What do you know about the history of Jersey City and the surrounding area? For instance, are you aware of the history of the Apple Tree House? It’s the oldest building in the Jersey City area, having been built in 1688. It takes its name from the fact that the site used to be an […]
Category Archives: living in Hoboken
Brighten the Corner…
Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
What To Do With the Western Edge
The City of Hoboken wants your opinion. If you live in the Hoboken area, you may be interested in the redevelopment of the Western Edge vicinity. The Western Edge has been scrutinized and marked as an “Area in Need of Redevelopment” since 2006. More than one plan has been drafted, but for various reasons met […]
Look Down My Rain Barrel…
Most people who live in the Jersey City area are aware of the problem with water runoff flooding the sewers. There is help on the way. Through a program aptly named the Jersey City Rain Barrel Initiative, a number of rain barrels will be available for a discount price to Jersey City residents. Do […]
Lady Liberty’s Hometown
After You’ve Gone…
Things are going along swimmingly in your Jersey City/Hoboken area condo, right? You have it decorated just the way you like it. Your investments are going well, also. In fact, you’ve acquired quite an impressive portfolio. Several valuable pieces of real estate are yours, too. Maybe it’s time to relax. You may even consider […]
Pedestrian Plaza Postponed
The people in the Jersey City area are making themselves heard on a proposition that probably “seemed like a good idea at the time.” An ordinance was proposed that would create “pedestrian plaza” on Newark Avenue from Barrow Street to Grove Street, and a stretch of Erie Street from Newark Avenue to Bay Street. […]
A Tax What?
If you live in the New Jersey area, you have probably heard a lot of talk lately about tax abatements. The New Jersey City Council has recently voted to approve a 20 year abatement for a proposed condo property development in the Powerhouse Arts district. This means more condos for Jersey! A tax […]
McGinley Square – Big Plans!
Have you been to McGinley Square in Jersey City? It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. The problem is that, being a very old neighborhood, it needs a spruce-up. Well, it looks like that is exactly what it will get with the McGinley Square East Redevelopment plan. The proposed project, which […]