99 Hudson is a 79-story condominium in

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, and the 46th tallest building in the United States. It is also the tallest residential building in the

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. Developed by China Overseas America (the U.S. arm of the Hong Kong-based company COHL), 99 Hudson is the first residential project in the U.S. for the firm. The 1.4 million square-foot building will include 781 condominium units ranging from studios to three bedrooms.

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Plans for the development were first released in March 2014. Originally, the plans called for twin towers, but after the land changed hands, the plans were changed to a single, tower. The building was approved in early 2015 by the city. The building was approved by the FAA in early 2016; buildings taller than in

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. It has a porte-cochere entrance, where the lobby is located, as well as the entrance to the parking garage. The building has a

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and glass facade, echoing to

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. The building contains three open plazas, and a residential rooftop garden above an eight-story podium. Along the sidewalk, there are storefronts with large windows between limestone piers. At night, lighting features on the piers light up. 99 Hudson Exterior Image

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The building is residential and includes 781

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s. A penthouse, located on the 75th floor, costs $4.05 million. and sold in April 2021 for $3.9 million, making it the highest priced residential condominium closing in Jersey City history. The 2,473 square-foot residence includes 1,167 square-feet of private outdoor space. There is 65,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor amenities. This includes a fitness center, yoga studio,

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studio, and an entertainment game center which includes card rooms, pool, Foosball tables, a

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, a children's playroom, a demonstration kitchen, work cafe, and a screening room with a bar. The rooftop contains a

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. There is a 24-hour concierge. Residents have an exclusive spa, which includes a hot tub, wet and dry lounges,

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, showers, spa terrace and private massages. The 8th floor contains an amenity deck, which contains a 3,000 sq ft swimming pool, private cabanas, indoor and outdoor lounges, and a dining area with BBQ grills, a playground, dog run, and a green lawn. Pedestrian plazas and open spaces are an additional 7,500 sq ft.

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