Stretching from the Hudson River up to John F. Kennedy Boulevard, and only four blocks wide, the town of Guttenberg nevertheless packs in plenty of homes, retail options and places for athletic recreation. “Despite it being very small, just a few blocks basically, it is a very well-known area in Hudson County, and it has all types of shops and restaurants,” says Jennifer Romero, a local Realtor and broker at RE/MAX. “So even though it’s small, it’s pretty big in a lot of ways.” And since the community is so walkable, it’s easy for residents to connect with each other, like at the various houses of worship that dot the landscape. The Hudson Church offers a modern non-denominational experience, while the Guttenberg Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church presents more traditional programming. “People are drawn to Guttenberg because it’s a tightknit community,” Romero says. “Families have been living here for generations.”
Come and start your life in Guttenberg, New Jersey.
Guttenberg's main ave is always brimming with life.
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Condos, multi-family homes and some classic styles like colonial
“Guttenberg is where you can go to find a variety of housing options,” says Tamayo Oppenheimer, a realtor with Silver and Oak Realty. She points out that Guttenberg’s housing is represented by a diverse portfolio of condominiums, but there are some single-family homes and two-family homes mixed in. One of the area's most prominent condominium complexes is The Galaxy Towers – luxury high rises with views of the Hudson River and New York City. “There are $1 million homes if you’re in front of the New York City skyline and then there are of course more affordable options as well, so there really is a different option for everybody depending on what their budget is and what they’re looking for,” Romero says. Prices for condominiums can drop as low as about $300,000, while a contemporary brick two-family house with 6 or 7 bedrooms can easily reach the $1 million price point. However, digging deeper it’s possible to find single-owner homes in the upper $500,000s and with more classic stylings, such as a colonial look. The community scores a 4 out of 10 on the CAP crime index.
Welcome to Guttenberg.
The Guttenberg neighborhood is growing with new residential development.
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Diverse food options, including Cuban and Korean
One of the draws to Guttenberg it has a wide selection of stores, restaurants and bars that residents can walk to. Latin American as well as Asian restaurants are prominent. Rumba Cubana is often a top mention, not only for the Cuban dishes but also for the upstairs bar where they people can dance and take in views of the New York City skyline. But there’s more food to be had at O2 K-BBQ, an all-you-can-eat Korean barbeque restaurant. Entertainment nightlife continues with karaoke and trivia nights at Wild Rover Pub. More casual options include pizza at Antonio’s Restaurant & Pizzeria or coffee and pastries at Las Chicas Bakery & Café. Essentials can be grabbed at Park Avenue Grocery & Convenience.
Rumba Cubana offers amazing traditonal Cuban dishes and drinks with a tropical vibe.
Guttenberg's Antonia Pizza offers delicious slices and italian food all day and night.
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Summer Music Series presents different genres
Guttenberg’s most prominent event of the year is the weekly Summer Music Series. Certain genres are spotlighted: for example, on Thursday nights throughout the summer in Monument Park, residents can expect to dance to DJ sets. Other venues allow musicians to take the stage, too, like Waterfront Park. Smaller group events exist, too, like the Senior Monthly Movie at Kerasotes Theater. Transportation is included with the cost of the movie ticket. On Tuesdays at Town Hall, the mayor hosts a free farmers market, where produce is available on a first come, first served basis.
Abundant extracurriculars at North Bergen High
Children in Guttenberg can attend Anna L. Klein School, which Niche gives a B-minus rating. It covers pre-k through eighth grade. Students can then move on to North Bergen High. The school, which has a C rating, offers access to a wide range of sports and extracurricular activities like chess, modeling and several musical organizations, from jazz band to wind ensemble.
Welcome to the Anna L. Klein School.
North Bergen High School in North Bergen, NJ has 2,316 students.
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Views of New York from Guttenberg Waterfront Park
Guttenberg/North Bergen Waterfront Park is an ideal place to stay active while taking in scenery: residents can run, walk or bike along a pathway that looks onto the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. There’s a playground for children, too. Residents can also head to hotspots like Braddock Park, which offers extensive sports fields and courts, a dog park, nature trails and a lake less than a mile away.
Parks in Guttenberg provide plenty of amenities for children to play and enjoy the outdoors.
Parks in Guttenberg provide plenty of amenities for children to play and enjoy the outdoors.
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Tonnelle Avenue offers multiple ways to Manhattan
Guttenberg is about 5 miles from Midtown Manhattan, making it an appealing choice to commuters. Tonnelle Avenue is just a few blocks north, and takes drivers to the Lincoln Tunnel – or they can simply take the light rail that’s by Flower Hill Cemetery. Buses run along the major thoroughfares lined with eateries and shops, like Park Avenue. Plus, as an eminently walkable area, residents can take in sights near and far. “It’s a really beautiful [community],” Romero says. “From Boulevard East you can see the New York City skyline.”
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