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Re: Gulls Cove info, any residents here?

Newbie

I checked with the front desk there and was informed that they don't do rental units, and only handle condo sales through the sales dept. I have seen rentals listed through realtors but I'm guessing sales department doesn't want to get involved with these.

Posted on: 2012/2/27 21:15

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Opinions on Gulls Cove?

Newbie

Can anyone offer any recommendations, good or bad on Gulls Cove regading noise levels and quality of building?

Limited info on Kannekt and none on Apartment Ratings.

I'm looking for a quieter building within the downtown Jersey City area preferably with concrete between the floors. By quiet I mean not hearing footsteps and crashing around from upstairs neighbors at 2:00am on a weekday. All other noise I can live with.

I've heard that Gulls Cove is quieter buidling. My budget limits me to a studio there.

Posted on: 2012/2/2 17:41

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Re: Ibby's - DO NOT GO!

Newbie

I've always thought that Gypsy Grill and Ibby's both had excellent Falafel and Shawarma but the service at Gypsy Grill is far superior. Its like night and day.

I will say that I like Ibby's pita a little better but I will always take the extra walk to Gypsy Grill if I have time.

Posted on: 2011/9/26 5:19

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Buildings in Newport or Paulus Hook with Concrete Flooring?

Newbie

I'm considering a rental apartment in Downtown Jersey City in either the Newport or Paulus Hook areas. My preference is for a building with concrete flooring in between the units or one that is know for being quieter.

I don't mind outside noise however I would like to be insulated from the noise of my neighbor's footsteps above me, for example.

I saw some resonable rental prices in the Thomas Jefferson building in Newport.

Does anyone have rental building recommendations for units with concrete flooring? i.e. Gulls Cove, etc.

Thanks

Posted on: 2009/11/14 7:18

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zyx345

Opinions on Montgomery Towers?

Newbie

Anyone that has lived or known others that have lived in Montgomery Towers can you offer any opinions good or bad about the building and the area?

Thanks.

Posted on: 2007/11/15 2:17

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Re: Living in Paulus Hook Questions

Newbie

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Jeebus wrote:
If your work means commuting to WTC then the Exchange Place PATH is great. The walk to the grocery store is something that you'll have to judge for yourself - I don't mind it. From Paulus Hook the best way to Hoboken is probably the Light Rail. BTW, Hoboken is indeed extremely fratty.

As you said, you need to come here a few times and "test drive" your commute, walking to the grocery store, and visiting your friends. Nothing that people like me who are happy to live here say can substitute for that.

I currently work in Jersey City but they may move our office back to midtown so the 33rd st. PATH would be my main commuting line if they move us.

I guess maybe walking far to the grocery store and carying bags of groceries all the way back would probably be the biggest distraction but I'll do some analysis on the cost of keeping a car in the neighborhood as well.

Posted on: 2007/7/23 3:48

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zyx345

Re: Living in Paulus Hook Questions

Newbie

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fat-ass-bike wrote:
Essex Street - West of Warren

The property west of 130 Warren has a serious lean.

2 doors down you have another building with a serious lean and touching the building on the east of it.

And another 2 doors down you have another building with a serious lean that is not so noticeable behind the steel sheeting. The building to the left is fine, but could lose their light/windows on their west wall due to new construction next to them.

Sussex Street has a great brownstone row of homes on the north side, west of Warren. Opposite them you have a few, but once you look at the roofs of some, something doesn't look right.

What people should keep in mind is if the building isn't 'square' then the interior will be out of whack and create drama when installing cupboards, tiling, sinks, tubs etc.

What I have also noticed is the bad exterior painting around those bay windows on some homes that are less then 10 years old - it appears they have used some inferior paints - just down and opposite Amelia's restaurant on Morris Street.

These are just some basic things I've noticed - it took me a good 1 hour just to look at the home my friend want to buy or consider - and that was just looking at it from all angles except the interior.

Thanks for posting those. I see what you mean as far as the structural problems.

Posted on: 2007/7/23 3:44

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zyx345

Re: Living in Paulus Hook Questions

Newbie

Quote:

fat-ass-bike wrote:
Be careful in Paulus Hook - I've gone and had a look west of Warren St for a friend looking to buy, and some of the 3-4 floor homes look structurally unsound. I do have some photos of some huge structural problem that doesn't involve me even stepping in the door - I'll be happy to post them if someone is interested.

Thanks. I'd be interested in those pics. You can also PM them to me if thats any easier. Being that I am unfamiliar with the neighborhood I guess it might be better to rent for a year then look to buy.

Posted on: 2007/7/22 18:49

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zyx345

Re: Living in Paulus Hook Questions

Newbie

Thanks to all for the replies. Additional opinions are welcome as well.

My main motivation for moving to the Hoboken and JC area is that I need to be closer to work. I have a few friends that live in Hoboken but lately I've been feeling that Hoboken is a little young and even post frat in some areas even though I am in my early thirties.

I'm really looking for a safe, moderately quiet neighborhood with the ability to walk to mass transportation and convenience and food stores.

I used to park my car over by Marin and Grand until the lot turned into Gulls Cove. My logic regarding Paulus Hook is that I could get to Hoboken easily to visit friends via the PATH but still come home to a more quiet neighborhood.

I guess the best way to get a feel for Paulus Hook is to go there a few times and walk around the neighborhood.

Posted on: 2007/7/22 17:15

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zyx345

Living in Paulus Hook Questions

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Newbie

I am currently searching for an apartment or Condo in the Jersey City and Hoboken area.

As far as night life and restaurants go, would Paulus Hook be the Jersey City equivalent of Hoboken?

Is it safe to keep a car in Paulus Hook and park on the street or do you pretty much have to pay to park in a deck?

Thanks.

Posted on: 2007/7/22 8:01

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