Cozy 1BR Condo, Near NYC Mall & MetLife

If you arrive with a car, please note that this condo **does not include a private or reserved parking space**. Limited street parking is available nearby, but a North Bergen visitor permit may be required for longer stays. Guests who prefer not to drive have convenient access to buses, rideshare services, light rail connections, and local taxis. ✔ Direct NJ Transit buses to Midtown Manhattan ✔ Hudson-Bergen Light Rail connections ✔ Local taxi services ✔ Uber and Lyft operate throughout the area ✔ Walkable access to restaurants, groceries, shops, and James J. Braddock Park ★ SUMMARY ★ ✔ Times Square / Midtown Manhattan: Approximately 30–45 minutes by direct bus (#159 and #156 on Bergenline Ave & 76th St OR #168 on Blvd East & 74th St) ; traffic may extend the trip to 45–60 minutes ✔ American Dream: Approximately 10–20 minutes by car ✔ MetLife Stadium: Approximately 10–20 minutes by car ✔ Newark Airport—EWR: Approximately 25–40 minutes by car ✔ LaGuardia Airport—LGA: Approximately 35–60 minutes by car ✔ John F. Kennedy Airport—JFK: Approximately 50–80 minutes by car ✔ James J. Braddock Park: A few minutes away on foot ✔ Bergenline Avenue: Approximately 5–10 minutes walking ✔ Bergenline Avenue Light Rail Station: Approximately 10–15 minutes by Uber or Lyft ✔ Walmart North Bergen: Approximately 10–15 minutes by car ✔ Local restaurants, bakeries, pharmacies, and groceries: Within walking or short rideshare distance All driving times are estimates and may increase significantly during rush hour, major events, holidays, or Lincoln Tunnel delays. ★ BELOW ARE THE RECOMMENDED ROUTES ★ Airport to Your Getaway ✔ Newark Liberty International Airport—EWR: Approximately 25–40 minutes by Uber, Lyft, taxi, or car. Public transportation requires multiple connections and may take 1½–2 hours, so rideshare is usually the easiest option for groups or guests carrying luggage. ✔ John F. Kennedy International Airport—JFK: Approximately 50–80 minutes by car, depending on traffic. For public transportation, travel into Manhattan using AirTrain and subway or rail service, then continue from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to North Bergen. ✔ LaGuardia Airport—LGA: Approximately 35–60 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Public transportation normally requires travel through Manhattan followed by a bus to North Bergen. ℹ️ Airport rideshare prices change based on traffic, time of day, vehicle size, and demand. Larger groups should compare standard and XL vehicle rates before booking. NYC / Manhattan / Times Square OPTION 1: ✔ Walk approximately *2-3 minutes* to the NJ Transit stops along Bergenline Ave and 76th Street. ✔ Take the **NJ Transit #159 or #156** toward New York. Select **Port Authority Bus Terminal** as your destination. OPTION 2: ✔Walk approximately *8–12 minutes* to the NJ Transit stops along Boulevard East near 74th or 75th Street. ✔ Take the **NJ Transit #128 or #168** toward New York. Select **Port Authority Bus Terminal** as your destination. ✔ The buses arrives near Times Square in Midtown Manhattan without requiring a transfer. ✔ Scheduled bus travel is often approximately **30–45 minutes**, but we recommend allowing **45–60 minutes door to door** during busy periods. ✔ Select #165 buses and other Boulevard East services may also travel to Port Authority. Always confirm the destination on the bus sign and in the NJ Transit app before boarding. NJ Transit currently lists Boulevard East stops at 74th and 75th Streets for NYC-bound service. ✔ Uber and Lyft to Midtown typically take approximately **25–45 minutes** during lighter traffic and **45–75 minutes or longer** during rush hour. ℹ️ **Best Local Tip:** The direct bus is usually easier and more affordable than driving into Manhattan. Check the NJ Transit app for real-time arrivals before leaving the condo. NJ Transit’s MyBus service provides GPS-based arrival information for selected stops. Light Rail / Hoboken / Jersey City ✔ Take an approximately **10–15-minute Uber or Lyft ride** to Bergenline Avenue Light Rail Station. ✔ The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail connects to Hoboken, Weehawken, and Jersey City. ✔ From Hoboken or Jersey City, guests can connect to PATH trains or ferries for additional routes into Manhattan. ⚠️ Bergenline Avenue Station is a prepaid fare zone. Purchase and validate your ticket before entering the platform. American Dream Mall and MetLife Stadium ✔ American Dream: Approximately 10–20 minutes by car or rideshare. ✔ MetLife Stadium: Approximately 10–20 minutes by car or rideshare. ✔ Public transportation generally requires one or more transfers and may take around one hour or longer, so rideshare is normally the most convenient option. Current route comparisons indicate that public transportation from North Bergen to American Dream or MetLife can require transfers and substantially more time than driving. Located Inside American Dream Nickelodeon Universe: Indoor theme park with rides and attractions DreamWorks Water Park: Indoor water park with slides, pools, and family attractions Big SNOW: Year-round indoor skiing and snowboarding The Rink: Indoor ice-skating rink SEA LIFE Aquarium: Marine-life exhibits and underwater viewing areas LEGOLAND Discovery Center: LEGO-themed rides, exhibits, and play areas Shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and family activities American Dream currently promotes its indoor theme park, water park, ski slope, retail stores, restaurants, and other attractions. Grocery and Everyday Essentials ✔ Bergenline Supermarket: Approximately 10–15 minutes walking ✔ Walmart North Bergen: Approximately 10–15 minutes by car ✔ Novecks Pharmacy: Approximately 8–12 minutes walking ✔ Additional markets, pharmacies, banks, bakeries, and convenience stores are located along Bergenline Avenue The neighborhood is highly walkable for groceries, restaurants, shopping, and everyday errands. Dining ✔ Harry’s Food and Drink: Short walk near James J. Braddock Park; serves shareable plates, sandwiches, pasta, entrées, and drinks. ✔ Trattoria La Sorrentina: Neighborhood Italian restaurant and pizzeria on Bergenline Avenue ✔ Bergenline Avenue offers Cuban, Dominican, Colombian, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, and other international dining options ✔ Local cafés, bakeries, pizza shops, and casual restaurants are within walking or short rideshare distance Parks and Fitness ✔ James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park: A few minutes away on foot ✔ Walking and jogging paths ✔ Athletic fields and recreation areas ✔ Lake and green spaces ✔ Manhattan skyline views ★ PARKING ★ This listing **does not include driveway, garage, or reserved parking**. ✔ Limited street parking may be available on surrounding blocks on a first-come, first-served basis. ✔ Visitors may park in certain North Bergen residential permit zones for up to three hours without a permit between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM. ✔ Vehicles remaining longer than three hours in a permit zone may require a virtual daily visitor permit. ✔ Visitor permits may be purchased through the North Bergen Parking Authority’s online permit system at nbpaonline(dot)parkvantage(dot)com/home ✔ Always read the signs on the exact block where you park. Street-cleaning schedules, time limits, permit zones, and restrictions may differ from one street to another. ⛔ Do not park or temporarily stop in front of a driveway, fire hydrant, crosswalk, building entrance, or restricted curb. ⚠️ Street parking is not guaranteed. Guests are responsible for permits, tickets, towing fees, and compliance with all posted regulations. ℹ️ **Pro Tip:** Guests planning to spend most of their stay in Manhattan may find it easier to arrive without a car and use the direct bus, Uber, or Lyft. Use the NJ Transit app, Google Maps, Citymapper, or Rome2Rio for current routes, schedules, traffic, and pricing.