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aTribeCalledLemur t1_j9brdi9 wrote

If you plan to go to the NYC regularly, you want to be walking distance to the PATH train. It's the same price as the NYC subway and it runs 24/7.

If you liked the vibe of Jersey City and Hoboken and want that urban living, that's where I would pick. Look for apartments close to the Grove St, Newport, or Exchange place PATH stops in Jersey City or anywhere in Hoboken. It's all very safe.

However if those are out of budget, Harrison is also off the PATH train to give easy access to NY and Jersey City and is more affordable and safe. That's where I live because it is more affordable.

Journal Square and Newark are the other PATH stops but are a bit grungier, might not be what your girlfriend is looking for.

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rkellyskiddiepool OP t1_j9dt986 wrote

Thank you I was curious about JSQ I’ll take a look at Harrison. Any thoughts on Communipaw or Bayonne? I know the rail runs through there also.

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aTribeCalledLemur t1_j9i8q6f wrote

Bayonne and Communipaw aren't path stops, you take the light rail to the path. Which might be fine for your needs, but something to keep in mind you do have to transfer if you plan to head into the city.

And there is nothing wrong with JSQ, but it is urban gentrifying area where you will see homeless people hanging around and the like. Same with Communipaw. However both neighborhoods offer more urban amenities within themselves than Harrison does.

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