Summary

The North Independence is a 185-apartment Shipyard rental with large waterfront homes, skyline views, two shared rooftop pools, a fitness center and extensive family spaces. Residents are exceptionally positive about maintenance, staff and location; rising fees, utilities, dated finishes and systemic maintenance concerns are the main tradeoffs.

185 unitsOpened 2003Managed by Ironstate

Reviews

North Independence residents consistently value the waterfront setting and the people handling day-to-day service. The smaller negative set focuses on whether apartment finishes and building systems justify rising rent, fees and utility costs.

What residents praise

Maintenance is fast, skilled and personal

Residents repeatedly praise technicians who arrive quickly, diagnose problems well and follow through on appliances, laundry, blinds and other repairs.

Waterfront views and ferry access are hard to beat

The Manhattan skyline, riverwalk and nearby ferry make the uptown Hoboken location a defining advantage.

The Shipyard feels like a complete community

Residents value clean grounds, shared pools and fitness spaces, family amenities, pet-friendly living and a strong neighborhood feel.

What residents complain about

Rising rent, fees and utilities reduce the value

Some residents say added utility costs and higher fees make the overall price harder to justify despite the location and amenities.

Finishes and systemic issues need a close look

Complaints describe dated appliances, uneven insulation and building-wide maintenance needs that are not solved by responsive apartment-level repairs alone.

Amenities

North Independence has in-unit laundry, a 24-hour attended lobby and an attached garage. Residents share the Shipyard fitness center, seasonal pools and waterfront grounds, with package service and private storage.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Through-wall 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: Bike storage · Children's indoor playroom · Game room · Resident shuttle to PATH station · Sovereign pool clubhouse · Conference room

Location

The North Independence is located at 1 Independence Court, Hoboken, NJ 07030. North Independence sits on Hoboken's uptown waterfront, steps from the riverwalk and close to the 14th Street ferry, groceries and restaurants. The PATH station is farther south, making the ferry, bus or local shuttle routine more important.

  • 3 min
    Kings
  • 6 min
    Trader Joe's
  • 6 min
    BB Gourmet
  • 14 min
    ShopRite
  • 15 min
    Acme

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