Three Kushner and KABR-backed Towers Approved in Journal Square
After years of plans, designs, false starts and a few broken hearts, the long-vacant lot at One Journal Square has both a reputable developer and an approved, supersized plan, plus another approved project across the street at an iconic building for good measure.
5 Fun Things to Explore in Bergen-Lafayette
As Bergen-Lafayette grows in popularity, so does its amenities. New cultural and community focused activities are popping up all around the neighborhood. These 5 provide good reasons to get out and explore the area.
UPDATE: Dullboy is Not For Sale
Dullboy, the Grove Street cocktail bar that opened in early 2015 following Park & Sixth’s closing is now for sale.
Jersey City Becomes Part of Continuous 3000-Mile East Coast Bike Path
Just 4 years ago, Jersey City was struggling to connect bike paths to Hoboken. Now that seems so, pardon the pun, pedestrian, as JC is now part of a 3000-mile bike path connecting Maine to Key West!
Exclusive: Dixon Leasing Partners with Patrick Southern to Launch Pure Properties
Dixon Leasing, the biggest real estate investment trust in the New York metropolitan area, is partnering with a top local broker to launch Pure Properties, a subsidiary venture they hope will provide “one stop shopping” to assist folks in purchasing, designing, renovating, marketing and selling their properties all under one roof.
Could A New Lawsuit Stall Metro Plaza’s Renaissance?
A Maryland man with a litigious history and an oft-stated desire to run a train line has filed a lawsuit seeking to derail Metro Plaza’s redevelopment, claiming that old Conrail tracks that formerly occupied the property were never legally and properly abandoned.
The Jersey City Summit for Real Estate Investment Returns October 13th
This October, over 500 attendees will descend on the waterfront for the Jersey City Summit for Real Estate Investment. The day-long event brings together principles, investors, developers, owners, and advisors to discuss why Jersey City is the ‘Most Exciting & Energetic Domestic Emerging Market’.
Cliffside Living Proposed for The Heights
With revitalization in Jersey City gradually moving further west, a new proposal is being put together for 39 New York Avenue in The Heights by a development group that’s been in business for almost 38 years.
Hoboken Hotspot to Replace Rainbow on Newark Avenue
After hearing rumors for awhile, we finally have some confirmation. It looks like the Rainbow clothing store at 145 Newark Avenue will be closing. The space won’t remain vacant for long, though, as the proprietors of Hoboken hotspot 1 Republik will be taking over the space.
Jersey News: Trump Taj Mahal to close, Newark’s art scene, Wal-Mart courting Hoboken-based Jet.com, more
Our weekly news roundup of New Jersey stories you may have missed this week. This week, Trump Taj Mahal announces it's closing, a guide to Newark's art scene, Wal-mart in talks to buy Jet.com, a Jersey City librarian's giant postcard collection, and more.