Journal Squared

Summary

Journal Squared brings together Towers 1, 2 and 3 beside the Journal Square PATH hub, with in-unit laundry, pools, gyms and extensive work and recreation spaces. Residents often praise apartment repairs and the convenience of the location. Elevator waits and uneven management and package service are recurring tradeoffs, with experiences differing by tower.

1,838 unitsBuilt 2017Managed by Northern Chapter

Reviews

Apartment repairs, transit access and the amenity selection draw praise. Elevator waits, package handling and management follow-through recur in complaints.

What residents praise

Helpful apartment maintenance

Residents repeatedly describe quick, practical help with appliances, plumbing and AC, including follow-up visits when needed.

A short route to PATH

The covered station connection is a major convenience, especially for residents commuting to Manhattan.

Space to work and exercise

Residents value the gyms, pools, classes and variety of study and social spaces across the community.

What residents complain about

Elevators add time at busy hours

Slow or crowded elevators recur in accounts from different towers. Include the trip from your prospective floor when testing the commute.

Package and management follow-up varies

Some residents report delayed package pickup and repeated chasing for replies, while others describe helpful staff. The day-to-day experience varies by team and tower.

Noise depends on the apartment

Residents report both quiet homes and intrusive neighbor or construction noise. Listen inside the actual apartment rather than judging from the lobby.

Amenities

Journal Squared shares fitness centers, studios, outdoor pools and recreation spaces across its three connected towers. Apartments have in-unit washers and dryers.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Central air
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: Playrooms · Dog amenities · Music rooms · Bike storage

Location

Journal Squared is located at 615 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. The covered connection to Journal Square’s PATH and bus hub is the main advantage. The surrounding streets are busy, and nearby construction can affect apartments facing it.

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Rent history

Asking rents tend to carry a premium over the wider Journal Square area. Compare the tower and lease term before treating two similar floor plans as equivalent.

Typical rents

Typical rents
Final asking rents from listings that ended in the past year, compared with the same apartment size across buildings in Journal Square.
Studio
$2,735median / mo
+19% vs area
$2,650$3,105
1 bed
$3,330median / mo
+19% vs area
$3,050$4,350
2 beds
$4,667median / mo
$4,400$4,905

Concessions

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

About one in four listings offered free rent, most commonly one month.

No free rent recorded: 74%1 month: 26%
26%of listings offered free rent
No free rent recorded
74%(42 of 57)
1 month
26%(15 of 57)

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