"HGTV Design Star" To Feature Trump Plaza Residences Jersey City in Design Challenge Airing July 25

Top-Rated Design Competition Show Films on Location at Luxury Residential Condo on the Gold Coast

One of New Jersey's most luxurious residential condominium towers, Trump Plaza Residences in Jersey City, will be featured on the July 25 episode of HGTV's top-rated design competition show, "HGTV Design Star." Earlier this year, the show's finalists were split into two teams and brought on-location to Trump Plaza Residences Jersey City, where each was challenged to design a two-bedroom residence in the 443-unit Gold Coast property, which, at 55 stories, is the tallest residential tower in the state.

Donald Trump Jr. serves as a guest judge on the installment, assisting the show's judges, celebrity designers Candice Olson of "Divine Design," Genevieve Gorder of "Dear Genevieve" and Vern Yip of "HGTV Urban Oasis," with their final decisions on the model residences.

Having played an integral role in Trump branded real estate properties nationally and internationally, Trump was an easy choice for "HGTV Design Star" producers. Not only is he an expert in Trump-style luxury and amenities, he also is no stranger to television, having appeared as one of the judges on his father's shows, "The Apprentice" and "The Celebrity Apprentice." "I'm excited to join the 'HGTV Design Star' judges for the episode featuring Trump Plaza Residences in Jersey City," Trump stated. "The building is a great reflection of our brand, and it was both interesting and entertaining to see what the design teams came up with to emphasize that." Located two short blocks from the waterfront, Trump Plaza Residences - ranging from one to three bedrooms - were planned to enhance natural light and breathtaking views of the Hudson River, Jersey City, the Statue of Liberty and the famous New York City skyline.

The amenities, which include a seventh-floor terrace complete with pool and cabanas, a glass-enclosed fitness center and an exclusive spa with a Roman-style aqua grotto, among a long list of indoor and outdoor sanctuaries, make Trump Plaza an ideal address for the New York metropolitan area's elite. "This is a great opportunity for American television viewers to see all that Trump Plaza Residences Jersey City has to offer, including sweeping views of Manhattan, a resort lifestyle and luxurious amenities," said Jodi Stasse, head of marketing and sales at Stasse & Co., Trump Plaza Residences Jersey City's exclusive sales agent. "We can't wait to see how the talented 'HGTV Design Star' teams choose to enhance our amazing property."

The 12 "HGTV Design Star" contestants are competing against each other in various design challenges for the ultimate prize -- their own show on HGTV. Each week, the show's judges critique each challenge and judge the contestants on their ability to meet each task with creativity and originality.

The fifth season of HGTV's top-rated reality competition premiered on June 13. The episode filmed at Trump Plaza Residences will air on HGTV on July 25 at 10 p.m. For channels, viewers should consult their local television listings. The residences at Trump Plaza include one- and two-bedroom homes ranging in size up to 1,450 square feet. Prices for one-bedrooms start in the mid-$400,000s, while those for the two-bedrooms start in the mid-$600,000s. Three-bedroom homes and penthouses are available but are in limited supply, with pricing available upon request. The property has a 20-year tax abatement. FHA financing is also available, offering reduced interest rates and low down payments. The design show's focus on Trump branded luxury and glamour carries out a theme initiated several months ago by celebrity designer Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz, who redesigned the building's public spaces.

For his inspiration, Noriega-Ortiz drew on the Trump family's style. The interiors of the building reflect the idea that stepping into Trump Plaza Residences Jersey City is meant to feel like stepping onto a Trump family estate. Upon entering the property through the lobby, guests feel as if they have stepped into the foyer of a grand mansion. The building offers white-glove concierge service as well as more than 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities including a screening room, a dining room with catering kitchen, a game room, a Roman-style aqua grotto, an in-house spa including massage facilities, an Internet-accessible business center, an outdoor landscaped lawn area, a heated pool with cabanas, an outside children's tot lot and an impressive glass-enclosed fitness center all located on the seventh floor.

In addition to panoramic views of New York City, the property features a convenient location near the Exchange Place and Grove Street PATH stations, the waterfront ferry and the Bergen-Hudson Light Rail.

For more information on Trump Plaza Residences Jersey City, visit the on-site sales suite, which is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 88 Morgan St. in Jersey City. Morning and evening hours are available by appointment. Contact the sales and marketing team by calling (888) 263-7003, e-mailing info@trumpplazaresidences.com or visiting the website at www.trumpplazaresidences.com

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