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The Vanguard at the Shipyard

1201 Hudson Street, NJ 070304.8 ★ (72 reviews)
Rental complex with 2 buildings
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Summary

The Vanguard is a 196-apartment Shipyard rental with waterfront access and shared pools, a large fitness center, lounges, play spaces and a resident shuttle. Maintenance and on-site staff receive exceptional praise, while apartment finish, move-in readiness, rising amenity costs and management follow-through are the recurring concerns.

196 unitsBuilt 1999Managed by Applied Property Management

Reviews

The Vanguard's strongest advantage is its front-line maintenance team, backed by a convenient waterfront setting and the larger Shipyard amenity network. Resident criticism focuses less on repairs themselves and more on apartment condition, fees and management decisions.

Google
4.8
72 reviews
ApartmentRatings
4.3
53 reviews

What residents praise

Maintenance is quick, careful and dependable

Residents repeatedly name maintenance staff who respond promptly, communicate clearly and complete appliance, air-conditioning and other repairs well.

The waterfront location works for commuting and errands

Residents value ferry access, nearby groceries and restaurants, and a quieter setting close to Washington Street.

Shared amenities and community add real value

Pools, fitness facilities, waterfront spaces and a broad mix of neighbors make the Shipyard feel like a complete residential community.

What residents complain about

Apartment condition can fall short of the rent

Residents describe dated fixtures, low-cost appliances, uneven floors and homes that were not fully ready on the first day of the lease.

Fees and management policies draw frustration

Complaints include rising amenity charges, stricter shared-space rules, security-deposit deductions and difficulty getting firm commitments from management.

Amenities

The Vanguard has in-unit laundry and per-room heat pumps. Residents use the Shipyard fitness center, seasonal pools, waterfront grounds and garages, with package collection at the Independence lobbies.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Through-wall air
Dishwasher
In the building
Doorman
Not available
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 · Weekday PATH shuttle · NY Waterway ferry at the waterfront · Children's playroom (North Independence) · Game room · Sovereign pool clubhouse

Location

The Vanguard at the Shipyard is located at 1201 Hudson Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. The Vanguard is on Hoboken's uptown waterfront near Pier 13, the riverwalk, groceries and restaurants. Ferry and bus options are close, while the Hoboken PATH station is farther south and may require a longer walk or shuttle connection.

SupermarketsParks
  • 1 min
    Kings
  • 6 min
    Trader Joe's
  • 9 min
    BB Gourmet

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