By now you’ve heard about Kitchen Step – the former Thirty Acres spot that’s become a true neighborhood gem in Van Vorst Park. But you probably haven’t heard the story behind the name: why a piece of Portland marble was so significant in Jersey City in the 1800’s, and where Cory Checket found those insane Victoire Canopy Balloon Chairs in the window.

Myneni and Sons, LLC has applied to build a mixed-use building at 678-690 Grand Street, stretching from Westervelt Place to Ivy Place. A legal notice from the Jersey City Zoning Board of Adjustment shows that the building proposal calls for a five-story, 60-unit structure.

Next month, Jersey City residents will vote on a new tax initiative intended to fund parks and historic preservation.

A recently completed renovation project illustrates the changing tide in Lafayette. Featuring high-end rental units and two commercial spaces - one of which has drawn a popular downtown restauranteur to the area - the fully-restored building highlights Lafayette’s increasing popularity.

After being tabled at a planning board meeting in September over community push back, the proposal for a new project at 136 Summit Avenue went back in front of the board on Tuesday. This time, it unanimously won approval.

A building in The Village neighborhood of Jersey City is slated to be demolished and replaced with a new development.

Our weekly news roundup of New Jersey stories you may have missed. This week, the New York Times investigates the neglect of NJ Transit, 'Explosive street art’ coming to Newark, the end is near for cheap gas in New Jersey, and more.

A round up of food and drink happenings in Jersey City. La Mexicana opens on 440, Pet Shop adds a wine bar, and The Hutton opens in The Heights.

Following his less-than-flattering comments about Jersey City last week, Sean Black and WeWork have parted ways, according to The Real Deal.

Lorna McManus and Jerome Fazzari are the founders of GreenPen Investments, Inc. a real estate investment firm based in Jersey City. After working on dozens of properties, they are now here to answer your questions about real estate investing, home renovations, property management, and real estate in general. Ask away!