After months of planning, construction is finally set to begin on another new infill residential development in the booming Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City.

This is Part 1 of our "Ask an Investor" series with Jersey City's Greenpen Investments. 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.

Curbed New York has opened up voting for its annual 'Curbed Cup’, a tournament that pits NYC neighborhoods against each other to determine which should be crowned 'New York City neighborhood of the year'. Currently, Jersey City is losing to Greenpoint. Let's Vote!

In the heart of the Heights is this incredibly charming rental which features preserved historic accents as well as modern conveniences. The 2-bedroom home is on a quiet tree lined block with easy access to multiple modes of transportation.

Part of a mammoth industrial complex on West Side Ave in Jersey City could soon be home to hundreds of residents. A developer has applied to the Jersey City Zoning Board of Adjustment for approval to convert an existing warehouse into a two-story residential building.

A temporary planetary alignment yields a rare phenomenon – an exciting new listing in Jersey City’s popular Island Section is guaranteed to wow visitors with its stately brick face and old world charm.

Two new projects are in the works for Central Avenue in the Heights. The approved plans call for renovating and expanding the existing buildings, adding more residential units as well as improved commercial space.

Tucked away on a quiet residential block of Clarke Avenue is this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment in a recently constructed building. With 1,200 square feet, modern appliances, and a shared backyard, the home is a compelling choice at $2,100/month.

In retail-related news, a Manhattan-based Venezuelan restaurant is opening an outpost in the heart of McGinley Square. Downtown, Novado Gallery is the first gallery to open in the artist spaces at Modera Lofts.

It’s been a long and winding road attempting to redevelop a warehouse-turned gym just off Riverview Park, but a new company is finally moving forward with a project that will add housing, retail and some nice historic revitalization that will fit right into the burgeoning neighborhood.