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Re: Proposed School Budget Nears One Billion and Portends Big Tax Hike
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The increase is $1600 per $500k assessed. In addition, an increase from last year of $1000 per $500k assessed will be added on top. City negated the increase last year with COVID funds but that was a one time thing. So, expect $2600 per $500k assessed value next year.

Posted on: 2022/3/23 0:09
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Re: Do not vaccinate your children!
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RichMauro wrote:
Listen to what Bill Gates says about the need for real vaccines,

starts about 4:40 into the video (which is about ten minutes):


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atRAv2LCqxM



RichMoron strikes again with his anti-vax propaganda. Please post your credentials in pharmacology, virology, epidemiology, etc. before we can take you seriously at all. It's easy to pick and choose clips and videos that suits your agenda. If you don't want to get vaccinated, then don't and shut the F-up and live your life. Do you get off on posting non-sense. Let everyone else make up their own minds and do their own research. So over this BS.

Posted on: 2021/11/18 14:33
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Re: Do not vaccinate your children!
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Yvonne wrote:
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drifterx wrote:
In other news: Not getting vaccinated will still make you more likely to get COVID.


And if you allow illegal immigrants in which 20% are ill, most likely covid with the variant type, you are spreading the disease into the country.


As of yesterday, North Dakota and Alaska lead the US in rate of COVID cases. All those infected illegal immigrants must be Canadian.

Posted on: 2021/11/4 14:52
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Re: Amazon sets its sights on Jersey City for office space expansion
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Great news if true

Posted on: 2021/11/2 23:34
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Re: Controversial Pedestrian Mall Renovation Moves Forward
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Why is it controversial? Cost seems a bit high but other than that it's a no brainer.

Posted on: 2021/4/27 13:22
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Re: Schools to be Well Funded but Taxes are Going Up
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In the year of a pandemic, JC has now voted in an Arts tax and now a significant increase in school tax which will hit the homeowners (not renters). This is absolute horse sh$t!!!

Posted on: 2021/3/18 20:30
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Re: Affordable Housing rents are being increased during the pandemic.
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I believe about 29.7% on JC residents are homeowners. Just this year, Hudson County raised tax rates yet again for JC homeowners. To make matters worse, the citizens of JC also just voted an Art tax that will hit ONLY homeowners. Yes, that is 2 increases during the pandemic on the homeowners. So, don't feel special or singled out because we're all getting hit.

Posted on: 2020/11/19 17:44
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Re: New Jersey-New York area lost 5,700 millionaires in 2018
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1) looking at just population numbers would not explain away the loss of 5700 millionaires. Those individuals probably did leave the area however there could also have been an influx of new residents exceeding 5700 that moved to the area. What we don't know if those new residents (which exceed 5700 because overall population increase) are or are not millionaires.
2) those "millionaires" leaving the area are most likely baby boomers that are now retiring and moving to warmer areas (e.g. FL or NC). This has been happening for years and will continue to happen. Let's admit, a million is not what it used to be. These retirees can have a million in assets easily taking into consideration their home and 401k. So, I think there is nothing new here to see except that people moving away just have hit the millionaire mark. I'm sure you could have made the same argument 30 years ago using the $500k threshold.

Posted on: 2020/1/14 16:12
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Re: Pedestrian plaza development
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135jc wrote:
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yorkster wrote:
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135jc wrote:
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yorkster wrote:
Plaza did not claim another the hardware store. Not so convenient hours, over-priced and limited selection claimed the hardware store. The owners of the hardware store own the property and they plan to rent the space out. They probably saw the $ signs when comparing the rent they can commend verses the revenue they are currently making running the hardware store. Probably just a smart business move. Stop blaming the plaza for failed businesses. Pedestrian plazas exist ALL over the world with much success so not sure why JC is the exception according to you and other naysayers. Plaza isn't going anywhere so just deal with it.


Yes it did. Next will be the produce store on the corner of Erie. The owners have already said. By the way. I doubt many millennials are do it your selfers but that "limited selection" hardware store carried many things home depot does not. They were helpful too. But hey you can ride scooters now!


Believe what you want to believe. You will not convince me that not being able to drive up to the front entrance of the hardware store or any other defunct establishments is the reason they have closed. Last I checked, Tia's (on grove), Third and Vine (on 3rd) or Talde (on Erie) to name a few recently closed establishments don't have a pedestrian plaza in front of it. What say you about those or is your argument only convenient when a plaza exists?


You are naming restaurants. They strive on foot traffic hence "restaurant row" so I don't see you logic.


Try again, Tia?s was not a restaurant.

Posted on: 2019/12/9 11:50
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Re: Pedestrian plaza development
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Quote:

135jc wrote:
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yorkster wrote:
Plaza did not claim another the hardware store. Not so convenient hours, over-priced and limited selection claimed the hardware store. The owners of the hardware store own the property and they plan to rent the space out. They probably saw the $ signs when comparing the rent they can commend verses the revenue they are currently making running the hardware store. Probably just a smart business move. Stop blaming the plaza for failed businesses. Pedestrian plazas exist ALL over the world with much success so not sure why JC is the exception according to you and other naysayers. Plaza isn't going anywhere so just deal with it.


Yes it did. Next will be the produce store on the corner of Erie. The owners have already said. By the way. I doubt many millennials are do it your selfers but that "limited selection" hardware store carried many things home depot does not. They were helpful too. But hey you can ride scooters now!


Believe what you want to believe. You will not convince me that not being able to drive up to the front entrance of the hardware store or any other defunct establishments is the reason they have closed. Last I checked, Tia's (on grove), Third and Vine (on 3rd) or Talde (on Erie) to name a few recently closed establishments don't have a pedestrian plaza in front of it. What say you about those or is your argument only convenient when a plaza exists?

Posted on: 2019/12/6 13:29
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Re: Pedestrian plaza development
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Plaza did not claim another the hardware store. Not so convenient hours, over-priced and limited selection claimed the hardware store. The owners of the hardware store own the property and they plan to rent the space out. They probably saw the $ signs when comparing the rent they can commend verses the revenue they are currently making running the hardware store. Probably just a smart business move. Stop blaming the plaza for failed businesses. Pedestrian plazas exist ALL over the world with much success so not sure why JC is the exception according to you and other naysayers. Plaza isn't going anywhere so just deal with it.

Posted on: 2019/12/5 18:49
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Re: window replacement - historic district
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Marvin

Posted on: 2019/2/15 20:31
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Re: Home Invasion Leaves Woman Tied Up, Robbed Inside Jersey City High-Rise Apartment Building (Monaco)
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Why is it every time you hear of an incident of a break in or, in this case, a possible home invasion, the victims have thousands and thousands of dollars in cash in their home? Am I missing something? My money is in the bank and rarely do I even have $100 in cash in my house at any given time. Maybe I'm skeptical, but incidents with these claims always make me suspicious.

Posted on: 2018/7/19 17:44
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Re: Parking Space for Rent
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Are you willing to sell the space?

Posted on: 2018/6/14 2:02
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Re: Costco comes to Hudson County
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100% agree. Makes more sense on 440 / route 1&9

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brewster wrote:
What a stupid ass place to put it on the butt end of the peninsula!! That's hardly closer than Clifton or Teterboro for DT and Hoboken, the 100k people in the county with the most disposable income. 440 or 1-9 would have been so much smarter. Justy look at the map, no one is going to cross the Bayonne bridge or the 78 bridge to shop this store.

Posted on: 2018/4/19 17:46
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Recommendation for company that issues Lead Free Certification
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Hi All-

One of the terms of my umbrella policy is that I require a lead free certification for my rental unit. Apparently, any unit built prior to 1978 requires it. Anyway, I've attempted to reach out to a few companies but have had no luck. Was wondering if anyone had a recommendation of a company they've used in the past?

Thanks in advance.

Posted on: 2018/4/13 15:14
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Re: Thank You JCPD/JCFD
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Does it really warrant a special thank you when JCPD or JCFD actually do their jobs in a timely manner like they?re supposed to do? Demonstrates how low expectations are of both these departments.

Posted on: 2018/2/20 0:52
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Home insurance reco?
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Re-evaluating my home insurance premiums / coverage and was wondering what companies do others use to insure 100+ yr old brownstone? I currently have FMI and know Chubbs is also an option, but there are a few others that won't consider it. Curious to hear? Thanks in advance.

Posted on: 2017/12/20 16:23
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Re: Steam Heat - pipes banging. Any recommnedation for plumber that knows how to rectify
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Thanks. I had renovations done so many of the radiators were removed when floors were being refinished. I?ve checked the pitch of all the radiators and they seem to be tilted toward the line. Is there a certain degree recommended? I?ve called Royal Plumbing as well so hopefully they can do a complete diagnostic and identify where or what is causing the issue.

Posted on: 2017/11/12 3:54
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Steam Heat - pipes banging. Any recommnedation for plumber that knows how to rectify
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Hi All- I have a steam heat as many of us in these old homes and for some reason my pipes have been banging progressively worse. Has anyone had a similar situation and hired a specific plumber that rectified the issue? I know the steam systems are very finicky and not all plumbers know how to address it properly. Thanks in advance!

Posted on: 2017/11/10 15:37
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Re: Removal of dying tree
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I used Tree Nanny (Chris) earlier this year to trim a large cherry tree. Was happy with both knowledge, service and cost. I don't have his number handy however his company and info is on Yelp.

Posted on: 2017/9/26 16:00
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Re: 2017 Reval ~ Property Inspections
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No worries, I can afford the increase. It's my neighbors that I'm more concerned about. As is, we've already had a couple individuals leave after living here for 10-20 years. It's a shame because the appeal to me is that we have a good mix of new and old.

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Azul_the_Cat wrote:
I find it funny that you think others should carry your tax burden just because you failed to do your due diligence. When I bought my first home downtown the taxes were low, like most homes in DTJC, so we went to the assessor's office and asked about it. Yes I got hit with a huge tax bill in the following cycles, but it gave me time to plan ahead.

When the value of your home rises, but you can't afford the taxes, you need to move or find a way to afford your taxes. It's wrong, not to mention incredibly selfish, to think that you should get a break just because the value of your home went up.

Be an adult and deal with your problems. Stop trying to pass them off on anyone else but yourself. Then again, you're the one with opinions like taxes should be based on lot size rather than value, so I won't hold my breath you are going to do what you're supposed to do.

Posted on: 2017/7/18 16:36
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Re: 2017 Reval ~ Property Inspections
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Funny, those of us apposing the methodology of property tax calculation are due to get a $36K bill and those in favor obviously are not. Just because a value of a home has risen doesn't mean that the individual that lives in that home has the means to pay $36K year over year.

Posted on: 2017/7/18 15:04
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Re: 2017 Reval ~ Property Inspections
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100% agree. Property taxes should not me based on market value rather it should be based on a formula taking to account the lot size and square footage of home. That's black and white and no room for interpretation unlike actual value of a home. Then the only time a property tax would have to be re-calculated is if an addition is added. If you have 2 identical homes and one is renovated and the other is not, why should the homeowner that invested HIS/HER money into their home be penalized. Both homes regardless of value are still using the same level of city services. Likewise, why should someone with a lot size 16x100 pay more than a home in another part of the city that is on a lot 50x100. Makes no sense.

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135jc wrote:
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bodhipooh wrote:
While I can certainly understand (and, perhaps even sympathize) with the concept that the tax increase will be hard (even impossible) for some to absorb, it should also be pointed out that people have had time to plan accordingly (as Pebble points out) and those same people that will get a huge tax increase have been getting a free ride for a long time, some even 10+ years. It is hard to feel bad for someone who has been saving 10-15 K per year by being under assessed and did nothing to prepare for what should have been an obvious future increase in tax levy.

I have heard people gloating about their insanely low tax bills in DTJC, so yeah... this increase will hit them hard, but they are now conveniently forgetting about the many years of riding the gravy train.


No one should have to pay close to 2% of this market value for a condo or a 25x100 lot. It's absurd with all the business here and such a large tax base. Those are suburban rates. Hopefully the reval will put some pressure on the Administration to cut waste out of the budget.

Posted on: 2017/7/17 19:49
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Re: 2017 Reval ~ Property Inspections
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Yes, based on an expected 1.8%, your taxes will be $28,800. Taxes will not be phased in. That amount will be due in 2018, however because City budget tends to not be set until end of 2Q, what is done is that for first half of 2018, you pay 50% of your 2017 taxes (e.g., assume 50% of $12k = $6k). Then in 3Q/4Q the balance is due. Which in your case would be $22,800. Hope that makes sense. I'm in similar situation so I expect a hefty bill 2nd half of 2018.

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JCBears wrote:
I fall into the "I bought downtown with no intentions of leaving" column and I'm hoping someone can help me clarify all the info I've been seeing re: outcome of the reval.

Regardless of how much I paid when I bought, my taxes will now be based on the current market value of my home? So if our neighbors sold for $1.6 million recently am I to expect my tax bill to jump to the $28-$30k range as a result?

Do we expect this to be phased in or done in one swift move? A friend was told this week by the tax office not to expect any changes in tax bills until 3rd quarter 2018 and I find that hard to believe. Thought it would be in place by end of year 2017?


Posted on: 2017/7/17 1:02
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Re: Come to City Hall this upcoming Wednesday to promote electric vehicle charging in JC #EVinJC
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Interesting topic. I'd like to purchase an electric vehicle but currently park on the street. Would I be able to pay for an electric station to be installed in front my house hooked up to my electricity? Obviously I'd set it up so I'd be the only one to be able to use it. That being said, it would essentially become my parking spot. Is there any guidelines if that can be done? I wouldn't even know where to start.

Posted on: 2017/6/23 1:30
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Re: 2017 Reval ~ Property Inspections
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So if your assessment comes in at $1M but the FMV should be at $850K, a person does not have the right to appeal because it's not greater than >15%? If so, that homeowner would be overpaying their taxes by $2700 (assuming 1.8%). How is that fair?

Posted on: 2017/6/7 19:40
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Re: 2017 Reval ~ Property Inspections
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As a DTJC homeowner, I don't have an issue with paying my fair of taxes, but for me, there is a clear line between fair and ridiculous. When I bought 10 years ago, I had accepted that my taxes would be eventually raised to $24K-$25K, but now that I'm hearing that it would be more like mid-$30K then that's when it gets into absurdness. I've done some comp in other parts of NJ (e.g., Chatham, Milburn, Tenafly, etc.) and their taxes on a property similar in value don't even come close. Mind you, these municipalities have the best school systems in the state.

Posted on: 2017/5/19 16:38
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Re: Car stolen from front of my house on York St.
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So, I was just informed by the insurance company that the car was recovered yesterday. I would have expected at least a courtesy call by JCPD to inform me rather I got attitude when I inquired with them as if it was my fault the car was stolen. Then they proceeded to inform me that my car is being held as evidence because it was involved in a shooting. Seriously...WTF? They proceeded to tell me that Hudson County Prosecutors Office will reach out to me once they are ready to release the vehicle (no time table provided). Not sure if I want the car back now. I have a feeling this is going to be a long process.

As a side note, any one know where I can find information of the shooting incident? I did a quick Google search but did not find anything.

Posted on: 2017/1/3 19:27
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Re: Car stolen from front of my house on York St.
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I had purchased with only a handful of payments remaining. The Blue Book value is 4x the amount I owed on it but nevertheless I was looking forward to not having a car payment for a couple of years. I've lived on the block for 10 yrs now and definitely first I've heard of a car being stolen in the neighborhood.

Posted on: 2017/1/2 0:53
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