Jersey City

For the last decade, Brooklyn was the most talked about market amongst real estate developers and investors. That trend seems to be changing as industry professionals have now set their sights on Jersey City.

There are several factors that distinguish the new Mill Rocks community, beyond the fact that it’s the only new construction rental building in the area, it also offers modern finishes, useful amenities, and a convenient location all at a competitive price.

Last week the Jersey City Planning Board voted unanimously to approve an amendment to the Paulus Hook Redevelopment Plan that paves the way for a new, potentially 60-story tower at the corner of Warren Street and Christopher Columbus Drive.

As I walk around the area, I see and meet lots of people. Some are new transplants, some have been here for decades and some are born and raised. I wanted to find out their thoughts on the area so I asked them five questions.

We interviewed award-winning architectural designer Janine Glatt whose designs have been featured in Cottages & Bungalows magazine and Design New Jersey. The small firm integrates spaces in an organic, minimalist way with each project's unique site and function as a guide.

Our weekly news roundup of New Jersey stories you may have missed. This week, Revel casino relaunched as 'Ten', Fort Lee launches restaurant week, NJ's invisible workforce, Atlantic City is on the brink again, and more.

As everyone knows, Jersey City is on the move. There are skyscrapers going up seemingly everywhere, cool restaurants, neat stores, pop-up beer gardens and more. This is especially true in Bergen-Lafayette. While we don’t quite have the infrastructure and shiny things, our advantage is that almost everywhere can be beautified and refurbished. All that it takes is someone that cares, a little funding and a lot of elbow grease.

Saquib Rahim and Arthur Kaufman of Coldwell Banker’s Kaufman Group, are pleased to present their newest listing – a one bedroom home with private parking – located right in the heart of Downtown Jersey City’s coveted Paulus Hook neighborhood.

Everyone’s favorite French bakery, Choc•O•Pain Bakery and Café, has announced a fourth Hudson County location planned for the Heights section of Jersey City.

This 3-bedroom home in the Village offers one convenience that's hard to find in this neighborhood - an attached 1 car garage. Add in a gut renovation in 2015 and you’ll understand why this home is a rarity.