Jersey City Reval Continues, Formal Appeals Deadline Extended
Hudson County officials announce extension for Jersey City property owners to file tax appeals.
N.J. Legislators Pass $100 Million COVID-19 Rent Relief Bill
The state’s Assembly approved a bill that could give emergency rental assistance to tenants financially impacted by the coronavirus, which will now head to Governor Murphy’s desk.
State-Owned Van Sciver Building in Trenton Could Become Site of 120-Unit Complex
The State of New Jersey sold the former Mill Hill Processing Center near in Trenton for $800,000. The new owner is now planning apartments and retail space.
LMC Reportedly Cancels 800-Unit Tower with School, Jersey City
The company announced in an email to property owners that they are no long pursuing a 50-story redevelopment that would have added a 300-student school to a Downtown Jersey City neighborhood.
EXCLUSIVE: Former Public Official Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges Involving Orange Conspiracy
Jersey Digs has learned that a former official with the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency and the Newark Community Economic Development Corporation has pleaded guilty in connection with an alleged conspiracy involving the Orange Public Library. In part, Franklyn Ore allegedly used money that was supposed to serve low-income families on “entertainment and restaurants.”
Property Owners File Suit Against Union City Over Rent, Eviction Freezes
A non-profit made up of local property owners are challenging two ordinances halting rent increases and tenant evictions amid COVID-19, claiming the new laws violate their civil rights.
Proposed Bill Would Allow for Additional Liquor Permits in Redevelopment Areas
A new Assembly Bill will help small restaurants in qualified districts purchase liquor licenses that would otherwise be too expensive.
City of Newark to Buy Back $61 Million in Properties Including Symphony Hall
Newark officials are looking to buy $61 million worth of property from the Essex County Improvement Authority.
Could the Newark National Guard Armory be Demolished?
The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is studying the feasibility of tearing down the armory in Newark’s Roseville neighborhood.
Jersey City Freezes Rent at Most Smaller Buildings Amid COVID-19
The council’s recently passed ordinance outlaws rent increases through at least August at many properties that have four apartments or less and at all rent-controlled units.
