BELA and The Bedford

74 Maple Street, NJ 073044.1 (54 reviews)
Rental complex with 2 buildings

Summary

BELA and The Bedford form a two-building Bergen-Lafayette rental community with in-home laundry, a fitness center and yoga room, resident lounge, rooftop and amenity terraces, guest studio and on-site car and bike parking. Residents praise the maintenance and leasing teams; inconsistent staffing, package and security concerns, amenity upkeep and slow deposit follow-through drive the strongest complaints.

104 unitsOpened 2020Managed by Greystar

Reviews

Residents frequently praise individual leasing, maintenance and building staff and the sense of community. The recurring concerns involve reduced front-desk coverage, shared-space upkeep, security and packages, plus difficult communication around deposits after move-out.

What residents praise

Maintenance responds quickly

Residents repeatedly name maintenance and superintendent staff who communicate clearly, resolve apartment issues promptly and leave the work area clean.

Leasing staff can make the process easy

Many applicants and residents praise hands-on tours, helpful explanations and friendly support during leasing and renewal.

The community and shared spaces are appealing

Positive accounts value the modern apartments, rooftop, fitness spaces and a friendly atmosphere across the two properties.

What residents complain about

Front-desk coverage and security have worried residents

Critical accounts describe reduced staffing, unsecured packages and theft or access concerns around the garage and building exits.

Some shared spaces need more consistent upkeep

Residents mention poorly maintained rooftop and barbecue areas, landscaping, lighting and cleaning after staffing changes.

Move-out deposits can require repeated follow-up

Several former residents report long waits, unanswered messages or unexplained deductions when trying to recover a security deposit.

Amenities

Two-building Jersey City complex where every home has a GE washer/dryer, dishwasher and centralized heating and cooling; residents of both buildings share the BELA fitness center and yoga room, the grill roof deck and an indoor garage with bike room. Entry is by key fob and intercom, with package lockers.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Central air
Dishwasher
In the building
Doorman
Not available
Elevator
Fitness center
Pool
Not available
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 · Yoga room · Guest suite · Resident lounge and clubhouse · Resident portal · On-site management

Location

BELA and The Bedford is located at 74 Maple Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304. BELA is at 74 Maple Street and The Bedford is at 374 Communipaw Avenue in Bergen-Lafayette. Liberty State Park light rail and neighborhood restaurants are nearby, but the exact walk and daily route differ between the two buildings.

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