Monaco

Vaibhavi Chavan

If you are looking for just a house/ apartment, then this is not the place. But, if you want a home with space and amenities for everyone in your family, then I am more than happy to recommend this place. They have a very good leasing team who would always help you. The concierge team (Jose Delgado) who would always put a smile on your face while entering/leaving the lobby. And of course, the Management team (Michael Pleose; aka Captain of the tri-BLVD residences) who steers with an intent of making every resident's stay happy and comfortable.

Deep Gupta

Probably the worst building in Jersey city. The management is just terrible and try to exploit you. I had my worst time, living in this building. Management is not at all supportive and when I left the apartment they put a $4000 fine on me for no reason. I’m still fighting with them to get my security deposit but they won’t give it. DO NOT CONSIDER LIVING in this building.

Sneha

Stayed for 5years - has issues similar to more huge buildings but they have a great and helpful office!

Tian Nan

Update 02/16/2022, Monaco change its name to Veris BTW. Have to change from 3 stars to 2 stars due to many life concerns recently: 1) Electrical fire with explosions. Happens at 2am and explosion sounds last for around 20 minutes. Management office failed to explain more details and everyone lives here feels concerned. 2) People get locked in elevators, and still the issue with elevator happens almost everyday. Management office send email every other day to shutdown elevator and still no way to totally fix it. 3) Security is not good around this area anymore. Pros: 1) The square feet. As I live in 2b2b with my roommate, Monaco has the largest 2b2b as far as I know compared with all other apartments around this area. Most other apartments will fit a queen size bed only. 2) The city skyline view. Again, the view depends on which side you live. For my side it faces NYC. Most friends who come to visit me notice the view first and really like it. For those of you who work from home, you will love this view. (However it is super hot in summer, you wont be able to work from living room without AC + big fan) 3) Location. 5 minutes walk to Newport PATH station. 3 minutes walk to Shoprite market. 3 minutes walk to Newport mall and NJ light rail. 4) Amenity. Pool with gym. Kind of ok. 5) In unit laundry. For the most time if you have any issue with any appliance, they will get it fixed within 1 day. Cons: 1) Elevator issue. Monaco has 50 floors, with 3 elevators for south building and 3 for north (south and north only connected through 11 and 12th floor). For the south building, 2 small elevators fit 5-6 people, the bigger one fits 6-8 people. One of the small elevators sometimes breaks every week or every other week. It has been a consistent issue for 2-3 years, and you can find google reviews about this. There have been a few times I wait for 20 minutes during peak time. 5 minutes wait are frequent. Also, Monaco does not allow new residents to move in over the weekend. So Friday afternoon you get back from work and realize the biggest elevator is reserved for new residents to move, one of the smaller elevators is broken, and there are 10 people in line before you for the only elevator left. Only thing I can suggest is make sure you have good mental health, and reserve time for elevators when planning. Honestly the elevators are fine recently when I am writing this review, but you never know… I don’t have confident on this anymore. Good excuse: this is an old building, and they have already tried their best to fix it. 2) Packages. Before COVID, there are delivery lockers for packages which I really like as it is easy and convenient. Since COVID not only the doorman was removed, those lockers also get removed. For all the packages for all residents, they rely on the concierge to organize, which has 1-2 people only, and they need to deal with other things for the residents. So, you might need to wait extra hours before you can pick up your packages. Amazon might deliver your package today, but occasionally you might have to wait for tomorrow to pick it up as the concierge doesn't have time to organize, and you can NOT look for your package by yourself. What’s even worse is, in rare cases, staff working at daytime might put your mail/package in one place, and staff working at night can’t find them. Nobody can find your mail or packages and you can't search by yourself. Good excuse: due to COVID they try to protect everyone 3) Noise. Monaco does not have requirements about quiet hours. From time to time some parties last until 1-2 am, although mostly over the weekend. No guarantee for your sleep. The other big problem is the bedroom for 2b is right next to the living room for 1b. If your neighbor likes music loudly in the living room, nothing can save you. You can also hear the microwave sound and dishes from the next living room in the quiet morning, maybe a good way to wake you up. Hopefully one day they can have a clear rule about quiet hours and ask residents to follow them.