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Bhalla Administration Drops Suit Over 'Unconscionable' Rent Hikes
NJ law protects tenants from "unconscionable" rent increases. Hoboken dropped its "test case" suit to determine the percent. So what's next?
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken Real Estate News
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Newest Urby Apartment Building In Jersey City Will Have Soaring Mural
With sweeping views, the 25-story Urby apartment complex, located across from the Journal Square PATH trains, begins leasing this month.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
5 Tenant Protection Measures That Other Towns Took, And Hoboken Hasn't
As rents rise 15 percent or more in Hoboken, rent control measures have caused debates. Cities are finding ways to curtail displacement.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Vogue Profiles Hoboken Family's Brownstone, Decor Inspired By Storm
Vogue profiled a Hoboken family's transformed 1901 brownstone, with design inspired by a city storm.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Hoboken Is Most Expensive City To Live In NJ: What To Do?
Hoboken and Jersey City are the most expensive cities in which to live in NJ, a survey says. How can they keep people from being priced out?
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Developer Tells Hoboken Council: 'Don't Play Routlette' With Tenants
5 Hoboken council members voted to let a developer to demolish 3 rent controlled buildings, while decontrol could head to a special election
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Hoboken Hearing About Demolishing Rent Controlled Buildings Continues
A Hoboken resident recently appealed a Zoning Board decision that would allow a local landlord to tear down 3 rent controlled buildings.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Hoboken Hearing About Demolishing Rent Controlled Buildings Ends Early
Before getting permission to demolish rent controlled apartments in Hoboken, should landlords have to prove the tenants left voluntarily?
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Did You Sign Hoboken 'Affordable Housing' Petition? Here's What It Was
Signatures are being collected by a landlord group for a special election to allow a one-time unlimited rent increase if a tenant moves out.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Should Rent Controlled Buildings Be Torn Down? Hoboken Council To Meet
The Hoboken Zoning Board has approved demolition of rent controlled buildings where tenants live. The council will hear an appeal Wednesday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
You Can Get A Piece Of Hoboken History Before House Is Demolished
People protested an application to demolish the 1850s home of former Hoboken historian Jim Hans, but it passed. The estate sale continues.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
3 Large U.S. Landlords Sue Hoboken And Jersey City Over Rent Control
After trying to raise rents 20 percent or more, corporate landlords are frustrated by two New Jersey cities trying to limit them.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
UPDATE: Estate Sale Extended At Hoboken Historian Jim Hans' Home
There was wide interest in the fate of the late Hoboken historian's home, but you can also view his art and collectibles today.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
'People Are Really Scared': Property Owner Sues Hoboken Over Rents
Hoboken tenants feel caught in the middle as corporate landlords grapple with the city's law to keep rents stable.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Hoboken Will Demolish, Rebuild Public Housing Projects Over 10 Years
Hoboken has approved a 10-year plan to rebuild its public housing without displacement.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Got Renting Questions In Hoboken? Tenant Advocate Has Office Hours
Yes, there are NJ laws governing how much (all) landlords can raise the rent, and protections to stop you from being evicted. Find out more.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Hoboken Had Highest Rent Increases Of All Cities In NY And NJ: Study
In the New York City area, Hoboken rents grew an average of 20 percent, a report showed.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Hearing To Tear Down 3 Residential Buildings In Hoboken Is Tuesday
Letter to the Editor in Hoboken.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Tenants Of Portside Towers In Jersey City Face Rent Control Hearing
Tenants of two luxury towers on the Jersey City waterfront said they were hit with unfair rent hikes. Watch video of their hearing Thursday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Hoboken Home Gets Starring Role In Architectural Digest Photo Feature
See photos of how a couple transformed a 20-foot-wide townhouse in Hoboken into one home for themselves and their kids.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
All Of Hoboken's Public Housing Apartments To Be Rebuilt: See Plan
The 1,354 units of affordable housing in southwest Hoboken will be substantially rehabbed or demolished and replaced, with new units added.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Another Hoboken Luxury Building Is Now Under Rent Control, City Says
The Jordan, where 1BR apartments go for $3,929, may have its rent increases limited to about 5 percent, Hoboken determined.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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AvalonBay Will Now Fight Hoboken Rent Control Determination In October
Is the luxury building Avalon Hoboken under rent control, limiting increases to 5 percent each year? A public hearing is coming up.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
No Pool, But You Can Still Choose A Plan For 800 Monroe St., Hoboken
Three initial proposals for a city block in western Hoboken have been narrowed to two. Take the city's survey and choose one.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Are 25 Percent Rent Hikes Legal? Avalon Hoboken Suit May Set Precedent
Hoboken's tenant lawyer has helped 3 families file suit against AvalonBay, including a single mom whose rent went from $3,990 to $5,826.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Hoboken Cracks List Of Top 25 Places To Live In NJ. Here's Why.
If you lived here, you'd be home by now. Not many cities rank ahead of the NJ suburbs on "best places to live" lists, but Hoboken does.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
What's The Latest With 'Unconscionable' Rent Increases In Hoboken?
Hoboken has now communicated with 4 landlords about potentially "unconscionable" increases, but what's to make them stop?
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Jersey City Has Second Highest Rents In Country, $3K For A 1BR: Study
The median rent for a 1BR apartment in the Jersey City area has risen to above $3K, a study found. Find out where other cities rank.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Company Buys 1910 Office Building Near Hoboken Trains: What's Next?
The Hoboken building was constructed for a bank that closed during the Great Depression. What will it be used for next?
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
What Should Be Developed at 9 Paterson Avenue In Corner Of Hoboken?
A residential development with cafe will face the new Southwest Park in Hoboken. The City Council votes on that and other matters this week.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Jersey Diner Will Reopen As Constantine Apartments In Hoboken In 2024
Signage has appeared on the former site of the Malibu Diner in Hoboken, saying apartments will open there in 2024. (UPDATED)
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Rent Control Meeting Wednesday May Set Precedent In Hudson County
What if tenants believe a building is under rent control but the landlord says it's not? See the link below to a Jersey City meeting.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
382 Housing Units, Library Branch, Park To Be Built In Uptown Hoboken
The city of Hoboken announced that 382 residential units (including 38 affordable), a library branch, and parkland will replace a building.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Hoboken Delays One-Time Rent Control Rise, Considers Legal Injunction
The city of Hoboken is considering a "test case" lawsuit to determine what type of rent increase is unconscionable.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Hoboken Rent Control Amendments Vetoed By Mayor Bhalla
Rent control is complicated, and the stakes are high. The issue continues to simmer in Hoboken as the mayor vetoed new amendments on Friday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
AvalonBay May Have To Roll Back Hoboken Rents Due To Rent Control
It's a complex so pricey, a Kardashian once lived there. But Avalon Hoboken is under rent control and may have to reduce rent increases.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
PHOTOS: New Section Of Hudson River Walkway Opens In Hoboken
Come stroll along the new section of Hoboken's waterfront walkway facing Weehawken Cove, and say hello to the mallards and seagulls.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
Two More Hoboken Landlords Get Stern Letters About Rent Hikes
Hoboken landlords have tried to raise rents 30 percent, which may be 'unconscionable.' The City Council is considering a related resolution.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken|News|
'Delivered Vacant' Back In Hoboken? Longtime Renters Fear Displacement
Hoboken tenants say they're being pressured to leave their rent controlled homes by new owners, even though they have the right to stay.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Talks Begin After Hoboken Rent Hikes Are Called 'Unconscionable'
Bozzuto, which manages luxury buildings in Hoboken, appears to be backing down after proposing rent hikes as high as 30 percent.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
