Areas similar to Jersey City & Hoboken (West New York, Montclair: condo, crime)
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Hi-
My I'm looking to purchase a multi-family home. I have my heart set on Paulus Hook or Hoboken however these places are slightly out of my price range. Can someone recommend other neighborhoods with similar characteristics to these two areas, that are preferably cheaper.
I'm looking far an area that is an easy commute to NYC, walk-able, has nightlife/restaurants, safe and dog friendly.
Thanks so much!
Jane
You're going to have to be more specific. The only similarities between the two is they have PATH stations. Other than that they are NOTHING alike. Like comparing apples and oranges.Paulus Hook is a couple blocks radius on the water front , and IS the best area of JC. It is extremely quite around there. Somewhat family oriented.
Areas that are cheaper than Paulus Hook and Hoboken are cheaper for reasons--either they're farther from transit, higher crime, lower quality housing stock, whatever. Pick your poison.
You're going to have to be more specific. The only similarities between the two is they have PATH stations. Other than that they are NOTHING alike. Like comparing apples and oranges.Paulus Hook is a couple blocks radius on the water front , and IS the best area of JC. It is extremely quite around there. Somewhat family oriented.
Err... As someone who lives in Paulus Hook, it's definitely not the exact same as Hoboken, but it's far more similar to Hoboken than to anywhere else in NJ, except a few other neighborhoods in Jersey City.
Depending on what your price range is, the Van Vorst/Grove Street and Hamilton Park areas of Jersey City may be within it. They're still fairly pricey but are noticeably cheaper than Hoboken and Paulus Hook. I'd say you should look there first. Otherwise, there really aren't any areas of older, well-maintained housing stock that is dense, urban and walkable with good transit in New Jersey. Maybe atop the Palisades in Weehawken, for commuting by bus or ferry? Less walkable and less well-maintained, but potentially an option.
There's also the new developments on the waterfront in Weehawken, West New York, Guttenberg, North Bergen and Edgewater, but they're not nearly as walkable and also don't have the high-quality old housing stock if that's what you're really looking for. (Transit options are also not as good; the ferries are expensive, and the buses are slow.) They may end up being more expensive than buying an older home in Hoboken or Jersey City, though cheaper than a new condo in either city.
Thanks for the advice.... I used to live in Paulus Hook and miss it very much. I've started looking into Weehawken but it doesn't have the same appeal as Paulus Hook.
I have driven past the new developments along the Hudson... but they don't seem that city-like at all.
I'm wondering if there are any communities inland that have good transportation.
Thanks for the advice.... I used to live in Paulus Hook and miss it very much. I've started looking into Weehawken but it doesn't have the same appeal as Paulus Hook.
I have driven past the new developments along the Hudson... but they don't seem that city-like at all.
I'm wondering if there are any communities inland that have good transportation.
Err... As someone who lives in Paulus Hook, it's definitely not the exact same as Hoboken, but it's far more similar to Hoboken than to anywhere else in NJ, except a few other neighborhoods in Jersey City.
Depending on what your price range is, the Van Vorst/Grove Street and Hamilton Park areas of Jersey City may be within it. They're still fairly pricey but are noticeably cheaper than Hoboken and Paulus Hook. I'd say you should look there first. Otherwise, there really aren't any areas of older, well-maintained housing stock that is dense, urban and walkable with good transit in New Jersey. Maybe atop the Palisades in Weehawken, for commuting by bus or ferry? Less walkable and less well-maintained, but potentially an option.
There's also the new developments on the waterfront in Weehawken, West New York, Guttenberg, North Bergen and Edgewater, but they're not nearly as walkable and also don't have the high-quality old housing stock if that's what you're really looking for. (Transit options are also not as good; the ferries are expensive, and the buses are slow.) They may end up being more expensive than buying an older home in Hoboken or Jersey City, though cheaper than a new condo in either city.
Ok MAYBE the housing is somewhat similar, but even though the influx of yuppies and other assorted annoying characters that just moved in the past decade it still does not feel in any way shape or form like Hoboken(thank God). I work up the block, maybe we can wave at each other.
Ok MAYBE the housing is somewhat similar, but even though the influx of yuppies and other assorted annoying characters that just moved in the past decade it still does not feel in any way shape or form like Hoboken(thank God). I work up the block, maybe we can wave at each other.
Psshh yeah. Hoboken has become noisy and over saturated with the post college crowd (and this is coming from someone who's age is well represented in Hoboken.) Paulus Hook and most of gentrified Jersey City is quieter than Hoboken. Not to mention that Jersey City has better quality restaurants, bars, and people than Hoboken.
Unfortunately, as previously stated the gold coast isn't as versatile as one would imagine. It's highly exclusive, expensive, and for the other areas other than Hoboken and JC the transit connections are less than stelllar. This is the problem -- not enough competitive and convenient alternatives that aren't run down or crime ridden. So you are basically stuck with paying through the nose to live in Hoboken or slightly cheaper in the safer areas of JC.
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