JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Request for Proposals for the Acquisition and Redevelopment of 84 Sip Avenue and 68-74 Sip Avenue within the Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Area Questions Received by the JCRA and JCRA Responses

JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Request for Proposals for the Acquisition and Redevelopment of

84 Sip Avenue and 68-74 Sip Avenue

within the Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Area

Questions Received by the JCRA and JCRA Responses

 

  1. Does the JCRA has a desired type of building/development that they would want to have happen on this site that would greatly benefit the City and its people.

Please refer to the RFP.

 

  1. Regarding RDP section (X)(A)(9) on page 44, please clarify the intent for any pedestrian walkway on Lot 22 (84 Sip site). The language is unclear regarding which obligations apply to Lot 22 vs. Lot 23 (One Journal Square).

The JCRA cannot provide an interpretation of the Redevelopment Plan.  Please contact the Jersey City Office of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Planning.

 

  1. Regarding RDP section (X)(A)(10) on page 44, please clarify whether the obligations to beautify Concourse East apply to the northern boundary of Lot 22.

The JCRA cannot provide an interpretation of the Redevelopment Plan.  Please contact the Jersey City Office of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Planning.

 

  1. Please clarify whether hotel square footage would be governed by the “residential primary use” or “office primary use” FAR parameters reflected in RDP Section (X)(A)(5) regarding density in Zone 1.

The JCRA cannot provide an interpretation of the Redevelopment Plan.  Please contact the Jersey City Office of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Planning.

 

  1. Map 5 in the RDP indicates a required 8’ sidewalk on the western and eastern frontages of Lot 22 (84 Sip). Please confirm whether this is accurate or if the intent is for an 8’ wide sidewalk on the western frontage of Lot 21 (68-74 Sip).

The JCRA cannot provide an interpretation of the Redevelopment Plan.  Please contact the Jersey City Office of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Planning.

 

  1. Please clarify whether the Port Authority parcel on Block 9501, Lot 1 is considered a “lower density zone” for purposes of compliance with RDP Section (VII)(D)(7) regarding Tower on a Base regulations. Similarly, please confirm which lot line for Block 9501 Lot 1 is considered its rear for purposes of compliance with RDP Section (VII)(D)(8).

The JCRA cannot provide an interpretation of the Redevelopment Plan.  Please contact the Jersey City Office of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Planning.

Responses to questions received during the walk through of the 84 Sip Avenue:

 

  1. Is the building historic?

The Pathside Building is subject to Zone 6 requirements of the Redevelopment Plan.  

 

  1. How many floors is the Pathside Building?

There are 4 floors.

 

  1. What was the original use of the Pathside building?

Trolley terminal and the offices for Public Service.

 

  1. In what zone in the Redevelopment Plan are the buildings located?

Please consult the Redevelopment Plan.

 

  1. Is the property line the curb of the One Journal Square property?

Yes.

 

  1. Are the documents uploaded accessible from the JCRA website?

Yes.

 

  1. Are there any issues from a load bearing capacity for conversion to a hotel or restaurants?

Applicable structural documents may be found in folder accessible on the JCRA website.

 

  1. Is the parking lot on Sip behind the brick apartment building privately owned?

This question is unclear.  If an answer is required, please provide an address or Block and Lot reference on the City tax map.

 

  1. Is there a preference to preserve the Pathside Building?

 Please refer to the RFP and Redevelopment Plan

 

  1. Is there more flexibility for reuse and demo on 68-74 Sip?

This question is unclear. If an answer is required, please clarify.

 

  1. Is the roof the same size as the lot line?

Please consult the survey in the folder on the website.

 

  1. Is there flexibility on density related to the proposal?

All proposals must be in conformance with the Redevelopment Plan and applicable zoning.

 

  1. Is it possible to tear both buildings down?

Please refer to the Redevelopment Plan.

 

DATE: June 18, 2025