The Residences at W Hoboken
Condominium residences above the W Hoboken hotel, near the waterfront and Hoboken Terminal.
The Residences at W Hoboken occupy the upper floors of the waterfront hotel at 225 River Street, near Hoboken Terminal. They offer a condominium setting with access to hotel services under the applicable arrangements. Compare the residence’s actual outlook, layout, service inclusions, and separate charges.
Building facts
| Address | 225 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 (downtown waterfront, between 2nd and 3rd Streets) |
|---|---|
| Completed | 2009 |
| Developer | Ironstate Development |
| Format | 225 room W Hotel with private residences on the upper floors |
| Residences | Originally designed with 40 private residences on the upper floors, according to the architect’s project description |
| Height | Residential homes occupy the upper nine floors of the hotel and condominium tower |
| Ownership | Private condominiums with access to hotel services under the applicable agreements. Review the unit’s current tax or PILOT bill and service charges. |
| 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 | Valet parking through the hotel |
| Pets | Request the current written pet policy, including any restrictions and approval process. |
| Amenities and services | Resident concierge and access to hotel services under the current agreement, with fitness facilities, dining, and valet options. Separate fees and access rules can apply. |
| Views | Direct Manhattan skyline and river views from the east facing homes; the building stands directly on the waterfront |
| Transit | Hoboken Terminal brings together PATH, NY Waterway, NJ Transit rail and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail. Walk the route from the building and check the service that matches your destination. |
What living at the W is like
The downtown waterfront location puts Hoboken Terminal, restaurants, and riverfront parks nearby. The hotel relationship is part of the ownership experience; review which services are included, which are optional, and the current charges.
What sets the price
Exposure and floor: the east facing homes on the highest floors carry the direct skyline view that is the reason to buy here. Size and layout: the larger homes are rare. Services: the value of the hotel relationship is real but personal, and it is reflected in the dues, so the price per square foot has to be read together with the monthly number.
Sales context
The residential collection is small, so recent sales may not provide a close match for every layout. Start with the building’s own closings, then compare other Hoboken waterfront homes by outlook, outdoor space, parking, condition, and recurring costs. Hotel service charges belong in that comparison.
What buyers should know
Read the resident services agreement with the hotel and understand what the dues fund, how they have changed, and what happens if the hotel changes flags. Read the association’s financials. Model the true monthly number including the dues; on this building it is the number that decides the purchase. Confirm parking and storage.
What sellers should know
The buyer for a W residence is specific: someone who wants the hotel lifestyle and the view. Market to that buyer directly, with the services and the view leading, and price from the building’s own closed history rather than Hoboken condo averages.
Quick answers about the Residences at W Hoboken
Are the W Hoboken residences condos or hotel rooms?
They are private condominiums on the upper floors of the W Hotel, owned outright, with the hotel’s services available to residents.
What services do residents of the W Hoboken get?
The attended lobby and concierge, valet, and fitness center, plus access to the hotel’s amenities; confirm the current resident services agreement for the details.
What are the HOA fees at the W Hoboken?
Use the residence’s current statement and resident services agreement. Separate association dues, hotel service charges, optional services, parking, and taxes or PILOT when comparing the total monthly cost.
How close is the W Hoboken to the PATH?
Hoboken Terminal brings together PATH, NY Waterway, NJ Transit rail and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail. Walk the route from the building and check the service that matches your destination.
How many residences are at the W Hoboken?
The architect’s original project description identifies 40 private residences above the hotel. For a purchase, use the current condominium documents to confirm the legal unit and association details.
Nearby buildings
The Sky Club · Southend Lofts · Hudson Tea Building · Maxwell Place
Tools for this building
Condo carrying cost calculator · NJ seller net sheet · What HOA fees cover in a Hoboken condo
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.
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Branded-condo comps for the W Residences: 908-227-8226.