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The Sky Club
Description - 17 Story luxury condominiums
Services - Close to light rail, concierge, pet friendly, Manhattan views, hardwood floors
Website - skyclubliving.com
Address - 700 1st St, Hoboken, New Jersey ( NJ ) 07030 Map It
Telephone - (201) 963-4800
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Review - I've lived in this building for 5 weeks now. Overall I love my apartment and am happy with the total package, but it's far from perfect. I'll list my overall disappointments with the building here, some of these are admittedly picky, but we've all spent alot of money and expect perfection:
For some reason, there is no access to the garage from within the building. To get there you need to walk through the courtyard, which doubles as a wind tunnel, which makes for a very unpleasant experience on a cold and rainy day.
Anyone that says that these units are soundproof is not being honest in my opinion.
Noise from the hallway enters the unit as if the door was open (great for when screaming kids decide they want to play in the hall).
Floors/Ceilings pass alot of noise. Either my upstairs neighbors wear cement shoes, or something is wrong here. It's especially nice on a Saturday night when the sound of their bed banging on the floor serenades me to sleep. Also, bass from their stereo seems to easily pass through the ceiling.
For some strange reason, sound (conversations and television) seems to travel through the dryer exhaust and amplifies in my dryer closet, resulting in an annoying tinny noise broadcast throughout the apartment.
Lobby and Concierge desk doubles as the mail room. They have no good place to put packages, so resident packages sit all over the lobby. Kind of an eye-sore, hopefully this will change.
Instead of nice luggage carts like some building have, the building provides really nice stolen shopping carts from Trader Joe's to help you take your packages upstairs. There carts will not roll on the cobblestone drive out front, so unloading the car is cumbersome. I hear this is changing as proper carts have been ordered.
I don't know who thought that the width of the circular drive was enough to accomodate two buildings full of residents unpacking their cars, but it's not. Finding a place to park your car and load up the Trader Joe's cart can be difficult at times.
Parking is not included, but I knew that beforehand.
Construction decisions made with cost in mind and not the resident. For example, instead of placing a gas regulator in a proper place (which I guess would have cost more money), they chose to hide it in a kitchen cabinet, rendering it the cabinet useless.
Aside from those items, the overall living experience is great. The conceige staff is overly nice and helpful. Moving in is a breeze. The shuttle service to the PATH is really convienent and the drivers are pleasant. Not everything is perfect, and this place surely isn’t, but it is a really nice place to live with a lot of upside. Hopefully some things will change in the future.
Curious to hear if anyone else has the same experience with noise in the apartment?
Product or Service - 35/50 Customer Service - 40/50
(2005-04-14 )
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Review - Did you guys use attorneys to close? The contract seems pretty boilerplate... TSC isn't gonna change any terms, so I'm thinking about going solo here. Any thoughts?
(2005-04-13 )
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Review - For those that used lawyers, how much was thier fee?
(2005-04-13 )
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Review - Nice refreshing walk to Washington St.? It's not pleasant during winter, at least now it will be bearable.
Regarding Maxwell, it's not a big deal if the retail space there isn't filled immediately because there are actually other stores in the area. With Skyclub it is their nail salon or nothing.
(2005-04-13 )
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Review - Hello all,
Are there any units for sale? I am looking to buy 1 or 2 bedroom condo. TIA, -Aj
Reviewed by - available (2005-04-13 )
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Review - I do live there and have probably lived there longer than you....No one forced you to move into the Sky Club....Complaining about the Gym??? take nice refreshing walk to Washington.... (there are a lot of other buildings in Hoboken that don't have anything close tho what the Sky Club is going to have)
Welcome to the world of new construction....this must be your first condo if you expected everything to be on time...You learn as you go...
Do you think Maxwell is going to have everything open on time???? keep dreaming
(2005-04-12 )
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Review - What is another 4 months? You try living in the midst of desolation -- there is NOTHING around.
(2005-04-09 )
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Review - For those of you complaining about the gym and restaurant....the restaurant will be open in about 4 months and the gym in about 3-4 months....what is another few months when some people have already been living there for over 8 months....
Product or Service - 50/50 Customer Service - 50/50
(2005-04-07 )
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Review - I will soon be selling my 3 bedroom unit in the Sky Club. You can email me at Lcon33@aol.com for price & additional information.
Reviewed by - (2005-04-07 )
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Review - Harrison court across the street has a zoned commercial space for food -- either deli, gourmet market, or restaurant. From what I heard they were looking to get a gourmet market chain in there. I really hope they do because nail salon's and dry cleaner's are abundant, while there are no (decent) markets in the area.
(2005-04-07 )
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Review - Are there 3 bedrooms available? How much are they going for?
(2005-04-06 )
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Review - well I did see a sign in one window sky club dry cleaners coming soon.
great another dry cleaners is all we need.
How about a nice deli, or decent liqour store.
instead they'll probably put, a bank, a dry cleaners, a nail place and a realty place like all of hoboken.
Also winter 2006 sounds insane. I can't see why this doesn't happen sooner
(2005-04-06 )
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Review - I want to make a remark on the comments about the penthouse floors mentioned 3 or 4 posts before. Of course people would buy on the penthouse if they had another 100K or more to spend. What do you think money grows on trees? I agree with the ceiling heights and NYC or western views but again, if money grew on trees.
Product or Service - 50/50 Customer Service - 50/50
(2005-04-05 )
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Review - I just read on the Toll Brothers website that the fitness center, bistro and retail stores will not be completed until WINTER 2006. Can anyone confirm that?
(2005-04-04 )
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Review - Looking into a possible purchase of a 1 Bedroom with NYC Views in the skyclub (the larger 1 bedroom (900 square + 58 sq ). Anybody know what the going value is for one?
(2005-04-02 )
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Review - My fiance and I just moved into our 15th floor 2 bedroom condo in the Skyclub about 4 weeks ago on February 25th. I can tell you it was well worth the wait of over a year. There's nothing like this property in hoboken save maybey 1 or 2 other high rise elevator buildings in Hoboken. The building entrance & lobby rivals a palace with Marble and Granite everywhere, the conceirge people are GOOD people who practically break their backs to attend to the needs of each and every resident. (Skyclub people - we need to remember these guys come christmass). The building is all steel and contrete construction so it's soundproof. As far as value goes, just about ever resident who reserved their condo from the start has seen in the neighborhood of $100,000 appreciation, and Im NOT kidding. Yes, their were difficulties getting closing dates, but remember, it's a 326 unit development. I read about lots of people complaining that the Gym and Restaurant aren't open, but they will open inevitably. Watch the property values soar when those amenities come online. I found lots of info on SkyclubCondos -dot- com. -tons of info on private unit sales, floorplans, etc...
Product or Service - 50/50 Customer Service - 50/50
Reviewed by - JohnPatrick (2005-03-31 )
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Review - Just bought a place near sky club and i went inside to inquire about the gym and parking. The security is pretty good b/c right when i walked in they called me over to their desk and asked me what i needed.
Also, the gym is not ready they said, but they said that its on top of the parking garage and so is the pool. Thats a gym 8 floors in the air. I bet it has some killer views of Manhattan. Not bad when you are working out. He didn't know what the price was though.
None of the retail is in I checked to see. Its all along the side of the building facing the light rail. Looked like there was room for 5 places. Hopefully a liquor store and a deli.
Also, Harrison Court looks pretty banging across the street. That whole area has some nice buildings and a lot of room for growth.
It needs more retail and hopefully they will do some mixed use thing where some of the old warehouses are around the light rail.
Also, they should move the housing project. Just my opinion. Its right next to the 2nd street light rail, which is really more near 3rd street and the projects butt up against it. They could put in some nice retail, commerical space there like they have planned for the monroe center around the 9th street light rail
Also, does anyone know if Harrison Court will have retail?
(2005-03-21 )
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Review - Rentals for these units are going as high as $2800 (maintenance inc). However, I haven't seen any on the penthouse floors (16th & 17th) for rent or sale. IMHO, the penthouse units are the only units worth living in. They have the larger open living spaces (w/ fire place), balconies that run the entire length of the apartment (not just a little space like our units), and MOST importantly 10ft high ceilings. The our units have 9 ft ceilings with a drop ceiling/HVAC duct making it around 8ft (I'm not kidding). Trust me, spend the extra cash and buy/rent a penthouse unit, I wish I did. Also, if you decide to rent/buy don't get one facing the other building. You loose sunlight around 3pm. Again, I'm not kidding... thank me later!
Product or Service - 50/50 Customer Service - 50/50
(2005-03-16 )
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Review - I don't know of any available studios. There is currently an 800 sq ft 1 BR available for 379K. It has a 260 sq ft terrace and is on the 1st floor. This info obtained from sales office on Wednesday.
Reviewed by - (2005-03-11 )
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Review - Buyhoboboken has a 600 sq foot studio for sale. Asking price $340,000. Fourth floor location.
(2005-03-11 )
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Review - How much are studios going for?
(2005-03-10 )
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Review - Are the buildings central air/heat or wall units? Looking to buy a studio....
(2005-03-09 )
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Review - 30+ Certificates of Occupancy were given out almost two weeks ago.
(2005-03-02 )
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Review - Any rentals available for this property, prices?
(2005-03-01 )
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Review - Are any of the owners here using Sky Club Financing? What are the rates? Are there any advantages to going through them? Thanks.
(2005-02-25 )
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Review - Delays unfortunately are the norm for new construction. Add 6 months on to any completing date a builder gives you. They are still installing customer upgrades such as granite countertops, recessed lighting, and hardwood floors in the bedrooms.
Reviewed by - (2005-02-20 )
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Review - What is taking so long ? 25 units per month seems kinda slow.
(2005-02-18 )
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Review - As of today February 17th, 50 units have closed out of 190 in the second building. It looks like they are averaging about 25 per month.
Reviewed by - (2005-02-17 )
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Review - Any units are closed in Feb?
(2005-02-14 )
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Review - Since the units are sold with warranties, I believe they want to make sure there are few if any issues with the units before they close. The builder would still be required to fix any items on your punch list, which you would bring to closing.
Reviewed by - (2005-02-05 )
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Review - I didn't buy in this building, but I recently bought new construction that is supposed to be ready in about 9 months. I'm just curious on what is the hold up on the CO for the second building. It looks like that the Skyline building has been complete for a while. Justt curious if anyone has any information so I know what can possibly go wrong with closing. I would appreciate any information.
(2005-01-31 )
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Review - Apparently the CO was given for the entire first building when it was finished. For the second building they are only granting COs for each individual unit, one at a time. That has slowed the closings dramatically.
Reviewed by - (2005-01-30 )
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Review - It would be surprising if the restaurant opens before the majority of units close in the second building.
Reviewed by - (2005-01-30 )
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Review - that's not very many considering more then half of those were done in the second half of december. they're really dragging their feet on this aren't they...
Product or Service - 50/50 Customer Service - 50/50
(2005-01-28 )
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Review - Any update on when the restaurant and other shops will be opening? I'm thinking about buying a place here. Are there any websites listing available units for resale?
(2005-01-27 )
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Review - correction - Friday, January 21st -
Reviewed by - (2005-01-25 )
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Review - FYI - as of Friday February 21st, 25 units have closed so far in the second building.
Reviewed by - (2005-01-24 )
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Review - Pricing update on available units (as of 12/29): 6J: $629,000, 15P: $635,000, 16PP: $669,000, 16PB: $769,000. This is from a print-out from the on-site sales office dated 12/20.
(2004-12-31 )
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Review - The gym is supposed to open in April and should cost around $70/month to join. Parking is supposedly $175/month for residents. Condo dues will probably average in the $325/month range, give or take, depending on square footage.
Reviewed by - (2004-12-26 )
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Review - How much do all of these negatives cost you? parking? gym? fees or dues?
Product or Service - 1/50 Customer Service - 1/50
(2004-12-21 )
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Review - For the person who thinks the 6 remaining Sky Club units are 'well below market price', what price should they be according to your calculations? Current prices are 6J $599,000; 11P $589,000; 15P $629,000; 16PP $659,000; 17PT $569,000; 16PB $769,000. Please provide specific prices for these 6 units to demonstrate your knowledge. The terraces are of various sizes.
Reviewed by - (2004-12-18 )
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Review - I called Sky Club regarding the certificate of occupancy. The sales agent said they haven't received any CO yet. Does anybody have any clue?
(2004-12-16 )
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Review - I've read this comments, and found some to be accurate, and some to be way off. I have bought in this building, and overall, think it was a good decision. Below, I've listed the positives and negatives:
NEGATIVES
*The ceilings are low
*Many of the units are dark
(mine is on one of the top floors, however, and gets a lot of light)
*It is located near a project, and far from Washington St.
*The area is still fairly undeveloped
*You are charged for the gym and parking
*Carpeting in the bedrooms
POSITIVES
*The gym is huge, convenient, and has a junior olympic swimming pool. It is as nice, or nicer than any gym in Hoboken.
*Many units have put hardwood throughout. I have, and I'm sure others have as well.
*As for the facing a cliff comments regarding the view of the units facing west ... not true for many of them. This is a very tall building. My unit is on an upper floor, and you can see for miles. The sunsets are nice, and light streams through the unit during the late afternoon hours (when people might actually be home to enjoy it).
*The lobby is wonderful
*This is one of the few buildings in Hoboken with a doorman (24 hours BTW)
*The surrounding area is building up. First street becomes nicer and nicer with each passing year (see Sushi House opening, Busker's opening, the deli, restaurant, dry cleaner, liquor store that Skyclub will include, the restaurant that Harrison Court will include, etc. - as mandated by town, it must be a food use). Also, the on the opposite corner from the Skyclub, and new beautiful building (above mentioned Harrison Ct.) is being built.
*Convenient parking (you have to pay for it, but that is the case with many buildings, including the Jefferson Trust, a very nice building I currently live in).
*Large terraces. Much larger than most buildings in Hoboken provide.
*Most people I know have put in granite throughout kitchen (thereby making up for one of the apartment level amenities mentioned earlier.
As for the project, it is almost two blocks north of the buildings. Their entrance faces south, onto first street. It's not that big of a deal. There are projects throughout Manhattan (i.e. Chelsea, Upper West Side) that nobody even notices because there are so many nice units/buildings located in close proximity to them. There are a ton of new buildings going up right on top of that project. (i.e. there will be one located where the C-town was ... a highrise is going up on 6th, which directly borders this project). Get over the project thing. There is low-income housing throughout Hoboken, you just don't realize it with other projects because they are located in traditional-looking buildings.
Is the building perfect? No. Are many buildings in Hoboken perfect. No. Are the ones that are super nice (i.e. Maxwell Place) in a much, much higher price range. Yes. Hey, there is always something nicer, but there certainly are many buildings not nearly as nice.
Product or Service - 40/50 Customer Service - 35/50
Reviewed by - - (2004-12-15 )
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Review - For some reason they did not publish my last post regarding the person who is pricing units in a naive manner as simply $/sq.ft. The point I made was that many of these places include 225-300sq.ft. balconies, which are valued by many at 20k+. Additionally 16PB and 17PT are upper floor units with 10' ceilings -- these factors must be taken into consideration when valuing. So the figures you gave are simplistic and misguided; taking these into consideration drives down the $/sq.ft. to 400 and below (the Hoboken market is now above 400/sq.ft in all area for newer buildings with c/ac, elevator, etc.), in addition to the fact one is a penthouse. You'll have difficulty finding a penthouse unit in any newer highrise for 400/sq.ft. or under. Basically, it is you who is giving out incorrect, biased information.
(2004-12-13 )
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Review - Anyone interested in checking out the amenities can check out the web site: http://www.skyclubliving.com/amenities.html
Here is a summary: 25,000 square foot health club, indoor pool, spa, child day care, juice bar, aerobic room, cycling room, full service locker room, shuttle to Hoboken
Terminal, adjacent to NJ Transit Light Rail. Concierge for personal services, errand services, pet/house sitting. Shops on premise include bakery, cafe, dry cleaners, salon, and world-class continental bistro (as per web site)restaurant which will have a lounge and bar. On site Business center includes wireless internet, fax & copy machines, telephone, mail services and an ATM. There is an on-site parking garage & 24-hour security, as well as cardkey access and surveillance cameras. The building is pet-friendly and handicap-accessible.
The bistro and other shops will be opening in 2005.
Reviewed by - (2004-12-10 )
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Review - There will be 22 Sky Club Certificates of Occupancy given in the month of December, which means 22 units can close this month. Call the Sky Club directly to see if yours is one of them.
Reviewed by - (2004-12-10 )
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Review - I agree that the eastern facing units have great NY views above the 6th floor. They also have great light in the daytime, but not many residents are home weekdays to enjoy it. The western units don't have the NY view, but they do get good light in the late afternoon and evening since the sun is in the western sky. East facing units are in shadow at that time - but still have great views.
Reviewed by - (2004-12-09 )
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Review - Not everybody is able to have a NY view. I bought a west facing unit on the 9th floor, and the views are pretty nice compared to most Hoboken condos that directly face other buildings.
Reviewed by - (2004-12-09 )
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Review - There ARE 6 units left. On 12-6 you stated ‘last I checked there were many, which was only a week ago (not including flippers)’. WRONG again. Only these 6 units have been available for the past month. I know because I request the list faxed to me every week. You also state ‘but that is even too many given the fact that they are well below market price.’ Tell me which of the 6 units left are ‘well below market price’: 6J 1331 sq ft $599,000; 11P 1331 sq ft, $589,000; 15P 1331 sq ft $629,000; 16PP 1255 sq ft $659,000; 17PT 1340 sq ft $569,000; 16PB 1940 sq ft $769,000. Each unit has a terrace. The cost per square foot of each unit is: 6J $450/sq ft, 11P $443/sq ft, 15P $473/sq ft, 16PP $525/sq ft, 17PT $425/sq ft, 16PB $396/sq ft. Once again, you do people a disservice by providing wrong information. Your belief that these are ‘well below market price’ further indicates your ignorance of the Hoboken market and the Sky Club.
Reviewed by - (2004-12-08 )
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Review - I'll have to check on that, but I thought you can only file for reduced exclusion if you have certain reasons for selling the property -- e.g., job relocation.
But in any case it is completely irrelevant to the point I was making. You're NOT going to get ANY deduction if you flip the property immediately (that's as simple as 0/24). Again, you need to work on your reading comprehension. I was replying to someone who said that if you get an immediate gain of 100k on a property you would be a fool not to flip. I said that this isn't necessarily true since you lose tax deductibility that you get from holding it. My ultimate point was that the people who originally bought into this building were investors and brokers, who themselves successfully advertised the place (and fooled many people into thinking they are better than they are).
(2004-12-08 )
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Review - It seems you need to get your facts straight. If you wish to get reduced gains exclusion you need one of the following: 1. change in place of employment (>50 miles from your original place of employment), 2. Health reasons, 3. Unforseen circumstances (death, divorce, etc). People who decide to sell right away to take profit, even if they wait for 6 months, will in most cases not fall under one of these.
(2004-12-08 )
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Review - I am not a broker by the way. You are wrong again by stating “you don’t get the tax free profit that you would receive had you lived in the building for two years.” Now you’re a tax advisor?! Did you know you CAN avoid federal tax by claiming a reduced gain exclusion? Listen and learn: A single person can exclude up to $250,000 of gain and a married couple $500,000. The reduced exclusion amount equals the full $250,000 or $500,000 figure (whichever applies to you) multiplied by a fraction. The denominator is always 24 months. The numerator is the number of months you owned the property as a principal residence within the past 5 years. Let’s say you only live in the condo for 1 year then decide to sell. If you are single you get to exclude 12/24 x $250,000 = $125,000 from taxes. If you are married the exclusion is 12/24 x $500,000 = $250,000. Even if you only live in the condo for one month you can still exclude a pro-rated amount. If it’s an investment property you can still exclude the gain by doing a 1031 exchange. Get your facts straight and stop giving out wrong information.
Reviewed by - (2004-12-07 )
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Review - Exactly what shops are going to be in the buildings?
(2004-12-07 )
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Review - Has anyone seen the views from the eastern half of the first building? They are amazing! From the 6th floor up you will get a view of Manhattan. Thats 48 units with great views. Most buildings in town are 5 stories. Also most of the flippers have flipped. Now the first tower is 99% owner occupied.
Product or Service - 40/50 Customer Service - 45/50
(2004-12-07 )
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Review - The place is real nice. Whats everyone arguing about?
Product or Service - 40/50 Customer Service - 40/50
(2004-12-07 )
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Review - has the bistro opened? - if so any reviews?
(2004-12-06 )
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Review - And, no, most units don't have good views towering above the city. Half of them are courtyard views -- translation: they look straight into the adjacent tower, which are really close together so they won't get much sunlight. And as far as the other quarter looking into the cliff, you're going to lose a lot of sunlight just to look at the ugly surrounding area of union city/jersey city.
I think it's pretty clear you're a broker; your arguments are very flimsy and at times just wrong.
(2004-12-04 )
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Review - Does anyone have any idea when the CO will be granted for the second building? It seems like it is taking forever...
Product or Service - 40/50 Customer Service - 10/50
(2004-12-02 )
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Review - As of last week there were only 6 Sky Club units left out of 326 units. Your comment that the Sky Club hasn't sold out, while true by 6 units, is misleading. Yes, people flip new construction all the time in Hoboken. That's nothing new. If you could make $100,000 by reselling right after you close - on any project - you would be a fool not to.
Also, you should make better comparisons - can you tell me when people first put deposits on the Oz? The answer - several years ago. If you have 2 or 3 years of course they will appreciate more. Sky Club started taking deposits for Tower A just this year and prices have already appreciated $100,000 since that first offering.
Your Skyline comparison was way off the mark too (built in 1980s by the way). You must not have done your research as to why they are cheaper - see 11/27 review below.
Hoboken Grande is a nice building, but it can't touch the amenities and conveniences that Sky Club will offer (the 25,000 square foot health club with indoor pool, spa, and aerobic room. Not to mention it will have child day care to watch your little ones while you work out!!)
At 17 stories tall, the views for most units tower over the surrounding city. Even the panoramic views from western facing terraces beat your typical 4 story condo building - which usually face other buildings.
Reviewed by - (2004-12-02 )
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Review - No one thought that the SkyClub would sell bc of its proximity to the projects, but it did and is popular. So the skepticism about the Grove getting far lower price/sqft seems unwarranted.
Personally I don't like the SkyClub. Many of the units are dark, you can't buy garage parking (who wants to pay 175 every month rather than own?), some have carpeting in bd's, and many other things. But I bet they sold really cheap initially, so I'm sure people have made a lot of money from them. But where do you see prices in the future?
(2004-12-01 )
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Review - First of all, I've already pointed out the differences between the SkyClub and HobokenGrande that make the HobokenGrande a nicer building. My point was not to say that the SkyClub is not quality CONSTRUCTION but that the DESIGN is flawed. For instance, I pointed out 8' ceilings (which is ridiculously low), while the Grande has 9'+. The buildings having the same builders is irrelevant. (And by the way the SkyClub hasn't sold out, and there are plenty of places trying to be flipped -- OH!. Enjoy your view of another building -- or courtyard view. haha). And regarding the SkyClub having the best views around, if you really believe they are the BEST views you definitely didn't do any research. (And your comment about me doing the math is nonsense -- there's no math to be done regarding the fact you stated, which isn't accurate by the way.)
Secondly, regarding the Grove, I don't think it's going to be as big an issue since it's just across the street. In fact, it's closer to the PATH than the SkyClub and will be a nicer building. True it might command lower prices, but it is also selling for much cheaper right now (at least at pre-construction). How is my research flawed? These things were taken into account.
Thirdly, yes the price of the SkyClub has gone up since you put in your deposit. But guess what? So has all of Hoboken. You could have put your money in almost any building and received that kind of return (specifically, those in the Oz are going to make quite a bit of money, definitely more than $100k per year).
(2004-11-30 )
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Review - I know this is a feel-good club for SkyClub purchasers and flippers, but let's be honest. One building looks at a cliff on one side, looks straight into another building on the other side. The other building looks at a building on one side but has good views on the other. All this talk about great views really only applies to one side of one building, and 1/4 a side of the second building.
So what is all this hype about? Someone explain to me why it's worth living in little cages next to the projects in an underdeveloped area of the town, where there are more auto body shops than condos.
Reviewed by - JP (2004-11-30 )
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Review - What was the view of that 3BD? Did it look straight into the parking garage and the other tower. Will it even get sunlight?
(2004-11-30 )
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Review - It's amazing how everyone is an expert. While you are arguing about the merits of Sky Club, my three units have appreciated between $50,000 - $60,000 each since I put down my initial deposits. I haven't closed on the units yet so I don't have any monthly expenses. Meanwhile prices continue to rise in Hoboken. The broker I work with bought 3 units in the first building and has already flipped them for $100,000 profit on each. You are really missing the boat on this one. Up until a few weeks ago you could still buy a 3 bedroom unit with 1280 square feet for $479,000. Check back one year from now because that same unit will sell for $550,000 at the very least. When the restaurant, stores, health club and pool open next year, you will see the demand for these units increase significantly.
Reviewed by - (2004-11-27 )
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Review - Lest anyone forget, The Grove is located in Jersey City. It is across the street from the Hoboken border, and when you re-sell it you will have to advertise it as 'Jersey City condo'. It will not command the same price per square foot as a condo in Hoboken. You may have done your research, but it was flawed.
Reviewed by - (2004-11-27 )
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Review - The Skyline is cheaper than other condos in the area because of the high $500/month maintenance fees and its numerous problems over the years. That building had many defects when it was built, and there are still lawsuits pending between original owners, the builder, the contractors, and the insurance companies. Talk about poor construction! Less expensive, yes, but you get what you pay for.
Sky Club parking will only be $175/month and the health club will be about $75/month. The walk from your Sky Club condo to the health club next door will be about 1 minute, and that convenience can't be beat. Anyone who has had to work late or walk through the snow in winter just to work out will appreciate the convenience.
Reviewed by - (2004-11-27 )
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Review - The Sky Club was built by the same builder as the Hoboken Grande. The main difference is that the Sky Club has much better layouts and the best views around. OH! The Grande took 2 years to sell 67 units and the Sky Club took 1 year to sell 326. You do the math.
Product or Service - 40/50 Customer Service - 40/50
(2004-11-27 )
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Review - Nice argument: They suck compared to SkyClub period. That display of a lack of critical thinking is what led you to listen to your broker and buy into that dump. The fact is 8' ceilings, and even lower with the central air ducts, is not acceptable by Hoboken standards. And if you think this building is as nice as the Hoboken Grande (in terms of the units themselves) you're just being stupid. The location sucks, the lobby isn't as nice, but the units are amazing. Like I've said many times, the only thing the building has to offer are great views, a nice lobby, and proximity to over-priced parking and an over-priced health club. (Just look at the difficulty they're having selling units without views even though they're priced well below market.)
(2004-11-23 )
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Review - And regarding your claim that the new buildings are pricier that just shows you don't know what you're talking about. The pre-construction prices of The Grove are much lower per sq.ft. compared to what SkyClub is selling for now. Again, you obviously didn't do your research.
(2004-11-23 )
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Review - I think people are always jealous when they miss their opportunity. well I have seen these places u mentioned dude they suck compared to skyclub period and I am sure you know better after the research you have done. Also when the new buildings which are soon to be built wil be much pricier compared to skyclub, so I am happier that I got in here.
Product or Service - 45/50 Customer Service - 45/50
(2004-11-22 )
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Review - Yes I have visited several places in the SkyClub, and I probably know more about the building than you. As to a building in the area with the same amenities, have you even done your due diligence? First of all, the Hoboken Grande, which is a much nicer building and offers pretty much the same amenities. Secondly, the Skyline, which is not as nice but sells for much cheaper. Thirdly, Toll Bros is also building The Grove which is much closer to the PATH and cheaper (pre-construction prices). There's also the highrise whose name I can't remember on newark and Grand, which has a much better location/views and similar amenities. Next time please do your research. The SkyClub is only selling because you people were too lazy to do your research and only listened to what your brokers shoved in your faces.
(2004-11-22 )
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Review - For all of you who are saying that the only positive features of the Sky Club are the lobby and the views--have you ever visited an apartment???
When people buy they not only look at the individual condo, they also look at the amenities--lobby, shuttle, dry cleaners, barber, bistro, easy access to a pool and gym, balconies, and the views are a BIG plus..hum--all of which the Sky Club have...What other places in the local area offer all this at the prices of the Sky Club????
Oh did I forget to mention the central air & the close proximity to the light rail??
As for the projects...have you ever driven in the residential areas of Manhattan???? If you think Hoboken has Projects go take a ride to the south Bronx and see what the Real Projects are...
Oh...once they complete the WTC come by and see how much we are selling for.
Product or Service - 50/50 Customer Service - 50/50
(2004-11-18 )
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Review - I live in the city and visited a lot of buildings in Hoboken. The Sky Club was the most like a Manhattan apartment building. There seemed to be a lot of new construction in the area. Oh! and the projects that guy is so afraid of are like luxury buildings on the Lower East Side.
Product or Service - 35/50 Customer Service - 40/50
(2004-11-15 )
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Review - Sky Club is a cool, young hip building. My friend lives there and is very happy. He has amazing NYC views. He did have to put in granite, but the place is great. I wanted to buy a 1 bedroom there but they are all sold out.
Product or Service - 40/50 Customer Service - 45/50
(2004-11-15 )
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Review - For those who argue vehemently for, or against, this building, one thing you need to bear in mind is that you can spend a few pennies doing up the interior of a building as grand as a palace, but you can never change the surroundings --- not at any cost. If one day they build all the surrounding buildings like the Sky Club, then you can compare it with the likes of Constitution and Maxwell.
Product or Service - 40/50 Customer Service - 45/50
Reviewed by - The Wise Old Owl (2004-10-20 )
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Review - Yes that is true about the SkyClub, it was originally intended as rental; additionally, it was not built from scratch by Toll Brothers (they took it over midway I think). However, to the person who said that they have yet to start building the surrounding area of Sky Club, you obviously have no idea what's going on in the market. Across the street is a 52-unit high-end complex called Harrison Court. Also, on the other side Toll Brothers is planning to rebuild the warehouse on the Union City/Hoboken border, to be called The Cliffs. Furthermore, there are two other buidings going up within 1 street, on Jackson. So the area is developing rapidly.
That being said, I still am of the opinion that the Sky Club is a terrible building (other than its views and lobby). I recommend any potential buyers interested in this area to look at one of the abovementioned buildings.
(2004-10-20 )
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Review - To the person knocking shipyard as being built to rental specs: I hate to burst your bubble, but Sky Club was originally intended to be a rental building and the developer's strategy was changed mid-contruction. Thus, as another reviewer noted, the 8-ft, sprayed concrete ceilings that need to be dropped 6 inched to accomodate the recessed lighting in the kitchens. Notice any similarities between those ceilings and the ceilings in Hoboken Square North / South, 333 River, and Shipyard untis???
All I have to say is good luck selling because with a building that big, there is always bound to be at least 6-12 units on the market at any one time, driving down prices.
Product or Service - 10/50 Customer Service - 35/50
(2004-10-19 )
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Review - To the person who love this building by the project and made bad comments on Constitution and Maxwell Place:
Please don't badmouth these most expensive buildings at the best location in Hoboken simply because you cannot afford them. Enjoy your life by the project.
(2004-10-18 )
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Review - Awesome building, nice layouts, great city views, better than waterfront.
Product or Service - 40/50 Customer Service - 45/50
(2004-10-17 )
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Review - Best building in Hoboken? Seriously?! (You must be a potential flipper to make such an absurb claim.) The Hoboken Grande, for instance, is a much nicer high rise, though it has a worse location.
Two of the many problems with the Sky Club are its low ceilings (8', you have to be kidding me -- along with the fact that there are central air ducts that lower it) and the fact that standard bedroom floors are carpeted. The entrance is nice, there is a lot of commercial space in the area, and some of the units have nice views, but beyond that the building is subpar by new construction standards (I even had one of the agents who works for Toll bros admit that to me).
Product or Service - 10/50 Customer Service - 10/50
(2004-10-15 )
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Review - to the person that made the comment about the Constitution & Maxwell place:
1)Everyone knows the Constitution is shoddily built, with cheap fixtures & parquet floors. Its suitable to rent, but when you buy, you should require higher quality finishes. hey - its a great location but it should have been built to owner specs - not renters specs.
2) Maxwell Place - have fun spending $800K for a 2 bedroom & $12K a year in taxes. Oh yeah - hope you enjoy the $500/month maintenance fee.
You are obviously uninformed
(2004-10-14 )
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Review - What, the best condo in Hoboken? You get to be kidding. Haven't you heard about Constitution in Shipyard on waterfront? The new Maxwell place will be a good one too.
You must love the living in SkyClub right by the project.
(2004-10-09 )
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Review - My search started in Manhattan, but fortunately ended here. The building and all its amenities are truly amazing. The views are probably what I love the most.
Product or Service - 50/50 Customer Service - 50/50
(2004-08-29 )
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Review - Yeah I had checked it out a few times, all they wanted was a 2K refundable deposit to hold a unit. I didn't go for it and I regret it now. Although the surrounding area isn't the greatest, I'm sure it's going to improve quickly. The building itself seems excellent.
Product or Service - 40/50 Customer Service - 40/50
(2004-07-26 )
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Review - Awesome Towers, this place has got all the luxuries you need.The best condominiums in Hoboken.I think this place is worth the money we spend for rent in Hoboken.I will soon look for my house owner sometime this year end '04.
Product or Service - 50/50 Customer Service - 50/50
Reviewed by - Troy (2004-04-02 )
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