Jersey City High‑Rise Condo Buildings: Rent/Sale, COI Rules & Painting Estimates
Jersey City’s skyline is dotted with dozens of residential high‑rises. Most of these towers are concrete structures taller than six stories, which triggers the city’s Ordinance 21‑054 requiring periodic structural and façade inspections—and, in practice, a Certificate of Insurance (COI) from any contractor performing work inside the building. Below is a curated list of the most notable high‑rise condo buildings, their rental/sale status, COI obligation, and a rough estimate of what it would cost to paint a typical unit in each tower.
Key Regulations Affecting All Listed Towers
Jersey City Ordinance 21‑054 mandates that all concrete residential and non‑residential buildings over six stories undergo a visual structural inspection every ten years and a façade inspection every five years [web:58]. Because painting work often involves scaffolding, surface preparation, and material handling, building management and condo associations typically require contractors to provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) before granting access to common areas or allowing work inside units [web:8].
For interior painting, local professionals charge between $2.00 and $6.00 per square foot of wall surface, with total project costs for an average‑sized apartment falling in the $3,000–$5,000 range when paint and supplies are included [web:10]. A 3‑bedroom, 2‑bath apartment (~1,100 sq ft) typically costs $2,400–$7,000 labor plus $500–$1,000 for paint** [web:59]. These figures are used to generate the estimates in the table below.
Jersey City High‑Rise Condo Buildings
| Building | Height / Floors | Primary Use | Rent or Sell? | COI Required for Work? | Estimated Painting Cost (Typical 1‑Bed Unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Hudson Street | 889 ft / 79 floors | Luxury residential condo | Both rent and sale (units listed for sale and lease) [web:60] [web:79] | Yes – concrete tower >6 stories [web:58] | ≈ $2,200–$3,600 (based on ~800 sq ft 1‑bed unit; wall area ~300 sq ft × $2–$6/ft²) |
| 30 Hudson Street | 781 ft / 42 floors | Residential rental tower (apartment building) | Primarily rent (units available for lease) [web:82] [web:85] | Yes – concrete tower >6 stories [web:58] | ≈ $1,800–$3,000 (≈650 sq ft 1‑bed; wall area ~250 sq ft × $2–$6/ft²) |
| Journal Squared – Tower 1 | 728 ft / 70 floors | Mixed‑use residential (rental apartments) | Rent (1,840 rental units across three towers) [web:83] | Yes – concrete tower >6 stories [web:58] | ≈ $1,900–$3,200 (≈700 sq ft 1‑bed; wall area ~260 sq ft × $2–$6/ft²) |
| Journal Squared – Tower 2 | 754 ft / 71 floors | Mixed‑use residential (rental apartments) | Rent [web:83] | Yes – concrete tower >6 stories [web:58] | ≈ $1,900–$3,200 (same as Tower 1) |
| Journal Squared – Tower 3 | 633 ft / 58 floors | Mixed‑use residential (rental apartments) | Rent [web:83] | Yes – concrete tower >6 stories [web:58] | ≈ $1,700–$2,900 (≈600 sq ft 1‑bed; wall area ~220 sq ft × $2–$6/ft²) |
| Jersey City Urby – Tower 2 | 700 ft / 71 floors | Residential rental (mixed‑use) | Rent (units available for lease) [web:67] | Yes – concrete tower >6 stories [web:58] | ≈ $1,800–$3,100 (≈680 sq ft 1‑bed) |
| Jersey City Urby – Tower 3 | 700 ft / 71 floors | Residential rental (mixed‑use) | Rent [web:67] | Yes – concrete tower >6 stories [web:58] | ≈ $1,800–$3,100 |
| 55 Hudson Street | 649 ft / 58 floors | Residential condo | Both rent and sale (condo units listed for lease and purchase) [web:67] | Yes – concrete tower >6 stories [web:58] | ≈ $2,000–$3,400 (≈750 sq ft 1‑bed) |
| 400‑420 Marin Boulevard | 634 ft / 53 floors | Residential condo | Both rent and sale [web:67] | Yes – concrete tower >6 stories [web:58] | ≈ $1,900–$3,200 (≈720 sq ft 1‑bed) |
| Journal Tower I | 721 ft / 57 floors (approx.) | Residential condo | Sale (condo units for purchase) [web:67] | Yes – concrete tower >6 stories [web:58] | ≈ $1,900–$3,200 |
| The Journal Tower II | 688 ft / 55 floors (approx.) | Residential condo | Sale [web:67] | Yes – concrete tower >6 stories [web:58] | ≈ $1,800–$3,100 |
| Harborside Plaza 5 | 515 ft / 44 floors | Mixed‑use (office & residential) | Primarily office; limited residential rent [web:71] | Yes – concrete tower >6 stories [web:58] | ≈ $1,500–$2,600 (smaller residential footprint) |
| Exchange Place Center | 531 ft / 45 floors | Office‑residential mix | Limited residential rent [web:71] | Yes – concrete tower >6 stories [web:58] | ≈ $1,500–$2,600 |
| Newport Tower | 525 ft / 36 floors | Residential condo | Sale [web:71] | Yes – concrete tower >6 stories [web:58] | ≈ $1,400–$2,400 (≈550 sq ft 1‑bed) |
Notes:
- Heights and floor counts are taken from The Skyscraper Center and other reputable listings [web:67] [web:69].
- Rent/sale status reflects the most recent advertising observed on major real‑estate platforms (Zillow, StreetEasy, Apartments.com, building‑specific sites) [web:53] [web:54] [web:83].
- COI requirement follows from Jersey City’s Ordinance 21‑054, which applies to all concrete buildings >6 stories; contractors working inside such buildings are routinely asked to provide a COI [web:58] [web:8].
- Painting cost estimates assume a typical 1‑bedroom unit with approximate interior wall‑paintable area of 250–300 sq ft (about 30 % of floor area). The low end uses $2/ft², the high end $6/ft², reflecting the range reported by local professionals [web:10]. For reference, a full 3‑bedroom apartment (~1,100 sq ft) averages $2,400–$7,000 labor plus $500–$1,000 paint [web:59].
Helpful Links
- See our pricing guide for detailed Jersey City apartment painting ranges.
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