Easton’s Marquis Apartments named Greater Philadelphia Multifamily Development of the Year

An Easton apartment complex has been recognized as the Multifamily Development of the Year for the Greater Philadelphia region as part of the 2026 CoStar Impact Awards. 

The Marquis Apartments, a seven-story luxury residential building featuring 264 units, room for three ground-floor retail shops and 308 on-site parking spaces, was developed by Allentown-based City Center Group. 

“The Marquis was an exciting project for both our team and the City of Easton. It transformed an obsolete parking garage that generated little to no tax revenue into a vibrant residential community that is already contributing to the vitality of downtown,” said Zack Sienicki, COO of City Center Group in a release.  

He noted that the project also sparked more apartment development in the neighborhood. Construction of the project “supported more than 700 jobs and created a dozen permanent positions, while adding 258 much-needed apartments that leased in just five months, demonstrating the strong demand for quality housing in downtown Easton,” he said. “Its success gave us the confidence to move forward with the Confluence just a few blocks away, which is now leasing for May move-ins.”  

According to City Center, The Marquis is the largest apartment property in Easton’s history. Studio, one- and two-bedroom units range from about 500 square feet to 1,300 square feet.  

It is projected to generate more than $1 million in taxes and fees for the city, county and school district.  

Judges commented on the project’s selection. 

 “I absolutely love the architecture and the way the project blends into the existing downtown fabric,” said Eric Goldstein, president and CEO of King of Prussia Business Improvement District. “The transformation of an under-performing asset into a project like this is a big win for the city of Easton and its residents/employees.”