Dixon Mills

Update: Management has done a good job dealing with the bugs and mice. I haven’t seen any or heard of any. And they actively ask for feedback on the issue through online questionnaires, which is great. FWIW management, security and the concierge (package pickup/​dropoff) have been very pleasant and they do a really good job.
Downtown JC is getting hipper by the day. I guess word is getting out…

I own a unit in Dixon Mills — lived there for a little under two years and now I rent my unit. It is a great place to live and own. When I first moved into the building, there was an issue with mice — but the building hired a really great exterminator and I have not heard or seen anything in over 6 months!
PROS
–Convenient to the PATH train and minutes to NYC.
–Gym is spacious and clean.
–Community is starting to have social activities — even for the kids in the building.
–Unique living space with every floor plan being different.
–Nice wood floors.
–Great people.
–Building concierge to receive packages.
–Security onsite.
–Kids room with toys and open space.
–Elevators.
–Grills open year round with a courtyard and seating.
–Two supers on site.
–Access to HWY 78
CONS
–If you are super-​sensitive to sound, it can be loud on Columbus Drive. I have lived in an urban environment for over 10 years, so it does not bother me, but I have heard some complain.
–Some units lack a lot of natural light.
–HVAC units are in ceiling, making replacing them more difficult, thus more expensive. Thankfully replacing them happens rarely!
–Large windows in some units, which can cause issues with temperature control.

I lived here for a year and while the experience was positive overall I wouldn’t recommend buying there.
Pros:
Nice community with friendly people (for the most part).
The courtyards and the club are nice amenities.
There is always a good security presence around the building and they are responsive.
The buildings are incredibly unique and and each floor-​plan offers something different. The Ticon building in particular has huge floorplans with high ceilings.
Access to parking was also a huge plus.
Laundry (paid) in the building for those that don’t have W/​D in their unit.
Occasional social events for the DM community were also a plus and a great way to meet fellow residents.
BuildingLink is also a plus; the online marketplace (in the negative column the new management mentioned below stopped posting ads during the last month of my stay there) is great to have, as well as the package notification (and concierge to receive packages is another huge plus)
Cons:
The buildings are poorly maintained and have outdated systems. Rarely a month goes by without an elevator, HVAC, or water shutdown for repairs.
There has been lots of cost cutting recently. The board changed management companies in the past year to save money and new management company is horrible. They aren’t half as attentive and responsive to residents as the previous management. They also cut the staff in the club (gym/​movie room area). The shuttle to the path was also cut to save $ (I’ve seen people still advertising this in rental/​sales ads which is absolutely false, DM no longer has shuttle).
Monmouth street and Columbus drive are incredibly noisy. If your unit is facing one of those streets and doesn’t have good windows you will hear everything going on outside.
Management also will not give new residents tours or explain amenities, community rules, etc. Many renters (including myself) complained about this.

I lived here for a year, it was wonderful. The office staff were professional and friendly, the building and duplex were beautiful. It’s close to the Path train, commuting across the Hudson is quick and easy. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and if it weren’t for my fiancé getting a job transfer to Florida we would have stayed. I recommend Dixon to anybody looking for a great place to live that’s close to quick transportation into Manhattan, this is it.

i worked here for over a year and saw things that would make you run. most of the systems running the buildings are 20 – 30 years old. blatant fire code & building code violations which could only exist by paying off the inspectors. most of what they tell you at the open house are half truths or flat lies. you are responsible for 99% of everything involving your unit. management will treat you like no less then a bank account with legs, & literally won’t hesitate to tell you to «F-​off». no wonder the building manager has been sued about a dozen times over this complex. they believe that band-​aids fix broken arms (said by an onsite contractor). you will see the same contractors at the site for the same jobs day after day, week after week. mice & water bugs run rampant, exterminating happens rarely at best. if you are not bill gates, you cant afford to live here, you can very nearly go bankrupt

I purchased a condo at Dixon Mills a couple of years. The condo prices and maintenance fees are very reasonable for the Grove area, and the amenities are surprisingly nice. The courtyards are great in the summer time and I love the high ceilings.
There were some significant mice when I first moved in, but over the last four months I haven’t heard anything. I know there is a committee focused on fixing the rodent issue and it appears to be working VERY well in the D building. Management is responsive and the 24 hour security is a big plus.

I bought a 1-​bedroom condo here a few months ago and I’ve been really happy with it so far. It was less expensive than comparable real estate in the area and it has reasonable management fees. The gym and amenities are great. The maintenance employees are prompt and attentive.
My only complaint is that you can hear mice in the walls and ceiling.

I unfortunately rented a unit in the building four months ago. The area seemed nice, it really is quiet around here, the walk to the path and the proximity to the water front are all nice. However, as soon as I signed the lease to move in there were problems, the management company who flipped the unit to the owner I rent from refused to make the smallest repairs. They cut corners everywhere, for example lights already burned out, if nobody lived her before me, the light bulbs should have lasted a long time. Then they flipped a unit next to mine and my apartment became infested with mice. They refused to fix the problem stating that the building is a condo and they can’t do anything, the landlord needs to make the repairs. In my opinion, the landlord pays the association fee so he doesn’t have to deal with these issues. I hope I can attach a photo, there have been four mice in my apartment in the past week, and I won’t even go into the noise you will hear from your neighbors. It could be anice place to live if the management changed.

Having lived here for four full years as a homeowner I can say that I’m happy with my decision. Maintenance costs are at least 25% cheaper to another condo on or near the waterfront. The community of people is the greatest part, with what seems like the majority of people to be couples, aged 25 – 35, first time home owners, Manhattan commuters, and friendly. The common areas are fantastic: multiple grilling areas outdoors, full gym, yoga room, sauna, hang out areas, lots of parking, security and concierge. Lots of new stores opening up all over. Two beautiful parks: Van Vorst is closest and Hamilton Park.

I lived here for 4 years, it was OK, it had a prison feel. The rats were everywhere and the tenants are not very friendly. My view was the parking lot and the nearby projects. I think all these five star views are coming from condo owners looking out for their investments. Truth!

I have lived in Dixon Mills for several months. In general I love living here. The community is very welcoming. The building is kept immaculate. Management is very responsive. I took a star off because there were some issues with the construction of our unit when we moved in. Mostly minor things, but a new condo should be in tip top shape in my opinion.

I’m reviewing this as a hopeful purchaser of a condo in the development.
We found Dixon Mills to be reasonably priced — especially per sq foot — and the sales office was extremely pleasant to deal with. The staff is friendly and non-​pressuring and we felt the genuinely wanted us to find the right condo for us, not just an available one right now.
The area is also great and a quick walk to all of Paulus Hook, Van Vorst, and Hamilton Park areas. FREE Shuttle to Grove Street path although it’s also a quick walk. The courtyard areas with the grills are dog-​friendly which was a huge plus for us. And you get a gym with free classes — you simply cannot find this value anywhere else in JC.

I enjoy coming to visit Dixon Mills, friends of ours make full use of the courtyard barbecues and the unique layout of their building is quite the landmark in Jersey City!
When pricing new homes last year, we also found that Dixon Mills was very reasonably priced compared to other complexes in the area. Sales staff were friendly without pressuring, so feel free to stop in and check out the models they have on display. You’ll be treated to a walk through a few of the buildings and you can satisfy your curiosity if you haven’t been here before!

Great value investment. I searched for six months looking for a place that fit all of my needs in my price range and Dixon Mills was the eventual winner. Spacious renovated apartments with modern appliances and a fitness center unlike any around housed inside a historic landmark made this a great buy. A short walk to the PATH makes my morning commute to downtown Manhattan the same time as when I was renting in midtown. Very happy!

My husband and I bought here in May ’09 and we’re happy with our investment. The apartment is great and was a great value for the neighborhood. The condo has a great gym, which is very convenient and has most of the equipment you would want. Also, they offer classes at the gym. We do yoga once a week! I don’t know too many condos that offer free classes, so that’s a big bonus for us.

I have lived in Dixon Mills for almost three years and I love it! it is a great community. The lifestyle center definitely fits my needs — I don’t have to pay for anymore gym memberships. The management is very open to suggestions. I would definitely recommend living in this growing community.

I moved in to Dixon Mills in October 2009, and have been loving it ever since.
The things that I love about Dixon Mills:
–Great neighbors
–The buildings architecture is just cool.
–The units have tall ceilings, big windows, and nice hard wood floors
–Kitchen updated with all stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops
–Within 5 minutes walk to the Path train to Manhattan
–Life Style Center! Gym, basketball/​volleyball court, Yoga classes, cardio boot camp, locker rooms, sauna, movie theater
–Outdoor common areas with grills
–Concierge desk holds all your packages (UPS/​FedEx)
–Great value! And my unit is fully remodeled

From a value perspective, Dixon Mills is hard to beat in Jersey City. The amenities (shuttle to PATH, concierge services, gym, etc.) couple well with the ambience of the buildings (if one likes historical facades) and the general friendliness of the residents. The units that I have seen are spacious and charming, and the neighborhood is very diverse, from a cultural and other demographic perspective.
I would say that the downside is that the complex is still undergoing conversion, so there’s the short-​term renovation hassles that accompany such work.
Overall, I’m happy living in Dixon Mills. As a native New Yorker, «happy» isn’t a word I tend to use lightly…

I’ve lived in Jersey City for 4 years, and in Dixon Mills for almost 2. A couple of thoughts that might help people considering moving here:
— The neighborhood surrounding Dixon Mills is quaint (very brownstone/​Brooklyn-​y)
— The actual Dixon Mills buildings are really cool, particularly the Atrium building. You get a real «wow» factor when you bring guests over, because it’s like walking into a greenhouse with a glass roof and tall plants.
— The units have very tall ceilings, hard wood floors, and lots of character (exposed brick, unique layouts)
— There are a ton of restaurants and little shops nearby
— There are bodegas with fresh fruits/​veggies on the walk from the PATH to Dixon Mills, and there is also a full supermarket within a 5 minute walk
— The Dixon Mills gym offers classes like yoga, pilates, cardio bootcamp, etc. You don’t have to walk outside to get to the gym on a cold morning, either, because there are sky-​bridge tunnels that connect the buildings.
— The people who live in Dixon Mills seem to be a pretty consistent set: working professionals, late-​20s to about 40 … and NICE people. I have several neighbors that I have dinner with regularly, and some other friends that I’ve met at the gym. Definitely a diverse, low-​key, normal group of people.
— Downtown Jersey City is convenient (10 minutes to wall street, 25 mins to chelsea, 35 mins to midtown) in case you’re not familiar with the area in general.
That’s the bulk of it. I like living here a lot.

Spacious and safe appartmenets for quite comfortable close to the city living. However, quite expensive having in mind all the surrounding «hoods», «fabulous» walk alongside Columbus drive to and from the path train etc. Service isn’t that great either but can’t complain since they pick up packages etc. Nice brick walls however an appartment itself is quite cheeply equipped. They could have spent a little bit more money on investment to make it more appealing. Otherwise a great place to live !