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36 Journal Sq,
Jersey City, NJ 07306
$2,945 - $7,000
Studio - 3 Beds
Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)
2595 John F Kennedy Blvd,
Jersey City,
NJ
07306
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Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Control de accesos
- Ascensor
- Property manager en las instalaciones
- Vistas
- Centro de negocios
About Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)
NOTE: Income Limits For Current Available 1 BRs: Minimum: $25,170; Maximum: $45,050 (1 person) & $51,450 (2 people). Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel is an historic landmark that has been converted into an apartment community for seniors age 62 and older. It consists of 60 units that include studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, along with gracious common areas and community space. The property is located in the north-central section of Jersey City, in proximity to the city's central business district. The neighborhood is largely residential with a suburban feel and is within walking distance to area shopping, dining and entertainment as well as convenient to public transit and major highways.
Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community) is an apartment community located in Hudson County and the 07306 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Jersey City Public School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Ascensor
Control de accesos
Centro de negocios
Acceso 24 horas
- Control de accesos
- Mantenimiento en las instalaciones
- Property manager en las instalaciones
- Acceso 24 horas
- Ascensor
- Centro de negocios
- Salón
- Sala multiusos
- Edificio vintage
Apartment Features
Aire acondicionado
Acceso a Internet de alta velocidad
Nevera
Bañera/Ducha
- Acceso a Internet de alta velocidad
- Aire acondicionado
- Calefacción
- Preinstalación de cables
- Sistema de seguridad
- Bañera/Ducha
- Barandillas
- Sistema de rociadores
- Accesible en sillas de ruedas (habitaciones)
- Cocina comedor
- Cocina
- Horno
- Nevera
- Alfombra
- Moldura para techo
- Vistas
2595 John F Kennedy Blvd,
Jersey City,
NJ
07306
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.
Learn more about living in McGinley Square
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| McGinley Square | Jersey City, NJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,004 | $2,774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,033 | $3,281 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,582 | $4,404 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,691 | $5,348 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.3 mi |
Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community) is within 3 minutes or 0.2 mile from Saint Peter's College. It is also near Hudson Co. Comm. College and New Jersey City University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
663 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
302 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
1,092 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
541 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
372 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,371 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public High School
Grades 9-12
942 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
194 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
183 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
211 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Jersey City include West Side Avenue, located 1.3 miles from Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community). Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community) is near Newark Liberty International, located 7.3 miles or 12 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 14.5 miles or 32 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.3 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 32 min | 14.5 mi |
Walkability Near Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community)
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Soundscore™
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Traffic
-Airport
-Businesses
-Scores provided by
HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community).
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community) has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. 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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Liberty Science Center
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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Liberty Landing Marina
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
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Ellis Island National Monument
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Drive: | 11 min | 3.6 mi |
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Statue of Liberty
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Drive: | 11 min | 3.6 mi |
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Laurel Hill Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.0 mi |
Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community) has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including Liberty Science Center, Liberty Landing Marina, and Ellis Island National Monument.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community) has 3 hospitals within 3.4 miles, the nearest is Jersey City Medical Center which is 1.6 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 6.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 13.6 mi |
Birchwood at Fairmount Hotel (62+ Community) has 3 military bases within 13.6 miles, the nearest is Governors Island Support Center which is 6.7 miles away and a 15 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
2595 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306