Summary

Bisby at Newport is a 185-apartment waterfront rental with in-unit laundry, a 33,000-square-foot roof deck and extensive fitness and social spaces. Residents praise the views, front-desk staff and neighborhood, while late-night mechanical noise, construction, package problems and high utility bills are the most repeated drawbacks.

185 unitsOpened 2024Managed by Newport Rentals

Reviews

Bisby's views, new interiors and waterfront setting make a strong first impression, and many residents value the friendly front desk. The clearest quality-of-life issue is noise, including nearby overnight mechanical sound and prolonged construction, followed by package and billing frustrations.

What residents praise

Front-desk and leasing staff are welcoming

Residents and applicants repeatedly praise agents, managers and doormen for patient tours, smooth move-ins and friendly daily service.

Views and roof amenities stand out

Balconies, skyline outlooks, the large roof deck, fitness spaces and pickleball are frequent highlights.

Newport works well for families and commuters

The park, waterfront, PATH access and nearby restaurant make the immediate neighborhood especially convenient.

What residents complain about

Nighttime and construction noise can disrupt sleep

Residents describe a high-pitched overnight sound near some exposures as well as drilling and vibration from surrounding or rooftop work.

Package handling has been unreliable

Misdeliveries, an unorganized package room and address-recognition problems recur in resident accounts.

Utilities and management response frustrate some residents

Several residents report unexpectedly high electricity bills, false alarms or slow follow-through when noise and apartment problems are raised.

Amenities

Bisby has in-unit laundry and a 24-hour attended lobby. Shared spaces include a fitness center, rooftop deck and pickleball court, with an attached garage. Residents can join Newport Swim & Fitness within the wider complex for pool access.

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 · Coworking space · Podcast studios · Golf simulator · Game lounge · Pickleball court

Location

Bisby at Newport is located at 30 Park Lane North, Jersey City, NJ 07310. Bisby is in Newport beside Newport Green and the Hudson River promenade, with Newport PATH and light rail within walking distance. Manhattan access, parks and waterfront views are strong, though nearby construction and infrastructure can affect certain exposures.

  • 9 min
    NewportPATH
  • 15 min
    HobokenPATH

Rent history

Studios ask about 3% more than the Newport median and are around 14% smaller. One-bedrooms ask about 17% more than the Newport median and are around 1% smaller.

Typical rents

Typical rents
Final asking rents from listings that ended in the past year, compared with the same apartment size across buildings in Newport.
Studio
$3,328median / mo
+3% vs area
$3,301$3,443484 sq ft · 14% smaller than area
1 bed
$4,456median / mo
+17% vs area
$4,193$4,927795 sq ft · 1% smaller than area
2 beds
$6,213median / mo
+18% vs area
$5,661$7,4791,267 sq ft · 10% larger than area
3 beds
$8,408median / mo
$8,075$8,8491,701 sq ft median

Concessions

Historical concessions
Free-rent offers on listings that ended in the past year, including listings with no offer.

41% of listings offered free rent, most commonly one month. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.

No free rent recorded: 59%0.5 months: 14%1 month: 26%
41%of listings offered free rent
No free rent recorded
59%(41 of 69)
0.5 months
14%(10 of 69)
1 month
26%(18 of 69)

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