Madox

I moved into the MADOX (from Bklyn, NY) in June 2015 and am 100% in love! William Garcia (the Leasing Director) is AMAZING and always available to answer any questions or to expedite any tenant requests. Aesthetically, the MADOX wins hands down versus other buildings in the area. The apartments are beautifully designed (includes a washer & dryer in each) and the amenities… cozy lounge with a huge flat screen TV, fully equipped gym, roof deck with amazing NYC views and state-​of-​the-​art stainless steel grills for entertaining… I can honestly go on and on! Their attention to detail is impeccable and I absolutely LOVE the quiet/​picturesque neighborhood of PAULUS HOOK and being steps away from the marina. And, if you ever need to get to NYC, it’s ONLY a 20 minute commute to the WTC via the PATH or Ferry. I tell everyone, I’M NEVER MOVING BACK TO NYC!!!

I love it here. As others have mentioned, the staff is really nice, and the other people I have met in the building have been pretty great too. It’s a place where you run into dogs and strollers without feeling claustrophobic. Just nice and full of life. The building is super new so there are lots of outlets all over the place and you won’t have to stretch extension cords all over to hook up your gadgets. They email you when you get a package. I love that. Nice stainless kitchens with undermount deep sink, dishwasher, big gas stove, microwave, side-​by-​side refrigerator with ice in the door. Washer/​dryer in the unit! The gym has up to date cardio equipment and weights, and it is well ventilated, well-​lit, and even has a supply of clean towels. It’s kind of like living at a high-​end hotel with your own stuff.
I personally love living right over the light rail, overlooking the marina, but I imagine all of the views are nice, especially as you go higher in the building. At the top you can see the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan – spectacular.
The apartments do not have a lot of storage, and there are no storage lockers, so you need to be a little clever about how you fit your stuff in, and you may have to get rid of some of your things. There is an internal web bulletin board where people sell stuff – most or maybe all of the apartments have a kitchen bar that you can put barstools next to. Wait to see if someone is moving out and selling theirs before you buy them yourself.
All in all, this is a gem of a place, especially if you don’t need a lot of space. Luxury in a small package.

This is a great place to live! The rooftop amenities are great and the view of the NYC skyline including the Empire State Building, World Trade Center, and Statue of Liberty is to die for! This building is green with solar panels and water saving faucets and shower (could be annoying if you want lots of water pressure). The staff is amazing like Pablo, Aisha, Teddy, Herbie, Ludi, and the best of them all — William! We lived here for 2 years and loved every moment. If you have a few change to spare, I say go for it — you deserve a life well lived!

I lived at the Madox for one year on the fourth floor and it was a solid experience. The building is very nice and my unit had great appliances.
However there were some issues that I encountered while living there.
*My laundry washer wasn’t hooked up properly and water damage occurred on my hardwood floors. Maintenance eventually came and fixed it but it did take several weeks.
* the amenities here are limited. No pool, no game room and the fitness center is ridiculously small and not really viable for any person who works out normally.
* one of my neighbors had a baby and it cry continuously for weeks! The walls are thin so we literally heard every time the baby cry.
* for some reason towards the end of my lease flies started to come through my apartment through the ac units for about two months. I did every thing I could to rid of the bugs but they did not stop coming. I even had professional cleaning service come and thoroughly clean it.
* parking is not included and you have to pay additional 200 dollar per month.
* units are nice but small.
Overall it’s solid place to live. Great staff and very helpful but I need a bigger place that is closer to the path so that is why I left.

I just moved out of The Madox Apartments to be in NYC and am sad to have left this great building. The apartment is very comfortable, the finishes beautiful, and the staff amazing.
William (leasing office) was incredibly helpful from the start, with helping us find the right apartment through to assisting us with our move out. He was always willing to go above and beyond to make our experience a great one. Teddy (the Super) is also a fantastic resource. He was always extremely responsive, willing to help out where needed, and between him and his staff they kept the building maintained to the highest standards. The concierges were also very attentive and friendly. Pablo (day shift) stands out for his welcoming attitude and dedication to his job.

I love living here. Great Staff, friendly people, great for kids. I even live on the side where the LiteRail passes by, but it doesn’t bother me at all.

I really wanted to stay for several years, but I decided to move out. Everyone who worked at the bldg was so nice and professional. The best people ever! The main single reason I moved out was the noise. The construction is cheap (?) and I was bothered by people above me dropping stuff on the floor, pulling the chairs, playing music, stamping the floor every step ALL DAY from 6am to 1am and I was woken up by them getting up every single day. Next door had a newborn baby. I was woken up by the baby crying every 3 hours for few months. I could hear when people above used their toilet and shower too.
The reason I live in NJ side is because I wanted a quiet life after busy work day in NYC. Did not make sense to stay after the lease ended (at the price point). Also, the windows were not insulated well either. Courtyard and roof top partying adults and kids playing from 7am in the morning were surprisingly loud compared to other places I lived previously.

Concierge: super kind –a true delight. Forced to valet park. The gym: It’s a closet, no pool, no space! Rents are high for small apts with EXTREMELY limited storage space. I was paying $ 3136 + $ 200 for parking for a tiny 2 bedroom. After 1 year my rent was increased by $ 200. When I failed to renew my lease. I was offered an even tinier apartment, a 1-​bedroom with what the Madox called a den, but was more like a walk-​in closet; for drum roll: $ 3500 not including the $ 200 for parking. Noise: with such exuberant rents one would think that the Madox would splurge for sound proof windows: Think again! The light rail noise was unbearable! I did not sleep for 1 year! I was also lucky enough to be on the floor of the common/​kids play room. The noise-​unbearable & I so enjoyed greeting each day with trash & food crumbs from people’s children at my doorstep. I complained to mgmt for months to no avail. 45 days after my move-​out I had to call the Madox about the status of my security deposit, after getting the run-​around for days– I finally got a call stating that wear & tear on the apt caused my security deposit to be forfeited. I requested a summary of the charges (by law a tenant should get this) & the charges coincidentally added up to my security deposit IN TOTAL (SHADY). So if you want to lose sleep, store your belongings under your bed & in the trunk of your car, be nickel & dimed out of your security deposit then by all means, consider the Madox as your next home.

This building is gorgeous, I attended for a Unilocal event. The rooftop and views are great and I could see the building being the perfect spot for the well heeled young family, especially if someone is commuting into the city. I also got the chance to tour the model apartment, here’s video of the visit and my coverage of the event for Hudson County TV:

I certainly love the view from the roof top, but I would be annoyed having to go up there every time I wanted to grill. I rudely asked one resident what he paid for rent, to which his response was ‘$ 2,900 for a one bedroom.’ Yikes. And he can’t even grill in his gated outdoor space. I get why, but I’d still be annoyed. In all fairness, I never walked into his apartment unit or asked what is included for $ 2,900. I guess I heard all I needed to hear after he told me he pays that for just a one bedroom.
Maybe in my next lifetime when I’m a baller I will consider living here. But only if the rules about grilling change.

I recently attended an event here and was very impressed by the building. Security was everywhere and the building staff managed to keep the place looking great despite the hordes of drunk Unilocalers running around. The rooftop patio has an amazing view of the city and harbor and includes a fire pit and outdoor kitchen. They also had a play room for kids and a cool lounge area off the lobby.

Wish I had a spot up in the Madox Apts. Luxury Living at its finest.

I got to check out these apartments when i came to Madox for a Unilocal event they hosted.
The building was extremely clean which i liked, they had a nice layout and security was present at all times making me feel safe. They had a beautiful courtyard with a small turf field to lay out on which i liked and the roof access was spectacular. They have an outdoor fireplace on the roof with seating and it had amazing views of NYC. such a nice place to live. I am completely unsure of pricing though.
If i had to guess it is a little pricey, but the area was great in Jersey City and it seemed really safe. Overall the whole building was really nice and i was impressed

THIS USED TO BE A TOXIC WASTE DUMP SITE. I hate to burst your bubble, but I lived in this neighborhood before they built this building and for years it was totally fenced in with a big white sign by the state of new jersey saying «Environmental Cleanup Site», a.k.a toxic waste from chromium, a heavy metal that is TOXIC TO THE BRAIN. They occasionally worked on the land for a few months with bulldozers. I am not sure what they did but I certainly hope they cleaned it up for the sake of the people that live there now. This area of jersey city has contaminated soil due to the old railroad, so perhaps the entire area was like this, i only moved there four years ago (now i moved out!). Check out

Went there for an open house a few days ago. Very nice digs! The apartments have really good appliances and the wooden cabinets are lovely. Was especially fond of the built-​in wine rack on top of the refrigerator. Also, the washing machines in the apartments were great — they were full sized!
The balconies in some of the apartments provided spectacular views of the city and Lady Liberty.
Very nice!

A few days ago we went to the Madox Apartments for an open house. The place is beautiful as soon as you walked through the door! I like the fact that is has a garage and the location is perfect. It’s not too far from the Path. The apartments have really good appliances and wooden floors throughout.
Was especially fond of the way their roof top was designed with grills, showers, lounge chairs, a small patch of grass. You also have a very beautiful view of the downtown Manhattan or Statue of Liberty. The apartments were a very nice size.
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Stopped by here for the open house/​tour and was quite impressed.
Good: First off they have a parking garage with valet parking which is convenient for those who have to drive. The quality of materials in the rooms is also great — between quartz tops to the electric appliances and wooden cabinets. Some rooms also have balconies, but watch out for the semi private balconies that you share with your neighbors (I personally would love this, but not sure about everyone else). They also have a rooftop with a view of the city and exchange place.
Not so good: gym is really small considering the number of people who will live here. Rooms are also a bit on the smaller side, but manageable and good use of space. Also, there’s no pool or yoga room/​space if you want to go to a group exercise class or anything.

I stopped by Madox for an open house event. A new luxury apartment in Jersey City, they didn’t lie with the word luxury because Madox does uphold that standard. With amenities such as a gym, a lounge, balconies and outdoor terraces (in some units), wood laminate flooring (not parquet!), stainless steel appliances, large sinks, washer/​dryer, etc. you can’t go wrong with these apartments. Each beautiful unit has a nice open concept with the kitchen and comes with walk-​in closets. The pricing of the monthly rent is high, but when you compare this to a luxury apartment in Manhattan, it’s priced just right. Madox is also conveniently located by the Path and ferry. The neighborhood is nice and quiet and in a safe part of Jersey City.
There are some units that come with an outdoor terrace and balcony, and the views of Manhattan/​Jersey City are quite amazing. If you are lucky and fortunate enough to be able to rent out one of these balcony units, I’m more than sure you will not be disappointed. You could throw parties there; the amount of personal outdoor space is more than just generous. They just opened these apartments, so you could be the first to rent out these units, meaning, they will be brand-​new and clean, ready to be occupied.
The one drawback of this place, which I am not entirely understanding considering they have almost every type of amenity feature, is that there is no swimming pool. They do have a nice rooftop that has a lot of seating, but no pool. So, if you are looking for a place with a pool feature, you won’t find it here. Nonetheless, a great apartment to consider if you are new to Jersey City or are looking for a luxury rental in the area.

Very spacious apartments. Top notch amenities and materials used for the apartments. Stopped by for an open house and the apartments are amazing! Some have spectacular views of NYC with a semi private terrace. Close proximity to Grove St. and Exchange Place PATH and also the NY Waterway. Must see if you’re looking for brand new apartments in downtown Jersey City. The only downside is that there’s no pool in the building.