As reported by the Hudson County View, Bayonne resident Baer Hanusz-Rajkowsi is concerned about the increasing trend of demolishing historical properties in the city. So much so that he personally gathered 700 signatures to petition the city to halt the demolition of the Emmett Smith house at 124 5th Street at John F. Kennedy Boulevard. The 19th century home built...

Unlike its lucky sibling (140 Bay St), this J. Leo Cooke Warehouse won’t be reborn. Last week demolition crews began disassembling the warehouse at 323-355 Warren Street at the corner of Morgan Street to make way for Phase 2 of Toll Brother's Provost Square project. Phase 2 includes a second tower that will rise 28 stories around a 7 story...

Formerly St. John's Episcopal Church, a new condo project was recently approved by the zoning board that will restore the existing church exterior and convert the interiors into 9 condo units. Two new buildings will also be constructed adjacent to the church and house 38 units. The new complex will be known as Hill Top View and is located...

Hill Top View is a condo project in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City. Formerly the site of St. John's Episcopal Church, the new condo project will restore the existing church exterior and convert the interiors into 9 condo units. Two new buildings will also be constructed adjacent to the church and house 38 units. The 145 year old Gothic...

Hamilton Square South is a new 7 story rental building under construction in the Hamilton Park neighborhood of Jersey City. Located on Pavonia Ave between Erie Street and McWilliams Place, the project will consist of 99 rental units, above street level retail. It is being developed by Silverman, a long time developer based in Jersey City. As of 11/2015, they’ve...

The Powerhouse Arts District is getting yet another tower. Unlike its sky-high neighbors, this one at 321 Warren Street tops out at 18 stories. The rather boutique tower will have 180 residential units above 2400 square feet of ground floor retail and a 14,000 square foot black box theater. The top floor of the building will house the resident amenity...

Here are some open houses happening this weekend in Jersey City: Just 2 blocks from Christ hospital, this newly renovated unit has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Renovations include maple hardwood floor, quartz countertop, and central AC. 74 Beacon Ave $379k Open house: Saturday 12-2pm Broker: Liberty Realty   This Dixon Mills 3 bedroom has a unique floorplan with 12 ft ceilings and custom closets. 167 Wayne...

Here’s something you don’t see every day. This condo at 187 Warren has a kitchen with a brick backsplash and other brick accents throughout. The current owner also went heavy on the safari themed decor with animal prints and statues featured throughout. I’m a particular fan of the zebra butt decal in the master bedroom. On the plus side,...

In another major win for Jersey City, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority approved a $59 million Grow New Jersey award to WeWork Companies, a major player in the co-working space valued at $5 billion. The award is for a WeWork outpost in the recently approved One Journal Square project. In partnership with Kushner Companies and the KABR Group, WeWork...

Erie Street Flats is a new 12 unit residential condo project at 68 Erie Street at the corner of 4th Street in Jersey City. The 5 story boutique development will feature 1, 2 and 3 bedroom condo units. The developer, Justinian Development Group, expected completion in 2015 but it appears to be a bit behind schedule. However, they have...