ianmac47 wrote:
Actually it sounds like that the tower on Grand will be 20 stories, and the 45 story tower will be immediately behind this, closer to Gulls Cove. Maybe this sounds tall, but keep in mind that Grove Point is 29 stories already and 70 and 90 Columbus have been approved at 48 stories. 255 Grand Street, which would be the property directly east of the proposed buildings is 16 or 17 stories.

The height and size of buildings is never alone the problem; its the confluence of size, both big and small, along with poor quality architecture and planning that creates problematic urban landscapes.

skepticalhook wrote:
Yeah-my dad worked for Dixon Ticonderoga when that was their factory. Rats in the factory then and now. I will qualify my comments. If you want to live in something where you can't hear the gunshots through the walls, see my post above.

I don't even want to know what kind of $hithole u bought for $200k, even in this economy.

Although, Dixon Mills IS usually criminal on criminal violence, so you got that going for ya. Don't get caught with hollowpoints-that adds 5 years. Cheers.

Shadow wrote:
Anytime of the day is not safe. Police presence zero. The Downtown of Jersey City is in a way more perilous than Avenue C or D or E in Manhattan. The only lifeline you have is the Dixon Mills shuttle & then ask yourself why is there a shuttle for just a few blocks. More than a convenience, it's a lifesaver.

JcNDlovingIT wrote:
You silly fools.

Whoever spoke to the parks department must have used a cup and string. It's pretty plain to see that the trees right in front of Dixon are not being cut down, in fact the contractors are working hard (it seems) to work around the existing trees.

I spoke with Steven Fulop, emailed him this string and he has responded somewhat. I believe he has contacted the parks department.

lookin wrote:
is wells fargo the best bank to get mortage from? i heard lot of banks will not give a mortgage for dixon b/c only certain % is sold.

chiefdahill wrote:
Also, they haven't re-assesed the building as of yet. I'm still only paying $140 per month in taxes. Prob won't last but I've been here all year.

lookin wrote:
do you think the building will have tax abatement at any point? what do you think is reasonable price for 2 bed duplex at dixon? i loved the old historic feel to the condo.

GrovePath wrote:
Good points ianmac47 & hero69

Cafe seating is great, but why take land to give to other property owners for outside seating in a new city-made alleyway? Sure it is great for those two building owners -- but hell, the city has already changed zoning for that block or two and allows for bars right next to bars, so obviously those two owners will rent their buildings out to bars to max their rent rolls.

But if you want to try to "Redevelop Newark Avenue," if you want it nicer to walk down, further than a block or two, then you place all Cafe seating out onto Newark Avenue and not in some alleyway! Just look at Grove Street -- would that cafe seating be better off in some alley?

ianmac47 wrote:
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5dollars4eachofu wrote:
I agree that the alley project sounds lame, and would require a big sales pitch to get people on board, but do you really live in a world where people only travel in one direction? By your logic, the alley is just as likely to steer Grove Street traffic towards the rest of Newark Ave and downtown as it is to steer it away from Newark Ave. That last stretch of Newark is a very long block, and providing more access points and options could just as likely help get people onto Newark Avenue.

From where are these mystery pedestrians coming from? Anyone on Grove Street can get to Newark Avenue at Grove Street. Anyone on Barrow Street can get to Newark Avenue from Barrow Street. Is there some mysterious tunnel where pedestrians emerge in the middle of Columbus Blvd that would make a passageway in the middle of the block useful? Is there some sort of Harry Potter magic that makes Columbus blvd between Grove Street and Barrow Street infinitely long?

The passageway concept is a false hope. Its the sort of pet project some elected official latches onto because he thinks that soliciting votes is the same thing as being qualified to make urban planning decisions. The idea reeks of 1980's urban renewal.

HPoptimist wrote:
Which lot will this go up? Are they tearing down Pet Boys?