Englewood Cliffs Community Guide 2020

Englewood Cliffs, NJ Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS EXPLORE ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS..................................................................................2 MARKET OVERVIEW ............................................................................................... 3 SCHOOLING ......................................................................................................... 4 DRIVER’S LICENSE AND REGISTRATION ..................................................................... 5 HIGHWAY SYSTEM................................................................................................. 6 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.......................................................................................7 HOSPITAL............................................................................................................. 8 CLIMATE .............................................................................................................. 9 LOCAL ATTRACTIONS ............................................................................................ 10 LOCAL RESOURCES............................................................................................... 13

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EXPLORE ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS

Englewood Cliffs is a borough of Bergen County, the riverside suburb community just north of the George Washington Bridge. It is regarded for its lush natural beauty as well as its spectacular views of the city across the Hudson River. The borough and its neighboring towns have a wide array of shops and boutiques, cafes, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Englewood Cliffs is also home to several major corporations, especially in the financial industries. Situated just across the Hudson River from greater New York City, the area provides the feel of a small town community with all the amenities of a major city just a short drive away. Englewood Cliffs is sorrounded by several other popular locations such as Fort Lee, Englewood and Ridgewood. Living among peaceful, tree-dense thoroughfares, along with an excellent-rated school system, makes Englewood Cliffs a popular suburb amoung families with young children. FOOD & DRINK Favorite local restaurants include Cliffs Steakhouse, a charming and upscale restaurant that serves wonderfully prepared steaks, pasta, and a variety of seafood. Plus, grocery stores, coffee shops, and even cozy hole-in-the-wall bars are located all over Englewood Cliffs. SHOPPING Small local stores are the norm in Englewood Cliffs, while some shopping plazas and malls are located in the area, such as The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack.

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MARKET OVERVIEW Considerations

Findings

Comments

Three and four bedroomapartments are hard to find; houses are rare Fees range fromone month to 10%of the lease amount

Housing Availability

Low

Tenant Paid Real Estate Fees

Yes

Typical Lease Length Typical Security Deposit

12 Months 1.5 Months

Often negotiable but most landlords will not accept on a one year lease

Early Termination Clauses

Available

Negotiation of Lease Terms

Low

Aportaments: Unfurnished 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5 Bedroom Englewood Cliffs $2300-3500 $2700-5400 $3300-5800 N/A N/A Fort Lee $2700-3600 $3000-5700 $3500-6300 N/A N/A Ridgewood $2000-3200 $2300-4200 $2500-5200 N/A N/A Tenafly $2000-3000 $2300-4000 $2500-4600 N/A N/A

Houses: Unfurnished

1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom $3500-6000 $3800-6100 $3400-5500 $3100-4700

4 Bedroom $4200- 6000 $4500- 6200 $4200- 5800 $4200- 5500

5 Bedroom $5000-7500 $5200-7800 $4600-7100 $4400-6800

Englewood Cliffs

N/A N/A N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A N/A

Fort Lee

Ridgewood

Tenafly

Englewood Cliffs has a very suburban feel, but let’s not forget ever-growing New York City is just across the Hudson River. The housing market in Englewood Cliffs and the surrounding areas (specifically Englewood and Fort Lee) feature a variety of apartment complexes, condos, townhomes, and single-family houses available for rent.

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SCHOOLING Schools in New Jersey, including those in Englewood Cliffs, offer a wide variety of educational experiences to meet the individual needs of every family – from early childhood through graduate school – with access to public, charter, and private schools. Many of these schools meet – and often exceed – state and national education requirements. There is also a wide selection of private child care facilities for six-week-old infants up to kindergarten-aged children. Englewood Cliffs School District The Englewood Cliffs Public School District website provides in-depth information about its schools, including grade-level curriculum and school attendance boundaries (i.e., which schools serve which neighborhoods/addresses). Visit www.englewoodcliffs.org for more information on individual school websites and even more specific information for students and parents. Entrance to most of the public schools is determined by the street address of the home, although in some cases, classrooms in the closest neighborhood school can be full and therefore unable to accept additional students. In such cases, the family will be directed to the next closest school with space available. All public schools will require identification and confirmation of residence, before allowing the child to register. Tours are not typically offered in the public schools. Private Schools Private schools follow their own application processes, timelines, and selection criteria that can be accessed individually online. Interviews and oftentimes placement tests are part of the selection process. Some of the schools work on rigid admission dates and others offer flexibility to the moving family. Private school information is available online or through each school’s website. Individual tours are welcomed. Additional Useful Information US News and World Report: www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/new-jersey Private School Review: www.privateschoolreview.com A national aggregator of private school information. GreatSchools.org: www.greatschools.org/new-jersey Useful ratings (1-10) for each school, plus reviews by parents and a schools-comparison tool

Schooldigger.com: www.schooldigger.com/go/NJ/schoolrank.aspx This site is similar to GreatSchools. Their school ratings score 1-5. High-Schools.com: high-schools.com A resource of Public and Private U.S. High School data

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DRIVER’S LICENSE AND REGISTRATION Fees

A New Jersey Driver’s license costs $10 for a temporary driver permit and then an additional $24 for the full, four-year license. For expatriates, the fee will be prorated based on license expiration date. Licenses expire the same date as visa and I-94. Accepted forms of payment vary dependent upon which office location is visited by the applicant. Eligibility & Residency Conditions Upon becoming a resident of New Jersey, those who wish to drive in the state apply for a driver’s license within 60 days of your move or before your current license expires, whichever occurs first. Residency is established when an individual moves into a home within the state’s borders. All applicants must complete the state’s 6 Point ID Verification Program by presenting documents that prove age, identity and legal presence in the U.S: A primary and secondary document from the list below is required: • Passport with visa and I-94 (primary document) • Social security card (secondary document and provides SSN) • Bank statement issued in the past 60 days with applicant’s name and address (proof of address); electronic printouts are not accepted • Utility or credit card bill; electronic printouts are not accepted

• Original lease; electronic printouts are not accepted • First class mail received from any federal agency

Preparation It is strongly recommended that the New Jersey Driver Handbook is studied prior to taking the written test. This is can be viewed in PDF format at www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/license/drivermanual.pdf . There are also practice tests available online for study purposes.

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HIGHWAY SYSTEM Palisades Interstate Highway is a 38.25-mile long highway that runs through New Jersey and New York. The parkway is a major commuter route into New York City from Rockland and Orange counties in New York and Bergen County in New Jersey. The southern terminus of the route is at the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, New Jersey, where it connects to Interstate 95 (I-95) and U.S. Route 1–9 (US 1–9). U.S. Route 1 travels through New Jersey from Pennsylvania into Mercer County and intersects other freeways and highways and into New York City along with I-95. U.S. Route 9 travels from Cape May, across the Delaware Bay, and later into Bergen County. It continues to New York City with I-95. In Ocean County, this route is mainly a two-

lane road that parallels the Garden State Parkway and runs parallel to the New Jersey shore. Please visit the following websites for information regarding the bridge and tunnel crossings in NYC: www.ny.com/transportation/crossings.

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION New Jersey Transit www.njtransit.com

New Jersey Transit offers public transportation throughout the state. The website provides schedules, fares and more information. Train, bus, and light rail are offered to travelers. Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) www.mta.info/nyct MTA is responsible for all forms of public transportation in New York. This includes buses, subways, ferries, bridges, tunnels, and rail service. MetroCard www.mta.info/metrocard 90% of the passengers who ride the MTA in New York City use the MetroCard. MetroCard rides can cost less and cards can be purchased one of two ways: pay-per-ride or unlimited ride. The website provides additional details. Ferries The Staten Island Ferry www.siferry.com The Staten Island Ferry, operated by the New York City Department of Transportation, is the main mode of transportation between the boroughs of Staten Island and Manhattan. The ferry docks at the Whitehall Terminal at Whitehall and South Streets in Lower Manhattan, and the St. George Ferry Terminal at Richmond Terrace, Staten Island. Ferry service is free of charge and operates 365 days per year. NY Waterway www.nywaterway.com NY Waterway operates ferries from New York to Tarrytown, Weehawken, Hoboken, Jersey City, Long Island Queens, and the Liberty Science Center. NY Waterway also offers sightseeing cruises. There are two docks in Manhattan – one at 38th Street and one near the World Financial Center.

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HOSPITAL Emergency

If you have a medical emergency and need immediate care, you can either take your own mode of transportation to the emergency room of the nearest hospital, or dial 911 for immediate medical attention to arrive at your location. An ambulance will then take you to the hospital. Dial 911 only in a serious medical emergency. The emergency room is not intended for situations where a call to your doctor or a visit to a walk- in clinic would be sufficient. Situations that demand medical attention but may not necessarily be emergencies include animal bites and small puncture wounds or lacerations. Hospitals Most hospitals are either non-profit and operate with the help of endowments or are privately- owned and operate for profit. If your doctor tells you that you will need to go to a hospital for any non-emergency reason, he/she will discuss with you which hospital to choose. To locate a hospital near you visit: www.hospitallink.com .

The two primary hospitals in Englewood Cliffs are: • Englewood Health: www.englewoodhealth.org • Hackensack University Medical Center: www.hackensackumc.org Urgent Care Centers

You may visit an Urgent Care Center if you need non-emergency medical assistance when your primary care doctor’s office is closed. Many urgent care centers are open from the early morning until late in the evening during the week and maintain weekend and holiday hours. Just as with a visit to the doctor, the Urgent Care Center will always need your insurance information, and a co-pay may apply at the time of treatment.

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CLIMATE The New York City/New Jersey area celebrates all four seasons of the year, with the annual precipitation averaging around 45 inches. On average, there are 220 sunny days per year in Englewood Cliffs. Conditions may vary in different regions.

Normal Monthly Temperature Month

• Winter brings snow to the state, calling for heavier clothing, including scarves, boots and gloves. January is the coldest month with the average high temperatures in the mid to upper

High/Low °F High/Low °C

January

39/27

4/-3

30s. It snows more in the northwestern mountains than at the Jersey Shore.

February

45/30 55/39 65/48 75/58 82/66 84/69 80/65

7/-1

March

13/4

• Signs of spring begin to appear in March. The signs include the return of migratory birds and the emergence of buds on trees, bushes and flowering bulbs. The landscape is once again green and colorful as flowers begin to bloom. Daylight lingers longer into the evening. • In the summer, New Jersey (especially the Jersey Shore) comes to life. The average temperature in July, the warmest month, is 84 degrees Fahrenheit, although the temperature along the water is typically cooler. • September brings autumn (also known as fall),

April

18/9

May

24/15 28/18 29/20

June

July

August

26/18

September 70/55

21/13

October

59/45

15/7

where nights become crisp and days grow shorter. Football season and Halloween (October 31st) are celebrated as the trees’ leaves turn orange, amber and rust before dropping to the ground. December 40/28 November 48/37

9/3

4/-2

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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Between the diversity of New Jersey and the bright lights of New York City, there’s no shortage of things to do in and around Englewood Clifs. Visit www.state.nj.us/nj/things for information about attractions throughout New Jersey. Attractions in New York City can be found at NYC & Company’s website, www.nycvisit.com . Bridges of New Jersey www.dalejtravis.com/cblist/cbnj.htm New Jersey offers many scenic routes that include historic bridges. The website provides a list of bridges by county and directions to each location. Madison Square Garden www.thegarden.com The world’s most famous arena in the heart of New York City, “the Garden” hosts NBA basketball, NHL hockey, concerts, and theatre productions, to name just a few. Visit their website for a

calendar of events. MetLife Stadium www.metlifestadium.com Home of both the New York Giants and New York Jets NFL professional (American) football franchises. Coney Island coneyislandfunguide.com New York City’s largest amusement park, it is also home of the world-famous Coney Island Cyclone. Staten Island www.visitstatenisland.com

Staten Island feels more suburban than the other NYC boroughs and offers an array of unexpected attractions. Staten Island boasts the largest collection of Tibetan art outside Tibet and has numerous parks and beaches. The Staten Island Ferry (free of charge at this time) cruises through New York Harbor past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Governors Island. Art/History/Museums Metropolitan Museum of Art https://www.metmuseum.org/ Founded in 1870, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world’s largest and finest art museums and puts on many different events and exhibitions. Museum of Modern Art www.moma.org Founded in 1920, the Museum of Modern Art focuses solely on newer forms and works of art. This museum also puts on many exhibitions and events.

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Guggenheim Museum www.guggenheim.org Founded in 1970, the Guggenheim Museum has been a preeminent institution for the collection, preservation, and research of modern and contemporary art.

Brooklyn Museum of Art www.brooklynmuseum.org

The Brooklyn Museum, housed in the 560,000-square-foot Beaux-Arts building, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the country. It houses world-renowned, permanent collections that range from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary art, and represent a wide range of cultures. Staten Island Kids Museum www.statenislandkids.org This museum offers interactive exhibitions and creative workshops for hands-on, first hand experiences. Cultural Arts Theater in New Jersey www.njtheater.com This website provides a list of all theaters by county and town and links you to the website for each venue. New Jersey Opera Theater (Several Venues) www.opera-nj.org NJOT offers high quality opera performances, sustainable education programs and related activities at several theaters. New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (Several Venues) www.njsymphony.org The orchestra brings its programs to seven different venues throughout the state, including the Richardson Auditorium in Princeton. Performing Arts www.newjerseyvisitorsnetwork.com The area offers many musical and dramatic performance venues. At the website, go to “What to Do” and then “Performing Arts—Theater.” Theatre District www.ny.com/theater/on-broadway/theaters.html New York City's Theater District is contained within a thin strip of Manhattan, from 53rd to 42nd streets, between 6th and 8th Avenues. There are approximately 36 theaters crammed into this small area of the city, most of which host world famous productions nightly.

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Bergen Performing Arts Center www.bergenpac.org The Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) is northern New Jersey’s busiest nonprofit, 501(c)(3) performing arts center. Park Systems The Department of the Interior (DOI) is the nation’s principal conservation agency. The Interior is a large, decentralized agency with over 80,000 employees and 180,000 volunteers located at approximately 2,400 operating locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, and freely associated states. The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency that operates under the DOI. Each state offers residents and visitors many recreational opportunities at the NPS site(s) in that state. Likewise, each state government manages the state parks, rather than the national parks, within its borders. The state park system also offers many recreational opportunities for its residents and visitors. National Park Service www.nps.gov/state/nj ǀ www.nps.gov/state/ny The states of New York and New Jersey cooperate with various groups to balance the forces of urban development and ecological preservation. The areas provide a wealth of cultural and natural resources for everyone. Follow the path and hear the stories of immigrants entering America, check out the shelters used by Washington's army during the Revolutionary War, or see the memorials to those who led and fought in battles, historical figures, and the early beginnings of the feminist movement. If relaxation is what you seek, have fun in one of the urban recreation areas, or escape the city to the seashore or hike in scenic trails. New Jersey State Parks www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests The Division of Parks and Forestry, which operates under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, has state parks and forests located throughout the state, available for many types of recreation: picnicking, swimming, camping, biking, fishing, boating, canoeing, etc. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation www.nysparks.state.ny.us This is the agency within the State of New York that is responsible for the state parks, recreational, and historic sites. The website provides details by region, recreational and historic interest. It also provides links to publications for more detailed information on facilities within the state. Maps can also be accessed at this site.

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LOCAL RESOURCES Newspapers

• New York Post www.nypost.com • New York Times www.nytimes.com • New York Daily News www.nydailynews.com • Garden State News Local TV • WABC-TV 7 ABC News http://abc7ny.com • WCBS-TV 2 CBS News https://newyork.cbslocal.com/category/news/nj-news/ • WNYW 5 Fox News www.fox5ny.com • WNBC 4 NBC News www.nbcnewyork.com • WPIX 11 http://pix11.com Utilities The following are the main utility providers to Englewood Cliffs: Water/Sewer Suez 800-422-5987 www.mysuezwater.com/ If you are living in a home, garbage is typically picked up by the town of Englewood Cliffs at no additional cost to the renter. Tenants of rental complexes or condo buildings typically have their trash handled by the building at no extra charge. Gas/Electric Public Service Electric & Gas (PSEG) PSEG is the primary supplier of electricity and gas service in the city of Englewood Cliffs. However, New Jersey energy choice laws provides its citizens the ability to buy their power from competitive companies offering low electricity rates. To compare their rates with those of other electricity providers in the area, visit http://www.njelectricity.org/pseg/ . For more information about these local resources and community events, visit the City of Englewood Cliffs website at: http://www.englewoodcliffsnj.org/ . (800) 350-7734 www.pseg.com

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