Jersey City Could Severely Limit Airbnb Rentals
A few years after embracing short-term rentals, the city council is weighing an ordinance that would place heavy restrictions on them in the name of combating a housing shortage.
Whoopi Goldberg’s Company Sued Over Plan to Bring Movie Studio to West Orange
The property in question is already owned by a developer.
Hoboken Files Eminent Domain Action to Expand Southwest Park
Hoboken just took a big step towards acquiring a parking lot that they wish to convert into open space.
Agency Considers Eminent Domain to Obtain Building in Jersey City Heights
The Jersey City Redevelopment Agency is looking to buy a building in The Heights or obtain it through eminent domain in order to redevelop the site.
Report Calls for Newark to Establish Land Bank to Sell Off City Owned Properties
New Jersey’s largest city should create a land bank like Detroit's in order to sell public property, according to the new Newark Forward report.
Bombshell Bloomberg Report Suggests Dirty Dealings During Jersey City’s Boom
A close political ally of Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is the subject of a federal investigation that could shine a light on a series of dealings that pose possible conflicts of interest between the mayor and the real estate industry.
N.J. Renters Could Get Relief Under Proposed COVID-19 Assistance Bill
New Jersey’s State Senate has advanced legislation that would set aside $100 million for tenants that are struggling to pay their rents during the coronavirus pandemic.
Not Without Controversy, Jersey City Advances Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
The council voted 7-2 to introduce a 20 percent affordable housing requirement on all new developments over 15 units, but amendments looking to eliminate several carve-outs in the law were rejected for now.
Power Struggle: Newark City Hall’s Attempt to Remove Commissioner Over Infrastructure Dispute
Newark's City Council passed a controversial resolution in January that could shed light on a longstanding feud between city officials and preservationists.
West Side Avenue Could Become Jersey City’s Newest Special Improvement District
The City Council is scheduled to vote on an ordinance that would use new tax revenue assessed on about 300 commercial properties to spruce up one of Jersey City’s major retail corridors.
