Be part of history since 1878.
At A Glance
1-Bed / 1-Bath beautiful apartment with fully furnished open kitchen and laundry • Full access to entire unit with private entrance • Convenient location with PATH train, ferry and other transit; easy access minutes to Manhattan NYC• Dedicated work station with high-speed Wi-Fi, ergonomic chair, Dell monitor, wireless keyboard and mouse • Serene neighborhood with cafés, bars and restaurants • Seamless smart lock self-check-in experience • Professionally cleaned
About the Home
VAN VORST HOUSE is a fully restored, 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
- Open-concept living room includes 55-inch LED smart Roku TV and L-shaped couch, full-length mirror as well as a large dedicated workspace (high-speed Wi-Fi, ergonomic chair, Dell monitor, Bluetooth wireless mouse and keyboard, desk lamp).
- Kitchen is equipped with a full-sized refrigerator, stovetop, oven, microwave and dishwasher. Fully stocked with pots, pans, baking trays, cutting knife and board, bowls, dishes, glassware, utensils, kettle, can openers, measuring spoons and cups, salt and pepper, cooking oil, and condiments. Complimentary Nespresso coffee and tea is provided.
- Dining table with 4 dining chairs are in a dedicated dining area near the kitchen.
- Bedroom has a Queen bed with a 10-inch Beautyrest mattress and two types of pillows (firm and soft) that comfortably sleeps two; clean bed linens and pillows are provided. Nightstand with lamps, luggage rack, walk-in closet, iron and iron board, outlet extension cords are available for use.
- Bathroom includes shower and tub combo with complimentary spa-quality sustainable body wash, shampoo / conditioner by Public Goods. Towels and full-size Conair hair dryer is also provided. Free toilet papers are included.
- Washer / dryer is available in-unit (located in the bedroom) with complimentary laundry detergent.
- Guests may control the heat (baseboard) and A/C (window) in the unit.
- Cleaning supplies (e.g., Clorox, Swiffer, broom, Vaccum) 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 Signature Suite | VAN VORST HOUSE.
Explore the Home
Other Things to Note
🪜1) STAIRS AND PRIVATE ENTRANCE
The unit is located two (2) 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, the 2nd flight leads 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 and interior stairs that are typical in 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
• Paid garage parking options are available within minutes for ~$25-30 per day (e.g., 95 Columbus / 66 Columbus / 160 Morgan / 201 Morgan)
• On-site parking is not available; street parking is limited and mainly for residents (requires city parking permit)
• City parking rules are strictly enforced by the City; guests are encouraged to not drive
• Public transit is recommended for guests traveling between NYC / JC
🔥4) HEAT
Temperature 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 ONLY
In accordance with City of Jersey City rules and regulations, the guest booking the property MUST be over the age of 21 and is considered the "Primary Transient Occupant". The Primary Transient Occupant must be present and part of the group or party of person(s) occupying the apartment during the term of the booking. 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.
Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Where you'll be
Jersey City, New Jersey, 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.
