65 Bay Street Apartments

65 Bay Street, NJ 07302 3.5 ★ (106 reviews)

Rental building

Summary

65 Bay Street is a full-service Jersey City rental with in-unit laundry, a pool and Jacuzzi, rooftop terrace, gym and sauna, cold storage and garage parking. Residents praise the staff, maintenance and location; hot-water interruptions, elevator delays, window problems and high added fees are the main concerns.

447 unitsOpened 2016Managed by Westminster Management

Reviews

Residents give the building’s front-line staff and maintenance team strong marks, particularly in more recent accounts. The most consequential complaints concern unreliable hot water, elevators and windows, along with management communication and fees that make the total cost materially higher than rent alone.

What residents praise

Maintenance can be fast and effective

Residents describe quick repairs, including heating and ceiling work, with individual staff advocating for a fair resolution when a problem raises costs.

Staff creates a welcoming daily experience

Longer-term residents praise the concierge, superintendent and newer management team for friendly, professional service.

Location and amenities cover daily needs

Residents value the downtown Jersey City setting, transit access and the range of pool, fitness and rooftop spaces.

What residents complain about

Hot water and elevators can be unreliable

Residents report recurring water shutoffs, long periods without consistent hot water and elevator repairs that leave long waits.

Windows and apartment hardware need scrutiny

Accounts describe heavy drafts, condensation, difficult locks and finishes that do not always match the price.

Fees and management follow-through frustrate residents

Residents cite added water, technology, pet and amenity costs, plus repeated follow-up when a safety or maintenance issue is not resolved.

Amenities

65 Bay Street has in-unit laundry, a 24-hour attended lobby and a fitness center with sauna. Shared outdoor spaces include a pool deck with hot tub and a rooftop terrace with fire pit and grills, with garage parking and resident storage.

In the apartment

In-unit laundry

Air conditioning

Dishwasher

In the building

24-hour doorman

Elevator

Fitness center

Pool

Shared outdoor space

On-site parking^*

Package service

Resident storage^*

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Bike storage · Spa treatment room · Chef's demonstration kitchen · Game room and sports parlor · Movie theatre · Children's playroom

Location

65 Bay Street Apartments is located at 65 Bay Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302. 65 Bay sits in downtown Jersey City near Exchange Place and Grove Street PATH, with groceries, restaurants and the waterfront close by. Daily errands and commuting are easy without a car.

Transit Supermarkets Parks

Transit
7 min
Exchange PlacePATH
8 min
Grove StreetPATH
11 min
NewportPATH

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Availability

No apartments currently listed.

Check the building website for the latest availability.

Costs on top of rent

Budget about $275/month on top of rent for utilities, the $99/month internet package and amenities. That includes an estimated $41.67/month for amenity access.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$100 Paid separately. Estimated $100/month. Water~$22.50 Water costs $15–$30/month. Estimated here at $22.50/month. Trash$10 Required trash reimbursement. Source: 65 Bay listing · PSE&G rates · 65 Bay fees	~$132.50
Internet Internet Required internet and cable package: $99/month. Source: 65 Bay fees	$99
Amenities Amenities Estimated $42/month for amenities, spreading the $500 fee over 12 months. Source: 65 Bay amenities	~$41.67

Estimated monthly total

~$275

Also available: Storage ($75/month) · Parking ($310–$330/month)

At move-in

Cost	One-time amount
Application Application Application screening costs $50 per applicant. Source: 65 Bay fees	$50/applicant
Security deposit Security deposit Refundable deposit; the amount varies. Source: 65 Bay fees	Varies by approval

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