A limited collection of newly renovated penthouses has hit the market at Liberty Towers, a Jersey City waterfront rental property built in 2003. Select residences are available for immediate occupancy, and the property is offering early previews and viewings of both the updated penthouses and its overhauled amenity spaces.
The release, first detailed by Jersey Digs, describes the penthouses as offering expansive views of the Hudson River, the Manhattan skyline, and the Statue of Liberty through floor-to-ceiling windows, with select units adding private balconies or terraces overlooking the water. The interiors lean contemporary, with updated flooring, designer lighting, sheer roller shades, integrated storage, and in-home laundry throughout.
Kitchens in the renovated units pair two-tone walnut and white cabinetry with Caesarstone countertops finished in waterfall edges, matte black water-efficient Kohler fixtures, and black stainless steel appliances; select residences even include a second refrigerator, according to the same report. Bathrooms carry porcelain tile, Statuario shower surrounds, and matching matte black fixtures, while bedrooms feature oversized windows, blackout shades, and modular closet systems.
A Waterfront Address With Deep Institutional Roots
Liberty Towers sits at 33 Hudson Street in Downtown Jersey City and has 648 rental apartments. The complex was designed by architect Jordan Gruzen of Gruzen Samton and completed in 2003, according to StreetEasy. The property's institutional pedigree runs deep: Liberty Towers was acquired for $409 million in 2019, according to Curious Deal. Mack-Cali later rebranded as Veris Residential in 2021 to sharpen its focus on luxury rentals.
That ownership lineage shifted again this year. RHO Residential, a Roseland-based firm, is now the property's management company, a change that Jersey Digs' reporting ties to a broader corporate transaction. As reported by CoStar, RHO Residential was selected in June 2026 to manage Veris Residential's 15-building, 6,000-unit former Northeast portfolio following a $3.5 billion acquisition of Veris by an investor consortium led by Affinius Capital and Vista Hill Partners. That takeover nearly doubled RHO's operating platform, and CoStar reported it now spans nearly 12,000 apartments across 40 communities, including seven Jersey City waterfront properties totaling 3,783 units — though Jersey Digs' own account of the Liberty Towers transition describes RHO as overseeing nearly 12,000 residences across 38 communities.
Amenities Built Around Wellness and Remote Work
Beyond the penthouses, Liberty Towers has reimagined its indoor and outdoor amenity spaces, according to Jersey Digs. The rooftop deck now includes a swimming pool, private cabanas, and grilling areas, while indoor spaces add a lounge with a double-sided fireplace, a game parlor, a golf simulator, an artisan room, and a children's playroom. A coworking area with individual work pods and a conference room caters to remote workers, and the health club has been updated with new fitness equipment plus separate yoga, spin, and boxing studios.
The property also offers a 24-hour concierge, secure package management, and complimentary bicycle storage, along with a hydroponic farm, a private daycare, and on-site dining and retail. Much of that renovation push traces back to a design overhaul led by interior designer Sallyann Farnum, who used reclaimable, reusable, or recyclable materials, as Veris Residential described in a feature published September 16, 2024, and updated April 22, 2025.
Transit Access and a Tightening Class A Market
Location remains one of the building's biggest selling points. Liberty Towers has nearby transit connections, and Jersey Digs notes the complex also provides access to the Hudson River waterfront walkway, Liberty State Park, ferry service, and the Harborside, Newport, and Grove Street PATH and light rail stops connecting Jersey City to Manhattan.
The renovation arrives amid a mixed rental landscape. Jersey City's average monthly rent stood at $3,318 as of September 2026, with one-bedrooms averaging that same figure and two-bedrooms averaging $4,401, according to Apartments.com. Separately, Apartment List's September 2026 report put the city's overall median rent at $2,527 after a 2.3% year-over-year increase, ranking Jersey City the 7th most expensive large city in the country even as national median rents slipped 0.8% over the same period.
Demand for waterfront units has stayed strong even as the broader market shifts. A CBRE report published in PwC's market insights found that despite a 20 percent expansion of Jersey City's apartment inventory over five years, the city's multifamily vacancy rate held at just 2.8 percent as of the second quarter of 2025.
