Take the ghost train and find out

I have lived in Newport for 5 years, moved right before my son was born. For working professionals with young kids, Newport is great, since it is conveniently close to just about everything. But if you’re younger, childless, or single, I imagine it must be super boring. Bonus if you have a fondness for East- and South-Asian cuisine and culture.

Greenville or Westside ave.

Busy Bee organics on Palisade Ave. in the Heights.

A little over 700

Try MyUnique Thrift in Union City. Pretty big selection and super cheap.

What's the square footage?

Grey Street?

I am Gro

When is there not? Feel like I hear there’s a problem with the JSQ signals at least once a week

Paulus Hook!

Wow, that sounds extremely cool but something that's not installed other than as part of a major reno.

Best prices on Interstate batteries I've come across. And of course backed by their amazing guarantee.

I think that talk is mostly just a political show. I have not been bothered at all.

There is one corner (end corner of jsq/hilltop) that has two towers going up. I suppose if someone lives right next to that (effects maybe 5 homes max) the noise would be very annoying. The real noise driver comes from the pile driving that typically only lasts a few months and for these two buildings is already complete.

I understand why a select few could be annoyed- I however look forward to the coffee shops/restaurants/grocery stores that are set to open there in the coming year+. Traffic is also a complete non issue. I think the real complaints are coming from those who don’t want new (wealthier/gentrified) people moving in. Which to them is a very fair complaint- but this is what happens in cities and OP just asked for a place to move so I ignored the political/social aspects and provided what I think is a great area to move to both from affordability perspective + proximity to downtown

The Cliff at 38 Congress Street in the heights is a Vegetarian coffee shop

Agreed. JSQ is incredibly convenient from a transportation perspective. Adjacent to downtown so on good days you can walk. Easily bike down the new protected bike lane to downtown in about 5 mins. Feels safe. Culturally rich and a major arts hub. Lots going on.

Really cold is the weather we had here last week or the polar vortex winter from 5-6 years ago. I'm in Hamilton Park and stayed toasty with the heat pumps.

Yes I do. It's a ducted mini-splits. Fujitsu has a fantastic low profile air handler. I have one in a wall and two in the ceilings.

Thank you for explaining in such a great way. I would love to have a city view but of course its negotiable as savings is more important to me. I am sure I would love the neighborhood vibe in downtown or Hamilton Park.

I have a vehicle and all the apartments I have talked to was charging for additional 250$-300$. Is it much cheaper to park in the neighborhood areas? Is it a street parking?

I found couple of apartments in Hamiton park area through Zillow like - Revetment house, Lincoln etc which are comparably cheaper. But didn't find many brownstone options. Is it better to visit there first , get a realtor and look for those kinds of apartments? Thanks.

Agreed — no need for a car. It’s already so congested all over NJ. Easy access to things when living downtown.

Got it, thank you!

But isn’t construction in Hilltop a nightmare? I read SCF complaints every day from your area about the lack of sidewalks for pedestrians and construction starting at 5am. Also the Ward councilman here is a dunce. Doesn’t even know how to use email. Poor constituent services. At least Downtown people get a good councilman who is responsive.

This is very helpful context, I appreciate it ! Thank you!

You can get a condo with a backyard for 600,000-800,000 in the heights, JC easily.

Save your money, rent cheaper! No one will give a f if you are living in a hi rise straight out of Ohio.

Thank you, I will check The Revetment.