School Social Worker Moves to Citizen Bayonne, Embraces NJ Gold Coast Living

BAYONNE, NJ – When Denasia Fitch was out hunting for her first apartment, she visited Bayonne’s waterfront peninsula and was immediately captivated. The calm waters of New York Harbor glistened in the sunshine. The buildings, so peaceful yet so close to Manhattan, had the feeling of a college campus, surrounded by green grass and waterfront walkways. She visited the neighborhood’s newest rental building, Citizen Bayonne, and quickly decided to make it her new home.

Ms. Fitch leased a two-bedroom apartment at Citizen Bayonne with her best friend, and now roommate, Susan Schaefer. They moved to the community in June, along with Ms. Fitch’s two dogs: London and Sky.

For Ms. Fitch, living at Citizen Bayonne is a welcome lifestyle upgrade. As a social worker for New York City Public Schools, she puts a lot of effort into her job. Having her own space where she can decompress after a long day of work goes a long way toward helping her recharge her batteries.

“You feel like this is a place that you always want to come home to,” Ms. Fitch said. “I love the whole aesthetic here at Citizen Bayonne. It’s very clean and modern. After a stressful day, I can come home, take my dogs for a walk, and then close the door and I have my own space to relax.”

Ms. Fitch doesn’t own a car, which is no problem at Citizen Bayonne. She takes the MTA bus to work daily from Bayonne’s 34th Street Light Rail station. The bus is also convenient for visiting her mother. If she wants to go to Manhattan or Jersey City, the Light Rail takes her to Exchange Place in about 15 minutes. Citizen Bayonne makes it easy by running a complimentary resident shuttle to the Light Rail station and the Grove Street PATH station in Jersey City.

Ms. Fitch enjoys spending free time in her apartment, which she describes as “sleek, modern, and homey.” She views time to herself as essential self-care and will often unwind by drawing or painting in her room. Going to the gym is another way she destresses. The state-of-the-art fitness center at Citizen Bayonne, one of the building’s many upscale amenities, features high-end equipment and is perfect for all of her fitness needs. She also loves the social aspect of living in a brand-new community. She frequently attends the resident events building manager Angel Quinones organizes to promote a sense of community and provide residents with something fun to do.

“There’s everything you need right here,” Ms. Fitch said. “You have all of these different stores you can go to like CVS, Walmart and Costco, which is very convenient, and the amenities are really nice. The gym is actually really spacious, and compared to most apartment gyms, it definitely has everything you could want and more if you are looking to stay fit.”

Citizen Bayonne is developed by Accurate, the creator of the popular Citizen brand of apartments rising throughout New Jersey, as well as Philadelphia, Miami, and Fairfield, CT. Citizen brand apartments are known for delivering modern, high-quality housing to transit-oriented locations.

Designed by Devereaux & Associates, with interiors by HH Designers and landscape design by Melillo & Bauer, the residences at Citizen Bayonne are bright and spacious. Residences feature nine-foot ceilings, luxury plank flooring, complimentary window treatments, and in-home washer and dryer by GE, expertly blending style and functionality. The gourmet kitchens boast stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, full-height tile backsplashes, espresso soft close cabinetry, four-burner gas ranges, custom soft-close vanities, and chrome Moen faucets.

Accurate integrated an array of amenities and services into the design of Citizen Bayonne to enhance resident comfort and convenience. They include a state-of-the-art fitness center, resident lounge, co-working space, smart package room, covered parking with electric car charging stations, bicycle storage, and a complimentary resident shuttle to the Grove Street PATH station. The outdoor landscaped courtyard features dining areas, BBQ stations, lounge seating, and firepits.

Citizen Bayonne offers a collection of 252 studio, one- and two-bedroom rental residences, with monthly rental rates for one-bedroom residences starting from the $2,300s net effective, according to Accurate.

For more information or to schedule a private tour of its rental residences, visit http://www.CitizenBayonne.com or call 551-288-8600.