50 Columbus

50 Columbus is the fraternal twin to New York City residential tower, the "Zebra Building" on the West Side. The two towers share a pedigree, architect Costas Kondylis. 50 Columbus differs from the zebra building in that the alternating black and white brick on the New York building are of varying widths.

The luxury rental tower is the first phase of a three tower project. Attached to the west side of the parking will eventually be a pair of 48 story towers as well.

400 Units
950 Parking Spaces
35 Stories
Completed 2007

For a complete set of construction photos, check out the classic photoblog.

Grove Pointe

Grove Pointe is a mixed use residential structure on the corner of Grove Street, Newark Avenue, Columbus Drive and Marin Blvd. The main tower contains luxury rental apartments; the low rise portion contains condominiums; the ground floor has several retail spaces.

525 Units (67 Condo / 458 Rental)
29 Stories
Completed 2007
100 Columbus Drive (Rentals)
102 Columbus Drive (Condos)
20,000 Square feet retail
535 Parking spaces
Complete 2007

Thomas J. Stewart Apartments

Originally built as a carpet storage and cleaning facility, remodeled in the 1980's as senior housing by the Jersey City Housing Authority. Located at the corner of Fifth and Erie Streets.

Built 1888
Expanded 1893
Designed by Herman Kreitler
Converted to Senior Housing 1981
88-92 Erie Street

150 Bay Street

Part of the Powerhouse Arts District, 150 Bay Street offers artist live-work lofts.

Built 1914
93 Units

150 Bay Street

Morris Street Terrace

70 Morris Street
Rental, Paulus Hook

The Pier

Low rise rentals jutting out in the middle of the Hudson River on a pier.

1 Harborside Place
Financial District, Rental

Dixon Mills

Formerly a pencil factory. Currently rentals, recently purchased to be convertd to condos.

Built 1847 to 1937
34 individual buildings
158 Wayne Street
Dixon Mills

Avalon Cove

A gated community of low rise rentals literally on the Hudson River.

504 Units
444 Washington Boulevard
Completed 1998
Avalon Cove

Windsor at Liberty House

Typical of big builder apartment, the units seem more like a suburban style complex than one suited for the downtown area.

115 Morris Street

Grandview

Built by Metro Homes, the building attempts to blend into the neighborhood, although this effect will be ruined with the completion of 77 Hudson Street, two towers rising about 50 stories across the street from the three story structure.

40 Units
Completed 2005
80 Greene Street

Hudson Point

A modern full block housing complex designed to look like historic Brownstones with hidden garage beneath the structure. The building is located on a quiet street in Paulus Hook overlooking the marina.

6 Stories
131 Dudley Street
201.332.2233

Battery View Apartments

Affordable senior housing in the heart of downtown Jersey City.

15 Stories
Completed 1974

72 Montgomery Street

Paulus Hook Tower

Run by the PACO agency, a Puerto Rican outreach group, the Paulus Hook Tower is affordable housing for members of the Puerto Rican community.

100 Montgomery Street

Atlantic Tower at Newport

446 Units
31 River Court



Newport Map

The Towers of America from the waterfront walkway at Second Street:

South Hampton at Newport

Part of the America Towers phase of Newport located across the street from the Newport Gym.

414 Units
Completed 2000





Newport Map

John Adams at Newport

One of two twin residential towers built in the Newport, part of the Presidential Towers complex.

300 Units
21 Stories
Completed 1987

45 River Drive South

George Washington at Newport

One of two twin residential towers built in the Newport, part of the Presidential Towers complex, and one of the older residential buildings in the the Newport complex.

308 Units
21 Stories
Completed 1987

55 River Drive South

Metropolis Towers

Two co-op apartment buildings located on a large gated plot of land just east of Grove Street, behind City Hall and the Grove Street PATH station. The towers originally had a small, low rise retail structure connecting the two buildings. This structure was recently removed for the installation of a parking garage. Plans have been approved for two additional towers along Columbus Blvd, and speculation exists that an additional two towers are planned for Montgomery Street. At present, the fences and long blocks surrounding the complex present a very pedestrian unfriendly environment.

The complex is a co-op, however, many units are owned by a single management company. The co-op had gone bankrupt in the last decade.


21 Stories
Completed 1965

Marbella Tower

For now, the tallest residential tower in New Jersey, soon to be surpassed by the Trump Towers and 77 Hudson Street, both currently under construction, or the proposed Metropolitan, not yet approved. Not only is Marbella a particularly tall structure, but as there are no other buildings sharing its block, and the building overlooks the metro plaza parking lot, the height is accentuated.

416 Units
40 Stories
Completed 2003

355 Washington Boulevard

Liberty Towers

Two twins joined by a parking garage, the Liberty towers sit across the street from the Goldman Sachs tower on the corner of Hudson and Essex. Floor to ceiling glass and semi-circular design make this a fairly unique building.

648 Units
32 Stories
Completed 2003

33 Hudson Street
201.433.8700

Liberty View Towers

Thomas Jefferson at Newport

The more southern and eastern of two twin buildings at the corner of Washington Boulevard and Newport Parkway, part of the Presidential Towers in Newport. The once uninterupted views of Manhattan are now being blocked by the under construction Shore Club at Newport.

These are two of the oldest residential towers in Newport and a rather iconic part of the skyline. Both are clearly visible from all approaches to the Holland tunnel, and so have come to define the skyline of Jersey City's waterfront.

453 Units
34 Stories
Completed 1988
30 Newport Parkway





Newport Map

James Madison at Newport

The more northern and western of two twin buildings at the corner of Washington Boulevard and Newport Parkway, part of the Presidential Towers in Newport.

These are two of the oldest residential towers in Newport and a rather iconic part of the skyline. Both are clearly visible from all approaches to the Holland tunnel, and so have come to define the skyline of Jersey City's waterfront.

447 Units
34 Stories
Completed 1988

30 Newport Parkway







Newport Map

Riverside Tower at Newport

One of the five high rise towers part of the America Towers plaza in Newport. Located in the southwest corner of the lot, Riverside Tower borders the Newport Marina.

340 Units
33 Stories
Completed 1998

1 River Court

Pacific Tower at Newport

The "red" tower in the Americas Plaza at Newport, the Pacific overlooks the Newport Marina with primarily southern views of the Jersey City Financial District. The base of the tower overlooking the "town square" contains a restaurant. Behind the building is the association gym and a parking deck.

336 Units
29 Stories
Completed 1999

Pavonia Avenue

East Hampton at Newport

Part of the "second phase" of Newport residential towers, these boxy buildings have been criticized for their unimaginative design. The East Hampton Tower borders the Hudson River and is on the north east corner of the property. Alongside the tower is the Hudson River waterfront Park.

376 Units
33 Floors
Completed 1999

30 River Court
201.626.3230

UNICO Towers

Partially subsidized, senior housing located between Hamilton Park and Newport.

202 Units
13 Stories
Completed 1974

500 Manila Avenue
201.792.4600

The Roosevelt

The Roosevelt is essentially the bigger brother to the Lincoln just across the street. Developed by Lefrak, the Newport developer, and in essence could be considered part of the Presidential Plaza although the nearest Newport Tower is four blocks east. A grocery store and deli are located on the northwest corner of the building. The Holland is one block over, for better or for worse, and the elevated section of Eleventh Street borders the backside of the building. The design is fairly generic red brick, attempting to blend into the surrounding neighborhood, though not with very much effort.

133 Units
7 STories

180 Tenth Street
201.626.5001

Villa Borinquen

PACO, a Puerto Rican outreach organization provides services, and in the case of the Villa Borinquen, low income housing, to Puerto Rican residents of Jersey City. PACO also manages the Paulus Hook Tower.

242 Units
11 Stories
Completed 1975

390 Manila Avenue
201.963.8282

Park Foundry

The Hamilton Park Foundry has been converted into a mixed use residential and retail space.


Completed 1895

242 Tenth Street
201.435.8000
Park Foundry

Montgomery Towers

An older tower in the heart of Jersey City. Southside views include the statue of liberty and historic brownstones will probably ensure views for years to come.
The north side overlooks the Metropolis Towers.

21 Stories
Completed 1965

135 Montgomery Street
201.433.0066

Essex Commons

A low-rise structure nearly ready for move in across from the Liberty Towers and adjacent to the light rail line.

70 Units
7 Stories
Completed 2006

66 Essex Street

Portside Towers

These two downtown towers are located on the Morris Canal and over look the statue of liberty in the heart of Paulus Hook. The base of the building has retail shops.

523 Units
25 Stories East Tower
19 Stories West Tower

155 Washington Street
201.938.0770

The Gotham

The Gotham luxury rentals are located on Montgomery Street two blocks from City Hall. The mixed use building features ground level retail stores and restaurants, as well as a parking garage.


220 Units
22 Stories

255 Warren Street
201.333.4000
The Gotham

The Lincoln

Built on the edge of historic downtown along the elevated portion of eleventh street, the low to mid-rise buiding has been criticized for its lack of creativity. The Lincoln, while several blocks from the waterfront, is part of the Newport development.

153 units
6 Stories
Completed 2005
204 Tenth Street