Jersey City Urby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jersey City Urby |
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| Alternative names | URBY Harborside Tower I |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | Jersey City |
| Address | 200 Greene Street, Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 40°43′13″N 74°02′12″W / 40.7202°N 74.0366°W |
| Construction started | 2014 |
| Completed | 2016 |
| Renovation cost | $2,280 |
| Owner | Mack-Cali Realty Corporation; Ironstate Development |
| Height | 713ft |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 69 |
| Floor area | 867,706 square feet (80,612.5 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 5 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Concrete |
| Architecture firm | HLW International |
| Structural engineer | DeSimone Consulting Engineers |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 762 |
| Parking | 222 parking spaces |
Jersey City Urby is a very tall residential building in Jersey City, New Jersey. It has 70 floors! This building was planned in 2012. Construction started in 2014 and finished in 2016.
Today, it is the third tallest building in New Jersey. It is also the third tallest in Jersey City. When it was built, it became the second tallest. But then, another building called 99 Hudson Street was built, making Jersey City Urby the third tallest. The company that owns Urby also has buildings in other cities. These include Staten Island, Stamford, and Harrison. This building is part of a bigger area called Harborside in Jersey City.
Living Spaces
The Jersey City Urby has different kinds of apartments. You can find studio apartments, which are like one big room. There are also apartments with one bedroom or two bedrooms. All apartments have large windows. These windows offer amazing views of the city.
Each apartment comes with its own washer and dryer. They also have built-in storage for your things. The kitchens are fully equipped with everything you need. Plus, there's air conditioning to keep you cool. If you have pets, you can usually have up to two.
Cool Features and Fun Stuff
Many of the building's shared spaces are on the 9th floor. This is where residents can relax and have fun. There's a concierge service available all day, every day. This means someone is always there to help.
- A heated swimming pool is perfect for a swim.
- Next to the pool, there's a patio with BBQ grills.
- You can find green spaces to enjoy the outdoors.
- There's a fully equipped gym with fitness classes.
- Outdoor lounges have fire pits for cozy evenings.
- A cafe called 9 Bar Cafe is a great spot to grab a drink.
- The Urby Kitchen is a special place for cooking classes and events.
- You can also find filtered water stations.
- The building often hosts fun events. These include cultural events, food tastings, and Q&A sessions with local chefs.
Getting Around
Getting to and from Jersey City Urby is easy. It's close to public transportation. You can walk to three different PATH train stations in about 10 minutes. These stations are Exchange Place, Grove Street, and Newport. The PATH train can take you to other parts of New Jersey or even to New York City.
Images for kids
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The Jersey City Urby Tower One seen from Lower Manhattan
