Submitted by TenzeFiyer t3_yvxdul in Newark
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Sumo_Cerebro t1_iwgz3he wrote
It could be for a few reasons.
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The Hotel was labeled as a Public Nuisance because of the drug use and prostitution. And had to be shut down.
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The Bank took over the Hotel because the owner(s) were not making the payments. Likely because they had so many people squatting.
Either way I am happy. The place was an eye sore for a long time. Things needed to change.
Nwk_NJ t1_iwi6aqt wrote
What's with the dog whistles man?
CinnabarYew t1_iwjpl9o wrote
Prostitution is a dog whistle now?
Nwk_NJ t1_iwjptrw wrote
Everything is a dogwhistle, if you distort reality enough.
But yeah lol, there are legit people who would say that.
ScrollHectic t1_iwhisw5 wrote
Admittedly, I'll miss occasionally reading through reviews from horrified out of town patrons... some are really funny. But agreed about the change. Especially since there are a couple of new(er) developments on Clinton Ave that a renovated Riviera can compliment. It's a beautiful building from the outside.
TenzeFiyer OP t1_iwil7e6 wrote
I can’t believe people was still using that hotel on their travels. I’m shocked. Night stays must was super cheap.
Sumo_Cerebro t1_iwilgfw wrote
They were at $60-70 a night at 1 point
LateNightNewYork t1_iwozzpt wrote
“I’m from a posh town in England and I’m visiting Newark, NJ for an event. Is the Hotel Riviera the best Newark has to offer?”
datarobot t1_iwhx7av wrote
Will be luxury apartments by next year starting at $3,500/month. /s
TenzeFiyer OP t1_iwilb80 wrote
I’m ok with that. Better than what’s there now. That area can be beautiful with some gentrification. I want Newark to be beautiful and safe.
nick_nuz t1_iwl45cp wrote
Same! Rent won’t ever be 3500 in that area but I’m honestly fine with luxury apartments there.
Nwk_NJ t1_iwi6g93 wrote
Interesting that the proposal to convert this building into apartments was voted down not long ago. Probably moving parts behind the scenes.
TenzeFiyer OP t1_iwikw5d wrote
Back door deal maybe
Jerz2florida t1_iwky4lj wrote
Hopefully that big vacant lot next to it gets developed
TenzeFiyer OP t1_iwwta6v wrote
That lot has been vacant as long as I can remember since I was in high school. I’m in my 30’s. So it’s probably been vacant for over 20 years.
TenzeFiyer OP t1_iwggc5l wrote
So I can’t find any news articles on this yet, I’m assuming because it’s probably very new as of yesterday. I know someone who stays there long term (unfortunately). They are giving her family and others that stay there section 8 that can be used in any state because they have to vacate the location.
This is All I know so far. Don’t know why it’s closing. A bid to convert the Riviera to apartments was turned down back in October. So I don’t know what possibly could be happening now. But that area needs this. The Riviera unfortunately attracted drug addicts, prostitution, etc. hopefully something is coming there to raise the neighborhood’s livability and value.