Historic SoHo Lofts Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Belleville NJ

Historic SoHo Lofts Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Transformed Essex County Hospital Opens as Belleville's Premier Residential Destination

BELLEVILLE, NJ – June 23, 2025 – Historic SoHo Lofts officially opened its doors today following a ribbon cutting ceremony that marked the completion of the ambitious rehabilitation of the former Essex County Hospital. The newly transformed 245-unit residential building represents a significant milestone in Belleville's ongoing revitalization efforts. Developers, Steve and Sophia Valiotis were joined by County Executive, Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr., Councilman, Vincent Cozzarelli, Jr., Senator, Britnee N. Timberlake, and Assembly Members, Carmen Theresa Morales and Michael Venezia, along with many local dignitaries to celebrate the historic restoration project.

The eight-floor residential complex seamlessly blends the building's rich historical character with modern amenities and luxury finishes. After years of careful restoration work, the former medical facility has been reimagined as what is expected to become Belleville's most desirable place to live.

"This project represents the perfect marriage of preserving our community's history while creating modern, comfortable living spaces for residents," said Sophia Valiotis. "The transformation of this long-unused facility into a vibrant residential community is truly the crown jewel of Belleville."

Historic SoHo Lofts offers residents an exceptional living experience with comprehensive amenities including a state-of-the-art fitness center, community residents' lounge, and indoor recreation facilities. The building is surrounded by multiple beautifully landscaped outdoor areas, providing residents with both urban convenience and natural tranquility.

Steve Valiotis was quick to point out that the former abandoned hospital, will not contain 245 residential units across 8 floors, extensive landscaped grounds surrounding the building, a Top-of-the-line fitness center and community room, on-site laundromat for resident convenience, dedicated on-site parking, a dog run area for pet owners. The Development Team also proudly announced that two floors, roughly one-third of the apartments, will be dedicated for use by 55+ residents.

The completion of Historic SoHo Lofts marks the successful conclusion of a multi-year rehabilitation effort that has transformed a historically significant but unused building into a modern residential community that honors its past while serving the future needs of Belleville residents. Historic SoHo Lofts announced that it is accepting applications from prospective resident. Leasing information is available by contacting: Steven Irizarry, by phone: (347) 360-3812 or by email: steveni@serhant.com

Historic SoHo Lofts is a 245-unit residential community housed in the beautifully rehabilitated former Essex County Hospital building in Belleville, New Jersey. The development combines historical preservation with modern amenities to create a unique living experience for residents of all ages. In cooperating with the Town planners, Historic SoHo Lofts has two full floors allocated for 55+ senior living.