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We are so proud of all the talented successful wom

We are so proud of all the talented successful women entrepreneurs who are building their brands and businesses in Bravitas Buildings. @nishuanegroup @strat.house @wellinmontclair @montclairspeechtherapy_ @houseofshenllc Jerzie Ann Coppola @eleveneleventherapy @reliefmentalhealth_ @drgerstman @wanderatelier @maatymo @thedrip.fitness @gsspinal @ksbraniganlaw @dradmedispa @elemental_interiors @stellarcounselingservices @athnkngwmn @rhgdesign @trinitybeautybar_mtc @west_of_hudson @thedrsmita @allisontaskcoach @violet__pr @helping_minds_heal #internationalwomensday #newjersey #repurposedbuilding

Thank you @njartsnews and @trismccall_nj for featu

Thank you @njartsnews and @trismccall_nj for featuring the Bravitas Galleries and @bravitasart . Check out @csromanell at #hillsidesquare , @charliespademan at @hillsidesculpturepark , @ktruk at #academysquare and @sarahcanfieldart at #brassworksongrove . Check out article link in bio. #montclairnj #montclairartist @bravitasart

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Oh Yeah! @charliespademan coming soon to @hillside

Oh Yeah! @charliespademan coming soon to @hillsidesculpturepark. #hillsidesquare #hillsidesculpturepark #metalartist #montclairartist @montclaircenter #montclaircenter #montclairnj @montclairlocalnews @montclairgirl #bravitasart @bravitasart

#THEWILSONCALDWELL FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY #repurpos

#THEWILSONCALDWELL FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY #repurposedbank #adaptivereuse #caldwellnj @downtowncaldwell DEVELOPER: @thebravitasgroup BUILDER: @jackfinnandco ARCHITECT: @sionas_architecture (@gsapc.architecture) DESIGNER: @rhgdesign LIGHTING: @rsltg METAL ARTIST: @charliespademan

NEW TO MARKET … This awesome suite at #thewilson

NEW TO MARKET … This awesome suite at #thewilsoncaldwell features: - 4 private offices
- huge bullpen - reception - polished original terrazzofloors - onsite parking - oversized operable windows - shared large conference room - pantry This beautiful suite is on the first floor in this impeccably restored 1920’s repurposed bank. ☎️973-783-8700 📧info@bravitas.com #caldwellnj @downtowncaldwell #repurposedbank #adaptivereuse

The National, 17 Watchung Plaza, Monclair, looking

The National, 17 Watchung Plaza, Monclair, looking east from Watchung Train Station. This iconic structure is the home for @montclairspeechtherapy_ . #repurposedbank #adaptivereuse #montclairnj #architecturallighting #trainstation @sionas_architecture @jackfinnandco @rhgdesign @rsltg @njtransit @charliespademan

We wish you a splendid, healthy and successful 202

We wish you a splendid, healthy and successful 2025. What an amazing 2024: • we welcomed 12 new tenants (@thedrip.fitness @houseofshenllc @realtyonegroup_portfolio @helping_minds_heal @elemental_interiors @tony_bocchi ) •we hosted 10 fine artists in our art galleries • we upgraded 7 bespoke suites • we made two major facade repairs • Brian completed the Philadelphia marathon raising funds for @friendsofmtas • we won the Small Deal of the Year Award from the ULI for The National • we supported local community organizations (@thevaleriefund @tonis.kitchen @reachoutmontclair @montclairinnmsha @montclairfilm @friendsofandersonpark @caldwellstreetfair @walnutstreetfair ) • we celebrated Rhonda’s 70th •our team of trades people impeccably maintained our buildings • The Bravitas team continued to provide excellent service despite having to deal with Bob’s shenanigans THANK YOU TENANTS, ARTISTS, VENDORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND OUR TEAM FOR A SPLENDID 2024!

@arterialstreets and David Lustberg hosted the Do

@arterialstreets and David Lustberg hosted the Downtown New Jersey Conference in @montclaircenter . We thank David and Navila Gomez for featuring #vault491 in their video of downtown Montclair. David and Arterial Streets started their amazing business at #brassworksongrove until they outgrew their space and purchased a building in #montclaircenter. #montclairnj #leedcertified #repurposedbank #bankvault @realtyonegroup_portfolio @athnkngwmn @eastsidemags @rhgdesign @parsonscabinetry 🎥: @navilagomez

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The National, 17 Watchung Plaza, Montclair; Origin

The National, 17 Watchung Plaza, Montclair; Original Use: The Montclair National Bank, 1920’s, The Montclair Trust Company, and Chase Bank; Repurposed in 2023 for @montclairspeechtherapy_ . Major restoration of exterior facade to bring back original elements (windows, clock entrance) Created three levels of speech, occupational and behavioral therapy rooms. Developer: @thebravitasgroup Architect: @sionas_architecture Builder: @jackfinnandco Designer: @rhgdesign Lighting: @rsltg Metal Artist: @charliespademan Clock: @eltimeco #montclairnj #repurposedbank #adaptivereuse #montclairspeechtherapy #thenationalmontclair

Grover House, 333 Bloomfield, Caldwell, NJ; Origin

Grover House, 333 Bloomfield, Caldwell, NJ; Original Use: Grover House, hotel and rooming house founded by Reverend Stephen Grover; Citizens National Bank 1914 expanded 1924; Wells Fargo until 2016. Repurposed in 2018 into boutique office suites and @davidchadbeauty; second floor and third story added. Developer: @thebravitasgroup Architect: @sionas_architecture (Jarzembowski) Builder: @jackfinnandco Designer: @rhgdesign Lighting: @rsltg Metal Artist: @charliespademan Clock: @eltimeco #caldwellnj #repurposedbank #adaptivereuse #davidchadbeauty #groverhouse

VAULT491,491 Bloomfield,Montclair; Original Use: B

VAULT491,491 Bloomfield,Montclair; Original Use: Bank of Montclair,1923; last owner PNC, then vacant for several years; Repurposed in 2016 into LEED Certified boutique office suites and two retail storefronts, we added a second floor and a third story addition. Five original vaults have been repurposed into conference room, wine room, kitchen, office space and retail display. Developer: @thebravitasgroup Architect: @sionas_architecture (Jarzembowski) Builder: @jackfinnandco Designer: @rhgdesign (current tenant) Lighting: @rsltg Metal Artist: @charliespademan #montclairnj #montclaircenter @montclaircenter #repurposedbank #leedcertified #adaptivereuse #vault491

211 Broad, Red Bank, NJ; Original Use: First Churc

211 Broad, Red Bank, NJ; Original Use: First Church of Christ, Scientist, 211 Broad Street, built 1951; Repurposed in 2015 into LEED Certified Boutique office suites and a new space for the existing church congregation. The Red Bank congregation had been aware of our Hillside Square project and approached us to partner with their congregation to repurpose their beautiful building. We added a second floor in the existing footprint and a second story over the Sunday School. Developer: @thebravitasgroup Architect: @sionas_architecture (Jarzembowski) Builder: @jackfinnandco Designer: @rhgdesign #redbanknj #repurposedchurch #adaptivereuse #historicpreservation #leedcertified #211broad

Hillside Square, 8 Hillside, Montclair Original Us

Hillside Square, 8 Hillside, Montclair Original Use: First Church of Christ, Scientist, built 1926, the original architect was Charles Draper Faulkner, who designed over 33 Christian Science Churches, clad in Weymouth Granite(still quarried in Massachusetts); Repurposed in 2012 into LEED certified boutique office suites as well as new Church and Sunday school space for the original church congregation. Added multiple windows in the granite facade and a second and third floor within existing footprint. Pews were donated to churches in Haiti. Our most complex adaptive reuse project. Developer: @thebravitasgroup Architect: @sionas_architecture (Jarzembowski) Builder: @jackfinnandco Designer: @rhgdesign #montclairnj @montclaircenter #repurposedchurch #adaptivereuse #leedcertified #weymouthgranite #historicpreservation #hillsidesquare

The Wilson, 307 Bloomfield, Caldwell; Original use

The Wilson, 307 Bloomfield, Caldwell; Original use: 1920’s Caldwell National Bank, Valley National Bank until circa 2006; abandoned/vacant until 2018; repurposed 2020; Developer: @thebravitasgroup Builder: @jackfinnandco Architect: @sionas_architecture Interior Design: @rhgdesign Lighting: @rsltg #caldwellnj #repurposedbank #adaptuvereuse @downtowncaldwell #thewilsoncaldwell

Academy Square, 33 Plymouth Street Montclair; Orig

Academy Square, 33 Plymouth Street Montclair; Original Use 1880’s Residential; 1910’s to 1940’s Kimberly School for Girls; 1950’s to 2005 Katherine Gibbs School; Repurposed 2010; Developer: @thebravitasgroup Builder: @jackfinnandco Architect: @sionas_architecture #montclairnj #repurposedbuilding #adaptivereuse #leedcertified #montclaircenter @montclaircenter #academysquare

Brassworks, 105 Grove Street, Montclair; Original

Brassworks, 105 Grove Street, Montclair; Original Use George Rutledge Brass Sign Manufacturing, 1920’s ; auto parts/car brakes 1960’s to 2005; Repurposed 2007, phase 1 , 2009 phase 2 ; Developer: @thebravitasgroup Builder: @jackfinnandco Architect: @john_m_reimnitz_architect_pc #montclairnj #repurposedbuilding #adaptivereuse #brassworksongrove

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105 Grove Street, Suite 5
Montclair, NJ 07042
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