Furnished 2BR Brownstone Home | 30+ Day Stays Near NYC

Summary:

2-Bed / 1.5-Bath beautiful apartment fully furnished • Full access to entire unit (2 floors) w. private entrance • Convenient location, path train, ferry, bus transit and easy access minutes to Manhattan NYC • Family and kids friendly • Open kitchen, dining table • Dedicated private work station with high-speed Wi-Fi • Serene historic neighborhood with cafés, bars and restaurants • Seamless self-check-in experience • Professionally cleaned, managed by experienced professional operators



The Space:

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†.



✨ Extended Stay Friendly



Ideal for corporate travelers, insurance relocation, healthcare professionals, film crews, or digital nomads seeking a comfortable, extended-stay home base.



📩 Message us to confirm availability and learn more.



🚆 Prime Location + Transit Access

• 15-20 mins to Manhattan (NYC) via PATH Train

• 14-22 mins drive to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

• 20 mins drive to the MetLife Stadium (World Cup 2026)



• Convenient walking distance to public transit options:

- <10 mins to PATH Train (Grove Street Station)

- ~10/15 mins to NJ Light Rail (Jersey Ave / Harsimus Cove Station)

- ~20 mins to Paulus Hook Ferry (to Downtown Manhattan)

- ~10 mins walk to Jersey City Medical Center

• 8 mins drive to Cinelease Studio



Please read the House Rules carefully before booking the property.

Strictly Enforced / No Parties / No Outside Guests / No Loud Noise

Maximum Guest Occupancy = 4 Registered Guests



🏠Inside the Apartment (Van Vorst House - Legacy Suite):

• Open-concept living room includes 65-inch smart Roku TV and article couch, velvet armchairs

• Dedicated private work-from-home station (high-speed Wi-Fi, desk chair, 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 Cuisinart 2-in-1 coffee machine; free K-pods and tea are provided.

• Dining table with 4 dining chairs are in a dedicated dining area near the kitchen

• 2 spacious bedrooms (2 beds total*): 1 king bed and 1 queen bed; EACH bed comes with a Zinus 10-inch comfy mattress and two types of pillows (firm and soft) that comfortably sleep up to two (2) adults; clean bed linens and pillows are provided. Full-length mirror, nightstand with lamps, luggage rack, walk-in closet for master bedroom, iron and iron board, and outlet extension cords are available for use.

• Bathroom includes a full rainfall shower head and tub with complimentary spa-quality sustainable body wash, shampoo / conditioner by Public Goods. Towels and full-size Conair hair dryer is also provided. Complimentary toilet paper is included.

• Guests may control the thermostat and heat (hot water baseboard) in the unit.

• Cleaning supplies (e.g., Clorox, Swiffer, broom) 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.



📜 House Rules Summary



Please read the House Rules carefully before booking.



🚫 Strictly Enforced:

• No Parties

• No Outside Guests

• No Loud Noise

• No Smoking of Any Kind

• Maximum Occupancy: 4 Registered Guests



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We have multiple furnished units (1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms) in Downtown Jersey City, near Grove St and Newport PATH train stations, 2 stops / <20 mins to Manhattan.



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Guest Access:

You will have the entire TWO-floor apartment – the Heritage Suite – exclusively to yourself during your stay. You will access the apartment through the private entrance on the garden / first floor (no need to share with any guests or host). Feel free to use anything that's provided in the apartment and make yourself home. For guests' safety, the utility basement is restricted for guest use / access.



The Neighborhood:

VAN VORST HOUSE is conveniently located in downtown Jersey City, New Jersey, which is in a historic, quiet, charming neighborhood full of brownstone homes and trees. Jersey City and Hoboken, in Hudson County, are sometimes referred to as the “Sixth Borough of New York City” given their proximity to Manhattan. Jersey City is the affordable alternative for NYC travel. Located one mile from lower Manhattan, it's easily accessible by PATH, ferry, bus or train. A shopper's paradise with no sales tax on clothing or shoes and 3.5 percent sales tax in our UEZ zones, which is one half the normal tax rate.



Our property is 3 blocks / 5 to 10 minutes walk away from Grove St PATH station. The PATH train can take you to Downtown Manhattan in less than 10 minutes to World Trade Center / Oculus. Additionally, you can get to 9th Street, 14th Street, 23rd Street and 33rd Street within minutes with no traffic. The PATH trains run as frequently as every 5 minutes during the peak hours and every 20 minutes during the off-peak hours / weekend.



Jersey City is the affordable alternative for NYC stay. Located one mile from lower Manhattan, it's easily accessible by ferry, PATH, bus or train. Stay here to visit the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, RPM Raceway and the Liberty Science Center.



Getting Around:

Our property is very conveniently located and easy to get to New York City via the PATH train. The property is ~5-10 mins walk to the Grove Street PATH station, and 2 stops to World Trade Center / Downtown Manhattan (~8-10 mins train ride). The Grove Street PATH station is one of the main transfer hub for the PATH train network. Additionally, the PATH train can also take you from Grove Street station to lower Manhattan all the way to midtown around 33rd (West Village, Greenwich Village, Flatiron, Union Square, Koreatown, etc) within a couple of stops.



PATH Ticket Cost: a single one-way ticket for PATH train is $3. You can buy the tickets at a kiosk at any PATH / subway stations or use contactless payment method (i.e., Apple Pay, Google Pay).



Parking

• On-site parking is not available; street parking is limited and mainly for residents (requires city parking permit)

• City parking rules are strictly enforced; guests not encouraged to drive

• Paid garage parking options are available within minutes for ~$25-30 per day (e.g., 95 Columbus / 66 Columbus / 160 Morgan / 201 Morgan)

• Public transit is recommended for guests traveling between NYC / JC



Interaction with Guests:

We fully respect the privacy of our guests but are happy to help if you need anything during your stay. Airbnb platform messages are the best way to reach us if you need anything during your stay.