$3,100 / Month

253 8th St Unit 2 L

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Jersey City, NJ 07302

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  • Bedrooms

    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    650 sq ft

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Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Radiator
253 8th St Unit 2 L
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About This Home

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This inviting one-bedroom apartment with a versatile bonus space beautifully blends historic character with modern comfort. The bonus room offers excellent flexibility and can easily be used as a home office, guest area, or creative space to suit your needs. Inside, you’ll find preserved original details—highlighted by elegant antique chandeliers—paired with new hardwood floors throughout. The spacious bedroom easily fits a king-sized bed, offering plenty of room to relax. The newly renovated bathroom features luxurious heated floors for added comfort, while a smart thermostat allows for effortless climate control year-round. The kitchen area is filled with amazing natural sunlight, creating a bright and inviting space for everyday living. An electric fireplace insert adds warmth and ambiance, making the home especially cozy on cooler evenings. Additional features include a working intercom system and a cat-friendly policy. For convenience, parking is available in the nearby Newport deck for approximately $125 per month. The location is truly exceptional—set directly on highly sought-after Hamilton Park, one of the most desirable and picturesque areas in the city. This vibrant neighborhood offers an unbeatable lifestyle, with a beloved farmers market, top-rated dining, charming coffee shops, and tennis courts all just outside your door. With quick and convenient access to transportation for an easy commute into the city, this home combines character, comfort, and an outstanding location in one remarkable package.

253 8th St is an apartment community located in Hudson County and the 07302 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Main Level Bedroom 1 Full Bathroom

Interior Spaces

Fireplace Living Room 650 Sq Ft Home

Utilities

Radiator Heating System Uses Gas Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening

Community Details

Contact

  • Listed by HEATHER LEVINE | CORCORAN SAWYER SMITH
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    Hudson County Multiple Listing Service
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Neighborhood

With its historic brownstones, neighboring Manhattan, easy access to mass transit, and spectacular parks (this is the Garden City, after all), Downtown Jersey City is a highly sought-after destination for those looking for New York City area apartments. Imagine viewing the Manhattan skyline from the river … walking through a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood filled with shops and restaurants … massive skyscrapers … historic architecture … it's no wonder Jersey City is such a popular (and expensive!) destination. It is also one of the country's largest downtown business districts, earning it the nickname "Wall Street West."

Downtown Jersey City is home to some fantastic events, including the Historic Downtown Farmers Market and the Best of Downtown Jersey City Food Tour. The Grove Street area is considered one of the trendiest in the region, offering up award-winning restaurants, chic nightclubs, and unique shops.

Learn more about living in Downtown Jersey City 
Amenities
  • Oven
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 10 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.3 mi
253 8th St Unit 2 L is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from Hudson Co. Comm. College. It is also near Saint Peter's College and Stevens Inst. of Technology.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Jersey City include Pavonia Newport, located 0.5 mile from 253 8th St Unit 2 L. 253 8th St Unit 2 L is near Newark Liberty International, located 9.4 miles or 13 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 12.9 miles or 29 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Newark Liberty International
Drive: 13 min 9.4 mi
LaGuardia
Drive: 29 min 12.9 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Soundscore
66 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 253 8th St Unit 2 L.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
253 8th St Unit 2 L has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Liberty Science Center
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Liberty Landing Marina
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Ellis Island National Monument
Drive: 11 min 2.8 mi
Hudson River Park
Drive: 12 min 3.7 mi
Castle Clinton National Monument
Drive: 11 min 4.2 mi
253 8th St Unit 2 L has 5 parks within 4.2 miles, including Liberty Landing Marina, Liberty Science Center, and Ellis Island National Monument.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
253 8th St Unit 2 L has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Jersey City Medical Center which is 0.8 mile away and a 16 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 13 min 5.1 mi
Drive: 12 min 6.7 mi
253 8th St Unit 2 L is 5.1 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.

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