Tbh i have a few friends from Newakr who are making 100k and with their partner also making 70-100k so its not just outsiders. 100k really isnt alot tbh and thats a shame

Its my understanding that as more start ups graduate the program, they will be given special lease deals within the building. I could be wrong though

This building is going to be used for HAX

https://jerseydigs.com/150-million-investment-707-broad-street-153-halsey-street-newark/

They didnt destroy the statue, it will likely be put in a musuem where his story will be told, good and bad.

Yeah this +$100M renovation had very bad planning

Its about time they get moving w this. They have much bigger projects going up all around this location. Time to get moving

Get an airbnb in the ironbound instead, very close to Prudential/Newark Penn and safest part of the city. Lots of amazing bakeries and restaurants around Ferry St. Check it out, you’ll definitely like it.

Add NJPAC new towers and Newark will have an amazing entrance from 21

NJ only has kne public hospital, its in Newark. UMDNJ is literally used as practice for their med students.

Hope you’re right but still crappy to have this happen. If your connected to a transportation hub you should be open till atleast 10pm

Really good but kinda pricey tbh

Pardon the typos!

They are paying ip front cost, there was a contest for this

https://njbiz.com/uncle-willies-wings-wins-restaurant-space-in-the-junction-at-gateway/

I mean local businesses can rent the space they just have to call and pay the rent. It’s actually quite nice that they paid all the upfront cost to a local business.

With that being said, I’m still upset how the place closes so damn early! That ruins rhe experience for the residents of the city

Yup, i’m all for maintaining historical areas, but where the Arc is located is far from “historical”

adding to this - see render of the renovation of 550

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https://re-nj.com/fidelco-set-to-revive-newark-office-tower-in-firms-latest-project-in-downtown-neighborhood/

Yeah I found a few spots on Zillow. Best of luck!

You should definitely be able to find a place in upper rosevile for that price. My uncle lives there and pays $1950 for 3 bedrooms. Assuming you need 1, you should be able to find something

Just to add, curius to know your budget cause you might find better places for similar prices in upper roseville (much much safer!!)

Yeah back in 2006-2014 it was a bit bad, its calmed down significantly but sttill be very careful as theres projects on the cornr 5th st and 7th ave. As well as some directly on your block. With this in mind, please bike at night, ideally on the street as sidewalks are small and you may find people loitering on the sidewalks.

I’m obviously being super cautios here but chances are youll be just fine, just be smart, dont mess with anyone and you wont be messed with. Also this is a mostly Black/Dominican/Puerto Rican neighborhood so keep that in mind as you may hear lots of music and people with loud cars.

PS 6th street is known to be a nicer and safer street as it gets a lot of cars due to it taking you directly to 280.

If you dont mind me asking whats the closest intersection. The closer you are to Bloomfield Ave the better, the closer Orange st the worse.

If you intend to walk late, walk through Park ave and be smart (dont be walkinw your headphones on staring at your phone). But tbh, biking is a lot safer especially at night

Can confirm the above, lived there for 18 years.

I understand the desire to build this, however, I do think they need to emphasize any affordable housing in place and perhaps change the design a bit to match the historic area. While I don’t think the design is bad, they have to be willing to compromise to get this off the ground. Either way, if this gets approved, it could take 2-3 years to actually start construction.

I am a lot more interested in NJPacs development as well as more padestrian infrustructure upgrades around Military Park and Newark Penn.

Agreed but this is capitalism and sadly demand is here. Lets build housing so they dont have to come deeper into Ferry. If they can stay 2-3 blocks away from NEwark Penn, great but dont come further. Most of these projects are exactly this. There is no culture by this site. While theyre are some homes, this empty lots can be used to house these new citizens. Money talks and your landlord will sadly chose money over “culture”. Ironsbound is quite special as it had a big homeownership, other areas are not that great shape. So lets have them keep Downtown and make sure these big developments pay taxes to help contribute. Newark has 30% poverty, we need mode income to generate taxes and better services.

Jersey city is right next to the largest and and wealthiest city in america. Ofcourse its going to be expensive, so will Newark. The reason for the increase is because people are finally seeing the value that these cities have, plus Tech has been booming in nyc hence the significant rise in salaries. I have tons of 25-30 year old friends making 120-150k base salary. If we want to slow the increase in prices, we need to build more housing so people like them dont kick us out.

Let’s not oversimplified a very complex nationwide issue. Please watch the below video.

P.S - I’m a big ally when it comes to affordable housing but this is not just about building more, this is about increasing wages (30% of newark is under poverty), better quality education, more opportunities for better jobs (nyc is just 25 min away, take advantage), better social safety nets so people dont have to fall into poverty. Better acess to affordable healthcare. Better drug laws so were not criminalizing people for personal amount of drugs. Rehabilitation for prisoners/homeless so people can become productive members of our society. Raise taxes on billion dollar corporations and so we can fund some of these initiatives.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=cEsC5hNfPU4&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE