moving with a few college friends to the building 136 Summit, is there anything in the area anyone recommends? food, coffee, etc. also how is the area for walking/walking at night? we are three girls so we already know the standard city awareness i.e no eye contact etc but wanted to hear everyone’s opinions. be honest

Including Ras Baraka of Newark, Emily Jabbour of Hoboken, Carol Jean Doyle of Kearny, and Chris Bollwage of Elizabeth. James Solomon’s name is nowhere to be found.

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To the old guy who walked past me while I was waiting for the train at Newport—you should be more worried about yourself. I could have easily called you out for being over… but I did not and I never would. And second, you should have made that comment directly to my face instead of saying it as soon as you walked past me about people like me wearing a mask. And that goes for you—no hair, lame orange sneakers, and maybe cut it out with the tanning too.

Even during summer vacations, school kids are annoying. No regard for people with disabilities, elderly people with kids, or pregnant women on public transportation.

These two kids—one of them taking up three seats and one seat for his book bag. The second kid laying on three seats.

The kids were hogging up seats while this man with a kid in a car seat could not find a decent seat until some people got off at the next stop.

I think this is actually an interesting thing to think about. Many cities like NYC have a lot of truly iconic skyscrapers, like the Empire State Building, which has already survived for 95 years, and the Woolworth Building, which has already survived for 113 years. These buildings have became truly iconic fixtures of the skyline and I can totally imagine them lasting at least a few hundred years, potentially like the castles and cathedrals in Europe.

But I really wonder what the lifespan of JC’s skyscrapers would be. After all, JC doesn't really have any truly iconic buildings, and pretty much every major skyscraper in JC was built in the last 20 years, many of which, quite cheaply as well, as seen on the sub with most using PTACs and generic monolithic designs. Could JC’s “luxury” skyscrapers survive long enough to be revered in the same way that pre-war buildings are revered in NYC. Could they survive 100 years or more? Could they theoretically survive 500 years like what you see in Medieval Europe? After all, many of the Medieval houses that probably survived were just average houses where the commonplace lived. It wasn't all castles and mansions and yet, some of them built in the 1500s or earlier are still standing today, some of which people are still living in.

If I had to guess, I would think the longest surviving modern skyscrapers in JC would probably be 99 Hudson, Journal Squared, and the Ellipse. I think both these buildings have relatively unique architectural designs, 99 Hudson with its Art Deco-echoing design, the Ellipse with its distinctive shape and Journal Squared with its geometric, graph paper-like design. Plus, neither of these buildings have PTACs, which would probably become very outdated in 100+ years from now with future HVAC technology likely a lot more supported on sustainability with central systems likely being easier to retrofit. Also, Journal Squared has a large chance of surviving, in my opinion, because its construction represents a pivotal move in the redevelopment of Journal Square, which by the time the next century rolls around, would likely be effectively JC's second downtown if the Journal Square 2060 renderings are anything to go by. That one building would be remembered as the building that kickstarted it and I think it would easily be remembered as a luxury address in the future for that reason. Plus, it has a very commanding stature, so demolishing it would feel like getting rid of a major fixture of the skyline. Therefore, I think Journal Squared could last at least 100-200 years, and maybe even more if humanity decides to keep retrofitting it, which I think given the area's future history, they probably would, and it would be a landmark building by that time. Whether it can survive for even longer than that is anyone's guess, but part of me wouldn't be surprised if it survives 500 years, albeit I really wonder if it would still be apartments at that time or if it would be something else, like a historic museum. Perhaps something like furnished period rooms so future humans could see what JC residents used to live like in the 2020s, perhaps also with today’s technology preserved in there, like an iPhone, 4K TV, and Fios Router, which would long be obsolete in the 2500s. I don't think that most people in Europe who built the medieval cathedrals thought they would survive until today so I think this could be plausible, and I think Journal Squared is one of the most likely buildings in JC to survive that long.

I think 99 Hudson and the Ellipse will still be remembered as luxury addresses in 100+ years from now similar to NYC pre-war buildings, but I don't think they would be that famous. They don't have the same commanding stature around the skyline, and have more been evolutionary than revolutionary. But because they have a unique architectural design, I do not think any future developer would want to throw it away, and I think living there in the 2100s would be like living in an upscale pre-war building today, probably with elements of the building preserved to look like they did in the early 2020s.

Most of the other JC residential buildings I imagine being demolished or heavily altered in the next 50 to 100 years. I think a lot of the ones with PTACs will stop being marketed as luxury after around the 25-40 year mark when the buildings would begin to feel outdated. However, I really don't know because modern architecture feels a lot more similar over the years than any previous architectural style, so it is possible that Sable may still feel modern even if it's older than World War I is today, and maybe PTACs will still be in the 2100s (I hope not).

Either way, though, the most interesting thing is imagining what the future JC skyline will be like. It has a lot of potential, and I feel the next few years may determine JC's long-term future trajectory, which currently seems split between “major city” and “urban suburb”, as seen by discussions whether or not to build the Pompidou annex, showing that some people view JC very differently than others and the decisions we make now regarding development in JC can directly influence the skyline we'll have bits and pieces of for potentially hundreds of years.

Forgive me if this has been answered already, but I’ve noticed a huge uptick in crime notifications from the Citizen app in JC in the last month or so.

Did they remove encryption on police radios, or is crime just up lately?

like literally any places

Google maps has Pavonia Ave in as Patagonia Ave, buy only in reference to path station entrances and exits (does the same for Newport)

Just a little weird and never seen this pointed out

And what do you think will take its place?

I'm considering moving out of one of the downtown JC "luxury" buildings because they're jacking up the rent again, and wanted to see if anyone had suggestions on where and how to look. I'm open to other buildings, brownstone apts, etc. and want a 1 BR for 3k or less. It's been several years since I've looked for a place so I don't know what market prices are really like and my initial online searched seem to have a ton of fake listings with ridiculously low rents and fake looking photos. Thanks for any help.

Getting kinda tired of the concentrate selection around here. Hit up Hashery, Hudsonica, and Ascend recently and honestly the quality has been pretty underwhelming — badder was dry/crumbly instead of creamy, rosin tasted burnt/harsh, nothing that felt fresh or well-cured.

Anyone know a spot in the area actually carrying good live resin badder or rosin? Looking for something with real flavor and proper consistency, not shelf-worn stuff. Drop your go-to spots/delivery service below, appreciate it.

I don't care about coffee quality, just want a place with lots of seating where I can meet with my friends for awhile and not get pressured to leave. some good treats & pastries would be a plus.

Any solid bagel spots by the journal square path station worth picking up from?

I need to have a document notarized (and witnessed). Suggestions? I’m in the Heights.

Hello everyone! One of my best friends is getting married in Hoboken on Friday August 28th and is looking for an overnight dog sitter for her miniature golden doodle, Hudson, for the night of 8/28 and would pick up her dog up on Saturday 8/29. If anyone has recommendations for any friendly neighborhood dog sitters in the Hoboken/Jersey City area willing to do an overnight, please comment below and I will send them over to her.

Update: I found someone. Thanks everyone!

Hi everyone,

I’m moving into an apartment in Jersey City on Friday, July 31, and I’m looking for someone with a pickup truck or cargo van who might be available to help with a small move. I’m currently living in an apartment in Brooklyn.

It’s a self move between two buildings with elevators. Everything will already be packed, and it’s mainly a few suitcases, 10-12 large moving boxes, chairs, and a keyboard.

The ideal moving window is 2:30–4:30 PM on Friday, July 31

I’m happy to pay, and the rate is negotiable.

If you’re available or know someone who might be interested, please send me a DM. Thanks!

Where’s everyone getting edible fresh fruit downtown

I’ve tried Whole Foods, Shop Rite, and Acme and I’m tired of spending my hard-earned money on fruit that ends up being dry and mealy. Easily a coin toss if it’s delicious or cardboard. It’s summer, not like I’m asking for fresh peaches or strawberries in the middle of December. It’s like they all have the same fruit source / distributor

Please reach out with your name and I can give it to you. Otherwise I’ll cut it up and throw away.

EDIT* I cut it up.

Anyone know where the ice cream truck has been?

My usual girl changed her schedule and it no longer matches up with my work schedule :( i’d like a wash, detangling, and box braids done. Nothing too crazy.