New Jersey Hudson County Jersey City The Heights

$1,995 / Month

286 Central Ave Unit 3R

Jersey City, NJ 07307

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Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

750 sq ft
Available

Available Feb 22

Highlights

Pets Allowed
Hardwood Floors

286 Central Ave Unit 3R

About This Home

Available Feb 22

Located in the popular Central Avenue section of Jersey City Heights. This beautiful updated 1BR/ 1BA, 3rd fl apartment, with high ceilings. Features an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertop and a great amount of kitchen cabinet space, along with an updated bathroom with modern tiles and a tub. Washer and dryer IN THE UNIT! The apartment offers hardwood floors, large new windows, great view and lots of natural light. Blinds installed throughout. No smoking in the unit or building allowed, no parking is available with the unit, but street parking is with a Jersey City parking permit. Pets allowed on a case by case basis with landlords approval and a $500 non-refundable pet fee. Great convenient shopping right at your door step. Many restaurants and Cafe's right on Central Ave. and in the immediate area. Convenience store on the corner, grocery store (Stop & Shop) on the next block. Pershing Field Park with amenities for sports & play is just 2 block away! Transportation to 9th St. Light Rail station, bus to Journal Square, or a direct bus to Manhattan is right around the corner. Tenant pays All utilities (Heat, hot water, gas, electric). Minimum 12 month lease. Credit check and employment verification is required. 1.5month security deposit. Available for move in immediately. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to be in a bright updated unit in a great convenient location.

286 Central Ave is an apartment community located in Hudson County and the 07307 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.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Dogs
- Allowed
Cats
- Allowed

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features

Oven
Hardwood Floors

Contact

Listed by JEANETTE HANSEN | PROMINENT PROPERTIES SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
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Hudson County Multiple Listing Service

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Neighborhood

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.

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Amenities

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	2.0 mi
Stevens Inst. of Technology	Drive:	9 min	2.7 mi
Boro. of Manhattan Comm. Coll.	Drive:	11 min	4.4 mi

286 Central Ave Unit 3R is within 3 minutes or 1.4 miles from Hudson Co. Comm. College. It is also near Stevens Inst. of Technology and Saint Peter's College.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Jersey City include 2Nd Street, located 1.4 miles from 286 Central Ave Unit 3R. 286 Central Ave Unit 3R is near Newark Liberty International, located 10.5 miles or 15 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 14.1 miles or 31 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
2Nd Street	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
9Th Street - Congress Center	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi
Hoboken Terminal	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi
Pavonia Newport	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi
Harsimus Cove	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Journal Square	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Hoboken	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
Grove Street	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi
Pavonia/Newport	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi
Secaucus Junction	Drive:	11 min	4.4 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Newark Liberty International	Drive:	15 min	10.5 mi
LaGuardia	Drive:	31 min	14.1 mi

Walker's Paradise

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Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

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Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Very Bikeable

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Out of 100

This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 286 Central Ave Unit 3R.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Kennedy Commons	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Newport Plaza	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Newport Crossing	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi

286 Central Ave Unit 3R has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Laurel Hill Park	Drive:	9 min	3.1 mi
Liberty Landing Marina	Drive:	9 min	3.4 mi
Hudson River Park	Drive:	13 min	4.9 mi
Chelsea Recreation Center	Drive:	15 min	5.1 mi
The High Line	Drive:	15 min	5.8 mi

286 Central Ave Unit 3R has 5 parks within 5.8 miles, including Laurel Hill Park, Liberty Landing Marina, and Hudson River Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
CarePoint Health at Christ Hospital	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Hoboken University Medical Center	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi
Jersey City Medical Center	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi

286 Central Ave Unit 3R has 3 hospitals within 2.4 miles, the nearest is CarePoint Health at Christ Hospital which is 0.9 mile away and a 16 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Governors Island Support Center	Drive:	14 min	6.2 mi
Military Ocean Terminal	Drive:	13 min	8.5 mi

286 Central Ave Unit 3R is 6.2 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.