New Morris Plains luxury rental units will have walkway to train station, downtown

William Westhoven, Morristown Daily Record
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A pedestrian walkway will connect a new luxury-rental community to the Morris Plains Train Station.

Leasing will begin on March 1 at the American, where 125 new rental units will be within .8 miles of the NJ Transit station and the center of the borough's downtown district, according to developers JMF Properties.

“The American will feature an exceptional location, which we were able to enhance by providing direct pedestrian access from The American Road to downtown Morris Plains, where no connection was previously available," said JMF founder and Principal Joe Forgione. "We believe this will be a popular choice for Morris County renters, as well as an important asset for the Morris Plains community for many years to come.”

Fifty of the units will qualify for the borough's obligation to provide affordable housing under the state Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

The American, a new development of 125 luxury rental apartments in Morris Plains (seen here under construction in August 2022) is expected to open in the winter of 2023.
The American, a new development of 125 luxury rental apartments in Morris Plains (seen here under construction in August 2022) is expected to open in the winter of 2023.

Luxury units promise an "upscale living experience" in a variety of one- and two-bedroom residences, including den layouts and private outdoor space in select homes. The largest residences will offer up to 1,390 square feet of living space and nine-foot ceilings.

Amenities will include gourmet kitchens, oversized windows with custom shade treatments, high-performance heating-cooling systems and keyless entry locks with Bluetooth remote.

The development includes more than 20,000 square feet of dedicated indoor and outdoor amenity space including a lobby and lounge, a fitness center with Matrix equipment and a personal training studio, a business center with a coffee bar, conference rooms and private enclosed workspaces, a second-floor lounge with fireplace and coffee bar, a theater room, golf simulator and a billiards room.

Monthly rental rates have not been finalized. Prospective buyers can find more information or request a tour at the JMF website.

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This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: Walk to Morris Plains train station, downtown from new luxury rentals