RiverTrace at Port Imperial Apartments

I have lived here for almost 4 years, and the building has become an absolute disgrace. Everything is broken: the garage doors (for what seems like at least a year now), the doors that lead into the building from the garage (since before COVID), the golf simulator (since Sept 2022), the elevators (every week for at least a year), and what's especially broken is the new management company, Veris.

Furthermore, there is no exclusivity for residents. This past summer, I can recall at least a dozen... times when non-residents would take over the pool area. I couldn't even tell you if they were accompanied by a resident. The safety and privacy of residents is not valued here. I cannot wait to move out of this place - they had the nerve to increase our rent by 20% while decreasing the value of living here.

Every other resident I've spoken to says the same things about this place. DO NOT MOVE HERE!! Read More

I have lived here for a couple of years. The building is no longer kept up with. Things are constantly broken such as elevators and garage doors which take weeks to months before they are repaired. The hallway carpets are disgusting and dirty. People are always smoking inside of the building. This is not luxury living do not be fooled!

It's a nice building but overpriced compared to other buildings in the neighborhood. The construction site right next to (and in front of) the building is very annoying. The road that used to connect it to the Port Imperial community has been closed because of the construction, and it feels very isolated. Hard to get to everywhere. They also raise the rent a lot after the first year. The management tends to nickle and dime you, and some of them are obnoxious (almost all of them are not... friendly) after you move in. The only thing I like about this place is the concierge/staff - they are very nice. Read More

It's a nice community. Some of the features seemed more cheap than I would have expected for the price and "luxury" style/marketing. The common areas are nice. It's annoying that the pool is only open for 3 months of the year - primarily because it requires a lifeguard. So that means you can't use the hot tub in the colder months. There is construction of a building next door that's noisy and will block off lower level views.

Concierge and maintenance staff are friendly, responsive,... professional and helpful. Can't say enough good things about the concierge. We left on vacation and one of the concierges went up and checked on/fed our cats for us (we asked her)! She was a godsend. They are trustworthy and respond to emails and try to help.

The floors are frustrating, they show all the hair and dirt since they are dark and show everything. I think it has an amazing location: the walkability is great. 2-5 minutes to coffee, restaurants, and grocery shopping. Its right next to the bus stop into NYC and a 10 minute walk to the ferry. It's also 5 minutes from the rail that goes to Hoboken/Downtown. The area is very safe and the river walk in front of the building is nice. It's also a short drive away to proper shopping, movie theatre, hair cuts, target...etc. without having to go into the city for.

The community events are fun and nice - they usually provide free food and drinks and neighbors actually get to know each other. The common areas are very clean and always smell nice. You have to take cardboard down to the first floor but oh well. It's not that bad - the trash shoots on your floor are VERY convenient. We have our car in the garage and I feel it is very safe there - it's expensive to park, but for me it's worth it to know it's "safer" and shielded from the elements.

Sometimes you can hear people in the hallway because there is a slight gap at the bottom of the door. Buy a door gap cover off of amazon for $10 and that noise will be gone! It also helps stop escaping air.

During the summer months when the pool is open, it can tend to get a little noisy from kids and people hanging out, as well as the pool itself makes some loud water noises. It's not too obnoxious, but you may notice it if you keep your windows open. Keep in mind --> you are signing up to live in an apartment. Noise is going to happen! Read More

New built, beautiful views and close to ferry. Amazing staff. Drawback is high priced rent.