Hamilton Square
An attended condominium conversion beside Hamilton Park, with varied layouts and shared rooftop space.
For neighborhood alternatives, read Hamilton Park versus Paulus Hook.
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Hamilton Square is a condominium conversion on the former St. Francis Hospital campus beside Hamilton Park. It combines an attended lobby, shared rooftop space, and ground-floor neighborhood businesses with varied residential layouts. Confirm the access and cost of any separately operated facilities when comparing a unit’s monthly expenses.
Building facts
| Address | 232 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302, with a second entrance at 25 McWilliams Place (the north side of Hamilton Park, between McWilliams Place and Erie Street) |
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| Completed | 2009, with closings continuing into 2011 |
| Developer | Silverman |
| History | The St. Francis Hospital campus, redeveloped and partly rebuilt as residences |
| Height | 11 stories |
| Residences | About 125 condominiums, studios to three bedrooms |
| Ownership | Condominium |
| Property 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 | Indoor valet parking for an additional monthly fee, subject to availability; confirm on the listing |
| Pets | Request the current written pet policy, including any restrictions and approval process. |
| Amenities | 24-hour doorman service and a landscaped rooftop terrace with grills. Ground-floor businesses include separately operated fitness and other neighborhood services; check their memberships and charges separately from association dues. |
| Interiors | High ceilings, open plans, oversized windows, private terraces on some homes; views of Hamilton Park, the skyline, or the harbor depending on the line |
| Transit | Compare Grove Street and Newport PATH from the actual building entrance. Your destination and travel time determine which route works better. |
| Neighborhood | The Hamilton Park Historic District: the park with its farmers market, playgrounds, and tennis courts, the brownstone blocks around it, the restaurants on the park’s edges, and the Newport towers a few blocks east |
What Hamilton Square is like to live in
It is a brownstone neighborhood with a doorman. The park is across the street, the farmers market is on the park in season, the neighborhood restaurants are on the corners, and the building handles the packages, the car, and the roof. The rooftop terrace is expansive and the view runs from the park to the skyline. The trade offs are the dues that fund the staff, the valet parking fee, and the view from the interior lines, which is the courtyard rather than the park.
The lines that set the price
Hamilton Square homes differ in park outlook, floor, layout, condition, and outdoor space. See the actual light and view, compare relevant completed sales, and confirm any parking arrangement and recurring charge. Choose the combination that fits your budget and daily life.
Sales context
Anthony’s Hamilton Park-area experience includes the 2021 sale of 295 Pavonia Avenue for $2,475,000. A whole-house sale is neighborhood context, not a direct condo comparable. For Hamilton Square, begin with its own recent closings and account for layout, park or courtyard outlook, outdoor space, parking, and carrying costs.
What buyers should know
Review the unit’s current expenses, outdoor and parking rights, and the association’s finances and planned work. Compare the home with nearby brownstone condos and other full-service buildings, based on the layout, services, and setting you prefer.
What sellers should know
Show how the home relates to Hamilton Park and present its actual outlook, room arrangement and shared facilities. Start with relevant completed sales in Hamilton Square, then explain any differences from nearby condominiums. A park-facing home needs evidence for its pricing, just as any other residence does.
Quick answers about Hamilton Square
What was Hamilton Square before it was condos?
The St. Francis Hospital campus on the north side of Hamilton Park, redeveloped by Silverman into about 125 condominiums completed in 2009.
Does Hamilton Square have a doorman?
Yes, a 24 hour doorman and concierge, a level of service rare in the Hamilton Park district.
What are the HOA fees at Hamilton Square?
Use the current statement for the specific residence. Compare included services and utilities, reserve contributions, separate parking or amenity charges, and any assessment payments.
Does Hamilton Square have parking?
Indoor valet parking is available for an additional monthly fee, subject to availability; confirm for any unit.
Which homes at Hamilton Square have the best views?
The park facing homes on the upper floors, which look across Hamilton Park, and the east facing upper floor homes, which catch the skyline over Newport.
How close is Hamilton Square to the PATH?
Compare Grove Street and Newport PATH from the actual building entrance. Your destination and travel time determine which route works better.
Nearby buildings
88 Morgan · 10 Provost · The Oakman · Mandalay on the Hudson · Cooke Lofts (140 Bay) · Wells Fargo Lofts · Schroeder Lofts
Tools for this building
Condo carrying cost calculator · NJ seller net sheet · Jersey City Tax Comparison Tool · What HOA fees cover in a Jersey City 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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Hamilton Park comps and pricing for Hamilton Square: 908-227-8226.