Jersey Digs

Your top destination for news on real estate and community development in New Jersey.

Local, Consumer

English

Online/Digital

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#271946

United States

#58727

News and Media

#2433

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Owners of Newark’s Seabra’s Market to Open Ironbound’s First Boutique Hotel

1 week ago | jerseydigs.com | Darren Tobia

Perhaps best known for their namesake specialty markets, Newark-born brothers Antonio and Albano Seabra have built a vast empire that includes food stores and real estate holdings. Their latest endeavor could bring something unprecedented to the Ironbound—its first boutique hotel. Last month, the city’s Zoning Board approved their plans for a 153-room, eight-story hotel at 114-126 Monroe Street.
Princeton is Growing and Here are the Innovators Leading the Way

2 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Darren Tobia

While waiting on the Princeton Junction platform for the connecting train, I passed the time watching construction cranes on the far side of the parking lot cobbling together an 868-unit development. This is technically in West Windsor, but it was my first taste of the incredible growth happening all around Princeton University. Princeton, with a population of 30,000, is an unusual place with a distinct culture all its own.
Polaroids from the Edge: A New Look at North Jersey’s Abandoned Spaces

2 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Darren Tobia

After six books of photography and writing, Wheeler Antabanez has carved out a niche for himself as a career trespasser. One thing his cult following can expect to find in his books is the exploration of hard-to-reach, abandoned, and often dangerous places. There is a thrill surrounding his new releases – where has the 47-year-old dared to go next? “It’s a thrill for me, too,” Antabanez said.
Loew’s Jersey Theatre Renovation Offers First Glimpse Into Jersey City’s Cultural Revival

2 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Darren Tobia

The Loew’s Theater remains an active construction site, as renovations began in 2021. The auditorium is stripped of seats, and the smell of fresh sawdust fills the air. Yet, those who were invited on a tour of the historic performance hall last month caught a glimpse of what is to come, and there was much to be impressed with.
Lawsuit Filed to Block Largest Redevelopment Project in Newark’s Ironbound

3 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

The largest redevelopment project in the history of Newark’s low-rise Ironbound neighborhood may have hit a snag in court, as a tenant-led group is claiming that the approval of the application violated state regulations. On June 5, a lawsuit was filed in Essex County Superior Court by Newark-based New Jersey Appleseed Public Interest Law Center, a non-profit public interest law center.
Wingstop Begins Construction on Hoboken Outpost

3 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

A somewhat shocking culinary void in the Hoboken food scene is about to get filled as Wingstop’s signature wings are officially making their way to Washington Street. The Texas-based brand has already begun work at the storefront at 502 Washington Street, which had been home to a short-lived Kong Dog outpost. The company has also submitted an application to the city’s Historic Preservation Board for signage associated with their latest restaurant.
As Construction Wraps, Jersey City's Hudson House Development Sold

3 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

A redevelopment effort that has transformed vacant land and an abandoned factory into a mixed-use complex with green space has changed hands as the project is slated to finish its latest phase later this year. Funds managed by affiliates of Strategic Value Partners LLC, One Investment Management, RXR, and Columbia Property Trust recently announced that they have acquired Hudson House, an 829-unit mixed-use project at the northern end of Downtown Jersey City.
Maxwell Alley Opens Today in Jersey City

3 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

A new farm-to-table restaurant sporting a rotating menu is launching inside a historic garage as Maxwell Alley will be opening their doors for dinner service in Jersey City on June 3rd. Jersey Digs reported last December on the impending arrival of the restaurant, which is taking over space formerly occupied by Gringo’s at 12 Coles Street. Maxwell Alley comes courtesy of Mark Censits, who founded local wine favorite CoolVines.
Naya Middle Eastern Counter & Grill Planning Hoboken Restaurant

3 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

A Middle Eastern chain that began their footprint in the Garden State two years ago has their eyes set on the Mile Square City as Naya is plotting their first Hoboken location on the city’s main drag. During their June 2 meeting, Hoboken Historic Preservation Board is slated to hear an application for the storefront at 216 Washington Street. The space had previously been home to thrift favorite Cheap Maggie’s, which closed earlier this year after quite a long run.
State Issues Stop Work Orders on Kushner’s The Journal in Jersey City

4 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Chris Fry

One of the biggest redevelopment projects in Jersey City has just been slapped with a trio to Stop Work orders as contractors working on The Journal have been cited for unpaid wages and other violations. Earlier this week, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) issued three Stop Work Orders against multiple contractors at The Journal, formerly known as One Journal Square.