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Madox Apartments

198 Van Vorst Street, NJ 073023.9 ★ (94 reviews)
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Summary

Madox is a smaller Downtown Jersey City rental with in-home laundry, a rooftop lounge, courtyard, 24-hour fitness, concierge service and assigned garage parking. Residents praise the staff, smooth leasing, quiet location and practical layouts, while utility transparency, repeat repairs, pests, older amenity condition and move-out charges are the main concerns.

131 unitsOpened 2013Managed by Vivmark Residential

Reviews

Most recent detailed resident accounts are positive on the concierge, leasing and maintenance teams, describing easy moves, clean common areas and a quiet setting. The more critical long-term accounts focus on rising or unclear utility charges, recurring apartment repairs and an amenity package that feels dated for the price.

Google
3.9
94 reviews
Yelp
3.7
3 reviews

What residents praise

Concierge and leasing staff create a welcoming building

Residents repeatedly praise friendly front-desk staff and leasing agents who make applications, moves and apartment transfers straightforward.

Maintenance is often quick and careful

Positive residents report prompt fixes, respectful in-home service and minor issues resolved without repeated follow-up.

The apartments and rooftop offer practical value

Residents like the in-unit laundry, room and closet sizes, quiet rooftop, gym and access to PATH, light rail and the ferry.

What residents complain about

Utilities and added charges can feel opaque

Residents question changing water, sewer and trash amounts, third-party billing and amenity fees that are difficult to reconcile with actual use.

Some apartments need repeated repairs

Critical accounts mention hot-water interruptions, appliance failures, leaky windows, bathroom ventilation or mold and multiple service calls within a year.

Pests, amenity condition and move-out handling are the main longer-term risks

Residents report mice or roaches, dated shared spaces, steep renewals and disputed deductions after moving out.

Amenities

Madox is a 131-unit downtown Jersey City rental with a 24-hour concierge desk, 24-hour fitness center, roof deck and landscaped courtyard, and a valet-operated garage. Every home has an in-unit washer/dryer and dishwasher; cooling is central air in some homes and through-wall units in others.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Central air
Some apartments
Dishwasher
In the building
24-hour doorman
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 · Children's playroom and outdoor playground · Business center with co-working space · Resident lounge and event room · Live-in superintendent with 24-hour maintenance · Smart-home units with digital locks

Location

Madox Apartments is located at 198 Van Vorst Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302. Madox sits on a quieter street near the Morris Canal waterfront, about nine minutes from Grove Street PATH and twelve minutes from Exchange Place. Light rail and ferry service add useful alternatives, and Paulus Hook and downtown restaurants are within walking distance.

  • 9 min
    Grove StreetPATH
  • 12 min
    Exchange PlacePATH

Rent history

One-bedrooms ask about 12% less than the Historic Downtown median and are around 12% smaller. Two-bedrooms ask about 4% less than the Historic Downtown median and are around 9% 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 Historic Downtown.
1 bed
$3,405median / mo
−12% vs area
$3,110–$3,735665 sq ft · 12% smaller than area
2 beds
$4,980median / mo
−4% vs area
$4,510–$6,0051,073 sq ft · 9% smaller than area

Concessions

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

No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.

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