May 8, 2008

OCEAN LIFE
VVHATS NEW & IMPROVED ALONG THE JERSEY SHORE

PIER VILLAGE Long Branch

This enormous rental and retail waterfront community had just announced its second phase when we checked in about a year ago. Now, 216 new rental units will begin leasing in early June, with occupancy on Sept. 1. The 140 one-bedrooms start at $1,400; the 60 two-bedrooms begin at $2,500; and $3,000 will get you one of 16 three-bedrooms. As well, a hotel/condo with 24 units is slated for completion in the spring of 2009, with prices to be announced. For its third (and final) phase, expect another 200 rentals, 75 condos, a 100-room hotel and 20,000 additional square feet of retail. Currently, all 320 residences from the first phase are rented. (732) 923-0100, piervillage.com