, and retail creates a mixed-use environment that supports round-the-clock activity and natural surveillance, enhancing safety and vibrancy.
Project Impact and Regional Significance
615 River Road represents a transformative investment in New Jersey’s Gold Coast, demonstrating that large-scale waterfront redevelopment can deliver private housing while creating substantial public benefits. The project addresses regional housing needs by adding 1,200 units including 180 affordable homes in a high-opportunity area with excellent transit access, schools, and amenities. The ferry terminal and waterfront walkway extension serve the entire region, not just project residents, exemplifying how private development can contribute to public infrastructure when properly structured. TRV Mechanical’s sophisticated systems ensure that the buildings deliver energy efficiency, comfort, and reliability that support long-term value and resident satisfaction. As Edgewater continues evolving from a quiet riverside town to a dynamic urban waterfront, projects like 615 River Road set standards for design quality, community integration, and environmental responsibility that will shape the municipality’s character for decades to come. The anticipated Q4 2027 completion of Phase I will begin realizing this vision, with subsequent phases building on the proven model to complete the transformation of this nearly 19-acre waterfront site.
PROJECT 4: THE RESIDENCE AT BASKING RIDGE
Basking Ridge, NJ
Executive Summary
The Residence at Basking Ridge is a premier three-story, 73,000-square-foot senior living community developed by LCB Senior Living, setting a new standard for luxury senior housing in Somerset County. Situated on approximately 5.4 wooded acres in Bernards Township, the facility offers 90-93 apartments with a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and specialized Reflections memory care. This thoughtfully designed community combines resort-style amenities with personalized care services, creating an environment where seniors can age in place with dignity and comfort.
Project Specifications
Building Size: 73,000 square feet across three stories
Total Units: 90-93 apartments (studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom)
Developer: LCB Senior Living
Architect: The Architectural Team
Construction Manager: Callahan Construction Managers
Mechanical Contractor: TRV Mechanical
Opening: 2024
TRV Mechanical’s Specialized Senior Living Systems
TRV Mechanical provided specialized mechanical systems designed specifically for senior living environments, where resident comfort, health, and safety are paramount. Our work included advanced HVAC systems with precise temperature and humidity control essential for elderly residents who may be more sensitive to environmental conditions. The systems are integrated with state-of-the-art building automation, allowing staff to monitor and adjust conditions throughout the facility while providing individual unit controls for resident personalization. The mechanical infrastructure supports the facility’s 24/7 operation with redundant equipment and emergency systems, specialized ventilation for memory care units with unique air quality requirements, and quiet, reliable performance that contributes to the peaceful, homelike environment. All systems were designed to meet stringent healthcare and senior living codes while maintaining operational efficiency for long-term cost control.
Amenities and Specialized Features
The facility features spacious common living rooms, bistro, country kitchens, salon, fitness area, and tastefully landscaped grounds with lake views. Apartments include granite-top kitchenettes, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, walk-in showers, emergency call systems, and in many units, in-unit washers and dryers. The secure Reflections memory care neighborhood features color-coded wayfinding, continuous-loop hallways to prevent dead-ends that may confuse residents, and an enclosed sensory garden designed specifically for dementia care. The building is fully sprinklered with fire protection throughout, equipped with emergency generators for power redundancy, and includes underground parking for residents and staff. The design emphasizes both safety and dignity, creating spaces that feel like home while providing the support services seniors need.
PROJECT 5: THE ARABELLA (HOYT TOWER)
54 Sussex Avenue, Newark, NJ
Executive Summary
Hoyt Tower is a modern 15-story luxury residential high-rise in Newark’s thriving University Heights neighborhood, bringing 203 sophisticated urban apartments to one of the city’s most dynamic areas. Located just blocks from NJIT, Rutgers University Newark, and Saint Michael’s Hospital, this contemporary development offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments with Italian-inspired design finishes and floor-to-ceiling windows. The building represents Newark’s ongoing transformation and the growing demand for quality market-rate housing in neighborhoods experiencing significant investment and revitalization.
Project Specifications
Height: 150 feet (15 stories)
Total Units: 203 rental apartments
Unit Mix: Studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments
Developer/GC: Tona Construction and Management
Architect: INOA Architecture
Retail Space: 2,000-2,500 square feet ground-floor commercial
Completion: 2024
TRV Mechanical’s Scope
TRV Mechanical delivered comprehensive mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing systems for this modern residential tower, including efficient heating and cooling systems with individual unit controls, ventilation systems designed for optimal indoor air quality, and plumbing infrastructure serving all 203 apartments plus ground-floor retail. The mechanical systems were engineered to support the building’s luxury positioning while maintaining operational efficiency across the 15-story structure. All systems integrate seamlessly with the building’s contemporary design and support the sophisticated amenities expected by urban professionals.
PROJECT 6: THE ARABELLA AT 4720 THIRD AVENUE
4720 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458
Executive Summary
The Arabella at 4720 Third Avenue represents a transformative mixed-use development in the Bronx’s historic Belmont neighborhood, converting a former Sears Auto Center into a nine-story building with 165 market-rate and affordable apartments. Designed by Ismael Leyva Architects with interior design by Marin Architects, this $250 million project combines residential living with 60,500 square feet of retail space, creating a neighborhood hub one block from Fordham University. The building’s unique triangular architectural shape and earth-toned glass and metal façade make it an instantly recognizable landmark, signaling Belmont’s evolution while respecting the neighborhood’s rich Italian-American heritage.
Project Specifications
Building Size: 250,000 square feet total (190,500 SF residential, 60,500 SF retail)
Height: 9 stories
Total Units: 165 apartments (market-rate and affordable mix)
Developer: Vertical Community Development and Sioni Group
Architect: Ismael Leyva Architects
Interior Design: Marin Architects
General Contractor: OmniBuild Construction
Structural Engineer: DeSimone Structural Engineers
Parking: 84 vehicle parking spaces
Completion: Q2 2024 (First occupancy January 2024)
TRV Mechanical’s Comprehensive Systems
TRV Mechanical provided complete mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing systems for both the residential and retail components of this mixed-use development. The project required sophisticated coordination between residential comfort systems and commercial HVAC serving the 60,500 square feet of ground and second-floor retail space. Our scope included individual climate control for all 165 apartments, commercial-grade systems for retail tenants with flexibility for varied uses, ventilation systems meeting both residential and commercial code requirements, complete plumbing infrastructure including domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, and natural gas distribution. The installation was particularly complex due to the building’s irregular triangular footprint and the need to integrate mechanical systems with the reinforced concrete superstructure while accommodating the multiple terrace decks surrounding the residential volume.
Building Amenities
The Arabella features an extensive amenity package including a fully-equipped gym with electric vehicle charging stations in the parking garage, shared laundry facilities, common area wifi throughout, spacious party room for private events, recreation room with games and entertainment, outdoor terrace with city views, virtual doorman system for security and package management, and on-site resident manager for immediate assistance. Pet-friendly policies welcome residents’ animals. Residences feature dishwashers, energy-efficient appliances, intercom systems, and hardwood floors. Many units offer abundant natural light through wide windows, with the building’s unique triangular shape ensuring most apartments receive sunlight from multiple exposures.
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