161 Congress St
161 Congress St,
Jersey City,
NJ
07307
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF | Availability |
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| 2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | 650 SF | Not Available |
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Built in 1920
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6 units/3 stories
About 161 Congress St Jersey City, NJ 07307
Experience Jersey City living at 161 Congress St. Based in Jersey City's 07307 area, moving here offers a number of nearby experiences. Be sure to come for a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. Here at this community, the leasing staff is excited to help you find your perfect apartment. Stop by to check current floorplan availability.
161 Congress St is an apartment community located in Hudson County and the 07307 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Jersey City Public attendance zone.
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Overlooking the New Jersey Palisades on the north end of Jersey City, the neighborhood known as the Heights offers breathtaking views of the New York City skyline. Mainly known as a residential area, this thriving historic community is home to a diverse population. Like much of Jersey City, there’s an eclectic mix of rentals available. Towering condos with incredible amenities meet traditional brownstones and understated apartment communities.
Residents enjoy a multitude of convenient shopping, dining, and entertainment options within a few blocks of anywhere in the neighborhood. Savor the unique fare of Central Avenue's 250 storefronts and restaurants. Explore the art of the Heights, from the public art found throughout the city to the galleries to the cultural fairs.
Just south of the Heights, Jersey City’s popular Journal Square district offers an even wider array of specialty eats, from regional Indian bistros to Filipino bakeries.
Learn more about living in The HeightsBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
| Beds | Average Size | Lowest | Typical | Premium |
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| Studio Studio Studio | 588 Sq Ft | $1,400 | $3,324 | $8,507 |
| 1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed | 798 Sq Ft | $1,475 | $3,766 | $10,680 |
| 2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds | 1122 Sq Ft | $1,850 | $3,851 | $12,197 |
| 3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds | 1552 Sq Ft | $2,299 | $4,314 | $23,930 |
| 4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds | 1315 Sq Ft | $2,500 | $3,833 | $4,900 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 4.7 mi |
161 Congress St is within 9 minutes or 2.4 miles from Stevens Inst. of Technology. It is also near Hudson Co. Comm. College and Saint Peter's College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
918 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
713 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
526 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,024 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
185 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
186 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Jersey City include 2Nd Street, located 1.3 miles from 161 Congress St. 161 Congress St is near Newark Liberty International, located 10.8 miles or 15 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 13.3 miles or 31 minutes away.
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Walk: | 24 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 15 min | 10.8 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 31 min | 13.3 mi |
Time and distance from 161 Congress St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
161 Congress St has 3 shopping centers within 2.3 miles, which is about a 6-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Laurel Hill Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.7 mi |
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Chelsea Recreation Center
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Drive: | 15 min | 4.7 mi |
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Chelsea Park
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Drive: | 17 min | 5.0 mi |
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The High Line
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Drive: | 16 min | 5.1 mi |
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Hudson River Park
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Drive: | 15 min | 5.5 mi |
161 Congress St has 5 parks within 5.5 miles, including Laurel Hill Park, Chelsea Park, and Chelsea Recreation Center.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
161 Congress St has 3 hospitals within 2.8 miles, the nearest is CarePoint Health at Christ Hospital which is 1.5 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 6.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 9.1 mi |
161 Congress St is 6.9 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
161 Congress St Jersey City, NJ 07307 is in The Heights in the city of Jersey City. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 2.3 miles of the property. Five parks are within 5.5 miles, including Laurel Hill Park, Chelsea Park, and Chelsea Recreation Center.
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