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The Essex

3.5starstarstarstarstar(10+)
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location_on100 Washington Ave, Belleville, New Jersey, 07109

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helpful staff (13)cleanliness (5)
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Score: 55/100

Average value — pricing aligns with market expectations.

Guest Reviews

T Hstarstarstarstar2026-01-28T21:40:44

"I've been living at The Essex for nearly a year and it's been a journey. This review is specific to the new management because while the Essex has had it's fair share of issues, I sincerely believe the new management has the best interest in this place. Prior management only cared about collecting r"

D Hstar2025-09-30T06:33:13

"Almost 1 yr in. TLDR: building quality is not fully there It's not worth the rent being paid. In fact, who designed & built it so I can avoid that company? Management is not concerned about individual issues. Just optics. Tenant landlord relationship is non existent. This place smells & gets dirty q"

Kaleb Hornstar2026-01-08T23:51:20

"Management is horrible, kept me going back and forth for over a month, promised free parking, no amenity fee and a month free of rent if I signed within 2 days of touring. After weeks of back and forth without a straight answer I was told parking is over $100 a month, I have to pay multiple months r"

Diamond Posleystar2025-11-04T21:26:49

"I moved into 100 Washington Ave in August 2024. This was my first apartment -- new building, great amenities, convenient location. It looked great on the surface. Unfortunately, that illusion didn't last long. The building was still under construction during my move-in -- and even when I toured. Ma"

Omer Aydinstar2025-12-18T03:41:51

"The new management definitely does not know how to manage the building, this might be their first actual experience. Currently they don't have access to units door's keypads for some reason and they don't know when they will have access to it or possibly change them to different keypads. I requested"

About

Welcome to The Essex -- a luxury apartment community in Belleville, NJ. Minutes from Newark and NYC, our thoughtfully designed residences offer comfort, style, and convenience. With NJ Transit at your doorstep and the Silverlake Light Rail nearby, commuting is a breeze. We build more than just a home -- we build a lifestyle.

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Rating Distribution

5star
21
4star
1
3star
0
2star
0
1star
13
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