The Shore Club, North Tower
The Shore Club’s North Tower sits directly on the Newport waterfront with the marina at the door and Manhattan straight across the river.
The Shore Club’s North Tower at 1 Shore Lane is part of an established Newport condominium community beside the waterfront. The South Tower is at 20 Newport Parkway. Anthony has completed four North Tower sales, including a repeat sale of one home, and one South Tower sale. Compare the available residences by layout, floor, outlook, condition, and recurring costs.
Building facts
| Address | 1 Shore Lane, Jersey City, NJ 07310 (the North Tower; the South Tower is 20 Newport Parkway) |
|---|---|
| Completed | 2008 |
| Developer | LeFrak (the Newport master developer) |
| Height | Floor numbers run to 28, though skipped numbers mean roughly 23 physical stories |
| Residences | Several hundred homes across the two towers; published counts conflict, so confirm the exact figure with the association |
| Typical sizes | One bedrooms about 780 to 1,335 sq ft; two bedrooms about 1,100 to 2,210; three bedrooms about 1,420 to 2,335; four bedrooms about 1,980 to 2,550; a few larger homes |
| Ownership | Condominium |
| Taxes | Confirm the current bill and any PILOT obligation for the specific unit with the Jersey City Tax Assessor. Where a financial agreement applies, obtain its amendments, payment schedule and expiration date; construction year alone does not establish tax status. |
| HOA dues | Use the current statement for the exact unit. Confirm included utilities, reserve contributions, separate amenity charges and any assessment installments with management. |
| Parking | Assigned garage parking, generally for an additional monthly fee; some homes convey with a space |
| Pets | Request the current written pet policy, including any restrictions and approval process. |
| Amenities | 24 hour concierge and doorman, fitness center with steam and sauna, rooftop sundeck and sky lounge, jacuzzi, residents’ clubroom, conference and business room, children’s playroom, bicycle storage |
| Transit | Compare the walk from the building to Newport PATH and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail. Check current PATH routes and schedules for your destination, adding walking, waiting and any transfer to the journey. |
| Neighborhood | Newport: the planned waterfront district between Hoboken and Downtown Jersey City, with the Newport Green park, the marina, and the river walkway |
What the Shore Club is like to live in
It is an established waterfront condominium. The lobby and concierge are staffed around the clock, the gym has a steam room and a sauna, and the roof has a sundeck and a lounge with the skyline in front of it. Compare actual floor plans, usable bedroom space and full ownership costs with homes at 75 Park Lane and other Newport buildings. The building is near the waterfront, with Newport Centre and PATH inland; assess the walk and noise at the home you are considering.
The lines and floors that set the price
In the North Tower, value comes down to three things. River facing homes on the higher floors carry the skyline views the building is known for and the premium that goes with them. Interior and lower floor lines trade at a different level and are the way into the building for buyers who want the amenities more than the view. And renovation matters: a 2008 kitchen and a 2024 kitchen are two different prices, which I saw firsthand when I sold unit 318 in 2021 at $1,110,000 and again in 2026 at $1,290,000 after about $97,500 of documented renovation work (chef’s kitchen, two baths, lighting, and a reworked living room).
Documented sales at the Shore Club
My own closings, also listed on my Track Record page:
| Tower | Unit | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| North, 1 Shore Lane | 318 | 2026 | $1,290,000 |
| North, 1 Shore Lane | 318 | 2021 | $1,110,000 |
| North, 1 Shore Lane | 319 | 2021 | $1,100,000 |
| North, 1 Shore Lane | 1901 | 2021 | $999,000 |
| South, 20 Newport Parkway | 2106 | 2021 | $695,000 |
For a current comparison, review recent closed sales separately from active asking prices. Compare similar layouts, condition, outlook, parking rights and ownership costs. Evaluate rental listings separately from completed leases.
What buyers should know
Get the tax and PILOT facts first. If the building carries an abatement, its remaining years and step ups change your monthly cost more than any other line item, and the tax comparison tool cannot establish whether a PILOT applies. Ask for the association’s reserve study and recent financials; a 2008 tower is at the age where facades, elevators, and roof systems come up, and a well funded reserve is the difference between a good building and a special assessment. Confirm parking. And compare the two towers on the specific units available; they share the community but the floors, lines, and finishes differ.
What sellers should know
Price from comparable completed sales in the North Tower and nearby alternatives. Show the actual outlook, layout, and renovation level clearly, and provide improvement records and current association information to support buyers’ questions.
Quick answers about the Shore Club North Tower
Is the Shore Club a good building to buy in?
The fit depends on the specific residence, your budget and priorities. Compare floor plans and current costs, then review association finances, insurance, planned work and the unit’s tax obligations.
What are the HOA fees at 1 Shore Lane?
Dues vary by residence and can change with the budget. Review the current statement, included utilities and services, and any separate parking or assessment charges.
Is the Shore Club tax abated?
Confirm with the Jersey City Tax Assessor and the listing. Dividing the listed annual taxes by the price is a first flag, not proof, because the general rate (2.335 percent for 2025) applies to assessed value rather than the sale price; confirm PILOT status in the Tax Assessor’s records, the actual tax bill, and the recorded financial agreement, and get the expiration date and step ups in writing before you offer.
North Tower or South Tower?
They share the community and the amenity package. The right answer depends on the specific units available: floor, line, view, and renovation level matter more than the tower. I price each tower against its own closed sales.
What have homes at the Shore Club sold for?
My own sales range from $695,000 for a South Tower one bedroom in 2021 to $1,290,000 for a renovated North Tower two bedroom in 2026. For a current comparison, separate recent closed sales from active asking prices and compare similar layouts, condition and included rights.
How is the commute from the Shore Club?
The Newport PATH is a few minutes’ walk (World Trade Center in about 10 minutes, 33rd Street in about 15), the light rail stops at Newport, and the Hoboken Terminal ferries are one light rail stop north.
Nearby buildings
The Shore Club, South Tower (20 Newport Parkway) · 75 Park Lane · Crystal Point · Mandalay on the Hudson · 77 Hudson · 99 Hudson · The Emerald · Shore House
Tools for this building
Jersey City Tax Comparison Tool · Condo carrying cost calculator · NJ seller net sheet · How Jersey City tax abatements work
Reviewed August 2026 by Anthony Vetrano, Associate Broker. Building details are provided as general guidance and change over time; confirm specifics for any unit with your agent and attorney. Not a representation by any building or its association.
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