It's insane to me how hard people sleep on Newark.

Objectively, this city has some of the greatest potential nationwide.

A. International Airport

B. Largest Port in the East

C. 3 Major College Campuses + Several Smaller Colleges

D. 20 Flipping minutes from NYC

E. 2 Train Stations

F. Light rail infrastructure + unused light rail stations

G. Bus Terminal = Buses Everywhere

H. Performing Arts Center

I. Several Magnet High Schools

J. NJ Devils + Prudential Center

Like we don't even need to focus on the business aspects of Newark to understand that there's serious demand for development in a city like this.

I mean Jesus Christ if you removed the black population and replaced us all with white people, Newark would be labeled as the #1 most desirable place to build in the nation.

Man. I hate how I have to actively wait for things to get built!!! I want to see this city realize it's freaking potential already.

They all look the same. Glad there's development there, but nothing exciting architecture wise... especially for an area tooted as an Arts district and already home to many beautiful buildings. The exception is 1010 Broad Street which has a great design IMO.

They say this area wouldn’t be great again well now it’s about to become a whole new vibe in the city. What a good way to let the people coming off the highway know that Newark is changing

Partly because people do legit 50 miles an hour down it, and it’s disgusting.

Ferry is the one I think that needs at the most. Nobody can move through Ferry Street as it is. Except walking.

I lived in the Colonnade 10+ years ago. Things may have changed so take this with a grain of salt.

The apartment floorplans are pretty nice Very spacious. I have to say I absolutely loved the massive glass windows (was in a corner 3BR).

The corridors and elevators are dingy and outdated - don't let the light, bright, modern lobby fool you. They'll also inevitably only ever show you one of their "showroom apartments" where everything is tiptop condition - what you'll get will not be as nice.

Management was dreadful when I was there, maintenance was slow/nonexistent. We also had issues with roaches coming up through a massive hole under the sink that I imagine was just a building cavity for plumbing. Out apartment could be absolutely spotless and we'd still see them. Eventually when management refused to do anything we just filled the hole with spray foam insulation which kind of solved the problem.

We also ended up with bedbugs (it was apparently very prevalent in the building at the time, so not just us as an isolated incident) and the building did absolutely nothing about it - we had to hire a company on our own dime, and it was impossibly difficult to shake them because they were all around the building. This was psychological torture - if you've ever dealt with bed bugs, you know.

The immediate area isn't particularly great either, nothing of value really within walking distance. Someone tried to rob me outside the lobby one night, and both mine (in the lot) and a friend's car (on the street) were broken into.

There was a little bodega type store and laundry facilities in the basement - both pretty meh but better than nothing I guess.

It's a shame, because the building has great bones and deserves better. If you're an architecture nerd - it's a Mies van der Rohe building (along with the Pavilion buildings). There's a great picture hanging in one of the leasing offices of Van der Rohe's vision for the city of Newark, and it included tons of high rises in the same style.

Again, unsure if it's changed at all since then so take with a grain of salt

I lived in the Colonnade about 10 years ago (sigh... i'm getting old) and loved it. I faced the city and was above the tree line so I had a GREAT view of NYC and downtown Newark. They have floor to ceiling windows which, as Rainbowrobb mentioned, you can't open.

Not sure what it's like now but there was a convenience shop in the basement along with a laundry room and fitness center (extra fee). Parking was assigned and gated. Didn't really have any maintenance issues but the few I did were quickly taken care of. Thick walls and floors so didn't have any neighbor complaints/issues. Hallways looked dated even after their renovations but i had a renovated unit at the time and was happy with it.

Pricing was fair to me. Some riff raffs in the building but with 600+ units, that's bound to happen. I never felt unsafe.

Best parts: 1) Branch Brook Park is right across the street! I may have spent more time there than in my apartment. 2) At the time, I worked in the city next to Port Authority and took the 108 bus which originates at the Colonnade so I always had a seat going to work! C) On weekends, I took the train to grad school in the city and the walk to Broad St Station isn't horrible.

The best thing to do, is to email them (leasing@addisontowers.com or office@addisontowers.com) The leasing manager was Lindha, I of course don't know if she is still there. If you have steady employment with income 3x rent, you should be fine depending on the availability. They have around 220 total units, so there's a constant rotation, you just have to be the positive, but squeaky wheel.

Thank you so much for responding; you’re awesome. I do, i really want to get in there but idk where to start. Pricing isn’t an issue its just the requirements that im not sure about.

Lol dang, do you know about their requirements?

I've been in all of thems several times while working for the census bureau 2018-2019. Something to remember is that the management changes every few years.

Pavilion has the obvious location benefit to broad st. Their security is okay. At the time their management was "ok". Windows can't open fully so if the AC goes out, you're kind of screwed.

Collonade is legally split into two addresses but they are the same. The management was always very nice to me, but the apartment hallways were absolutely nothing like the lobby. Security was so-so. Same AC situation.

The Addison is okay with a grocery store, pharmacy nearby and it's close'ish to Branch Brook park. There's a bus stop right outside. Management changed three times during my stay. The property was owned by the same company from it's construction until around 2008? Since then it's been sold several times, each time making it more profitable by reducing staff. Security is essentially non existent, and I totally believe they are acting their wage. Tenants tend to vacuum the hallways, but the space you get it great. Also, they have normal windows so you can put window ACs in, if needed. They also have balconies in all 1bd and larger. Management is mid, but if you're nice to them, they do their best to work with you. But they are limited by what the owners setup (a NYC corporation). If you have specified questions about Addison, let me know.

I lived there for a while, stay in the white tower, the super Jayson lives there. Parking is not ideal, but you get a ton of space for the money.

Absolutely, love trolleys and light rails! They are quieter and more predictable too!

in the back of the Hahne Building (same building as whole foods)

Yeah for Addison stay on their ass and keep calling. I had to be on them like a hawk to get my crib. I love it mind you but they just do not respond frequently and need to be harassed into giving you a spot essentially.

No thank you

Wouldn't you also consider broadway a major street? Just saying-

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Could probably fit a protected two-way bike lane on most of Broad. But need the Parking authority or police to enforce double parking. Lots of cars park illegally on Broad by Harriet Tubman Square so three lanes merge to two.

Light rail supremacy 💯

If we can get ferry and Lafayette to become way in either direction with a dedicated / protected bike and bus lane..that would be a good start. City could incentivize one of the owners of the empty lots facing Raymond blvd to build multi level parking with mixed use sqft above that to make up for the lost spaces. Some neighborhood in Toronto have similar arrangements and they work well .

Broad Street absolutely needs a road diet. Tomorrow they could get paint out and make it a 4 lane road with bus lanes and a bikeway.

Better yet, extend the light rail down to Lincoln Park.

Would be a great solution for Ferry Street. Would also allow for bike lanes in the parking aisle, maybe even a protected bikeway.

But I can't imagine it ever happening with the chronic lack / perceived lack of parking along that corridor.

It's a good idea for cities on a large uncomplicated grid. Also, I've seen our bus drivers side swipe cars and never stop. I trust a surface level rail more haha.