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The South Independence

2 12th Street, NJ 070304.6 ★ (86 reviews)
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Summary

The South Independence is a 150-apartment Shipyard rental with waterfront access, two shared rooftop pools, a two-story fitness center and extensive family amenities. Residents praise the maintenance and front-desk teams, neighborhood and community feel, while rising rent and amenity fees, uneven upkeep and a serious garage-security complaint are the main cautions.

150 unitsOpened 2003Managed by Ironstate

Reviews

Residents consistently value the waterfront location, Shipyard community and people handling repairs and daily service. The recurring tradeoff is cost: renewals and amenity charges have risen while some residents feel the apartments and shared facilities have not kept pace.

Google
4.6
86 reviews
ApartmentRatings
4.3
65 reviews

What residents praise

Maintenance is usually fast and personal

Residents repeatedly recognize the maintenance team for arriving quickly, explaining the repair and resolving sinks, HVAC, blinds and other apartment issues.

The waterfront amenities create a strong community

The pools, fitness center, play spaces and riverfront setting are frequent highlights, especially for families and long-term residents.

Front-desk and community staff are helpful

Residents describe the concierge and on-site team as kind, professional and willing to assist with moves and everyday problems.

What residents complain about

Rent and amenity fees can outpace the experience

Residents repeatedly mention high renewals and added fees, especially when comparing older apartments or shared facilities with newer alternatives.

Some facilities and apartment components feel worn

Reviews cite aging appliances, sticking windows, pool and garage leaks, unreliable access systems and maintenance jobs that need repeat attention.

Garage security deserves scrutiny

One long-term resident reports a motorcycle stolen from the gated tenant garage and limited camera coverage above the entrance level. Ask about current surveillance and garage responsibility.

Amenities

South Independence has in-unit laundry and an attended lobby. Residents have fitness facilities and access to the Shipyard pools and landscaped waterfront grounds, with garage parking available.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
In the building
Part-time 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 · Clubhouse · Playroom · PATH shuttle · Dog runs

Location

The South Independence is located at 2 12th Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. The building sits on Hoboken's uptown waterfront near the riverwalk, Pier 13, groceries and neighborhood parks. Ferry and bus options are nearby, while the PATH station is farther south and typically requires a longer walk or shuttle connection.

SupermarketsParks
  • 2 min
    Kings
  • 8 min
    BB Gourmet
  • 9 min
    Trader Joe's

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