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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - 2026-05-11

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Jersey City · May 11, 2026

Proposed · Unanimous

Subdivision of lot 36 at 577 Bergen Avenue / 6 Gifford Avenue

Subdivision of lot 36 at 577 Bergen Avenue / 6 Gifford Avenue, proposed unanimously on May 11, 2026 in Jersey City.

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Jersey City · May 11, 2026

Proposed · Unanimous

New four-story building at 84 Coles Street

New four-story building at 84 Coles Street, proposed unanimously on May 11, 2026 in Jersey City.

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Jersey City · May 11, 2026

Proposed · Unanimous

New four-story building at 26 Bright Street

New four-story building at 26 Bright Street, proposed unanimously on May 11, 2026 in Jersey City.

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Meeting Summary

The Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission approved one Certificate of Appropriateness: a rooftop terrace and renovations at 273 8th Street, Apartment 1 in the Hamilton Park Historic District (case H25-0444), on a 9-0 vote with standard roof-deck conditions.

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Key Decisions (6)

Approved

Certificate of Appropriateness for roof deck at 273 8th Street

Vote: 9-0Conditions attached
Continued

New four-story building at 84 Coles Street

Vote: unanimous
Continued

New four-story building at 26 Bright Street

Vote: unanimous

Development Activity (6)

Roof deck and renovations at 273 8th Street, Apt 1

Residential

New four-story two-unit building at 84 Coles Street

Residential

New four-story four-unit building at 26 Bright Street

Residential

Market Signals (4)

Housing Demand

Multiple new four-story multifamily infill projects are being proposed on…

Infrastructure

Flood elevation requirements (rising from 9 ft to 11-12 ft…

Sentiment

Historic Preservation Commission is receptive to contemporary infill but increasingly…

Commercial Demand

The Jersey City Women's Club building, owned by St. Dominic's,…

Who Spoke (19)

Staff · 2ClerkApplicant's Rep · 7WitnessPublic

On the record: 2 staff members, the clerk, 7 applicant's representatives, a witness, and a member of the public.

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