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Searched the forums and didn't find much about this area or development. My wife and I are relocating from California. We're 30 something caucasian, no kids, and we both moonlight as musicians. I'll be working in Chelsea. We're looking for lots of space and the 3 bedroom lofts at the Foundry are huge. The prices cannot be beat.
Was wondering if anybody had any info on the safety of the neighborhood, commute length to NYC, convenience, etc.
Ouch. That really puts things into perspective. Here in my area you can purchase a home twice that size on an acre lot and pay less than that per month for a mortgage and property taxes combined. It really makes me laugh when the local yokels whine about our "expensive" cost-of-living in NEPA.
I cant believe im back for another Jersey City post . Well to the og poster, it really depends on what your looking for in your neighborhood too. The area has alot of problems as far as crime. There is basically no conveniences within walking distance, just bodegas. The only really considered "nice" place in JC is the downtown area which has supermarkets and financial buildings, restaurants, bars etc (Alot like downtown BK). Im really not sure about prices either but im pretty sure you can find lofts downtown for almost the same price, or even in outside areas of JC. Like I said though if saftey isnt your concern (which it really should be) then go for it, but honestly the area is far from any real great upswing. As far as visual appeal, I really like the look of the area where the foundry condo is. I always liked the run down "hood" look of the area, but not fond of the crime. I truley hope that the area always keeps its gritty look and looses the crime. Theres also a poster on here that could give you alot more first hand info his name is Jersey Man, I believe he was or still is a cop in the area. Hope this helped.
ehh, that neighborhood gets no thumbs up or thumbs down from me. There are very few conveniences over there and you'll be hopping on the train or in a car everytime you need something. The positive is that the light rail stop is right there and since it's the point where the two routes converge you get double the frequency for getting up to the PATH train.
The rents are fairly typical for new construction in JC. That doesn't really surprise me.
You could do far worse in JC but still, if you're going to be working in the city I would pick Exchange Place, Grove St and even Journal Square before I lived next to a big park & ride.
Acctually you know what, im gonna stress the saftey thing even further. I just read a sickening article today that an inncocent man waiting to get the lightrail right outside the foundry lofts was stabbed to death. Dont mean to be the bearer of bad news but I figured that should be brought to the attention of someone interested in the area.
I just read a sickening article today that an inncocent man waiting to get the lightrail right outside the foundry lofts was stabbed to death.
I just saw the same article - here's a link
1010 WINS New York's #1 source for local news, traffic and weather - Man Fatally Stabbed on Commute to Work in N.J. (http://www.1010wins.com/Man-Fatally-Stabbed-on-Commute-to-Work-in-N-J-/2907728 - broken link)
I would pass on this place. I've seen ads for it. The building looks very nice. New, modern apartments with nice amenities and a pretty good price. But the neighborhood stinks. Like everyone has said, there's not much around there, so you'll have to get in the car or take a train to get anything more than a gallon of milk. And it's not THE most dangerous neighborhood in town, but it sure ain't pretty meadows and hugs. Look downtown. Sacrifice one bedroom for a better location.
Thanks for all the info guys. Gnarly story about the stabbing. Though from a logical standpoint, the likelihood of a schizophrenic guy losing it and stabbing you to death seems the same whether you're in the best or worst neighborhood.
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. Well to the og poster, it really depends on what your looking for in your neighborhood too. The area has alot of problems as far as crime. There is basically no conveniences within walking distance, just bodegas. The only really considered "nice" place in JC is the downtown area which has supermarkets and financial buildings, restaurants, bars etc (Alot like downtown BK). Im really not sure about prices either but im pretty sure you can find lofts downtown for almost the same price, or even in outside areas of JC. Like I said though if saftey isnt your concern (which it really should be) then go for it, but honestly the area is far from any real great upswing. As far as visual appeal, I really like the look of the area where the foundry condo is. I always liked the run down "hood" look of the area, but not fond of the crime. I truley hope that the area always keeps its gritty look and looses the crime. Theres also a poster on here that could give you alot more first hand info his name is Jersey Man, I believe he was or still is a cop in the area. Hope this helped.
