Wine Shop Signs Lease for Jersey City Luxury Complex
Lifted Spirits will operate a retail and educational space within a 622-unit luxury apartment development.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Lifted Spirits has secured a 3,000-square-foot retail lease on the ground floor of The Greyson, a 622-unit luxury apartment building in Jersey City. The wine shop is slated to open to residents and the public in late 2026 or early 2027.
Why it matters
Retail operators in high-density residential buildings must balance traditional storefront sales with specialized programming to drive foot traffic. This lease marks a shift in building utility, leveraging the amenity-rich footprint of a luxury complex to house both inventory and educational services.
Lifted Spirits will occupy 3,000 square feet within The Greyson, which houses 622 luxury apartments. The shop plans to carry wine bottles priced from $15 to $100.
The players
Lifted Spirits
A wine and spirits startup founded by two certified sommeliers offering retail products and educational programming.
The Greyson
A luxury residential development in Jersey City featuring 622 apartment units.
The details
Founded by Culinary Institute of America graduates and certified sommeliers Greg Cochran and Stephen Denaro, the business will operate as a hybrid retail and education space. The store intends to host classes on wine theory, viticulture, and aroma training alongside standard bottle sales. By locating within a luxury residential development, the business positions itself to capture high-frequency foot traffic from the local apartment population.
Timeline
Late 2026 or early 2027: Expected opening date for the shop.
Market Landscape
This move follows the growing trend of integrating specialized, service-oriented retail directly into high-density luxury residential developments. It mirrors the strategic shift by developers to utilize ground-floor space for curated tenant experiences that appeal to modern apartment residents.
Operators of small luxury-focused retail should monitor how high-density, amenity-rich buildings select tenants to drive resident retention. Review your lease terms to ensure that experiential offerings, such as educational courses, are permitted within your retail footprint.
The takeaway
Hybrid business models that combine high-end retail with professional education can serve as a strong value-add for luxury residential complexes. Entrepreneurs should track the performance of such integrated service-retail concepts to evaluate whether onsite programming can justify premium commercial square footage.
Further reading
For more on new local storefronts and business expansions, visit the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NJ.
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