New Jersey Hudson County Jersey City McGinley Square

$2,350 / Month

679 Bergen Ave Unit 2

Jersey City, NJ 07304

917-582-3181

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

750 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

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

679 Bergen Ave Unit 2

About This Home

Available Now

Modern apartment in the heart of Journal Square! Experience brownstone living in this spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit which has been completely updated with high-end finishes and thoughtful design. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by an open-concept layout, perfect for entertaining and everyday living. The newer kitchen features sleek stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and ample cabinet space. The living area is flooded with natural east facing light. Each bedroom offers a comfortable retreat, with ample closet space and large windows. The bathroom has been tastefully remodeled with contemporary fixtures and stylish tile work. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. This apartment is ideally located in a vibrant neighborhood, offering easy access to transportation, dining, shopping, and entertainment. Some of the pictures have been virtually staged. Available Sept 1 MLS ID 260016307

679 Bergen Ave is an apartment community located in Hudson County and the 07304 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

2 Main Level Bedrooms 1 Full Bathroom

Home Design

Rowhouse Architecture Brick Exterior Construction Multi-Family

Home Security

Intercom

Interior Spaces

Wood Flooring Living Room 750 Sq Ft Home Multi-Level Property

Kitchen

Gas Oven or Range Microwave Dishwasher

Listing and Financial Details

Exclusions: personal items Legal Lot and Block 00025 / 16502

Location

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

Utilities

Heating System Uses Gas Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening

Community Details

Contact

Listed by GILLI AXEL | COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
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Hudson County Multiple Listing Service

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Neighborhood

Signs reading "The Heart of Jersey City: McGinley Square" line the streets of this bustling neighborhood. The up-and-coming area of Jersey City houses small businesses, diverse eateries, and large franchises alike. The streets buzz with commuters on their way to work, students heading to class, and locals running daily errands.

Saint Peter's College allots for much of historic McGinley Square. An active redevelopment plan and local organizations aim to make the neighborhood a highly desirable place to live by upgrading older buildings and bringing in new businesses, condos, and entertainment centers.

Locals can enjoy proximity to New York City and Downtown Jersey City while enjoying a more affordable cost of living. Unique shops, diverse cuisine, and a host of dynamic recreational parks await you in this thriving community.

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Amenities

Intercom

Oven

Hardwood Floors

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Saint Peter's College	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Hudson Co. Comm. College	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
New Jersey City University	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Stevens Inst. of Technology	Drive:	12 min	4.2 mi

679 Bergen Ave Unit 2 is within 8 minutes or 0.4 mile from Saint Peter's College. It is also near Hudson Co. Comm. College and New Jersey City University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Jersey City include Martin Luther King Drive, located 1.2 miles from 679 Bergen Ave Unit 2. 679 Bergen Ave Unit 2 is near Newark Liberty International, located 7.3 miles or 12 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 14.4 miles or 32 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Martin Luther King Drive	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
West Side Avenue	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Garfield Avenue	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Liberty State Park	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Jersey Avenue	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Journal Square	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Grove Street	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Exchange Place	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi
Newport	Drive:	7 min	2.8 mi
Hoboken	Drive:	8 min	3.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Newark Liberty International	Drive:	12 min	7.3 mi
LaGuardia	Drive:	32 min	14.4 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

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71 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 679 Bergen Ave Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
741-743 Communipaw Ave	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
2819-2827 John F. Kennedy Blvd	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
535-537 West Side Ave	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi

679 Bergen Ave Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-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:	6 min	1.8 mi
Liberty Landing Marina	Drive:	7 min	2.3 mi
Ellis Island National Monument	Drive:	11 min	3.2 mi
Statue of Liberty	Drive:	11 min	3.2 mi
Laurel Hill Park	Drive:	11 min	4.2 mi

679 Bergen Ave Unit 2 has 5 parks within 4.2 miles, including Liberty Science Center, Liberty Landing Marina, and Ellis Island National Monument.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Jersey City Medical Center	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
CarePoint Health at Christ Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Hoboken University Medical Center	Drive:	9 min	3.3 mi

679 Bergen Ave Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 3.3 miles, the nearest is Jersey City Medical Center which is 1.5 miles away and a 3 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Governors Island Support Center	Drive:	16 min	6.6 mi
Military Ocean Terminal	Drive:	11 min	6.7 mi
Naval Station NY Stapleton Site	Drive:	30 min	13.7 mi

679 Bergen Ave Unit 2 has 3 military bases within 13.7 miles, the nearest is Governors Island Support Center which is 6.6 miles away and a 16 minute drive.