Mile Square Parenting
Exploring Beyond Hoboken Via the Light Rail
I never paid attention to the light rail until we moved into an apartment near a stop. I was surprised to find it isn't just for commuters; it makes Jersey City museums and shopping easily accessible.
When I first moved to Hoboken from Brooklyn Heights, my immediate instinct was to stay as close to the PATH train as possible. My husband and I rented a two-bedroom apartment at Hudson Square South, two blocks away. We paid a $500 nonrefundable pet fee and $250 per month for indoor parking. After two years of paying exorbitant rents, we decided to buy an apartment. Our goal was to duplicate or improve upon the space and amenities we had in our rental for the same monthly payment. We decided our best price/amenities confluence was a 1,050 square foot two-bedroom apartment at the Hoboken Grande in South West Hoboken, complete with a full-size washer/dryer, gas range, gym with jacuzzi and steam room, and enormous private outdoor patio that …
Kathy Zucker
11:05 am on Friday, April 30, 2010
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