Lafayette, situated south and west of Downtown Jersey City and considered by many to be its hipper sister, has an art-school-cool vibe that belies its industrial past and its booming future. With an enviable mix of restaurants, bars, parks, and proximity to New York City, the neighborhood is experiencing a wave of new residential construction, including luxe developments like Solaris Lofts with amenities and retail to match.

By now Lafayette is officially on the map and fast becoming the hip heart and forward-thinking center of Jersey City. Embodying the socially-conscious spirit of the neighborhood, Solaris Lofts is more than just another luxury residential development with an aspirational name. Very literally of the sun, Solaris Lofts has a 60-kilowatt solar farm that generates most of the building’s annual electricity needs and features a myriad of additional amenities that put the environment first but don’t sacrifice style or luxury.

10 Provost Street at Provost Square is defined by thoughtful luxuriant design and the condominium’s extensive amenity collection is no exception. The resort-style spaces are a welcome retreat year-round, but right now, in the heat of the summer, there’s no better place to be than 28 stories up on the chicest rooftop terrace around.

Summer in the city is certainly better with a swimming pool and 10 Provost Street at Provost Square offers residents just that and more with an outstanding collection of hotel-inspired amenities at the ready indoors and out. What is usually a season spent staring up from the searing hot sidewalk at the splashing rooftops with envy can instead be a summer of lounging around the luxe pool deck at 10 Provost Street in Downtown Jersey City.

Forget every condo you’ve seen for sale at Dixon Mills in Downtown Jersey City because you have never seen a home like this before. Unit 404 — a corner duplex penthouse — marries modern condominium luxury with the building’s storied past, creating one of the finest residences in the historic Dixon Mills complex.

An architect’s own home is never anything less than magnificent and No. 294 is no exception. Situated on 5th Street in Downtown Jersey City’s charming and historic Harsimus Cove neighborhood, this 19th-century red brick townhouse has been thoughtfully transformed into a true masterpiece by a mindful architect who is also the home’s current owner.

Situated on one of the most coveted blocks in Downtown Jersey City, 130 Mercer Street fulfills every urbanite’s desire across four stories and 3,958 square feet. The single-family boasts the architectural integrity befitting its location in the heart of the Van Vorst Park Historic District but has been renovated by Dixon Projects to include every imaginable luxury, including expansive private outdoor space, a brand new elevator, and high-end finishes.

461 On The Hill, aka 461 Newark Avenue, as its name suggests, is more than just an address. Located in The Island section of Jersey City, so named for its leafy residential streets set apart from Journal Square to the west and The Village to the east, 461 On The Hill is the first new rental building in this quiet and charming but extremely convenient community. Now, nearly 50% leased, the new building is striking a chord with future residents.

Tall, elegant, and certainly smart, Jacqueline is everything you’ve been looking for and more. She is easy on the eyes and even easier to fall in love with, standing out from the crowd Downtown. Rising on Fourth Street, just a block and a half from Newark Avenue, Jacqueline is not only Jersey City’s newest boutique building but also a condominium designed down to the last detail, leaving nothing to be desired.

From a waterfront coconut warehouse circa 1919 to a collection of chic, LEED Gold-certified condominiums, Garden Street Lofts in Uptown Hoboken embodies the unexpected, and the duplex penthouse is no exception. Housed in a zinc-clad addition, perched on the sixth and seventh floors, PH602 exceeds all expectations.

Even from the sidewalk, it’s apparent that 410 2nd Street is an exceptional home. Classic architectural details and resplendent finishes marry the traditional and modern for a refreshingly unexpected space.

880 Bergen Avenue, a piece of Jersey City’s Art Deco past, will soon be available for rent in Journal Square. The building interior has been luxuriously reconfigured into 54 modern residential homes while its facade has undergone a meticulous restoration. Both an homage to another era and a brand new future, 880 Bergen Avenue will be a refreshing take on the neighborhood’s rental landscape.

A handsome Sugar House loft just hit the market. The coveted condo conversion of the Civil War-era sugar factory in Downtown Jersey City rarely has any availability, and this oversized, two-bed, two-bath residence is rarer still. 1,850 square feet with Juliet balconies and sparkling views, Unit 3N is a sweet place to call home.

Standing four stories tall in a line of 19th-century brick row houses, 654 Jersey Avenue, with brownstone steps ascending to a New Orleans-style front porch, is a rare opportunity to own a restored single-family home with historical details on one of Downtown Jersey City’s most loved and picturesque blocks.

They narrowed their sights on Downtown Jersey City, wanting to be close to work and on the water. During the exhaustive search, they were referred to 333 Grand at Liberty Harbor, and as quickly as they fell in love with the building, Sam and Kimberly signed a lease for a two-bed, two-bath apartment with a spectacular NYC view.

There’s no doubt now the secret is out: New Jersey’s Gold Coast is a sparkling alternative to New York City living, bewitching residents with convenience, amenities, and postcard-perfect views of Manhattan and the Hudson River. Jersey City and Hoboken often steal the spotlight, but just a few miles north, Port Imperial is positioned to assume its place as a premier destination where the day-to-day is a symphony of waterfront luxury and proximity.