Orange, NJ [Feb. 4, 2025]PINNACLE Orange Crossing, a transformative transit-focused multifamily development in the City of Orange, N.J., is eyeing March for its leasing launch of 90 luxury apartment units. The highly anticipated third and final phase of this 239-unit Class A opportunity-zone development, with NJ Transit’s Orange Station and the Main Street Business District as its focal points, marks a significant achievement in the ongoing renaissance of the city.

Orange Crossing, which is centered around a modernized NJ Transit train station, is a cornerstone of the city’s revitalization efforts. Recognized for its significant impact, developer and operator PEEK Properties along with city officials recently received the Outstanding Implementation Award from the American Planning Association.

Located within the Reock Street Redevelopment Area, which saw a resurgence of interest after the 2017 Opportunity Zone legislation, the city collaborated with PEEK – an early champion of Orange’s potential – to integrate equitable housing options, embrace smart-growth principles and foster transit-oriented development. These strategies aim to enhance the area’s accessibility and overall quality of life.

“We are incredibly proud to open our doors to PINNACLE Orange Crossing,” said Darla Rodriquez, director of property management at Orange Crossing. “This ‘community-within-the-community’ stands as a testament to the power of successful public-private partnerships, demonstrating how we can collaboratively bring to life luxurious residential options that are accessible and affordable. While PINNACLE represents the final phase, Orange Crossing is the culmination of years of dedicated effort to revitalize Downtown Orange and create a vibrant and thriving community for all.”

PINNACLE Orange Crossing offers a diverse range of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment layouts, each thoughtfully designed with modern finishes and contemporary amenities. These include island kitchens with counter-stool seating, stainless-steel appliances with a dishwasher and microwave, in-unit washer/dryer and individually controlled, eco-friendly electric heating and central air-conditioning system.

In addition, residents also have access to a state-of-the-art fitness center, a stylish resident lounge, a relaxing rooftop terrace with skyline views and a courtyard with comfortable seating areas and gathering places.

Within the immediate neighborhood, there are 10+ diverse-cuisine restaurants ranging from fast-casual to five-star dining, a post office, Orange Public Library, a supermarket and local-merchant shops and boutiques. Several colleges, including the cultural, sports and entertainment venues at Seton Hall University, Bloomfield College and Caldwell University, are all nearby. One block away is Orange Station, which offers 20-minute service to Midtown Manhattan, and there are three bus stops fronting Orange Crossing along South Day Street.

Once the units receive their fishing touches for tenant move-ins, PEEK will complete site clearing between PINNACLE and SUMMIT, phase two of the development. This is being done to create a park for Orange Crossing residents and the greater community.

Completion of PINNACLE also is accompanied by the relocation of the Orange Crossing leasing office to 61 S. Day St., situated at the intersection of Freeway Drive and South Day Street. To further enhance communication with tenants and the general public alike, the leasing team has launched an Instagram page. This platform will serve as a hub for updates on upcoming resident events and community gatherings open to the public.

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Established in 2018 by industry veterans Phillip J. Evanski and Emanuel Klein, PEEK Properties is a fully integrated developer, owner and operator of multifamily projects located in New Jersey with a primary focus on urban areas that offer existing value-add properties or new development sites. While subscribing to a long-term strategic approach to owning and operating properties, PEEK seeks to work in partnership with local municipalities and is one of the earliest adopters of the Qualified Opportunity Fund structure for projects located in Opportunity Zones.