Be part of the history since 1878.
At A Glance
1-Bed / 1-Bath beautiful brownstone apartment with fully furnished open kitchen and in-unit laundry • Full access to entire unit with private entrance • Convenient location with PATH train, ferry and others; ~<20 minutes to Manhattan NYC• Workspace with high-speed Wi-Fi, monitor, keyboard • Dining Table • Comfy Queen Bed • Serene neighborhood with cafés, bars & restaurants • Seamless smart lock self-check-in • Professionally cleaned
About the Home
VAN VORST HOUSE is a century-old brick-row townhouse on a tree-lined street situated in the nexus of New York City and the Historic Downtown District of Jersey City. Located in a serene residential neighborhood nested between the prominent Van Vorst Park and Hamilton Park, guests can leisurely enjoy nearby cafés, bars, and restaurants or conveniently access Manhattan within minutes via PATH†.
🚆 Prime Location + Transit Access
- 15-20 mins to Manhattan (NYC) via PATH Train
- 14-22 mins drive to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- Convenient walking distance to public transit options:
- ~10 min walk to PATH Train (Grove Street Station)
- ~20 min to Paulus Hook Ferry (to Downtown Manhattan)
- ~10-15 min to NJ Light Rail (Jersey Ave / Harsimus Cove)
- 10 mins walk to Jersey City Medical Center
- Nearby multiple film & TV studios (e.g., Cinelease, etc.)
🏠 Inside the Apartment
- Dedicated workspace with monitor & keyboard and high-speed Wi-Fi
- Open-concept living room includes Smart TV and pullout couch
- Kitchen is equipped with a full-sized refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and dishwasher
- 2-in-1 Keurig machine, with complimentary starter kit coffee pods / tea
- Dining table with 2 dining chairs are in a dedicated dining area near the kitchen
- Bedroom has a Queen bed with a 10-inch comfy mattress and two types of pillows (firm and soft) that comfortably sleeps two; clean bed linens and pillows are provided.
- Bathroom includes shower and tub combo; complimentary starter kit toiletries provided (e.g., body wash, shampoo, conditioner, towels, hair dryer, toilet paper)
- Washer / dryer combo is available in-unit (located near entrance); complimentary starter kit laundry detergent provided
- Guests may control the heat (baseboard) and A/C (window) in the unit
- Starter kit cleaning supplies (e.g., Clorox, Swiffer, broom) available
🛍️ Convenience & Nearby Amenities (5–20 mins walk)
- Pharmacy and Convenience Store: Duane Reade, etc.
- Grocery: Whole Foods, Key Food, ShopRite, etc.
- Chain coffee shops: Starbucks, Dunkin
- Chain fast food restaurants: Shake Shack, McDonalds, Krispy Creme, etc.
- Banking / ATMs: Chase, BofA, Santander, PNC, Valley, M&T, etc.
- Laundry / Dry Clean: JC Eco Laundry, etc.
- Shipping: FedEx Office Ship Center and various UPS drop-off stops
- Shopping: Newport Centre Mall (3-level Simon shopping center with many stores including Macy’s, Sephora, Zara, H&M, Uniqlo, Primark, Dick’s, Starbucks, Cheesecake Factory, Tapville, Chick-fil-A, Shake Shack, AMC Movies + more)
There are many nearby local restaurants, cafes and bars within walking distance. Here’s a few of our local favorites – Razza Pizzeria (award-winning pizzeria), Cheech’s (fresh bagels), Diesel & Duke (smash burger joint), Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden (drafts on tap), Mathews (cocktails, drinks and food), Kaffa Espresso Bar (Euro ambiance café), Torico (homemade ice cream) and many more!
Guests are encouraged to support local stores and businesses within our neighborhood and take public transit (PATH) or Uber / Lyft to and from Manhattan / New York City.
We look forward to hosting you at the Liberty Suite | VAN VORST HOUSE.
Explore the Home
Other Things to Note
🪜 1) STAIRS AND PRIVATE ENTRANCE
The unit is located two separate flights of stairs up from the sidewalk. From the tree-lined street, the 1st flight is outside from the sidewalk up the stoop (front steps) to the main front door. Through the front door, inside the building, 2 more flights lead directly to the apartment's private entrance. There is NO elevator in the building. Guests booking are expected to be comfortable with the exterior stoop (stairs) and interior stairs that are typical with brownstone and brick-row homes.
🧳2) LUGGAGE
Guests are genuinely encouraged to bring standard carry-on luggage or duffel bags as larger suitcases may not easily fit through the doors / stairwells. Luggage racks are provided during the stay.
🚗3) PARKING
• On-site parking is NOT available; this is a highly walkable neighborhood• Street parking is very limited and mainly for residents (requires city parking permit)
• Paid garage parking options are available within minutes for ~$25-30 per day with potential monthly rates (e.g., 95 Columbus / 66 Columbus / 160 Morgan / 201 Morgan)
• City parking rules are strictly enforced by the City; guests are encouraged not to drive
• Public transit is recommended for guests traveling between NYC / JC
🔥4) HEATTemperature is controlled by a thermostat within the apartment. The heating system is hot water baseboard (HWBB). When turned on, particularly at higher temperatures over time, there may occasionally be water or piping sounds from the building water heater (likely due to thermal expansion and contractions). If preferred, some guests may prefer to turn on the heat before going to bed and not overnight. This is not uncommon for HWBB systems in general or for modernized brick-row / brownstone style homes from over a century old.
👥5) REGISTERED & PERMITTED GUESTS ONLYThe guest making the reservation must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and is considered the Primary Transient Occupant. The Primary Transient Occupant must be present and part of the group occupying the apartment for the entire duration of the stay. No one under the age of 18 shall be permitted on the premises of the apartment, unit, building or property UNLESS this person is accompanied by this person's legal guardian at all times. No outside visitors / guests at any time. Only registered and permitted guests are allowed up to the maximum limit of 2 person(s). No exceptions.
Where you'll be
Historic District Downtown Jersey City NJ / Greater New York City Metropolitan Area, NY United StatesPARK HAMILTON HOUSE is a fully restored, century-old brick-row townhouse on a tree-lined street situated in the heart of New York City and the Historic Downtown District of Jersey City. Located in a serene residential neighborhood, guests can leisurely enjoy nearby cafés, bars and restaurants or conveniently access Manhattan within minutes via PATH.
