Jersey City Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Jersey City held 8 public meetings covering zoning matters. 20 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 12 approved (80% approval rate), 3 denied, 5 deferred. Activity was down 1% compared to May (541 activity items across 8 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Demolition review at 2840 JFK Boulevard - recommend denial

Denied.

Demolition application B-25-2474 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 the demolition to the zoning officer, citing fluted columns, decorative cornice, and retained integrity.

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Demolition review at 81 Atlantic Street - recommend denial

Denied.

Demolition application B-25-2406 for 81 Atlantic Street, a two-story frame Italianate dwelling built circa 1880-1900, mentioned in the 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 at 273 Bergen Avenue - recommend denial

Denied.

Demolition application B-26-0165 for 273 Bergen Avenue, a circa 1909-1910 brick single-family Tudor Revival dwelling with projecting bay, mentioned in the 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 setting.

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

Deferred.

547 Summit LLC / NAMDAR Group proposed a two-tower phased development at 547 and 555 Summit Avenue (Block 7904, lots 5-11, ~0.73 acres), Zone 3 Journal Square. Phase 1 (555) is a 47-story tower with 860 units (86 affordable), 16 hotel rooms; Phase 2 (547) is a 47-story tower with 654 units (66 affordable), 15 hotel rooms; total 152 affordable units. Includes on-site loading and a public Homestead Market pedestrian walkway. Testimony from engineer and architect taken; extensive discussion of trash operations. Item carried to June 30, 2026 at the front of the agenda before planner testimony completed.

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COA for new 4-story 2-unit building at 84 Coles Street (carried)

Deferred.

Application H-25-0036 for a new four-story, two-unit residential building in the Harsimus Cove Historic District, recommendation to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Applicant Eugene O'Connell, Esq., on behalf of owner Rika/Bharti Patel. Carried to July 13, 2026 at applicant's request to allow commissioners to prepare for the balance of the presentation.

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COA for subdivision and rehab at 577 Bergen Ave / 6 Gifford Ave (carried)

Deferred.

Application H-24-0171 for subdivision of lot 36 into two lots and rehabilitation of an existing 2.5-story Colonial Revival brick dwelling (circa 1915, seven proposed units) in West Bergen East Lincoln Park Historic District, recommendation to Planning Board. Applicant Steven Joseph, Esq. (Thomas covering) on behalf of 6 Gifford LLC. Architect Ahmed Amara. Public opposed the subdivision, citing spatial-relationship guidelines. Carried to next meeting pending revisions to door style, window research, lighting relocation, and further clarity on subdivision.

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Preliminary and final major site plan with variances at 12-14 and 16 Harmon Street

Deferred.

M and T Partners LLC sought preliminary and final major site plan approval plus variances to demolish existing structures and build a 3-to-4-story, 13-unit multifamily building (including one affordable 3-bedroom unit and a $54,000 payment-in-lieu) in the R1 zone. Variances sought: density (5 permitted, 13 proposed), height (35 ft permitted, 43.5 ft proposed), rear yard setback (19.9 ft required, 17.5 ft proposed), and parking (5 required, 0 proposed). Applicant requested a continuance to July 9, 2026, citing only five eligible voting members and board comments on facade aesthetics. No vote taken.

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Site plan extension at 169 Culver Avenue

Approved.

Two-year extension of final site plan approval (original case P22-082, memorialized February 7, 2023) requested by LLCK Investment Ventures LC, extending protection to February 7, 2027; basis was death of three family members overseeing construction. Approved unanimously by six commissioners.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 20 recorded zoning decisions. See all Jersey City meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at 200 Chapel Avenue, Lot 15, Cave-in-Point Redevelopment area, Jersey City (Pulte Homes of New Jersey Limited Partnership)

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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