New Jersey Hudson County Jersey City Downtown Jersey City

$3,000 / Month

281.5 2nd St Unit 3

Jersey City, NJ 07302

201-936-7569

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

850 sq ft
Available

Available Jul 4

Highlights

Brownstone
Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
Wood Flooring
Intercom
Living Room
Dining Room

281.5 2nd St Unit 3

About This Home

Available Jul 4

Welcome home to this charming top-floor 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in the heart of Downtown Jersey City! Nestled within a historic brownstone, this bright and inviting residence seamlessly blends classic character with modern updates. Features include beautifully refinished hardwood floors, exposed brick accents, and an updated kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, stylish white cabinetry, and sleek black countertops. Perfectly situated just minutes from the Grove Street PATH Station, this home offers an easy commute to Manhattan and beyond. Located in one of Jersey City's most sought-after neighborhoods, you'll be surrounded by boutique markets, gourmet dining, shopping, parks, schools, and multiple transportation options, including PATH trains and NYC bus routes. Experience the best of urban living in a prime Downtown Jersey City location. MLS ID 260012851

281.5 2nd 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 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms

Home Design

Brownstone Brick Exterior Construction Stone Exterior Construction

Home Security

Intercom

Interior Spaces

Wood Flooring Living Room Dining Room 850 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Gas Oven or Range Dishwasher

Listing and Financial Details

Exclusions: All personal items Legal Lot and Block 3 / 11114

Location

Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop

Utilities

Baseboard Heating Radiator Window Unit Cooling System

Community Details

Contact

Listed by JOSE RAMOS | Serhant New Jersey LLC
Phone Number
Contact
Source

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.

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Amenities

Intercom

Oven

Hardwood Floors

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Hudson Co. Comm. College	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Saint Peter's College	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Stevens Inst. of Technology	Drive:	11 min	3.1 mi
Boro. of Manhattan Comm. Coll.	Drive:	9 min	3.5 mi

281.5 2nd St Unit 3 is within 3 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 Harsimus Cove, located 0.5 mile from 281.5 2nd St Unit 3. 281.5 2nd St Unit 3 is near Newark Liberty International, located 9.1 miles or 12 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 13.1 miles or 30 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Harsimus Cove	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Jersey Avenue	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Harborside Financial Center	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Marin Boulevard	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Pavonia Newport	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Grove Street	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Pavonia/Newport	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Exchange Place	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Journal Square	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Hoboken	Drive:	6 min	1.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Newark Liberty International	Drive:	12 min	9.1 mi
LaGuardia	Drive:	30 min	13.1 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Somewhat Drivable

Drivability

30 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

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72 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 281.5 2nd St Unit 3.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Metro Plaza at Jersey City	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Old Colony Square Center	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Newport Centre	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi

281.5 2nd St Unit 3 has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Liberty Science Center	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Liberty Landing Marina	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Ellis Island National Monument	Drive:	9 min	2.5 mi
Hudson River Park	Drive:	12 min	3.9 mi
Castle Clinton National Monument	Drive:	11 min	4.3 mi

281.5 2nd St Unit 3 has 5 parks within 4.3 miles, including Liberty Landing Marina, Liberty Science Center, and Ellis Island National Monument.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Jersey City Medical Center	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
CarePoint Health at Christ Hospital	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi
Hoboken University Medical Center	Drive:	7 min	2.2 mi

281.5 2nd St Unit 3 has 3 hospitals within 2.2 miles, the nearest is Jersey City Medical Center which is 0.5 mile away and a 10 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Governors Island Support Center	Drive:	13 min	5.3 mi
Military Ocean Terminal	Drive:	11 min	6.5 mi
Naval Station NY Stapleton Site	Drive:	30 min	15.3 mi

281.5 2nd St Unit 3 has 3 military bases within 15.3 miles, the nearest is Governors Island Support Center which is 5.3 miles away and a 13 minute drive.