Hudson Stables & The Economic Stratification of Hoboken

You don’t need to spend much time in Hoboken to realize that one of the biggest challenges people face here is parking. You can argue over the necessity of having a car in this town, but the fact is most people need a car for some reason or another, and even the folks that admit they don’t need one like having one. Americans have been raised to equate a car with freedom and economic prosperity, and if Hoboken happens to be one of the most walkable cities in the country, that doesn’t mean the rest of the country is as accommodating.
So, parking in this town has long been a Mad Max-like game of aggression, cunning, and occasional violence. What’s always been surprising is the occasional high-end sportscar you find parked on the street, because street parking is rough on vehicles. From kids sitting on your car to people, you know, smashing into it, the longer you leave your car parked on the street the more likely damage becomes. It’s one thing if your $18k Fiat gets a dent, something else entirely if your $200,000 Huracán gets scraped.
Well, according to Jersey Digs, that problem has been solved for the One Percenters in Hoboken, because Hudson Stables is about to open.
For those of us who don’t own classic cars, sportscars, or similar vehicles, we’re stuck on the street. Or in a parking garage, which is a better choice if you’re worried about damage—though still no guarantee, as we’ve all seen some pretty sketchy driving skills on display in parking garages. Hudson Stables is a reminder that Hoboken is a gentrified town, and there are some seriously rich people living here. That means an increasing stratification; there are two Hobokens, after all, a Hoboken where you park your car on the street and hope for the best, and a Hoboken where you pay to have your car kept in cold storage, where it is cared for and delivered to you fueled up, cleaned, and ready to go whenever you want it.
Of course, if Hudson Stables offers tours of their inventory and possibly test drives, we’d be all for it. After all, driving a stick in a 1987 Toyota Camry is pretty much the same as driving a Huracán, right?

A Cool, Dry Place
Headed up by Jonathan Lloyd-Jones, a part owner of Classic Car Club Manhattan, Hudson Stables will be marketed towards car collectors and enthusiasts who have valuable, unique cars that you can’t really park on the street, as well as space for storing race cars and associated equipment. Hudson Stables will also help you sell your cool vehicle on consignment.

- Jeffrey Somers
Latest Articles
Best places around town
Lifestyle
The Guide to Moving to Hoboken
Jeffrey Somers
Food & Drink
Hoboken’s Best Bar for ...
Jeffrey Somers
Community
The Mystery of the Boat Graveyard
Jeffrey Somers
Shopping
Best places around town
On Sale!
New Item In Stock from Your Local Store
$29.99
$29.99
On Sale!
New Item In Stock from Your Local Store
$29.99
$29.99
On Sale!
New Item In Stock from Your Local Store
$29.99
$29.99
What We Are Working On
We are bringing you a different experience to help you live your best life in Hoboken NJ.
2020
Government & City Data
Stay informed with local city data to help you understand what our local government is up to.
2020
Non-Profit Directory
A directory of non-profits for positive change around the Hudson County and beyond.
2021
Network & Social Events
Meet your neighbors and join us for special events around town and around the year.
2020
City Status & Portal
Our portal enables everyone to connect and stay informed about our city through a central online portal.
2020
Community Forums
A place to meet, ask, and discuss important topics around town in a civil online forum.
2020
Local History & Culture
A great historical map and timeline of Hoboken's history and more.
2020
Podcast & Local Radio
Listen to the best of local music and community programming brought to you by Hobokenites.
2020
Community Tools
A useful list of apps by local developers to help you live your best life in Hoboken NJ.
Editorial
Articles
Editor's Pick
Trending
City Guide
Sections
City
CityStatus
Weather
Resources
Guides
Traffic & Transit
Police & Fire
Discover
Events
Places
Food
Partners
OpenTable
Groupon
Booking.com
Become A Partner
Contribute
Add Events
Add Coupons
Add Places
Send Story Idea
Resources
HobokenNJ.gov
hMag.com
HobokenPatch.com
HobokenReddit
Docs
Platform
About Us
Mobile App
Customer Portal
Contacts
Advertise
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Network
VisitHoboken.org
JerseyCityLife.com
More
Reader Center
Tools & Services
Events Guide
Multimedia
Photography
Video
Store
Subscribe
Manage My Account
Feedback
Site Map
HobokenLife
News & Lifestyle
CityPortal News, Lifestyle, Events, Food, Drink, Music, Nightlife, Arts, Entertainment, Fitness, Directory, Maps, Classifieds & more.

Copyright © 2012-2020 · HobokenLife™ News & Lifestyle · Presented By Hoboken Cloud