To view our residential rental opportunities, please visit NewportRentals.com
To view our residential rental opportunities, please visit NewportRentals.com
To view our residential rental opportunities, please visit NewportRentals.com
To view our residential rental opportunities, please visit NewportRentals.com
Community History
Community History
Our Community
At the heart of the thriving Jersey City waterfront is Newport, an unparalleled live, work, play community composed of diverse residential communities, waterfront parks, restaurants, and Fortune 500 companies. Newport’s history begins with Samuel LeFrak and Melvin Simon’s dream that the once-abandoned waterfront could become a vibrant and welcoming community. This dream became a promise in 1986 when construction broke ground.
Over the next decade, the waterfront was completely transformed. New water and sewer lines were built, city streets and utility lines were added, and through hard work, ingenuity, and visionary leadership, a community began to take shape. Today, Newport is considered one of the most successful master planned communities in the world with over 12,000 residents in 22 residential buildings. Over 50,000 people work in Newport each day and we’re still growing.
A Look Back at
Looking at Newport today, it’s hard to imagine that only 30 years ago the site was considered a place where nobody could live. All of that changed when Samuel LeFrak and Melvin Simon saw the potential for a new, planned waterfront community.
Site Prep
Preparations begin on the site of abandoned waterfront piers and deteriorated rail yards.
Preparations begin on the site of abandoned waterfront piers and deteriorated rail yards.
The Promise
The Newport Redevelopment Plan is adopted by the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency, and Newport officially breaks ground.
The Newport Redevelopment Plan is adopted by the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency, and Newport officially breaks ground.
Businesses see new opportunities for growth in Newport, Jersey City. Newport Centre Mall opens for business.
Businesses see new opportunities for growth in Newport, Jersey City. Newport Centre Mall opens for business.
Newport’s first residential towers — Waterside Square South and North — are completed. Originally called “John Adams and George Washington”
Newport’s first residential towers — Waterside Square South and North — are completed. Originally called “John Adams and George Washington”
Newport Swim & Fitness Center opens to the public.
Newport Swim & Fitness Center opens to the public.
111 Town Square Place opened in 1988 as Newport’s first office building. Standing 14 stories tall, its 480,000 square feet of Class A office space feature a full-service, mission-critical core.
111 Town Square Place opened in 1988 as Newport’s first office building. Standing 14 stories tall, its 480,000 square feet of Class A office space feature a full-service, mission-critical core.
Newport Path Station completes renovations.
Newport Path Station completes renovations.
Two new rental buildings open to meet the demand of new city residents. The Parkside East and West, originally the Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, open their doors
Two new rental buildings open to meet the demand of new city residents. The Parkside East and West, originally the Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, open their doors
Opening to meet the demand of new city residents, The Emerald condominium, originally named the James Monroe, is completed.
Opening to meet the demand of new city residents, The Emerald condominium, originally named the James Monroe, is completed.
Newport Yacht Club and Marina opens for the first time, creating a new home for the region’s boating enthusiasts.
Newport Yacht Club and Marina opens for the first time, creating a new home for the region’s boating enthusiasts.
Newport Plaza Shopping Center opens, providing a convenient shopping destination for city residents with national brands including Best Buy.
Newport Plaza Shopping Center opens, providing a convenient shopping destination for city residents with national brands including Best Buy.
Residents take their first stroll on the initial Newport section of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Residents take their first stroll on the initial Newport section of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Newport Town Square Park becomes an important piece of the community.
Newport Town Square Park becomes an important piece of the community.
Newport’s first commercial building, 525 Washington Boulevard, also known as Newport Tower, is completed.
Newport’s first commercial building, 525 Washington Boulevard, also known as Newport Tower, is completed.
The first Newport Liberty Half Marathon begins.
The first Newport Liberty Half Marathon begins.
The Riverside rental building rises over the Hudson River for the first time.
The Riverside rental building rises over the Hudson River for the first time.
The Atlantic rental building takes its place in Newport’s skyline.
The Atlantic rental building takes its place in Newport’s skyline.
The first Starbucks in Jersey City opens at 111 Town Square Place.
The first Starbucks in Jersey City opens at 111 Town Square Place.
The East Hampton welcomes new residents to Newport’s waterfront.
The East Hampton welcomes new residents to Newport’s waterfront.
499 Washington Boulevard begins leasing to Newport’s bustling business community.
499 Washington Boulevard begins leasing to Newport’s bustling business community.
Courtyard by Marriott opens providing Newport’s visitors and tourists a new and comfortable place to stay.
Courtyard by Marriott opens providing Newport’s visitors and tourists a new and comfortable place to stay.
Newport Crossing Shopping Center opens, bringing Staples to Newport for the first time.
Newport Crossing Shopping Center opens, bringing Staples to Newport for the first time.
Newport Station of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail begins operation.
Newport Station of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail begins operation.
The Southampton rental building opens offering a stylish approach to luxury living in Newport.
The Southampton rental building opens offering a stylish approach to luxury living in Newport.
545 Washington Boulevard office building adds color to the Newport skyline, featuring a distinctive light show from its roof.
545 Washington Boulevard office building adds color to the Newport skyline, featuring a distinctive light show from its roof.
Newport, now a hub for national corporations finishes 575 Washington Boulevard
Newport, now a hub for national corporations finishes 575 Washington Boulevard
As businesses continue to seek a home in Newport, the DTCC Building at 570 Washington Boulevard opens for the first time.
As businesses continue to seek a home in Newport, the DTCC Building at 570 Washington Boulevard opens for the first time.
The Pacific rental building opens providing additional new homes for residents and retail at street level.
The Pacific rental building opens providing additional new homes for residents and retail at street level.
Duane Reade opens in Newport River Market.
Duane Reade opens in Newport River Market.
The 1st annual Newport community beach party is held.
The 1st annual Newport community beach party is held.
Target opens in Newport Plaza, followed by new restaurants, banks, and shops.
Target opens in Newport Plaza, followed by new restaurants, banks, and shops.
The first annual Newport 10K race is held.
The first annual Newport 10K race is held.
480 Washington Boulevard office building opens on the waterfront.
480 Washington Boulevard office building opens on the waterfront.
Stevens Cooperative School expands in Newport.
Stevens Cooperative School expands in Newport.
The Roosevelt House rental building opens for leasing, original name “Theodore Roosevelt”.
The Roosevelt House rental building opens for leasing, original name “Theodore Roosevelt”.
The Shore South Condominium brings its own unique design to the skyline.
The Shore South Condominium brings its own unique design to the skyline.
The Lincoln House opens. original name “The Abraham Lincoln”.
The Lincoln House opens. original name “The Abraham Lincoln”.
A new winter tradition begins as Newport Skates, an outdoor seasonal ice rink, welcomes skaters for the first time.
A new winter tradition begins as Newport Skates, an outdoor seasonal ice rink, welcomes skaters for the first time.
The Shore North Condominium rises by Newport’s urban sandy beach.
The Shore North Condominium rises by Newport’s urban sandy beach.
Morton Williams supermarket opens in Newport River Market.
Morton Williams supermarket opens in Newport River Market.
The Aquablu, one of Newport’s most recognizable apartment buildings, begins leasing to residents.
The Aquablu, one of Newport’s most recognizable apartment buildings, begins leasing to residents.
The Westin opens its iconic location at 479 Washington Boulevard.
The Westin opens its iconic location at 479 Washington Boulevard.
A pedestrian connection to Hoboken is completed for the first time by way of Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
A pedestrian connection to Hoboken is completed for the first time by way of Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Best Buy arrives in Newport Plaza.
Best Buy arrives in Newport Plaza.
Stevens Cooperative School expands at the Aquablu. More convenience and retail stores open for business.
Stevens Cooperative School expands at the Aquablu. More convenience and retail stores open for business.
Newport residents fall in love with Newport Green Park, celebrating its opening day.
Newport residents fall in love with Newport Green Park, celebrating its opening day.
Newport updates its residential lobbies through the Residential Lobby Renovation Program.
Newport updates its residential lobbies through the Residential Lobby Renovation Program.
Embankment House begins leasing to residents.
Embankment House begins leasing to residents.
The Ellipse, offering panoramic views of Newport, Manhattan, and the Hudson River, opens for the first time.
The Ellipse, offering panoramic views of Newport, Manhattan, and the Hudson River, opens for the first time.
Newport Leasing Office renovates its office with a new brand vision.
Newport Leasing Office renovates its office with a new brand vision.
Revetment House begins leasing.
Revetment House begins leasing.
The Beach begins renting its apartment homes.
The Beach begins renting its apartment homes.
Jaume Plensa completes the installation of Water’s Soul (2020)
Jaume Plensa completes the installation of Water’s Soul (2020)
Site Prep
Preparations begin on the site of abandoned waterfront piers and deteriorated rail yards.
Preparations begin on the site of abandoned waterfront piers and deteriorated rail yards.
The Promise
The Newport Redevelopment Plan is adopted by the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency, and Newport officially breaks ground.
The Newport Redevelopment Plan is adopted by the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency, and Newport officially breaks ground.
Businesses see new opportunities for growth in Newport, Jersey City. Newport Centre Mall opens for business.
Businesses see new opportunities for growth in Newport, Jersey City. Newport Centre Mall opens for business.
Newport’s first residential towers — Waterside Square South and North — are completed. Originally called “John Adams and George Washington”
Newport’s first residential towers — Waterside Square South and North — are completed. Originally called “John Adams and George Washington”
Newport Swim & Fitness Center opens to the public.
Newport Swim & Fitness Center opens to the public.
111 Town Square Place opened in 1988 as Newport’s first office building. Standing 14 stories tall, its 480,000 square feet of Class A office space feature a full-service, mission-critical core.
111 Town Square Place opened in 1988 as Newport’s first office building. Standing 14 stories tall, its 480,000 square feet of Class A office space feature a full-service, mission-critical core.
Newport Path Station completes renovations.
Newport Path Station completes renovations.
Two new rental buildings open to meet the demand of new city residents. The Parkside East and West, originally the Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, open their doors
Two new rental buildings open to meet the demand of new city residents. The Parkside East and West, originally the Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, open their doors
Opening to meet the demand of new city residents, The Emerald condominium, originally named the James Monroe, is completed.
Opening to meet the demand of new city residents, The Emerald condominium, originally named the James Monroe, is completed.
Newport Yacht Club and Marina opens for the first time, creating a new home for the region’s boating enthusiasts.
Newport Yacht Club and Marina opens for the first time, creating a new home for the region’s boating enthusiasts.
Newport Plaza Shopping Center opens, providing a convenient shopping destination for city residents with national brands including Best Buy.
Newport Plaza Shopping Center opens, providing a convenient shopping destination for city residents with national brands including Best Buy.
Residents take their first stroll on the initial Newport section of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Residents take their first stroll on the initial Newport section of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Newport Town Square Park becomes an important piece of the community.
Newport Town Square Park becomes an important piece of the community.
Newport’s first commercial building, 525 Washington Boulevard, also known as Newport Tower, is completed.
Newport’s first commercial building, 525 Washington Boulevard, also known as Newport Tower, is completed.
The first Newport Liberty Half Marathon begins.
The first Newport Liberty Half Marathon begins.
The Riverside rental building rises over the Hudson River for the first time.
The Riverside rental building rises over the Hudson River for the first time.
The Atlantic rental building takes its place in Newport’s skyline.
The Atlantic rental building takes its place in Newport’s skyline.
The first Starbucks in Jersey City opens at 111 Town Square Place.
The first Starbucks in Jersey City opens at 111 Town Square Place.
The East Hampton welcomes new residents to Newport’s waterfront.
The East Hampton welcomes new residents to Newport’s waterfront.
499 Washington Boulevard begins leasing to Newport’s bustling business community.
499 Washington Boulevard begins leasing to Newport’s bustling business community.
Courtyard by Marriott opens providing Newport’s visitors and tourists a new and comfortable place to stay.
Courtyard by Marriott opens providing Newport’s visitors and tourists a new and comfortable place to stay.
Newport Crossing Shopping Center opens, bringing Staples to Newport for the first time.
Newport Crossing Shopping Center opens, bringing Staples to Newport for the first time.
Newport Station of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail begins operation.
Newport Station of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail begins operation.
The Southampton rental building opens offering a stylish approach to luxury living in Newport.
The Southampton rental building opens offering a stylish approach to luxury living in Newport.
545 Washington Boulevard office building adds color to the Newport skyline, featuring a distinctive light show from its roof.
545 Washington Boulevard office building adds color to the Newport skyline, featuring a distinctive light show from its roof.
Newport, now a hub for national corporations finishes 575 Washington Boulevard
Newport, now a hub for national corporations finishes 575 Washington Boulevard
As businesses continue to seek a home in Newport, the DTCC Building at 570 Washington Boulevard opens for the first time.
As businesses continue to seek a home in Newport, the DTCC Building at 570 Washington Boulevard opens for the first time.
The Pacific rental building opens providing additional new homes for residents and retail at street level.
The Pacific rental building opens providing additional new homes for residents and retail at street level.
Duane Reade opens in Newport River Market.
Duane Reade opens in Newport River Market.
The 1st annual Newport community beach party is held.
The 1st annual Newport community beach party is held.
Target opens in Newport Plaza, followed by new restaurants, banks, and shops.
Target opens in Newport Plaza, followed by new restaurants, banks, and shops.
The first annual Newport 10K race is held.
The first annual Newport 10K race is held.
480 Washington Boulevard office building opens on the waterfront.
480 Washington Boulevard office building opens on the waterfront.
Stevens Cooperative School expands in Newport.
Stevens Cooperative School expands in Newport.
The Roosevelt House rental building opens for leasing, original name “Theodore Roosevelt”.
The Roosevelt House rental building opens for leasing, original name “Theodore Roosevelt”.
The Shore South Condominium brings its own unique design to the skyline.
The Shore South Condominium brings its own unique design to the skyline.
The Lincoln House opens. original name “The Abraham Lincoln”.
The Lincoln House opens. original name “The Abraham Lincoln”.
A new winter tradition begins as Newport Skates, an outdoor seasonal ice rink, welcomes skaters for the first time.
A new winter tradition begins as Newport Skates, an outdoor seasonal ice rink, welcomes skaters for the first time.
The Shore North Condominium rises by Newport’s urban sandy beach.
The Shore North Condominium rises by Newport’s urban sandy beach.
Morton Williams supermarket opens in Newport River Market.
Morton Williams supermarket opens in Newport River Market.
The Aquablu, one of Newport’s most recognizable apartment buildings, begins leasing to residents.
The Aquablu, one of Newport’s most recognizable apartment buildings, begins leasing to residents.
The Westin opens its iconic location at 479 Washington Boulevard.
The Westin opens its iconic location at 479 Washington Boulevard.
A pedestrian connection to Hoboken is completed for the first time by way of Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
A pedestrian connection to Hoboken is completed for the first time by way of Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Best Buy arrives in Newport Plaza.
Best Buy arrives in Newport Plaza.
Stevens Cooperative School expands at the Aquablu. More convenience and retail stores open for business.
Stevens Cooperative School expands at the Aquablu. More convenience and retail stores open for business.
Newport residents fall in love with Newport Green Park, celebrating its opening day.
Newport residents fall in love with Newport Green Park, celebrating its opening day.
Newport updates its residential lobbies through the Residential Lobby Renovation Program.
Newport updates its residential lobbies through the Residential Lobby Renovation Program.
Embankment House begins leasing to residents.
Embankment House begins leasing to residents.
The Ellipse, offering panoramic views of Newport, Manhattan, and the Hudson River, opens for the first time.
The Ellipse, offering panoramic views of Newport, Manhattan, and the Hudson River, opens for the first time.
Newport Leasing Office renovates its office with a new brand vision.
Newport Leasing Office renovates its office with a new brand vision.
Revetment House begins leasing.
Revetment House begins leasing.
The Beach begins renting its apartment homes.
The Beach begins renting its apartment homes.
Jaume Plensa completes the installation of Water’s Soul (2020)
Jaume Plensa completes the installation of Water’s Soul (2020)
