With a few tweaks along the way, plans for the Hoboken Urby have been approved and work will begin in 2025. The building will be located at 265 Observer Highway, just steps from the Hoboken Terminal. This project is one of many projects underway or soon to be underway in this corner of Hoboken. Read on for what we know about the Hoboken Urby, coming soon to the Mile Square.
Rendering of the Hoboken Urby. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Urby
The Hoboken Urby
The initial proposal was approved in 2021 and included 360 units, with 40 set aside for affordable housing, per Jersey Digs. The version of the project that received final approval this summer now has 345 units, with 38 set aside for affordable housing. Work will begin in 2025 and is anticipated to be completed in 2027, according to an Urby spokesperson.
The mixed-use building will have 17,425 square feet dedicated to retail. No information is known on prospective retail tenants. The attached parking garage will have space for 152 cars. The first floor will be for retail parking and the second and third floor will be for residents only. The building will have some parts that are 16 stories high, and other parts that are nine stories high.
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There are other Urby buildings nearby, including a newly opened building in Journal Square and one in downtown Jersey City. The new Journal Square residential building recently started leasing, and is a 25-story building with 317 apartments as well as a rooftop pool, fitness center, co-working spaces, dog park, and lobby café, among other amenities. The Urby brand specializes in modern, luxury apartments with ground-floor cafes, high-end amenities, and rooftop patios and gardens.
Paul Presinzano, Hoboken City Council Member for Ward 1, where the project is located, told The Hoboken Girl “I’m excited to see the Urby development at the old DPW site, which will bring nearly 40 affordable housing units and revitalize the area. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet housing needs while enhancing our community and local economy.”
Neighborhood Development
The southeastern corner of Hoboken has recently become the focus of city leaders, who are looking to redevelop. The Washington-Observer Gateway Redevelopment Plan began in 2020. In December 2023, the City adopted the Fabian Arts District Redevelopment Plan for the space. Per City spokesperson Marilyn Baer, that plan is “the guiding document for any future developers who seek to redevelop the site. The Redevelopment Plan calls for entertainment space designed to accommodate live music or performing arts, a 10% set aside for affordable housing, pedestrian connection between Washington Street and Hudson Street, Court Street rehabilitations within the redevelopment area, as well as incentives for 10% set aside for workforce housing, administrative office space for sociall services, and more.”
The name Fabian pays homage to a former theater that was a longtime fixture at the corner of Washington and Newark Streets. The Fabian was one of the longest-running theaters in Hoboken, operating from 1928 to the mid-1960s.
Photo Credit: Hoboken Historical Museum
Another project is the Hoboken Hilton Hotel. In 2022, after years of legal wrangling, plans were approved for a Hilton Hotel to be built in Hoboken. The hotel will be located at One Sinatra Drive. The Post Office located at 89 River Street was purchased by the developer and will be incorporated into the project, per a statement from the developer. “As part of this redevelopment, the Post Office will be the beneficiary of significant improvements and operational upgrades that will improve its ability to efficiently continue to serve the Hoboken community. ” said Dennis Martin, Principal at KMS Development Partners.
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At the same time, work has also begun on the Hoboken Connect project, which will revitalize the Hoboken Terminal. The project is a joint effort among between NJ TRANSIT, LCOR, and the City of Hoboken. The Terminal will receive new tracks and several historic elements of the station will be refurbished. Many closed-off spaces will be rehabilitated into either NJ Transit resources or space for the community. An unused building that formerly housed a ferry terminal is 16,000 square feet, and developers envision using glass walls to bring natural light into the space. It could be used for a large European-style market or food hall.
A rendering of the Hoboken Connect Project. Photo Credit: Courtesy of LCOR.
Other elements of the Hoboken Connect project include an office tower and an apartment building. “With Hoboken Connect, we’re creating the most significant, transformative economic redevelopment project along the Hudson Waterfront. We’re working closely with the City of Hoboken and NJ Transit to introduce a master planned, mixed-use development comprising both public and private components,” said Brian Barry, Senior Vice President at LCOR. “Site construction officially began in the spring and continues with the start of vertical construction on the residential component this year. We’re looking forward to sharing more project details and developments soon.”
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18 Unique Workout Classes to Try in Hoboken + Jersey City
There’s something so repetitive about this time of year. The fun of the holidays is over and we’re all back to the regular grind, but without the twinkling lights and upbeat music. A new workout class is a good way to mix up the routine. We’ve taken a look at the best and most creative fitness activities in Hoboken and Jersey City to see what can shake us out of the post-holiday slump. Keep reading to learn about workout classes that make you jump, sweat, and get your groove on as well as stay healthy in Hoboken and Jersey City.
Private Staff Belay at The Gravity Vault | 1423 Clinton Street, Hoboken
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Crawling up the wall in a good way is what this indoor rock gym is all about. During this one-hour private session, staff members belay (manage) the ropes during the climb. The class allows up to four people, and all equipment is provided. Just bring water and a sense of adventure.
Kickboxing Class at CKO Kickboxing | 900 Madison Street Suite 2, Hoboken + 150 Bay Street, Jersey City
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Kickboxing is a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise and total body workout. CKO welcomes beginners and people of all fitness levels. The gym also has group classes, personal training, and individual promotions. Go kick butt and some really heavy bags in 2025.
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Jazz Class at The Studio at Hoboken | 251 1st Street, Hoboken
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This studio bills itself as “the first and only dance studio just for adults.” The Studio at Hoboken has a class where students will learn the basics of jazz. Former dancers who need a refresher and those new to dance are welcome. All classes are taught by New York professional dancers.
Small-Group Training — Full Body at Project Sculpt | 319 Washington Street 2nd Floor, Hoboken
This 50-minute class is built on short interval work using a Bosu Ball, kettlebells, TRX, and other techniques. The class targets specific muscles and is combined with cardio work to help define your body shape. All Project Sculpt trainers have a background in personal training, focused on body transformation.
Surya Hot Flow at Surya Yoga Academy | 618 Washington Street, Hoboken + 341 Grove Street, Jersey City
The high temperatures used in hot yoga enhance muscle suppleness and release the body’s toxins. The Surya Hot Flow class is a powerful cardio and yoga workout. Instructors will work with beginners to modify intermediate poses. Prior yoga experience is recommended.
Tramp Stamp at Jane Do | 720 Monroe Street, Hoboken + 160 Newark Avenue 3rd Floor, Jersey City
Participants will feel like a kid again after this trampoline-based class. Tramp Stamp is a low-impact, 50-minute cardio class for increased energy and circulation. Attendees use mini trampolines to make moves and for sculpting, lifting, and toning. This class is sometimes taught outside.
Zapp Class at Zapp Fitness | 84 Washington Street, Hoboken
This unique class combines weight training and High-Intensity Intervals. It is broken down into three segments: first is a warm-up with a light workout. The next segment includes intervals AMRAP or EMOM. It ends with the segment “Strength Stations.” Zapp Fitness welcomes students of all different kinds of levels.
Guns, Buns, + Lungs at Ironbound Performance Athletics | 334 2nd Street, Jersey City
A class name like this is hard to resist. This flagship group class at this facility includes 50 minutes of intense, full-body, and functional strength movements. People of all ages and fitness levels are welcome.
MEGA-STRIDE at MEGA | 150 Bay Street 2nd Floor, Jersey City
This boutique fitness club focuses on the Lagree Method, “a high intensity, low impact, core-focused, muscular endurance, and strength training workout.” In MEGA-STRIDE, MEGA’s signature class, the use of EVO, the most advanced Lagree Megaformer, and the “world’s fastest treadmill” are combined.
Yin + Sound Healing Class at YogaRenew | 12 Hudson Place 2nd Floor, Hoboken
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This class at YogaRenew combines both yoga and sound. Students will learn how to find stillness within themselves and develop flexibility. Equipment like blocks, blankets, bolsters, and other props will be used to support the body during the session. When nearing the end of the class, there will be a 20-minute live crystal singing bowl sound bath in the resting position of your choice.
Signature O.G. Class at Rumble Boxing | 1202 Shipyard Lane, Hoboken
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To put strength to the test, this class at Rumble Boxing is a 10-round boxing-inspired strength training session. Each 3-minute round includes HIIT, or known as high-intensity interval training. In between, there are recovery moments to boost students’ cardio levels.
Crossfit Class at Crossfit Hoboken | 50 Marshall Street, Hoboken
Crossfit Hoboken welcomes members to partake in this 60-minute-long class. It is a complete full-body workout that uses weights and physical movements like running, jumping, pulling, and pushing. Also, for this specific class, the team changes up the exercise combinations for the workout to have effective results on the body.
Reformer Flow Class at Club Pilates | 171 Morgan Street, Jersey City + 1400 Hudson Street Suite 3C, Hoboken
Pilates is a strength training form of exercise, but Club Pilates creates a twist to it in its Reformer Flow class. It strengthens and lengthens the entire body while learning how to keep your balance and coordination. The class starts with the reformer equipment and then shifts to a springboard. There is also the use of a chair and mat during the session.
Brazilian Zouk + Salsa Dance Classes at JC Zouk | 54 Coles Street, Jersey City
JC Zouk is a dance non-profit that has Brazilian Zouk and Salsa classes at Grassroots Community Space on Mondays and Tuesdays. These hands-on lessons are open to all levels and rooted in the love of community. The JC Zouk team told HG “We have a general philosophy about learning social dance that differs from typical dance studios. We just love to dance & sharing it with the local dance community!”.
Springboard Class or Private Sessions at Ken Pilates | 706 Washington Street + 706 Grand Street, Hoboken
Ken Pilates provides both private and group sessions for clients. From group classes titled “Hot Springs”, “SpringSculpt Method™” and “ZenSculpt™,” there's a little something for everyone at all levels. Group classes at Ken Pilates take place at the 706 Washington Street location while private sessions take place at the 706 Grand Street studio.
Warm Candlelit Yin Yoga at Powerflow Yoga | 160 Morgan Street Suite 5, Jersey City
Yin Yoga is a great way to unwind and relax while getting a good stretch in. Holding longer poses and focusing on breathing techniques while in a warm, candle-lit room is a calming contrast to the usual workout class. Powerflow Yoga hosts this class in the evenings and invites clients of all levels.
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Rowing Class at Row House | 70 Hudson Street Suite 125, Jersey City
Rowing can help build endurance and muscle strength all while honing in on resistance training. Row House classes encapsulate a full body, low-impact workout that stands out from the usual form of cardio. Row House's strategies are backed by science and set the scene with low lighting and loud music to immerse clients into their flow.
HIIT Classes at BFT | 770 Jackson Street, Hoboken
BFT was founded by fitness industry veteran, Cameron Falloon back in 2017. Since then his business has expanded all the way from Melbourne, Australia across the world, and even landed a location right here in Hoboken. This group-style fitness studio is curated by experts and includes a variety of HIIT style workouts including "Power", "Crewfit", "Pump", "Shred", "Balanced", "Cardio HIIT", and "Strength" to focus on different fitness goals.
