Jersey City

A Jersey City ordinance that says developments granted property tax abatements must hire union labor on their projects was struck a blow last week by an Appeals Court, although the city’s top official says the matter is far from settled.

A new development project may soon be breaking ground in the Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City. Last week, City Council voted to approve a 20-year tax abatement for a project at 2-16 Ash Street / 440-446 Whiton Street.

Yesterday, officials from The KABR Group and Jersey City came together for a ceremonial ground breaking on a new 5-floor rental building at 720-726 Bergen Avenue in Jersey City’s McGinley Square neighborhood. The project is the first major residential development in the area in decades.

One of the largest penthouses on the Hudson River waterfront, located in thriving Downtown Jersey City, this expansive 2100 sqft, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, corner home with desirable Southeastern and Southwestern exposure through floor to ceiling windows, boasts panoramic views of NYC, the Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Verrazano Bridge, Liberty State Park and Marina.

Walking into this historic brownstone is a bit like walking into a fairy tale. The recently renovated, the 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath home on one of Downtown Jersey City’s most coveted blocks is available for sublease through the end of May 2017.

Our weekly news roundup of New Jersey stories you may have missed. This week, Jersey City casino developer touts project as iconic, NJ millennials are still living at home, Gannett slashes jobs at NJMG, more.

Join Jersey City’s bravest and finest for an afternoon of eats, drinks and community! The 1st Annual Jersey City First Responders Charity Cook-Off at The Beacon will feature several different food dishes to taste and vote on alongside local and celebrity judges.

Earlier this week, officials from Claremont Companies, Circle Squared Alternative Investments, and the Hampshire Companies came together for the official groundbreaking of the New Jersey City University’s University Place project.

The Embankment Preservation Coalition is hosting a fundraising happy hour at Barcade tonight, Thursday, September 15th. Drop by from 6:30 to 10:30 pm to talk about the community's hopes for the historic Harsimus Branch and its much-loved Embankment.

The award-winning m650 Flats has a new condo available for sale. Featuring slightly more than 1,000 square feet, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath home is energy-efficient with modern luxuries throughout.