CMPND 15 Central is a newer Journal Square rental with coworking, fitness, rooftop and entertainment spaces, including bowling and a golf simulator. The PATH location, cleaning team and front-desk staff are the strengths; poor sound insulation, elevator outages, smoke and weak communication during building problems are the main drawbacks.
The building is convenient, visually new and unusually amenity-heavy, with friendly front-line staff receiving praise even in critical accounts. The recurring problems are more structural: sound travels between homes, elevators and entry systems fail, and management communication can be thin during outages or disputes.
Residents value the short walk to Journal Square station, nearby groceries and straightforward Manhattan commute.
Cleaning, maintenance and front-desk teams are described as kind, quick to answer and helpful with ordinary requests.
Coworking, fitness, rooftop seating, bowling, basketball and game rooms give residents several places to work or unwind.
Residents describe hearing conversations, televisions, footsteps and door slams, along with cooking or cigarette smells entering their homes.
Multiple residents report long elevator waits, several cars out at once and entrance doors that repeatedly fail.
Accounts mention weak updates during power or internet outages, unresolved smoke complaints and promised pricing or concessions changing before signing.
15 Central has in-unit laundry, central air, a concierge desk and a package room. Shared spaces include a fitness center, yoga studio, rooftop lounge and coworking lounge.
* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.
Also here: Bike storage · Coworking lounge with conference rooms · Reservable party rooms · Game lounge and arcade · Bowling alley · Golf simulator
CMPND 15 Central is located at 15 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306. The building is about a five-minute walk from Journal Square PATH, with supermarkets and restaurants along Newark Avenue close by. Daily errands and a Manhattan commute work well without a car.
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Studios ask about 11% more than the Journal Square median.
| Apartment | Range | Median rent | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,165–$2,850 | $2,549 +11% vs area | — |
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| Apartment | Beds | Rent | Size (sq ft) | Available | Days listed | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#2523#2523 | Studio | $2,324 | — | Oct 6, 26 | 13 | StreetEasy |
#2520#2520 | Studio | $2,354 | — | Sep 29, 26 | 13 | StreetEasy |
#2207#2207 | Studio | $2,495 | — | Sep 22, 26 | 13 | StreetEasy |
#508#508 | Studio | $2,505 | — | Sep 29, 26 | 13 | StreetEasy |
#2006#2006 | Studio | $2,534 | — | Oct 6, 26 | 13 | StreetEasy |
#2622#2622 | 1 bed | $3,074 | — | Oct 13, 26 | 13 | StreetEasy |
#2222#2222 | 1 bed | $3,074 | — | Oct 6, 26 | 13 | StreetEasy |
#1009#1009 | 2 beds | $4,200 | — | Sep 22, 26 | 13 | StreetEasy |
#909#909 | 2 beds | $4,200 | — | Sep 29, 26 | 13 | StreetEasy |
#1509#1509 | 2 beds | $4,247 | — | Sep 22, 26 | 13 | StreetEasy |
#2609#2609 | 2 beds | $4,293 | — | Oct 13, 26 | 13 | StreetEasy |
#PH9#PH9 | 2 beds | $4,339 | — | Oct 27, 26 | 13 | StreetEasy |
How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 33 days on the market, versus 17 days at comparable apartment buildings nearby. 13% left within a week.
| Apartment | Beds | Last asking rent | Size (sq ft) | Last on market | Est. lease end | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1015#1015 | Studio | $2,514 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1518#1518 | Studio | $2,641 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1619#1619 | Studio | $2,641 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2014#2014 | Studio | $2,599 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2015#2015 | Studio | $2,599 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2021#2021 | Studio | $2,514 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2110#2110 | Studio | $2,514 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2211#2211 | Studio | $2,599 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2212#2212 | Studio | $2,599 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2214#2214 | Studio | $2,599 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2321#2321 | Studio | $2,514 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2410#2410 | Studio | $2,514 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2513#2513 | Studio | $2,599 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2521#2521 | Studio | $2,514 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2712#2712 | Studio | $2,599 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2717#2717 | Studio | $2,684 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#811#811 | Studio | $2,599 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#812#812 | Studio | $2,514 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#814#814 | Studio | $2,514 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#915#915 | Studio | $2,514 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#PH10#PH10 | Studio | $2,556 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#PH20#PH20 | Studio | $2,258 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1809#1809 | 2 beds | $3,707 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2209#2209 | 2 beds | $4,062 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1111#1111 | Studio | $2,556 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1219#1219 | Studio | $2,641 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1412#1412 | Studio | $2,556 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2112#2112 | Studio | $2,599 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2117#2117 | Studio | $2,684 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2118#2118 | Studio | $2,684 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2221#2221 | Studio | $2,514 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2312#2312 | Studio | $2,599 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2316#2316 | Studio | $2,684 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2317#2317 | Studio | $2,684 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2614#2614 | Studio | $2,599 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#705#705 | Studio | $2,446 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#714#714 | Studio | $2,514 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#718#718 | Studio | $2,599 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#815#815 | Studio | $2,514 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#911#911 | Studio | $2,514 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#913#913 | Studio | $2,514 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#918#918 | Studio | $2,599 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
Past availability and off-market dates suggest these apartments may be nearing the end of their current lease. If a resident doesn’t renew, the apartment could become available. Ask the leasing team early about any unit that interests you.
New listings in past 12 months
Budget about $300/month on top of rent for gas, water, sewer and trash, electricity, internet and the required $75 monthly amenity fee.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Utilities Utilities Gas, water, sewer and trash$75 Required utility bundle costs $75/month. Electricity~$100 Electricity is paid separately. We estimate $100/month. Source: CMPND 15 Central fees · PSE&G electric rates | ~$175 |
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: CMPND 15 Central fees · Verizon plans | ~$50 |
Amenities Amenities Required amenity fee is $75/month. Source: CMPND 15 Central fees | $75 |
Estimated monthly total
~$300| Cost | One-time amount |
|---|---|
| Application Application $50 application fee per applicant. Source: CMPND 15 Central listing | $50/applicant |
