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Pier Apartments: Prepare for rent increase ( or flat rent when market goes down by 20% ) (Not Recommending)

2009-01-14T18:59:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Having lived here for two years, will move out soon to another building in the neighborhood for $600 lower than my renewal rent. Last year, they increased my rent by 15%. This year, the increase is 0% but parking goes up by $25. To anyone who questions the 15% rent ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: To all who have issues with Equity Residential / The pier Apartments at Jersey City (Not Recommending)

2008-12-04T20:26:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am a prospective tenant and I read A LOT of reviews about crazy rent increases at this location in addition to poor management. This is a major brake for me to move forward and rent in this complex and to this Landlord.I have a question in mind regarding current ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: A bunch of theives (Not Recommending)

2008-11-13T07:02:34-06:00

From sadNJpierrenter: You call this a world class apartment with a view to die for? These bunch of theives are moe interested in reading out policy documents once they "lose" your packages and other valuables. No support whatsoever...my suggestion is stay away from this place!!! STAY AWAY ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Constant and continued maintenance problems... (Not Recommending)

2008-09-07T14:24:04-06:00

From SayNoToThePier: PLEASE don't be fooled like we were. It looks nice on the outside, and it's easy to be impressed by the big kitchens and great views. This place is an absolute dive! The building managers are either working with a woefully small maintenance budget or they are just complete morons. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: really good place to live, just renovated rooftop and hallways (Recommending!)

2008-07-18T12:50:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: very good place, very good value, really spacious apts, clean, quiet, amazing views of NYC....honestly as good as it gets in Jersey City. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: An expensive, "luxury" slum with a good view (Not Recommending)

2008-06-26T14:23:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Save your money and try any of the other properties in JC, but avoid Portside Towers and Hudson Pointe, Equity's other buildings in Jersey City. Read the rest of the reviews and see if you see some common threads (and try to guess who from management posted their OMG THIS ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Very mixed emotions...with a negative trajectory (Recommending!)

2008-02-15T20:15:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had lived here since about when this building opened. Since Equity Residential purchased this building over two years ago it has deteriorated markedly; HQ is oblivious to this. Anyone hear of a secret shopper' When an elevator is out of service (average probably 2-3 times a year) it frequently ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Best that JC has to offer (Recommending!)

2007-12-31T08:22:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at the Pier since August of 2003, and it is a good place to live. There are beautiful views and the apartments are nicely appointed. As for complaints about the heat noise, if you're going to live at the Pier, try to find an apartment that has ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Extremely bad management office staff (Not Recommending)

2007-11-18T23:37:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had an emergency involving my baby & the staff just refused to respond. They were extremely rude and cold. I wonder why the regional office does not evaluate such staff on a regular basis. We pay extremely high rates in comparable to that paid by those living in decent ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Too good to let go (Recommending!)

2007-04-12T08:03:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have live in this aparment since it first open. Great view, great location. The walk from the PATH station to the aparment is relaxing, nothing beats the NYC view. We went through a few management changes. The new management is much better and is here to stay. The staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: I've been pretty happy (Recommending!)

2007-01-30T13:13:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here since the beginning. Ys my rent has gone up considerably, but after looking into my options, this is still the best place and I don't have to go through the moving process. Great view, and location.

I don't know what people are saying about my heat being ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: $ Grabbing Scam (Not Recommending)

2007-01-05T18:23:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment has a great view but it not livable. I hear cars driving over the grates in the parking lot ALL night (I live above the parking lot on the third floor -- do not rent on the third floor). I wake up every time the heat comes on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: The Worst (Not Recommending)

2006-05-24T19:00:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: okay can we ever get the darn elevator to work. It's waaaay over priced for what you get. There is supposed to be a pool built. The noise level is horrible. The carpet is dirty, the halls stink like garbage and it is poorly maintained. Someone needs to shut this ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: AWFUL, DON"T MOVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2006-05-02T18:38:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: See the title, well let me tell you, we were taken in because yes location is fantastic (close to path and ferry) and views are great. But , let me tell you, ITS NOT WORTH IT.

Elevators Constantly Broken and never fixed for more than a week.

Noise is awful, construction ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Pretty Good (Recommending!)

2006-04-25T12:34:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was surprised reading the other reviews here - most people were so negative.

My experience was positive. I lived in #524 for 2 years.

Views were great - the design of the floorplan was flawed in that it did not capitalize on the views. Closet space was excellent.

Noise was very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: High rent, good view but start to get run down (Not Recommending)

2006-03-14T16:06:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The view is great at the Pier and it is a quiet neighbourhood. However, the common area is getting run down. The carpet is very dirty on the first floor and there is a major garbage issue, esp. in summer time. The garbage tank is simply not big enough to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Doesn't quite hack it! (Not Recommending)

2006-03-01T12:37:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved out in 2006 and had been at The Pier Apartments for 2 years. When we first moved in they were o.k. but very quickly they have proven to fall short! Maintenance service is falling and is a major lack thereof. You put in a request for something about ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: THE WORST (Not Recommending)

2006-02-21T10:41:33-06:00

From FthePier: This place is incredibly nasty. The office staff other than Jessica is horrible. The security doens't exist. The place always has something broken. No one ever stays here or extends their lease becuase the rent is so high for poor service. NEVER live here. This place is just terrible. For ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Great Place to Live (Recommending!)

2005-12-27T18:14:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is a beautiful place to live... every apartment has a view of the water...the place is neat and clean..the staff is very nice...and it's so close to the path... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Nice Place to Live (Recommending!)

2005-12-19T08:28:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was surprised at the negative comments. I moved here from manhatten over 2 years ago. I love my apartment, it is clean with a great view

I would love a bigger parking spot but this is greater NY ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH I HATE THIS PLACE!! (Not Recommending)

2005-12-02T16:42:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: THIS PLACE IS THE MOST AWFUL PLACE TO LIVE!

THE SECURITY DOESN'T EXIST!!!

THERE IS NO HEAT!

THE WATER IS SOOOO FREAKING HOT...WHEN IT ACTUALLY DOES GET HOT!

IT'S THE GHETTO FOR A HIGH PRICE!!!

NO SUCH THING AS EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE, THEY NEVER, NEVER CALL BACK!!!

THE PARKING GARAGE IS A JOKE, NO PARKING, TOO SMALL ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Do NOT live here (Not Recommending)

2005-11-10T09:41:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Everything is broken all the time both inside the apartments and in the common areas.
The security is BS. Anyone can get into any entrance at any time.
Ceiling in parking garage looses chucks which fall on cars.
Carpets and elevators are crappy, cheap and flithy.
Management is staffed by incompetent half-wits.
Water tastes like ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: wow (Recommending!)

2005-09-16T09:57:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place is great to live 5 min to the city, walking distance from the mall and a great selection of restaurants and night clubs not too far away. it is quit and tranquil you get the best of both worlds. the staff is great and maintanence service is on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: It is a beautiful place to live... (Recommending!)

2005-09-16T09:43:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place has a beautiful view that looks spectacular in the morning. And the apartment themselves are very nice as well. Concierge is very helpful (but only daytime shift). ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: I can't believe it! (Recommending!)

2005-09-16T07:38:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After reading some of these reviews I felt I had to comment. I had read the reviews last month before I rented and was a little hesitant, but I moved in and I am very happy. When I moved in there were a few small items with the apartment, I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: THIS PLACE SUCKS!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-09-15T17:16:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It's dirty.
The rental staff is rude not to mention racist!
There are rats on the garage level due to the trash pile up.
The hallways are dirty and 100 degrees in the summer!
The service is horrible!
They sell you the moon and give you @#$%!!!
Don't live here....
Did I mention the security you pay ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Nice units but horrible service (Not Recommending)

2005-09-12T11:09:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The units are where the "luxury" ends. Given the high prices the service should also be of "luxury" quality but it is not. The management office is not responsive to requests. One of the four elevators is out of service on a regular basis. Many of the doors that are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Bad rental office staff (Not Recommending)

2005-08-18T09:55:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The rental office staff is very bad. They are sweet only until the moment you sign the lease! They have been increasing the rent extremely high and are always rude & never accommodative. They are extremely dishonest and when you live here you can see it almost every single day! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Now This Is Living! (Recommending!)

2005-07-08T14:24:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Everything and More...
Quiet, Clean, & a Total Value!
I had Great Neighbors, an easy commute, efficient maitence & a Wonderful staff - especially Jess, she is so happy and gay!
I highly recommend!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Very Nice, but overpriced (Not Recommending)

2005-06-03T11:18:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When looking for an apartment last year, my fiancee and I considered the Pier. We came in to take a look, the location was great, the units were beautiful, but we felt they were overpriced rentals. So we ended up renting elsewhere.

We purchased a unit at the Grandview Condo on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Dump (Not Recommending)

2005-05-24T00:22:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Looks fancy but isnt built, maintained, or run well. Water is nasty. Walls are thin. Security is a facade. Go somewhere else. You'd get more bang for your buck by tossing your wallet in the gutter. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: good place to live...too expensive (Recommending!)

2005-04-21T19:09:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: we've been living at the Pier for 14 months and our experience has been OK.

it's definately too expensive for the what it is. there are not enough amenties for. all the other communities in the area have swimming pools. the gym however is really nice, but gets really crowded.

the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Not worth it. (Not Recommending)

2005-03-26T22:30:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The PATH is close and the ferry even closer, but that's all that's good about this place. The water is either burning hot or takes an hour to warm up. The parking spaces are made for matchbox cars, the concierge service is mediocre, and the central air vents blow mold ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Not a good deal as it appears... (Not Recommending)

2005-03-21T11:40:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am disappointed of what this place offers compared to how management had presented amenities, etc. when we first stepped foot at this place. The only things I truly appreciate at the Pier, are the views, kitchen finishings & appliances, and partially the fitness center. I say "partially" because it ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Nightmare (Not Recommending)

2005-02-22T00:00:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Worst apartment I have ever lived in.

4 months of construction on the building that started at 7am(!). This was on the apartment building by their own contractors and the management refused to do anything.

The elevators are always broken. Staff lies about the state of the computer room when you are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Lousy Building (Not Recommending)

2005-01-18T19:02:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into the building in mid 2004 thinking I was moving into LUXURY. Yeah Right!!!!

First of all the move in situation is horrible you land up paying twice the cost because of the limited time you have to move in.

The management staff doesn't know how to add and for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: I can't believe how comfortable it is to live at the pier (Recommending!)

2004-11-22T07:58:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Waking up every morning and being able to look out my window and see a view of manhattan, puts me in a good mood for the rest of my day. My apartment feels spacious, looks new and is very clean. I have never felt more at home in a rented ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: THIS PLACE IS HELL ... stay away!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2004-08-01T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: terrible management.
my car has been destroyed in the garage
terrible maintenance
building is always a mess and reaks like garbage
NOT WORTH 1/2 the price they charge!!
My experience here has been a complete nightmare.
I had no heat in the dead of winter, and the air conditioning has a mind of its own.
My ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Highly Recommend (Recommending!)

2004-07-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been living at the pier for almost a year now and absolutely love it. Not only is it located on the waterfront giving us amazing views but it is conveniently located to the exchange place path (a 3 minute walk), the harborside ferry (right next door), and the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: BEWARE.. terrible security.. numerous cars stolen.. (Not Recommending)

2004-06-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE
expensive place.. staff often unhelpful.. security is terrible
parking situation is total nightmare.. after living here for 1 year, numerous cars were stolen and/or vandalized..
STAY AWAY ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Nice Place (Recommending!)

2004-06-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I like the Pier. Like the last reviewer, I too am planning to renew my lease. I was nervous that they would hike up my rent since my lease has ended and I got really good specials when I first moved in, but the increase was not anything to be ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: What? (Recommending!)

2004-05-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Pier has been a great experience so far. I moved in last July and DO plan on renewing my lease (I called today to let them know to type up the lease.)

I have a 1-Bedroom Den... I love my apartment. I have a linen closet, pantry, coat closet, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: poor construction , lousy management, great views and convenient location (Not Recommending)

2004-05-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Two things in favour of the Pier Apartments are the views and the convenient location. The biggest problems are the lousy management and lousy construction work- walls are paper thin, wood work in the kitchen is flimsy, bathroom fixtures are very poor quality. Management is very slow to repsond to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Paper Thin Walls - Are my neighbors in the porn industry? (Not Recommending)

2004-05-06T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ok, we all like to "do it" but the walls here are so thin, its ridiculous. I think my neighbors are filming a porn flick. All we hear all night are their moans and groans. Its so bad we can hear the woman's vibrator and the "squishy sex sounds". My ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Great view but characterless neighborbood (Not Recommending)

2004-05-03T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Pier is new building with a great view of the city. If you come see the apartments, the leasing agent will probably bring you up to the roof and show the panoramic view of the manhattan skyline. But other than the view, there's not much going for this place.
... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: NO HOT WATER, horrible apartments (Not Recommending)

2004-03-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved to the Pier thinking that the high price should reflect higher quality. After living here for 3 months, I figured I made a mistake. When I first moved in, the apartment was not prepared at all. I was told the apartments were brand new, but to my surprise, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: My dog and I love it here (Recommending!)

2004-03-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in a couple of weeks ago, and before I signed on the dotted line I asked the office a few questions that this site has raised about the property that concerned me, they didn´t dance around the quetions and seemed to really care about me and my concerns. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: beyond bad - terrible (Not Recommending)

2004-02-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: stay away from here - these apts are bad news. the staff is dishonest. they tried to cheat me when they "negotiated" the rental terms with me. also - the apts are in bad shape - worn out and flooded apts, no working gym, a pitiful computer room. this place ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: I Would Recommend It... (Recommending!)

2004-02-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The only complaints I would have are these:

1) During January, there was a pipe break because of the cold weather which temporarilly closed down the gym. From what I hear, though, this winter was one of the coldest in many years and the same things happened in many other buildings. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Pier Apartments: Beautiful, but pricey--here´s my honest review (Recommending!)

2004-02-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After several months, I figured it´s time to leave some comments. I´m a little surprised at just how many negative comments are here...I have a few of my own to add, but overall I´d still recommend The Pier.

The Good: Amazing views of NYC, the water...just unreal. Nice kitchens, a good ... [click to read full apartment review]