It’s $25 now for a regular haircut but still recommend them 100%

My building used to distribute a list of all the staff during the holidays to encourage tipping but they’ve stopped during the last couple of years. I still request a list of the names and prioritize tipping the concierges, maintenance team and cleaning crews. I’ll only tip the property managers / supervisors if I’m feeling extra generous because I’ve never interacted with any of them and I’ve noticed a steep decline in the building activities they arrange throughout the year.

I’ve used 2 Journal Square Plaza Garage which is right in front of the Path without issues. You can use SpotHero to reserve/pay beforehand or search for other lots nearby.

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My apartment faced the northern side of the building so I didn’t get the direct train noise but could sill hear them entering / leaving the station with windows open. Good news is that the sound proofing on the windows is pretty good and if you keep them closed you’ll be able to ignore it. Surprisingly, unless you have very sensitive hearing, you’ll get used to all of the city noises like I did incl. trains and ambulances down JFK at 3am and be able to sleep through all of it even with the windows open. If you have the choice I would take a northern facing unit for a bit of less train noise, some partial views of NYC and no big buildings blocking the light or views.

The gym to me is fine if you just want a casual workout; a HUGE step above a hotel gym but not as comprehensive as a regular gym. There’s a good selection of cardio equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, bikes and stair climber), 2 cable machines, about 4 weight machines, a Smith and dumbells up to 50lbs. Sadly no actual squat racks or barbells ( there is a trap bar though). Like any other gym it’ll be full at around 6-8am / 5-7pm weekdays but since this isn’t a large building the definition of full to me is having 5-6 people in there. Please note that even if you opt-out of using any amenities you still have to pay the fee…so you might as well use them to some extent.

If you check the current ratings for 3 Journal Sq. on Google you’ll see they have a 4.6/5 which I think it’s one of the highest in the city and well deserved. It may not be perfect but it’s a great complex. The amenities I mostly use are the gym, rooftop and resident lounge and they’re quite nice and maintained for a building of this size; amenity fee is $500 per lease term (one time payment / not billed monthly).

I don’t have a personal experience with the Journal Squared towers but I lived very close in 3JSQ and I would 100% recommend this one. Best advice is to call and check current availability and prices since their website doesn’t always list all of the vacant units.