Neighborhood at Sofi Gaslight Commons in South Orange, New Jersey

Welcome to Sofi Gaslight Commons​

Located just west of Newark, this historic pocket of South Orange is one of New Jersey’s best kept secrets. Boasting a seamless blend of modern conveniences and vintage charms, this eclectic neighborhood complements your active lifestyle and thirst for exploration.

Living a short distance from the Midtown Direct train station places you in prime position for efficient commutes to work and play. Enjoy shopping at South Orange Village Center, posh dining at Papillon 25 Restaurant & Martini Bar, and brisk walks around the duck pond at Cameron Park. Calling Sofi Gaslight Commons home ensures that your downtime can become fun time at the drop of a hat.

Shopping

  • Stop & Shop
  • Essex Green Shopping Center
  • Target
  • Walgreens
  • The Mall at Short Hills
  • Ashley Marketplace
  • Green Way Markets of Maplewood
  • Kings Food Markets
  • Whole Foods Market
  • South Orange Farmers Market
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Dining​

  • Sonny's Bagels
  • Gaslight Brewery & Restaurant
  • Basilico
  • BGR
  • Goldberg's World Famous Deli and Bagel Chateau
  • Papillon 25
  • Libretti's Restaurant EST.1950
  • Pandang
  • McLoone's Boathouse
  • Reservoir

Activities & Entertainment

  • Cameron Park
  • South Mountain Reservation
  • Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
  • Turtle Back Rock Picnic Area
  • Prudential Center
  • SOPAC (South Orange Performing Arts Center)
  • New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
  • Paper Mill Playhouse
  • Tulip Springs
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Schools

  • Drew University
  • The School District of South Orange and Maplewood
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University
  • New Jersey Institute of Technology
  • Seton Hall University



Transportation

  • NJ Transit – Bus (Newark Pen Station)
  • South Orange Train Station NJ Transit - Morris & Essex Line (Mid-town Direct to Penn Station, NY)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport



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Where You Want To Be

Our South Orange neighborhood is the perfect jumping off point for fun-filled days. Want to change up your view? Enjoy a relaxing morning jog on the South Mountain Fairy trail and admire all the eccentric handmade bird houses scattered throughout the area. Tired of cooking at home? Head on over to Gaslight Brewery & Restaurant and enjoy one of the best ribeye steaks you’ve ever had. Nothing good on TV? The South Orange Village Center hosts a wide variety of shows, from live performances by classical and modern artists to stage plays and musicals. And if you decide you want to cook in and relax, Ashley Marketplace is minutes away with all the groceries you need to make yourself a meal that’s equal parts healthy and delicious. No matter how you like to spend your free time, South Orange has the answer.

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