Kushner Livana Livingston is a new multifamily development that will bring 280 apartments to Livingston, New Jersey. The project introduces a two-building design that offers specialized housing for both active adults aged 55 and older and residents of all ages. With a planned completion in 2027, the development represents a key expansion of Kushner’s growing Livana brand.
Design and development details
The project is being designed by Lessard Design of Vienna, Virginia. It will replace a former hotel once owned by Kushner. Each building will feature a mix of one-bedroom, one-bedroom-plus-den, two-bedroom, and two-bedroom-plus-den units. Importantly, 56 of the apartments will be designated as affordable units, integrated across both structures.
Launched in 2024, the Livana brand emphasizes “sophisticated rental options and aspirational lifestyle living.” The brand already includes Livana Fair Lawn and Livana East Hanover, both redeveloped from office sites into residential communities. Livana Livingston is the latest step in this strategy, with additional projects expected across New Jersey.
Amenities for 55-plus residents
The building designed for residents 55 and older will focus on wellness and relaxation. Planned features include:
- Fitness center
- Private men’s and women’s sauna and steam rooms
- Coworking mezzanine
- Club room with lounge seating and card tables
- Private dining room
- Game room with billiards and golf simulator
- Rooftop terrace
Outdoor and lifestyle amenities will include pickleball courts, a pet spa, and a community garden lawn, providing both recreation and social connection.
Amenities for all-age renters
The neighboring all-age building will cater to diverse lifestyles. Highlights include:
- Fitness center
- Party room and card/poker room
- Hidden speakeasy lounge
- Movie room
- Kids’ playroom and teen arcade lounge
Outdoor offerings will feature a rooftop deck with grilling stations and firepits, a resort-style pool, and covered dining and lawn areas for relaxation. Like the 55-plus building, it will also include a coworking mezzanine and pet spa, blending work and leisure.
Kushner’s vision for Livana
Nicole Kushner Meyer, president of Kushner, explained the company’s mission: “Livana was envisioned with the goal of providing refined rental communities that speak to how people want to live today.” She added that the project is designed to appeal to young professionals, families, and older residents seeking convenience, design, and community.
This philosophy drives Kushner’s approach to mixed-use and multifamily development, combining carefully curated amenities with thoughtful architectural planning.
Part of Kushner’s wider New Jersey portfolio
Kushner Livana Livingston is one of several major projects reshaping New Jersey’s residential market. Current initiatives include:
- 360 rental residences across 15 buildings in Colts Neck.
- Monmouth Square, a redevelopment of Monmouth Mall in Eatontown into a mixed-use town center with 1,000 residential units and nearly 1 million square feet of retail.
- Revitalization of the Lower Broadway corridor in Long Branch, featuring 299 residential units, retail, and a SuperFresh grocery market.
In Jersey City, the company is also leasing units at The Journal, a nearly $1 billion development next to the Journal Square PATH station. That project includes 1,723 apartments along with retail, parking, amenities, and public space.
Outlook for Kushner Livana Livingston
When completed in 2027, Kushner Livana Livingston will serve as a model for modern rental housing. Its unique blend of age-specific and all-age amenities, combined with affordable housing integration, reflects broader trends in multifamily development. The project highlights Kushner’s commitment to creating lifestyle-driven communities across Northern New Jersey.
