Exchange Place

My husband is a retiree of Goldman Sachs. In August we received information that said that he would have to choose a new Medical/​Prescription Plan. Goldman Sachs referred us to AON Retirees Exchange and with their help he was able to choose a new affordable plan. There was an error regarding the new premium that will take effect Jan 1, 2016. He called the Benefits Department each week for four weeks and was repeatedly told that «it is being worked on.» As the end of the year approaches he was getting more and more agitated. He called one last time this past Thursday and spoke to a young woman named Kim. She was professional and told him that the problem was corrected and gave him the new rate. Thank you Kim for rectifying this problem. You are an asset to Goldman Sachs.

Beatiful view of the NYC skyline from a peaceful and clean boardwalk.
Only steps from the PATH train with parking along nearby streets and nearby bars and restaurants. 911 memorial alon the boardwalk and plenty of public benches to relax on.
Great for a long walk.

I live in Manhattan and I’ve spent my entire career working here but I recently started a new job working in Exchange Place.
To be honest, I miss Manhattan but Exchange Place is not without its charms. For starters, the PATH station is clean and modern. The promenade and pier at Exchange Place are beautiful and great to walk and relax on during my lunch break.
The views of Manhattan, needless to say, are gorgeous, especially at night.
There are many modern towers — both residential and commercial — in the area. There is also a ton of construction and renovation of old buildings going on. You get the impression that Jersey City is moving in the right direction and in a few years the area will look much different and be much more crowded.
I also noticed that, on average, many of the professionals I see working here tend to be on the younger side.
Exchange Place still has a bit of a cheesy New Jersey vibe to it. However, living or working here is not the end of the world.

I do love the view of the NYC skyline from across the Hudson River. There are plenty of benches so you can just chill there for a while. Bring your lunch/​coffee and a book, or you can always people watch too.
I must confess I got a bit dizzy watching the waves in the river. It is a busy river as there are ferries which will bring people over from Jersey City to Wall Street and vice versa.
There is also a ⁹⁄₁₁ memorial. It is pretty much right in front of Freedom Tower (across the river, that is).
At the Exchange Place, it is a busy hive of activities with people taking the train (light rail), the PATH and buses, getting to places.
The most prominent building will be Goldman Sachs and most people will know it when you mention that.

Exchange Place actually has quite a bit going for it, if you can believe it. In my mind, it has one of the best views of the World Trade Center that one can find. There’s a lot of picnic tables to eat your lunch on the pier and there’s the Starbucks/​PNC Bank/​PATH/​HBLR only steps away.
Here’s the issue… it’s freezing almost always due to the fact that you’re either on the water or over the water. I’m not built for the cold, but it’s a great spot in summer or fall. During lunch hour Monday-​Friday on days with good weather, there’s a ton of local office workers eating their lunch and enjoying their views and each other.
It’s a beautiful thing. Check it out if you’re in the area… it’s just freezing in January!

I wanted to take a picture of the new World Trade Center, but I didn’t want to spend the money to go to the top of the Empire State Building or the Top of the Rock. Instead, I took PATH and the Hudson-​Bergen Lightrail (PATH doesn’t serve Exchange Place on weekends or holidays. Epic fail) to Exchange Place. I then walked to the waterfront. I was very impressed with the views. The new World Trade Center will never be as good as the original, but it is a sleek and svelte building. Jersey City also has a tribute for all of the Jersey City residents who lost their lives on ⁹⁄₁₁.
The area is full of office buildings. It’s like a mini-​Lower Manhattan. However, the tall buildings (plus scaffolding) create a bit of a shadow. I wish there was a little more green space (i.e. Union Square).

It’s also referred to as «Chindia» by old-​school JC-​ers. Not as badly infested as Pavonia (UGH) but not dope.

I really love this place. Its a perfect place to come with good company or alone to enjoy the beautiful NYC skyline. They have plenty of seats and space so you will never feel crowded.
You will see a lot of families, couples and singles just enjoying the view.

Love the hotel! Very clean beautiful views and spacious rooms. Staff are really friendly and the restaurant is just great will definitely come back.

Tracking back in time I found this beautiful place by the Hudson while tracking down Indian lunchtrucks right outside but not listed on Unilocal cus I forgot to list them. From Exchange place it is almost as beautiful a view of Manhattan as from Brookyln except this is Jersey City. Nice to walk indoors even if it can be a busy transportation center. A few shops inside. Next time I hope to be in the warmer seasons so I can enjoy the Manhattan view outdoors and a bit longer. I wonder if I can bring my beach chairs and an umbrella. You know I would, too! Haha

Exchange place is a stop along my daily commute these days. I appreciate the convenience of the PATH, Light Rail, & bus stops all converging on this place. It makes getting wherever you need I go fairly easy.
The area and PATH station are both fairly clean, surprisingly so, given the massive amount of people that travel through here on a daily basis.
It gets super cold here in the winter, due to the water and the wind. I’m looking forward to that part of my commute in a couple months.

Clean even when there is so much foot traffic. Unfortunately escalator is still being worked on. Perfect for where I work.

You can see NYC.
‘Nuff said.

Exchange Place is really so much more than just the PATH station.
Great views of Manhattan. Plenty of benches to sit & take it all in. Morning exercise classes going on as well as the occasional bit of entertainment or community event. They have live music down here and other kinds of local events.
Exchange Place also has a Light Rail stop as well as a variety of places to eat & get coffee. None are that great… mostly just chain/​franchise spots, but they get the job done esp. if you are in a hurry.

A great area to work and it’s right on the Hudson River. There are many modes of transportation in the area such as the Exchange Place Path station, light rail train stop and ferries over to Manhattan. There are also a few nice restaurants and bars in the area as well.

Hittin up the PATH! Make sure your timing is on, or else you will be waiting. It takes you to WTC (or Newark/​Penn if you go the other direction).
FYI, the people watching is great here. There is also a fantastic view of Manhattan from the river here.
Taxis are waiting here too.

I simply love Exchange Place. I came here for the first time on 9÷11÷2011. I was here to take pictures of the Tribute in Lights. The view of lower Manhattan from Exchange Place is gorgeous! I remember thinking to myself, «this would be a great place to come here with a boyfriend.» A few months later, it came true. My then boyfriend brought me here and asked me to be his girlfriend. It was really nice. This was in January. Because of the cold weather, it was completely empty. It was just me and my guy enjoying the view ^^

Exchange Place located in Downtown Jersey City offers some really nice views of NYC’s skyline.
I come here a couple of times in a week due to my work commitments. The neighborhood is very well connected via public transportation (Path trains, Ferry and Light Rail). This hood is also referred to as «Wall Street West» due to the concentration of financial concerns which have offices there. Almost all the biggies have their offices here (Citibank, Brown Nrothers, Morgan Stanley etc).The namesake is a square of about 200 feet long at the foot of Montgomery Street at the Hudson River which was created by landfilling of the shore at Paulus Hook and has been major transportation hub since the colonial era.
There are a couple of options to eat around out here. I would definitely recommend coming here late evening to enjoy the awesome view of New York’s skyline.

Beautiful and scenic area of Jersey City that overlooks the Hudson and lower Manhattan.
The area is home to Goldman Sachs and other financial institutions corporate offices. PATH and the light rail is here also. Nice place to relax and people watch. Theres a lot benches and seating around the area of the PATH station.
There is also a few hotels, a Five Guys Burger Joint and Milano’s Italian Deli in the area.

This is an extremely work oriented area with office buildings and the PATH making up it’s landscape. Their are minimal places to grab a bite to eat and few, if any are open on the weekends.
The one great pleasure of this area is the pier which jets out into the Hudson and provides a picturesque view of downtown Manhattan. If your lucky enough to work on the promenade the view alone can make up for most of what Jersey City lacks.
I give this place four stars on view alone and I recommend you pack a lunch and take advantage of the many sitting areas.