JCwhatimsayin

JCwhatimsayin t1_je8vjm3 wrote

I would assume there will be significant quality of life impacts as construction of the neighboring bayfront neighborhood gets underway. There's only two ways in and out of that neighborhood, and one of them is going to be a mess for years, I bet. On the other hand, allegedly, Bayfront will get a light rail stop, so that could solve the connectivity issue if you are thinking very long term.

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JCwhatimsayin t1_jcvjkcb wrote

I guess I wouldn't totally rule out Bayonne if you really love having access to a car. He'll hate dealing with parking unless you budget for paid. But maybe you can afford to live in the Enclave just down the hill from Carepoint? He can probably get by with just a CitiBike membership and can light rail to Bayonne as needed.

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JCwhatimsayin t1_jaz1tdy wrote

Yes, totally safe. Keep your eyes peeled for wild parrots in Edgewater! And stop by Kuppi for coffee and the nice river view. If you want more, you can drop down under the bridge and walk up Henry Hudson Drive which is gorgeous.

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JCwhatimsayin t1_jahaxos wrote

Does St. Peters have community memberships? I inquired during the pandemic and they weren't doing them. Same with NJCU which recently confirmed no community access. Pershing is great though!

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JCwhatimsayin t1_ja7pbdl wrote

Do you definitely need to keep your car? Take it with a grain of salt, but Jersey City just edged out Philly in a recent study of cities where it is easiest to live car free. Just search this sub for parking and Heights and you'll find anguished car owners frittering away hours of their lives looking for parking, dealing with permits, raging over tickets, and furious with their neighbors' parking behavior. If you can opt out, do it!

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