The Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy recently awarded its Adaptive Reuse Award to developers KABR Group and Kushner for their $30 million reimagination and redevelopment of the 1913 Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Warehouse.
The property, now the Arts & Powerhouse Building located at 130 Bay St. in Jersey City’s Powerhouse Arts District, was restored to maintain its historic character and adapted into a modern mixed-use landmark featuring flexible office, commercial, retail, and creative spaces.
The award was presented at the “Save the Powerhouse 2025 Preservation Awards” ceremony, an event celebrating 26 years of the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy’s efforts to promote historic preservation in the city.
Manhattan-based GRO Architects was also recognized for its role in restoring the building’s character, blending its industrial past with contemporary work and retail spaces.
“Preserving the historic character of the Arts & Powerhouse Building while creating a dynamic, modern environment for businesses and creatives has been a labor of love,” said Michael Goldstein, chief operating officer of KABR Group. “This award underscores the importance of balancing innovation with heritage in urban development, and we appreciate GRO Architects’ role in helping us achieve this unique vision.”
The Arts & Powerhouse Building’s renovation preserved historic industrial elements — including soaring ceilings, brick facades, and original structural details — while introducing modern amenities, flexible loft-style layouts, and a 10,000-square-foot rooftop amenity deck with panoramic views of Manhattan.
The six-story building offers up to 135,000 rental square feet of commercial and retail space, including loft-style office and creative spaces above the ground-floor retail. Among its tenants are Rumble Boxing, Spear Physical Therapy, Han Dynasty, and Hudson Golf.
Its location in the Powerhouse Arts District provides access to the Grove Street, Newport, and Exchange Place PATH stations, as well as the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, the New Jersey Turnpike, and the Holland Tunnel.
