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Set inside an 1880 building in Jersey City’s Paulus Hook neighborhood, this approximately 1,800-square-foot commercial condominium combines the warmth of a historic loft with the practical flexibility of a modern workplace.
The first impression comes from the scale. Approximately 12-foot ceilings rise above hardwood floors, while a long exposed-brick wall lends texture to the main open space. Across the eastern side of the loft, oversized arched Pella windows bring in generous morning light and give the interior a distinctly downtown sensibility – more Tribeca studio than conventional office suite.
That atmosphere is not simply decorative. The current owner purchased the property in 2007 and operated her business here with a staff of 12, demonstrating how naturally the full-floor layout can support a working team. The main room has ample space for collaborative workstations, an informal lounge, and a meeting area without sacrificing the openness that makes the loft so appealing.
Two generously proportioned rooms provide additional separation. Depending on a company’s needs, they could become executive offices, conference rooms, creative suites, or quiet spaces for focused work. An open kitchen makes coffee breaks and team lunches easy, while an in-unit washer and dryer, air conditioning, tenant-controlled HVAC, a security system, and fiber-optic internet add all the essentials of a functional headquarters.
The property is now used by its owner as a residence, giving the interior a comfortable, lived-in quality rarely found in commercial real estate. It remains a commercially zoned condominium designated for office use, however, making it especially compelling for an entrepreneur or neighborhood resident looking to establish a business address close to home.
For a startup, boutique agency, design practice, architecture studio, consultancy, or professional firm, the appeal is easy to understand. This is a workplace that can host a strategy session in the morning, welcome clients in the afternoon, and still feel inviting after the laptops close. The loft’s open proportions offer many configuration options for a new owner to shape around their distinct company culture.
The Paulus Hook neighborhood’s tree-lined blocks, cafés, restaurants, shops, and proximity to the Hudson River promenade all work together to create a cozy feeling without being removed from the energy of Downtown Jersey City. Whole Foods Market, Citi Bike, and the Light Rail service are nearby, as are several transit routes into Manhattan. The Exchange Place PATH provides direct service to the World Trade Center, while the Grove Street PATH offers access toward 33rd Street. The Paulus Hook ferry connects with Brookfield Place and Battery Park City, giving employees and clients multiple ways to cross the Hudson.
Offered at $1,225,000, 251 Washington Street, Unit 3 presents a rare offering: a full-floor business address with architectural character, room to evolve, and NYC just across the river.
For more information or to schedule a showing please contact Danoly Mathelier of The Home Edition at Compass at 201-424-6213 or [email protected].
Listing: Unit 3, 251 Washington Street, Jersey City
Asking: $1,225,000
Brokerage: Danoly Mathelier of The Home Edition at Compass
