The Search: Old World Charm
From Major "Light Horse" Harry Lee's victory during the Battle of Paulus Hook to Mayor Hague’s four decade reign over the city, Jersey City...
GothamWest Presents Proposal for 156-166 Brunswick Street
As first reported by Jersey City Upfront, GothamWest has presented a proposal for a new project at 156-166 Brunswick Street in the Village. Designed...
The Newark that Could Have Been, Part III: Stunted Visions, Bad Faith, and Acceptance
Part III of our deep dive into the history and architectural aspirations of Newark: A new branding campaign in the 1980s pushed hard the idea that Newark had finally leveled off from the decline that consumed the city for the last 20 years.
Modcup’s Old Roasting Facility at 124 Brunswick is Getting a Facelift
The 1930’s warehouse at 124 Brunswick Street that was once known as “The Fish Market” and more recently as Modcup’s roasting facility, has an...
Rendering Reality: How Modern Tech Can Sell A Project Well Before Completion
Developers lean heavily on renderings to help buyers and renters visualize the finished project. Here's an inside look at how these renderings are made.
Bergen-Lafayette Mansion Scooped Up Quickly
Take a peek into this stunning Victorian home in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City. Built around 1895, the property boasts 8 bedrooms and...
Initial Plans Revealed for 286-298 Coles Street
The Soho West area of Jersey City is showing no signs of slowing down. The Cast Iron Lofts phase one is complete with phase...
Not So Hidden Gems: A Look at The Heights’ Historic Homes
The Heights neighborhood of Jersey City was a German enclave from the middle of the 19th century until World War I. Prosperous citizens, often of German descent, built the biggest and best houses on Summit Avenue and Sherman Place. Today, in the ongoing preservation conversation, we feature four of these well-preserved homes.
Thor Equities Hires Architect to Redesign 95 Greene Street in Jersey City
A Boston-based firm will oversee the building’s overhaul into a tech, healthcare, and medical facility.
Can Shipping Containers Help Revitalize Newark’s Distressed Communities?
Newark may be getting a new residential project that’s built entirely out of shipping containers. Spearheaded by development partners Cor10 Concepts and Community Asset Preservation Corporation as well as C+C Architecture, the new project hopes to promote home ownership and rebuild distressed communities.









