Jersey City Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Jersey City held 8 public meetings covering zoning matters. 18 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 10 approved (77% approval rate), 3 denied, 5 deferred. Activity was up 8% compared to May (497 activity items across 8 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Demolition review of 2840 JFK Boulevard

Denied.

Demolition application for 2840 John F. Kennedy Boulevard (Soho Furniture), a circa 1930 Art Deco building, contributing resource to a potential Journal Square historic district. Commission voted to prepare a resolution recommending denial of demolition to the zoning officer, citing fluted columns, decorative cornice, steel casement windows and integrity of the block.

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Demolition review of 81 Atlantic Street

Denied.

Demolition application for 81 Atlantic Street, a two-story frame Italianate dwelling built circa 1880-1900, mentioned in the Jersey City Historic Preservation Master Plan Element. Commission voted to prepare a resolution recommending denial to the zoning officer, citing integrity of location, design, materials, workmanship, and feeling and the intact streetscape.

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Demolition review of 273 Bergen Avenue

Denied.

Demolition application for 273 Bergen Avenue, a brick detached single-family Tudor Revival house built circa 1909-1910, mentioned in the Historic Preservation Master Plan Element. Commission voted to prepare a resolution recommending denial of demolition to the zoning officer, citing integrity of location, design, materials, workmanship, setting and rarity of the style.

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COA for new 4-story, 2-unit residential building at 84 Coles Street

Deferred.

Construction of a new four-story, two-unit residential building in the Harsimus Cove Historic District. Applicant Eugene O'Connell, Esq. on behalf of owner Bharti Patel. Carried to the July 13, 2026 HPC meeting at applicant's request to allow commissioners who heard the first part to prepare for the balance.

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Preliminary and final major site plan at 547-555 Summit Avenue

Deferred.

Two-tower phased development (each 47 stories) by 547 Summit LLC (NAMDAR Group) totaling 1,514 units (860 in 555 phase 1, 654 in 547 phase 2), 152 affordable units, 31 hotel rooms, ~5,000 sq ft retail, with on-site shared loading off Van Ripen. Extensive testimony heard but carried to June 30, 2026 without vote, to be placed at top of agenda. No new notices required.

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Multifamily Development at 12-16 Harmon St.

Deferred.

M and T Partners LLC sought preliminary and final major site plan approval to demolish existing structures and construct a 3-4 story multifamily building with 13 dwelling units (including 1 affordable unit) in the R1 zone. Variances requested for density (13 units where 5 permitted), height (43.5 feet where 35 feet permitted for partial 4th story), rear yard setback (17.5 feet where 19.9 feet required), and no parking where 5 spaces required. Application was adjourned at applicant's request to address facade design concerns.

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Site plan extension at 169 Culver Avenue

Approved.

Two-year extension of final site plan approval (originally case P22-082, memorialized February 7, 2023) for applicant LLCK Investment Ventures, extending to February 7, 2027, granted due to deaths of three family principals. Approved unanimously by six commissioners.

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Preliminary and final major site plan and interim use at 200 Chapel Avenue (Liberty Watch)

Approved.

Approved Pulte Homes of New Jersey's 168-unit townhome (condominium) development on lot 15, with four-story buildings (~54 ft), 19 buildings, two parking spaces per home plus 80 guest spaces, and a three-year interim use sales trailer. Project reduces density from up to 512 units. Approved; Commissioner Barnaby voted no. Commissioners Capers and Conaway ineligible (could not certify review of prior hearings).

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Showing the 8 most significant of 18 recorded zoning decisions. See all Jersey City meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at 200 Chapel Avenue (lot 15), Port Liberté, Jersey City (Pulte Homes of New Jersey)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 74 instances
• density: 60 instances
• zoning: 56 instances
• commercial: 49 instances
• variance: 41 instances

What to Watch

• Residential mentions were up 90% from May.
• Density came up 216% more often than May.

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