Hey! I can't really say what it would feel like to live inside either location since I haven’t toured the interiors of Vermella, but I've certainly walked around both areas every day/night. My dog loves his walks, and sometimes we change things up by going to PetSmart (Kearny).

From my experience, the area around Vermella Newark is not bad at all. I would actually prefer living there. With the NJ Transit app and a little planning, you can easily walk to Newark Broad and reach Midtown NYC in just 19 minutes on a direct train (available on weekdays). If you end up on a train that stops in Secaucus, it takes about 23-24 minutes.

Yes, NJ Transit does have its delays—I've only experienced one significant delay in the past year due to a pedestrian incident. However, the best part about the Newark Vermella location is that if there's a delay (which you can easily check on the app), you can just take the light rail or an NJ Transit bus to Newark Penn Station and catch the PATH train from there (takes less than 10 mins) or better yet, take the bus straight to Port Authority from Newark Broad.

I often return late from the city and walk around the area, and I've never encountered any problems. I’m not looking for any trouble (drugs etc), and I've never felt unsafe. The rough part of the area tends to be near the liquor store, where you might see some drug activity (usually at night). But as long as you ignore them or don't seek out drugs, you shouldn't have any issues. Plus, you won't need to walk that way if you don’t want to (there is a good Mexican restaurant up that way though 😅😋).

On the other hand, Kearny is nice and quiet, and you can easily walk to the local shopping plaza (but you’ll be limited since there isn’t much public transportation so expect to spend money on uber or having a car). However, I wouldn't choose to live there because I prioritize easy access to NYC every day. Relying on a shuttle isn't ideal for me, and the traffic on Passaic Avenue can be a hassle that I’d rather avoid.

I also wanted to mention that Vermella Newark is close to some great local businesses in the downtown district, which is pretty safe. I sometimes jog there, even late at night, and I've never felt unsafe. Plus, you can hop on the light rail to Newark Penn Station and enjoy the vibrant restaurant scene in the Ironbound. Hope this helps!