Summary

Oliver on the Hudson is a 401-apartment Port Liberté rental completed in 2025, with spacious homes, in-unit laundry, a large fitness program, heated pool, courtyards and covered parking. Residents praise the staff, fast maintenance and waterfront setting, while water odor, repeated fire alarms and a car- or ferry-dependent commute are the main concerns in this still-new building.

401 unitsOpened 2025Managed by NRP Group

Reviews

Oliver’s strongest feedback is for its friendly staff, fast maintenance and unusually broad amenities. As one of the newest buildings in Port Liberté, it has also had visible opening-period problems, especially water odor and fire alarms, alongside the practical limits of the location.

What residents praise

Staff and maintenance respond quickly

Residents repeatedly praise the leasing, front-desk and maintenance teams for clear communication, welcoming move-ins and repairs handled within minutes or hours.

Amenities feel substantial and well designed

The pool, multilevel gym, grills, lounges, work spaces and pet facilities earn detailed praise, with residents also valuing clean common areas and organized events.

Apartments are spacious and the waterfront setting is distinctive

Residents like the larger layouts, closets, full-size laundry, modern appliances and quiet Port Liberté setting, with the ferry close to the property.

What residents complain about

Water odor has been the most serious opening-period problem

Multiple residents reported a rotten-egg or sewage smell from taps and showers; some say treatment improved it, while later feedback indicates the problem did not disappear for every apartment.

Fire alarms and thin construction disrupt some homes

Residents describe repeated overnight alarms, sound through walls and hallways and finishes that can feel lighter-duty than the rent suggests.

The commute and parking require planning

The ferry is convenient when its schedule works, but the area is car-dependent for many errands; residents also criticize the shuttle and the added $200 monthly garage cost.

Amenities

Oliver on the Hudson has in-unit laundry, an attended front desk and automated package service. Shared spaces include a two-story fitness center, outdoor pool, courtyards and sky lounge terrace, with a large attached garage.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
In the building
Doorman
Elevator
Fitness center*
Pool
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking*
Package service
Resident storage
Not available

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Bike storage · Resident clubhouse · Coworking space · Private dining room · Commuter lounge · Playroom

Location

Oliver on the Hudson is located at 190 Chapel Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305. Oliver sits in Port Liberté beside the Hudson River ferry, well away from Jersey City’s PATH hubs and most everyday shopping. The waterfront setting is quiet and scenic, but a car, bike or careful ferry and shuttle planning is useful for errands and commuting.

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