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City of Jersey City FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
The two parts are:
- Where and Why
- The User Manual
Where and Why gives Jersey City's position in space and
time, the geography, demographics, infrastructure, and history of the place.
The User Manual describes the mechanism of municipal
government, logical and physical. The goal is safe and enjoyable operation!
Directory
of Elected
Officials and Department Directors
Where and Why
- Where is Jersey City?
- What is the geography of Jersey City?
- What is the climate of Jersey City?
- What is the land use?
- What are the statistics for housing?
- What is the population of Jersey City?
- What are the demographics?
- What roads connect to Jersey City?
- What is the mass transit infrastructure?
- What are the closest airports?
- What are the cargo facilties?
- What are the institutions of higher learning?
- What are the High Schools?
- What are the grammar schools?
- What are the day care centers?
- What are the healthcare centers?
- What are the major tourist facilities?
- What's the history of Jersey City?
- What are some historic buildings?
- What are some important events in the history of Jersey
City?
- Who was Frank Hague?
- Isn't Jersey City notorious for corruption?
- Are there any books on the history of Jersey City?
- What are the local papers?
- If a business seeks to relocate to Jersey City or
expand in Jersey City, is there help available?
- What are the cemeteries in Jersey City?
Where and Why
- Where is Jersey City?
Jersey City lies on a peninsula between the Hudson and Hackensack rivers in
northeastern New Jersey, Latitude 40.44 N, Longitude 74.04 W. Seven miles to
the west is Newark, New Jersey; across the Hudson River to the east is New
York City's, Manhattan Island.
- What is the geography of Jersey City?
Jersey City's terrain ranges from low-lying flood plains to gently
rolling-hills.
| Land Area
| 14.87 sq. mi (38.5133 square kilometers)
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| Acres of parkland:
| 1,401.8 (5673084.6 square meters)
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| Water area
| 6.19 sq. Mi. (16.0321 square kilometers)
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| Shoreline
| 6 miles (9.654 kilometers)
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| Latitude
| 40.44 N
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| Longitude
| 74.04 W
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| Average elevation
| 20 feet (6.07 meters) above sea level
|
- What is the climate of Jersey City?
While Jersey City's climate tends to be continental, influenced by winds
from the west, it does experience temperature extremes throughout its four
seasons. Summers are hot and humid while winters are moderately snowy.
| Climate
|
| January
| 30.6 F (-2.5 C)
|
| July
| 74.6 F (23.7 C)
|
| Annual average
| 52.6 F (11.4 C)
|
Average Annual Precipitation: 43.77 inches (111.18 centimeters)
For more information see:
http://www.ci.jersey-city.nj.us/docs/where.htm
- What is the land use?
Though Jersey City originally rose as a center of industry and as cargo hub,
now it is a better known as a office and retail center.
|
Land Use
|
| Residential
| 29,435
|
| Commercial
| 3,623
|
| Industrial
| 950
|
| Apartments
| 1,860
|
| Total Parcels
| 40,695
|
- What are the statistics for housing?
|
Housing
Units
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| Single Family
| 6,412
|
| Owner Occupied
| 24,400
|
| Renter Occupied
| 57,981
|
| Total
| 90,723
|
The median price of a single family home in Jersey City is just
$127,700 - almost half that of New York City!
- What is the population of Jersey City?
|
Population
|
| Male
| 111,102
|
| Female
| 117,435
|
| Total
| 228,537
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Jersey City is the State of New Jersey's second largest city. Given
current population trends, it will be the largest by the year 2000!
The population density is 15,368.9 persons/sq. mi. This may be compared to
that of New York City, 23,320, and that of the nation as a whole, 661.9.
- What are the demographics?
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Households
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| with persons under 18
| 29,342
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| with persons over 65
| 19,104
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| Total family households
| 53,566
|
| Total households
| 82, 381
|
| Persons per family
| 3.41
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|
Age
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| 0 - 5
| 16,805
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| 6 - 17
| 39,345
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| 18 - 64
| 147,100
|
| 65+
| 25,287
|
| Median
| 31.5
|
|
Education
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| 0 - 8 years
| 20,659
|
| graduates
| 40,217
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| College graduates
| 31,445
|
| Total School enrollment
| 27,263
|
|
Labor Force
|
| Management/professional
| 25,167
|
| Tech., sales, admin. support
| 37,882
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| Service
| 14, 646
|
| Fabricators and laborers
| 18,476
|
| Total civilian labor force
| 117,316
|
| Self-employed
| 3,932
|
- What roads connect to Jersey City?
The Holland Tunnel gives car and bus access to Manhattan.
US Routes 1 & 9, I-78, I-95, I-280, and the NJ Turnpike (exits 14B
and 14C) make travel easy to Northern, Western, and Southern destinations.
Since Jersey City is at the center of this major highway system, it's
extremely easy for employees and goods to stream both in and out.
While on New Jersey Turnpike, traffic conditions are reported on AM radio
station 1610.
The voice information number for the New Jersey Turnpike is
1-732-247-0900.
- What is the mass transit infrastructure?
PATH (Port Authority Trans Hudson) Subway Line The PATH system links
Jersey City to Hoboken, Harrison, Newark, and to both Downtown and Midtown
in New York City. There are four PATH subway stations in Jersey City:
Exchange Place, Grove Street, Pavonia/Newport and Journal Square.
The PATH subway gives ease of access to both Manhattan and Newark. The
PATH is so reliable and efficient that businesses at Jersey City's Exchange
Place say that they are " across the street" from the World Trade
Center!
The PATH voice phone information number is 800-234-7284.
Passenger Rail Lines
Amtrak passenger trains stop at both Newark and New York City's Penn
Stations. Amtrak connects the entire continental United States and Canada.
The Amtrak voice information number is 800-827-7245.
PATH also interfaces with the New York Mass Transit Authority Grid and
New Jersey Transit. The combination of the New York City subway system, the
Long Island Railroad, the Metro North commuter rail, and New Jersey Transit
is the commuter rail circulatory system for the entire New York Metropolitan
area.
The New Jersey Transit voice information number is 800-772-2222.
The Long Island Railroad voice information number is 718-217-5477.
The Metro North voice information number is 212-532-4900.
Bus Service
New Jersey Transit and local private carriers provide bus service throughout
the city.
The New Jersey Transit voice information number is 800-772-2222. Ferry
Service
Three ferry lines go from Jersey City to Manhattan:
Jersey City Colgate Ferry to World Financial Center
Trip: $2.00 Book of 10: $19.00
Monthly pass: $68.00 dollars
Port Liberte to Slip 6 (White Hall Street)
Trip: $5.00 Book of 10: $45.00
Monthly pass: $168.00
Harborside Ferry service
The voice information number for the Exchange Place ferry is 800-533-3779.
- What are the closest airports?
Newark International Airport is located less than 10 miles to the
south-west. LaGuardia, and John F. Kennedy International Airports are less
than 25 miles to the east. The Teterboro Airport is ten miles to the north.
The Newark airport voice information number is 201-961-6000.
The LaGuardia voice information number is 718-533-3400.
The JFK voice infomation number is 718-244-4444.
The Teterboro voice information number is 201-288-1775.
- What are the cargo facilties?
Conrail has freight rail facilities in Jersey City.
Deep water ports serve all manner of marine shipping.
A wide range of trucking companies serve Jersey City, from owner-operated
vans up to world class warehouse and fleet operations.
The Global Terminal voice information number is 201-451-5200.
The Port Authority Terminal voice information number is 973-89-7100.
- What are the institutions of higher learning?
Jersey City is home to three colleges:
Hudson County Community
College
900 Bergen Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07307
201-656-2020
http://207.78.91.132/rcx/homepage.asp
New Jersey City University
2039 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-200-2000
http://www.jcstate.edu/
Saint Peter's College
2641 Kennedy Blvd.
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-915-9000
http://www.spc.edu
- What are the High Schools?
Public High Schools
McNair/Academic High School
123 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-867-4804
William L. Dickinson High School
2 Palisade Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-714-4400
James J. Ferris High School
35 Colgate Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-915-6660
Lincoln High School
60 Crescent Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
201-915-6700
Henry Snyder High School
239 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-915-6600
The Academy
Snyder Annex
209 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-915-6500
Regional Day School
425 Johnston Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
201-015-6165
Visual Performing Arts High School
Jersey City State College
2039 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-200-2169
Adult Day (GED)
Jersey City Learning Center
299 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-217-7882
- What are the grammar schools?
To be added
- What are the day care centers?
To be added
What are the healthcare centers?
Christ Hospital
176 Palisade Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-795-8200
(The closest hospital to Journal Square)
Franciscan Health System of New Jersey
One McWilliams Place
(Jersey Avenue and Hamilton Park)
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-714-8900
(The Closest hospital to NJ Turnpike Exit 14C (Holland Tunnel), Newport
Centre, Pavonia-Newport , Exchange Place, and Grove Street PATH subway
stations)
Greenville Hospital
1825 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-547-6100
(Closest hospital to New Jersey City University, Close to Liberty State
Park)
Jersey City Medical Center
Baldwin Avenue and Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07304
201-915-2000
(Closest hospital to NJ Turnpike Exit 14C (Grand-Montgomery) and Saint
Peter's College, close to Liberty State Park)
Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center
198 Stevens Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-451-9000
- What are the major tourist facilities?
Ellis Island -- Liberty
State Park -- Liberty Science Center
-- The Statue of Liberty
- What's the history of Jersey City?
This "original" little municipality called Jersey City grew out of
the area known as Powles or Paulus Hook, a tract of solid land jutting out
into the Hudson River, bounded by Harsimus Cove on the north and south cove
or Communipaw Bay on the south, and separated from the marsh land on the
west by a creek that had been enlarged about 20 feet in width, large enough
for ordinary boats to pass. Warren Street was roughly its western boundary.
This area was purchased from the Dutch West India Company by Abraham Planck.
In 1698, it was purchased from Planck by Cornelius Van Vorst. In 1804
Anthony Dey, a prominent New York lawyer, acquired it and soon thereafter
passed title to Abraham Varick, also a prominent New Yorker, who the
following day conveyed the area to Col. Richard Varick (a former Mayor of
New York who had been General Washington's aide-de-camp in the American
Revolution), Jacob Radcliff (a former Mayor of New York) and Anthony Dey (a
wealthy New York lawyer and cousin of Col. Varick). These three were the
leaders of The Associates of the Jersey Company, whose charter was drafted
by Alexander Hamilton. For fifteen years it possessed the government and
shaped the destiny of the infant community.
By: J. Owen Grundy, Historian and Louis P. Caroselli, Corporation Counsel
- What are some historic buildings?
Ionic House (Barrow Mansion)
83 Wayne Street
between Barrow Street and Jersey Avenue.
Built between 1835 and 1840.
Apple Tree House
298 Academy Street.
During the American Revolution, Washington and Lafayette dined under the
apple tree in the backyard.
Van Vorst House
531 Palisade Avenue
Near South Street
Built in 1740. Oldest standing building in Jersey City. Now a private home.
William F. Brennan Courthouse
575 Newark Avenue
Built in 1910. Hugh Roberts, Architect. Restored and in use for Hudson
County offices and courts.
Old Bergen Reformed Church
1 Highland Ave
Corner of Bergen Avenue
Greek Revival style built in 1842.
Grace Van Vorst Church
Corner of Second and Erie Streets
Detlef Lienau, architect
Early English Gothic style. Built in two stages: 1853 and 1864.
Jersey City Public Library
472 Jersey Avenue
Corner of Jersey avenue and Montgomery Street
Brite & Bacon, architects. Completed in 1901
City Hall of the City of Jersey City
280 Grove Street
Lewis Broome, architect. Completed in 1896
- What are some important events in the history of
Jersey City?
|
History Events of Jersey
City
|
| 1609
| Henry Hudson anchored "the Half
Moon" in New York Harbor.
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| 1630
| Michael Pauw bought land for trading
purposes on the west bank of the Hudson and called the area Pavonia.
|
| 1633
| Michael Paulusen, a Dutch trader,
erected a dwelling at Paulus Hook.
|
| 1636
| Cornelius Van Vorst built a home
near the present 4th and Henderson Streets.
|
| 1643
| Pavonia settlement destroyed by
Indians.
|
| 1646
| Peter Stuyvesant became Director
General of New Netherlands.
|
| 1655
| Pavonia settlement again destroyed
by Indians.
|
| 1660
| Bergen Township established on site
of the present-day Bergen Square.
|
| 1779
| Major "Light Horse" Harry
Lee captured Paulus Hook fort from the British on August 19.
|
| 1804
| Associates of the Jersey Company
bought Van Vorst family land and then sold lots in Paulus Hook on
May 15.
|
| 1804
| Robert Fulton established his
shipyard at Green and Morgan Streets; 8 years later sailed steamboat
"The Jersey" to New York in 14 minutes.
|
| 1820
| The Paulus Hook area was
incorporated as the City of Jersey City, but remained part of Bergen
Township.
|
| 1827
| Joseph Dixon Crucible Company
established.
|
| 1829
| The first police force, the Watch,
was formed.
|
| 1836
| Morris Canal extension to Jersey
City completed; railroad service begins.
|
| 1838
| Jersey City became independent of
Bergen Township with Dudley Gregory as first mayor.
|
| 1840
| Hudson County was formed.
|
| 1841
| Van Vorst Township (Harsimus)
separated from Bergen Township.
|
| 1843
| Bergen Township was divided into
Bergen and North Bergen.
|
| 1847
| First Cunard liner docked at Jersey
City, "The Hibernia."
|
| 1851
| Township of Van Vorst added to
Jersey City on March 18.
|
| 1852
| Town of Hudson separated from North
Bergen.
|
| 1862
| Bayonne separated from Bergen.
|
| 1863
| Greenville separated from Bergen.
|
| 1870
| Hudson City, Bergen, and Jersey City
consolidated.
|
| 1871
| New City Charter;first paid Fire
Department.
|
| 1872
| First public high school. William L.
Dickinson named Superintendent of Schools.
|
| 1873
| Greenville joined jersey City on
August 11, thereby giving Jersey City its present land boundaries.
|
| 1894
| Hudson (now Kennedy) Boulevard
opened.
|
| 1896
| City Hall completed.
|
| 1901
| Main Library building opened.
|
| 1904
| Boonton reservoir opened.
|
| 1908
| First route of Hudson and Manhattan
tubes (now PATH) opened.
|
| 1916
| "Black Tom" (now part of
Liberty State Park) Explosion, July 30.
|
| 1917
| Frank Hague became mayor.
|
| 1921
| Dempsey-Carpentier fight at Boyle's
30 Acres, July 2.
|
| 1924
| Colgate erects new clock: largest
outdoor timepiece in the world.
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| 1927
| Holland Tunnel opened ten years
before Lincoln Tunnel was dedicated.
|
| 1931
| Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital
opened.
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| 1937
| Roosevelt Stadium opened.
|
| 1946
| Jackie Robinson broke organized
baseball's "color line" at Roosevelt Stadium
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| 1947
| Hague retired as mayor.
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| 1949
| Hague political organization
defeated by John V. Kenny.
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| 1960
| Jersey City Municipal overnment's
Charter revised.
|
| 1967
| End of railroad ferry service to New
York City.
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| 1976
| Liberty State Park opened.
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| 1993
| Liberty Science Center and Hall of
Technology opened.
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| 1994
| Ferry service to NY City resumes.
|
| 1996
| WALDO district created for artists.
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| 1997
| Light rail construction begins.
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- Who was Frank Hague?
Frank Hague was Mayor of Jersey City from May 15, 1917 until his retirement
on June 17, 1947. His name is synonymous with that early 20th century urban
American blend of political favoritism and social welfare known as bossism.
It's generally conceded that Hague's influence was a not insignificant
factor in the election of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
- Isn't Jersey City notorious for corruption?
Many of Frank Hague's activities were, in a narrow sense, not illegal, for
no relevant laws were then in place. Hague ruled during an era of massive
social upheaval: unrestrained capitalism, violent labor movements, economic
depression, and world war. Organized crime grew ever more powerful. Foreign
isms attempted to gain American support. The social safety net basically did
not exist. During this period Jersey City was relatively calm.
Hague was succeeded by his nephew, Eggers. The next elected Mayor was John
V. Kenny. For the next twenty-four years, through a number of puppets, John
V. Kenny wielded a political machine of unprecedented venality and
corruption. Organized crime figures, in effect, became a shadow government.
Jersey City was in a tailspin. John V. Kenny and his cronies were finally
ousted in 1971 by convictions in a federal court.
In the 90's a serious case of corruption was uncovered at the Municipal
Sewerage Authority. This centered around grave errors in judgement of a
single official and was not a systemic problem.
While Mayor, Gerald McCAnn was convicted of federal crimes, but these did
not occur during his term of office. The unlawful acts did not involve the
public trust.
The tattered, not so colorful past of Jersey City is just that - the past.
The modern government exists to serve the public.
- Are there any books on the history of Jersey City?
"Jersey City; 1940 - 1960: The Dan McNulty Colletion" by Kenneth
French 1997, Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, SC To order call: 888-313-book
"The Powerticians" by Thomas F.X. Smith, Mayor from 1977 - 1981.
- What are the local papers?
There are two local papers: the Jersey Journal, a daily, and The Jersey City
Reporter, a weekly.
To get a single copy of The Jersey Journal mailed to you send $3 to:
The Jersey Journal
Circulation
26 Journal Square
Jersey City, NJ 07306
The regular, news-stand price is fifty cents.
The Jersey City Reporter will mail you a single, free copy. Call them at
201-798-7800.
- If a business seeks to relocate to Jersey City or
expand in Jersey City, is there help available?
The Jersey City Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC), a private,
non-profit agency was created in 1980 to stimulate industrial and commercial
growth in Jersey City.
The address is:30 Montgomery Street (8th Floor) Jersey City, NJ 07302
For information about a business loan or technical assistance, call: (201)
333-7797
Fax: (201) 333-9323 E-mail: info@jcedc.org
The URL for the Web Site is:
http://www.jcedc.org
- What are the cemeteries in Jersey City?
Active Cemeteries
Bay View - New York Bay Cemetery
321 Garfield Avenue
201-433-2400
Holy Name Cemetery
823 West Side Avenue
201-433-0342
Jersey City Cemetery
435 Newark Avenue
201-653-1360
Historical Cemeteries
Old Bergen Burial Grounds
Bergen Avenue at Highland
201-433-1815
Vroom Street Cemetery
Vroom just off of Bergen Avenue
201-433-1815
The Old Bergen Burial Grounds is visible from the street.
If you would like to take a tour of either of the historical cemeteries,
call well in advance to make an appointment.
If you are trying to find out information on somebody buried in either Old
Bergen or Vroom, write to:
Old Bergen Church
1 Highland Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Be sure to provide as much information (names, dates, etc.) as possible.
There is another cemetery on Tonnelle Avenue, just north of the Charlotte
Circle.
- Where are the locations for the municipal government
and services?
- I'm researching a historical question. What resources are
available?
- I've got a problem. Where can I turn to for help?
- What's the main phone number for the City of Jersey City?
- What's the main fax number for the City of Jersey City?
- What are the e-mail addresses for the City?
- What is the Web Site URL for the City of Jersey City?
- Who is the Mayor Of Jersey City?
- Who are the members of the Municipal Council?
- Who are the Department and Division Directors?
- What are the taxes in Jersey City
- I've got a parking ticket that I've got a question about.
Nobody answers the phone number that's on the citation. Are there other
numbers to call?
- How can I get married in Jersey City?
- How do I get a parking permit?
- How do I get a copy of a marriage license?
- How do I get a copy of a birth certificate?
- How do I obtain employment with the City?
- Does the City have any programs do help people find work?
- How do I find out about any intern programs?
- I'd like to move to Jersey City. How do I learn more about
doing that?
- Are there any programs available to help residents improve
their property?
- I'd like to sell goods or services to the City. How do I
do that?
- I'd like to move a business to Jersey City or grow a
business that's already in Jersey City. What's the best way to apply for
grants and loans?
- What are the charitable and social-service organizations
in Jersey City?
- How do I go about getting a license for my dog?
- What are the branches of the public library?
- Where is the Jersey City office for the New Jersey State
Department of Motor Vehicles?
- How do you file a civil complaint?
- How do you file a criminal complaint?
- Where do you get a copy of a police report?
- Where do you go to court for a civil charge?
- Where do you go to court for a criminal charge?
- How do you post bail for somebody that has been arrested?
- How do you apply for welfare?
To be added
- My car's been towed. What do I do now?
- Where do I find property deeds/titles for Jersey City
properties?
- What are the closest tennis courts to a PATH subway
station?
- How do I get a copy of a public document?
- What are the hours for the Municipal Court at 769
Montgomery Street?
- Where are the locations for the municipal government
and services?
Jersey City municipal office locations are spread throughout the city. The
offices at 30 Montgomery Street and 8 Erie Street are within walking
distance of City Hall (280 Grove Street).
Parking is very difficult by both City Hall and 8 Erie Street. The
closest commercial parking lots are several blocks away.
Street parking is generally not available at 30 Montgomery Street. Pay
parking lots are nearby.
Keep in mind that parking laws are strictly enforced.
City Hall
Directory
of Elected
Officials and Department Directors
280 Grove Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(two blocks south of the Grove Street PATH Subway Station)
- City Clerk's Office
- Marriage Licenses
- Parking Permits
- Copies of Public Documents
- Constituent Services
- Directs city service in response to complaints
- Council Caucus Room
- City Council caucus meetings
- Public meetings
Council Chambers
- City Council Meetings
- Public Meetings
- Ceremonial functions
Council Rotunda
- Council Offices
Equal Opportunity
Mayor's Office
Personnel
Real Estate
Tax Department
The above offices work with the public on a walk-in basis.
- Administration
- Law Department
It's best to make an appointment before visiting the above three
offices.
30 Montgomery Street
(Exchange Place)
Housing, Economic Development and Commerce
769 Montgomery Street
(Montgomery and Boland, just west of Bergen Avenue)
- Municipal Court
- Violations
201 Cornelison Avenue
The Department of Health and Human Services
100 Clifton Place
Tuberculosis Unit
575 State Highway 440
- Department of Public Works
- Engineering
This location is for the internal operations of these Departments.
Visitors are by appointment only.
325 Palisade Avenue
- Department of Neighborhood Improvement
- Purchasing
- Payroll
- Information Technology
8 Erie Street
Police
207 7th Street
Police Investigation
284 Central Avenue
North District Police Precinct
191 Bergen Avenue
South District Police Precinct
574 Communipaw Avenue
West District Police Precinct
139 Cator Avenue
Youth Bureau
100 Phillip Street
Auto Pound
465 Luis Munoz Marin Boulevard
Department Of Fire & Emergency Services Headquarters
(Near Newport Centre)
586 Newark Avenue
(Just west of Baldwin Avenue)
- Animal Control
Dog licenses
- Occupational Health
115 Christopher Columbus Drive
STD Disease Clinic
This office provides free, anonymous, and confidential Sexually Transmitted
Disease/HIV diagnosis and treatment.
The phone number is (201) 547-5535
The e-mail is jcstdhiv@aol.com
Caven Point Rd.
Cultural Affairs
121 - 125 Newark Avenue
- Affirmative Action
- Minority/Women's Business
- I'm researching a historical question. What resources
are available?
Visit the NJ Room at the Main Library
472 Jersey Avenue
Jersey City, N.J. 07302
3rd Floor
201-547-4503
Hours
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Saturday
Closed Saturdays in summer
Resources
Histories of New Jersey and its counties and cities; studies of New Jersey
government, social and economic conditions, arts and crafts, industry;
information on recreation and tourist attractions; state industrial
directories.
Directories of the City of Jersey City from 1849 - 1925; directories of
other New Jersey Cities.
Jersey City Code, the laws of the City.
Real Estate Atlas of Hudson County: location, tax valuation, and ownership
of each lot in Hudson County plus current Green Sheets recording property
sales.
Documents: Official publications of Jersey City, Hudson County, and New
Jersey. (Please note that the Library does not have every publication of the
city, county, and state.)
Periodicals: 150 current periodicals plus many which have ceased
publication.
Topical File of news items, articles and pamphlet material.
Index to The Jersey Journal the years 1910-1954 and 1968 to the present.
Maps of Jersey City, Hudson County, and New Jersey including early maps and
topographic surveys as well as current road maps. Atlases of Jersey City,
Hudson County, and other counties in New Jersey which show structures in
existence at the time the atlases were prepared.
Books by New Jersey authors literature with a New Jersey locale.
Jersey City Picture Collection: prints, postcards, and photographs.
The librarians at the New Jersey Room will do their best to answer by phone
simple, Jersey City specific questions. Please do realize that the staff's
time is basically completely utilized by the ever growing number of
visitors.
The NJ Room is a collection of resources. It's not a research service.
Actual projects will require that you come to the library to do the work
yourself. If you cannot visit the library, you may wish to hire a private
researcher. Below is a list of individuals who have used the facilities:
Robert Murgitroyd
135 Irving Street
Jersey City, NJ 07307
201-963-0290
Fax: 201-418-8831
E-mail: murg-jc@worldnet.att.net
Barbara B. Petrick, Ph.D. 85 Palisade Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-659-8059 Fax: 201-659-2802 E-mail:
barbara85@aol.com
Mary M. Middleton
47 Cottage Street
South Orange, NJ 07079
973-763-6127
Fax: 973-763-0841
- I've got a problem. Where can I turn to for help?
If it's an emergency dial 911.
To contact the police call 201-547-5477.
The Mayor's Office of Constituent Service is at 201-547-4900.
Every neighborhood has a NID manager to ensure that quality of life is
maintained.
Division of Neighborhood Management
Each District manager makes sure that City services are there when you need
them. The manager also makes certain that pot holes are filled, graffiti is
removed, and that the outside of buildings and lots meet neighborhood
standards. Also included are dog owners controlling their pets and improper
distribution of sales circulars. The NID manager can arrange for a
children's hydrant sprinkler for a hot summer day.
Field operation hours are 12:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Office phone number is 201-547-5683
The Fax number is 201-547-5644
It's easy to speak to your NID manager!
Call 201-547-5683. The office will give you the voice mail extension number
for your neighborhood.
Now, whenever you need to speak with your local NID manager, call
201-547-4974. Enter the particular voice mail extension. Leave a message
with your return phone number (if you wish to receive a return phone call).
The computerized phone system will automatically beep the NID manager so
that they can immediately get your message.
The Office of Senior Affairs runs a wide range of programs for mature
residents. If they have a question or problem, Seniors are encouraged to
contact this office. The phone number is 201-547-5036.
The City's Senior Services Web Page is at:
http://www.ci.jersey-city.nj.us/docs/seniorce.htm
Don't hesitate to contact these offices. The're here to help! For more
information see:
http://www.ci.jersey-city.nj.us/docs/heretohe.htm
What's the main phone number for the City of
Jersey City?
201-547-5000
- What's the main fax number for the City of Jersey City?
The Main Fax Number is 201-547-4288
- What are the e-mail addresses for the City?
The e-mail addresses for the City are:
Mayor's Office
Mayor Bret
Schundler
chpo.schundler@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
The Office of
Constituent Service
chpo.justine@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
Web Site
Editor
palpo.anthony@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
The Municipal Council
Fernando L.
Colon, Jr.
chpo.fernando@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
Thomas A. DeGise
chpo.tomdg@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
L. Harvey Smith
chpo.harvey@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
Robert F.
Cavanaugh, Jr.
chpo.robertc@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
Mary Donnelly
chpo.maryd@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
Arnold
Bettinger
chpo.arnieb@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
William A.
Gaughan
chpo.bill@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
Mariano Vega,
Jr.
chpo.mariano@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
Melissa
Holloway
chpo.melissa@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
Department of Administration
Laurie Cotter,
Acting Business Administrator
chpo.rob@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
Law Department
Sean M. Connelly,
Corporation Counsel
ldpo.sean@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
Tom Fodice
ldpo.tom@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
Department Of Housing, Economic Development, & Commerce
Anne Marie
Uebbing
Acting Director
hedcpo.annemarie@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
The main e-mail address is palpo.anthony@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
Department Of Fire & Emergency Services
Steven J. McGill, M.S., Assistant Director
fdcar7@aol.com
- What the Web Site URL for the City of Jersey City?
The Web Site URL is http://www.ci.jersey-city.nj.us
- Who is the Mayor Of Jersey City?
Bret Schundler is the Mayor of Jersey City.
For more information see http://www.ci.jersey-city.nj.us/docs/mayor.htm
- Who are the members of the Municipal Council?
Fernando L. Colon, Jr.
At Large
Thomas A. DeGise
At-Large
L. Harvey Smith
At-Large
Robert F. Cavanaugh, Jr.
Ward A
(Greenville)
Mary Donnelly
Ward B
(Westside)
Arnold Bettinger
Ward C
(Journal Square)
William A. Gaughan
Ward D
(Heights)
Mariano Vega, Jr.
Ward E
(Downtown)
Melissa Holloway
Ward F
(Bergen)
For more information see http://www.ci.jersey-city.nj.us/docs/council.htm
- Who are the Department and Division Directors?
Located at 280 Grove Street, unless otherwise specified
Office Of the City Clerk
201-547-5150
Fax: 201-547-5461
Robert Byrne, City Clerk
Barbara M. D'Agosto, Deputy City Clerk
Office Of Assessments
Brian O'Reilly, Tax Assessor
Department Of Administration
201-547-5146
Fax: 201-547-4833
Laurie Cotter, Acting Business Administrator
- Division Of Management And Budget
Laurie Cotter, Director
- Division Of Personnel
Larry Ross, Director
- Office Of Municipal Public Defender
769 Montgomer Street
Chief Public Defender
- Division Of Purchasing & Central Services
325 Palisade Avenue
Ramon Tolentino, Purchasing Agent
- Division Of Communications
Darren Boch, Director
- Office Of Consituent Services
Citizen Complaints
Timothy Sheridan, Director
- Division Of Collections
Tax Collector, Tax Abatements
Maureen Dolce, Tax Collector
- Division Of Information Technology
325 Palisade Avenue
Data Processing, MIS, Telephones
Robert Magro, Director
- Division Of Accounts & Controls
325 Palisade Avenue
Frank Rentas, Comptroller
- Division Of Pension & Payroll
325 Palisade Avenue
Marianne Murray, Pension
Susan Valentino, Payroll
- Division Of Internal Audit
325 Palisade Avenue
Serafina Sengco, Chief Auditor
- Office Of Utility Management
Kathy Dealy, Chief Administrator Services
- Division Of Real Estate
Ann Marie Muller, Director
Department Of Law
201-547-529
Fax: 201-547-5230
Sean M. Connelly, Corporation Counsel
Division Of Risk Management
Peter Soriero, Risk Manager
Department Of Recreation & Cultural Affairs
Caven Point
Yessenia Correa, Director
Mary Anne Kellaher, Deputy Director
201-547-5690
Fax: 201-547-5593
- Division Of Recreation
Joe Macchi, Director
- Division Of Cultural Affairs
Mary Anne Kellaher, Acting Director
Department Of Housing, Economic Development, & Commerce
30 Montgomery Street
201-547-5070
Fax: 201-547-6566
Anne Marie
Uebbing
Acting Director
hedcpo.annemarie@mail.cityofjerseycity.com
Click HERE To Learn More About the Department of HEDC
Department Of Fire & Emergency Services
465 Luis Munoz Marin Boulevard
201-547-4239
Fax: 201-547-5298
Armando Roman, Director
Steven J. McGill, M.S., Assistant Director
Frederick Eggers, Fire Chief
Department Of Health & Human Services
201 Cornelison Avenue
201-547-6800
Fax: 201-547-6816
Nancy Harrigan, Director
- Division Of Senior Citizen Affairs
Catherine Macchi, Director
- Division Of Health
586 Newark Avenue
Joseph Castagna
- Division Of Clinical Services
Madeline Brown, R.N.
Department Of Police
8 Erie Street
201-547-5300
Fax: 201-547-4283
Michael F. Moriarty, Director of Police
William Thynne, Police Chief
Department Of Public Works
575 State Highway 440
201-547-4402
Fax: 201-547-4803
Kevin Sluka, Director
- Division Of Traffic Engineering
Jao D'Souza, Director
- Division Of Buildings & Street Maintenance
Frank Carroli, Director
- Division Of Municipal Engineering
Gerald Nissen, Director
- Division Of Parks and Forestry
Rodney Hadley, Director
- Division Of Custodial Services
Richard Freda, Director
- Division Of Automotive Services
Hector Ortiz, Director
- Bureau Of Architecture
Bob Cerchio, Director
Department Of Economic Opportunity
201-547-4623
Fax: 201-547-4288
Kabili Tayari, Director
- Jersey City Office Of Employment & Training
Benjamin Lopez, Director
- Division Of Equal Opportunity
Jeanna Abruan, Acting Director
- Central Applicant Employment Registry
Hector Ramos, Acting Director
- Division of Economic Assistance
Diannia Stembridge, Acting Director
- Human Rights Commission
Department Of Neighborhood Improvement
325 Palisade Avenue
201-547-5683
Fax: 201-547-5644
Maureen Corrado, Director of Neighborhood Improvement
- Division Of Neighborhood Management
Charles Callari, Director
- Division Of Housing Code Enforcement
30 Montgomery Street
Edward Coleman, Director
- What are the taxes in Jersey City?
The only tax is the property tax and the state sales tax.
The state sales tax is 6.5%. There is no sales tax on food or clothing.
Within a UEZ (Urban Enterprise Zone), the sales tax is slashed to 3%.
There is NO:
- Payroll tax
- City sales tax
- City income tax
- Corporation tax
- Personal property tax
- Tax on commercial leases
- Unincorporated business tax
- I've got a parking ticket that I've got a question
about. Nobody answers the phone number that's on the citation. Are there
other numbers to call?
The Phone Numbers for Parking Violation information are:
201-547-5635
201-547-4321
201-547-6575
201-547-4329
- How can I get married in Jersey City?
If the woman lives in Jersey City, then you need to obtain a license in
Jersey City. Go to the City Clerk's Office, 280 Grove Street, between the
hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bring a witness and
identification.
After obtaining the license, the ceremony may be performed anywhere in
the state of New Jersey.
For more information, call the City Clerk's Office at 201-547-5150.
- 14How do I get a parking permit? Go to the
City Clerk's Office, 280 Grove Street, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bring a copy of your driver's license.
For more information, call the City Clerk's Office at 201-547-5150.
- How do I get a copy of a marriage license? To
obtain a copy of a marriage license issued in Jersey City after 1913 mail or
bring:
$3
Groom's name and bride's maiden name
Date of Marriage
to:
City Hall
City Clerk's Office
280 Grove Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
For marriage licenses issued before 1913, please call the City Clerk's
Office at 201-547-5150 for directions.
- How do I get a copy of a birth certificate?
Birth records are archived by Hudson County, not Jersey City.
Contact:
Hudson County Administration Building
Vital Statistics
595 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-795-6040
- How do I obtain employment with the City?
In general, the City is not hiring.
For more information call the Personnel Office at 201-547-5217.
Some hiring is still scheduled for the Police and Fire Departments. For more
information call the Personnel Office at 201-547-5217.
- Does the City have any programs do help people find
work?
Employment & Training Program, Inc.
121-125 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-860-0080
Fax: 201-860-0007
For more information please see:
http://www.ci.jersey-city.nj.us/docs/training.htm
A computer dedicated to providing access to the Workforce New Jersey
Public Information Network is available in the New Jersey Room at the Main
Library, 472 Jersey Avenue, for one-hour scheduled sessions. This service
enables users to find current career and job related information.
- How do I find out about any intern programs?
Call the Personnel Office at 201-547-5217.
- I'd like to move to Jersey City. How do I learn more
about doing that?
The Board of Realtors is happy to supply you with a list of its members
that specialize in Jersey City properties:
Joseph Hottendorf
Executive Vice President
1325 Paterson Plank Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
201-867-4415
Fax: 201-864-7640
Two local papers, The Jersey Journal, a daily, and The Jersey City Reporter,
a weekly, carry real estate ads - both from agents and from individual
property owners.
To get a single copy of The Jersey Journal mailed to you send $3 to:
The Jersey Journal
Circulation
26 Journal Square
Jersey City, NJ 07306
The regular, news stand price is fifty cents.
The Jersey City Reporter will mail you a single, free copy. Call them at
201-798-7800.
For more information see:
http://www.ci.jersey-city.nj.us/docs/goodmv.htm
- Are there any programs available to help residents
improve their property?
S.N.A.P. - Strategic Neighborhood Assistance Program
SNAP is a cooperative effort created through the Department of Community
Affairs (DCA) with the help of Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) to
help municipalities develop comprehensive strategis for meeting neighborhood
needs. SNAP's primary goal is to strategically invest financial and other
resources in threatened but viable neighborhoods to stabilize and revitalize
them and provide a significant and visible impact in the community. It seeks
to positively address housing, social, and economic issues in target
neighborhoods. SNAP projects are as follows: Neighborhood Preservation
Programs, Relocation Assistance, Weatherization, and Lead-Based Paint
Abatement Program (LBP).
Homeowner Rebate Program
Purpose - The purpose of the Homeowner Rebate Program is to assist
Homeowners (of one to four family units) to abate code violations, improve
health and safety items, and other necessary general repairs.
Qualifications:
- own and occupy a one to four family house, (the house to be repaired)
- have paid to date your real estate tax
- are within the family size and income guidelines.
Call 201-547-4583 for more information.
City Wide Relocation
Purpose - Assists displaced residents throughout the city by reason of fire,
uninhabitable conditions, or governmental action (i.e. eminent domain). Call
201-547-4831 for more information.
DCA - Lead Based Abatement Program
Purpose - To assist property owners to sharply reduce and permanently
alleviate children's exposure to lead. The hazards considered to be of
greatest immediate concern are those to which children are most exposed;
lead-contaminated dust; deteriorated lead-based paint; and lead-contaminated
soil if it is bare, accessible to young children, and/or likely to be blown
or tracked into the dwelling.
Call 201-547-4875 for more information.
For more information see: http://www.ci.jersey-city.nj.us/docs/homeown.htm
- I'd like to sell goods or services to the City. How do
I do that?
Call the Purchase Alert program at 201-547-5211
For more information see:
http://www.ci.jersey-city.nj.us/docs/purchasealert.htm
- I'd like to move a business to Jersey City or grow a
business that's already in Jersey City. What's the best way to apply for
grants and loans?
Contact:
The Jersey City Economic Development Corporation
30 Montgomery Street
8th Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-333-7797
Fax: 201-333-9323
Web Site:
http://www.jcedc.org
E-mail:
chris@jcedc.org
- What are the charitable and social-service
organizations in Jersey City?
Afro-American
Historical Society Museum
1841 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-547-5262
American Red Cross
26 Greenville Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-433-3100
Assoc. Of Retarded Citizens
365-381 Clendenny Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
201-434-7783
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hudson County
273-A Monmouth St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-332-1949
Boy Scouts of America
24-36 Jones St.
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-659-2810
FAX: 201-659-3331
Boys and Girls Clubs of Hudson County
1 Canal St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-333-4100
Christ Hospital
176 Palisade Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-795-8200
Educational Arts Team
201 Cornelison Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
201-432-1911
Friends of Lifers
215 Martin Luther King Drive
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-938-1419
Girl Scouts of Greater Essex and Hudson County
3487 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07307
201-656-1440
Hogar Crea
Substance Abuse Treatment Center
79 Cornelison Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-432-7040
Horizon Health Center
710 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
201-451-6300
Hudson County Child Abuse Prevention Center
880 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-798-5588
Hudson County Housing Resource Center
574 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-795-5615
Hudson County Legal Services
574 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-792-6363
Hudson Cradle
1805 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-332-7879
Jersey City Child Development
514 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-656-1500
Jersey City Economic Development
Corporation
30 Montgomery Street
8 th floor
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-333-7797
Fax: 201-333-9323
Jersey City Medical Center
Member of the Liberty Health Care System
50 Baldwin Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
201-915-2000
Jersey City Museum
472 Jersey Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-547-4514
Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center
198 Stevens Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-451-9000
Kaleidoscope Health Care
83 Wayne St
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-451-5425
Let's Celebrate
1 Highland Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-433-5438
Martin Luther King Drive Neighborhood Dev. Corp.
37 Virginia Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-433-1632
National Assoc. For Sickle Cell Disease
P.O. Box 3804
Jersey City, NJ 07303
201-432-8459
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
83 Wayne St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-451-2877
New Hope House
Single Room Occupancy - $90 per week
654 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ
201-434-3211
Occupational Center of Hudson County
780 Montgomery St
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-432-5959
PACO
Puertorriquenos Asociados for Community Organization
392 Manilla Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-963-8282
Saint Joseph's School for the Blind
253 Baldwin Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-653-0578
Salvation Army
48 Erie St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-653-3071
Senior Support Services
201 Cornelison Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
201-451-4040
United Way of Hudson County
857 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-434-2625
Urban League of Hudson County
779 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-451-8888
Veterans' Center
115 Christopher Columbus Drive
Jersey City, NJ 07302
1-973-645-2038
York Street Project
89 York St
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-451-9838
YWCA of Hudson County
270 Fairmount Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-333-5700
Visiting Homemaker Service
586 Newark Ave
Jesey City, NJ 07306
201-656-6001
For more information see:
http://www.ci.jersey-city.nj.us/docs/socorg.htm
- How do I go about getting a license for my dog?
Your dog's rabies shot certificate must be current up to November 98!
Proof of your dog being altered (if you are applying for that status).
Please make check or money order payable to:
The Jersey City Division Of Health
Mail or bring form and payment to:
586 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07307
License Fee:
An Altered Dog (Must provide proof) .................. $6.70
A Non-Altered Dog .................. $9.70
ALL DOG LICENSES ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 31, 1998, HAVE EXPIRED!
Jersey City residents can obtain FREE rabies vaccinations for their dogs
from the following veterinary clinics:
Ambassador Veterinary Hospital
3714 Kennedy Boulevard
201-863-4072
Animal Clinic Of Jersey City
603 Westside Avenue
201-435-6424
Bayonne Animal Hospital
1170 Kennedy Boulevard
201-339-0121
Need More Information or a copy of the form? Call The Office Of Animal
Control: 201-547-4888
Or see:
http://www.ci.jersey-city.nj.us/docs/dog.htm
- What are the branches of the public library?
Main Library
472 Jersey Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-547-4500
Children's Department
201-547-4519
Monday - Saturday 9:00 - 5:00
New Jersey
Room
201-547-4503
Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 5:00
Federal Documents
201-547-4517
Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 5:00
Lending Department
201-547-4526
&
Reference Department
201-547-4501
Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 8:00
Friday 9:00 - 6:00
Saturday 9:0 - 5:00
Community Awareness Series
201-547-4505
Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 8:00
Friday 10:00 - 5:00
Literacy Program Office
201-547-4518
Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 7:45
Friday 10:00 - 6:00
Saturday 9:00 5:00
Branch Libraries
Major Branches
Five Corners Branch Library
201-547-4543
Media Arts Department (second floor)
201-547-4546
678 Newark Avenue
Monday Noon - 8:00
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 6:00
Saturdays 9:00 - 5:00
Greenville Branch Library
201-547-453
1841 Kennedy Boulevard
Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 5:00
Hudson City Branch Library
201-547-4556
14 Zabriskie Street
Monday Noon - 8:00
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 5:00
Saturday 9:00 - 5:00
Miller Branch Library
201-547-4551
489 Bergen Avenue
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 6:00
Computer
Learning Resource Center
201-547-4551
489 Bergen Avenue
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 10:00 - 6:00
Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 - 8:00
Neighborhood Branches
Pavonia Branch Library
201-547-4808
362 Eighth Street
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 - 1:00 and 2:00 - 5:00
Thursday Noon - 5:00 and 6:00 - 8:00
Perfecto Oyola Biblioteca Criolla
201-547-4541
280 First Street
Monday Noon - 8:00
Tuesday - Friday 9:00 - 1:00 and 2:00 - 5:00
Claremont Branch Library
201-547-4555
291 Martin Luther King Drive
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 1:00 and 2:00 - 5:00
Lafayette Branch Library
201-547-5017
307 Pacific Avenue
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 1:00 and 2:00 - 5:00
Marion Branch Library
201-547-4552
1017 West Side Avenue
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 1:00 and 2:00 - 5:00
Pearsall Branch Library
201-547-6557
104 Pearsall Avenue
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 1:00 and 2:00 - 5:00
West Bergen Branch Library
201-547-4554
476 West Side Avenue
For more information see:
http://www.ci.jersey-city.nj.us/docs/library.htm
- Where is the Jersey City office for the New Jersey
State Department of Motor Vehicles?
The New Jersey office for the DMV is on Summit Avenue at Sip, just behind
Journal Square.
- How do you file a civil complaint?
It depends on what you are suing for and if it is a dollar amount, what the
total is.
For money damages:
Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Old Court House at the corner of
Newark and Baldwin Avenues (just up the block from the Administration
Building).
If the amount is $10,000 or less then go to the Law Division, Special Civil,
Administration Building, 7th floor, 595 Newark Avenue.
If the amount is $1,500 or less then file at the Small Claims Division
Special Civil, Administration Building, 7th floor, 595 Newark Avenue.
- How do you file a criminal complaint?
In general, law enforcement will file criminal complaints.
If you find it necessary to file a criminal complaint yourself:
- First make a police report at a local precinct
To file the complaint, you will only need the police report number
- Then go to 769 Montgomery Street to file the complaint
- Where do I go to get a copy of a police report?
8 Erie Street during normal business hours. There is a slight fee.
- Where do you go to court for a civil charge?
The Administration Building at 595 Newark Avenue or the Old Court House
at the corner of Newark and Baldwin Avenues (just up the block from the
Administration Building).
The document telling you to appear will direct you to the correct
location. It will also suggest if you should bring an attorney. It will also
tell how You can obtain legal services if you cannot afford to pay.
- Where do you go to court for a criminal charge?
In general the first step in an indictable offense is The Central
Judicial Processing (CJP) Court at the ground floor of 595 Newark Avenue.
There is also an entrance for this court on Central Avenue (between Newark
and Pavonia).
Less serious charges (disorderly person) are taken care of at 769
Montgomery Street
- How do you post bail for somebody that has been
arrested?
- On indictable offenses, at Hudson County Court 595 Newark Avenue
- For disorderly person offenses, at 769 Montgomery Street
- At Hudson County Jail in Kearny, New Jersey
!!! WARNING !!! WARNING !!! WARNING !!!
WARNING !!! WARNING !!!
After
bail has been set, a defendant may be given a ten percent cash bail option.
BE ADVISED WHEN POSTING THIS TEN PERCENT CASH OPTION, IF THE DEFENDANT FAILS
TO APPEAR, YOU WILL BE LIABLE FOR THE REMAINING NINETY PERCENT OF THE BAIL
AMOUNT!!! By posting bail you are personally responsible for the defendant's
appearing whenever the court requires.
- How do you apply for welfare?
To be added
- My car's been towed. What do I do now?
If it's been towed from the City's streets, contact the local police
precinct. They will tell you who towed your vehicle and where it is now.
The auto pound is at 100 Phillip Street. The Central Avenue Bus line goes
there.
- Where do I find property deeds/titles for Jersey City
properties?
The tax office at City Hall, 280 Grove Street, has tax records, block and
lot numbers, and maps. The main phone number there is 201-547-5267
The Hudson County government maintains records of deeds, mortgages, and
liens at 595 Newark Avenue in the Register's Office. This is about three
blocks from the Summit Avenue exit of the Journal Square Transportation
Center. The phone number is 201-795-6577.
The Hudson County government also maintains tax records at 567 Pavonia
Avenue. This is one block away from the 595 Newark Avenue Building. The
phone number is 201-795-6588.
- What are the closest tennis courts to a PATH subway
station?
These tennis courts are in public parks. The facilities are available
without cost.
Hamilton Park -- Jersey Avenue/McWilliams/Pavonia An easy walk from
either the PAVONIA-NEWPORT or GROVE PATH stations
From PAVONIA-NEWPORT walk West on Pavonia to reach the Park. From GROVE
walk West on Newark for one block, then North on Jersey Avenue.
Leonard Gordon Park -- Manhattan/Kennedy/Liberty
Pershing Field -- Central Avenue/Manhattan Avenue
These two are a fifteen-minute walk/five bus ride from the Journal Square
PATH station.
For Leonard Gordon, walk North on Kennedy Blvd. For Pershing Field walk
North on Summit Avenue. The 83 New Jersey Transit Bus and the Central Avenue
Lines go North from Journal Square.
There are other buses that go North on Kennedy Boulevard. Information is
available from
More information on bus lines is available from The New Jersey Transit
voice information number: 800-772-2222.
or
http://www.njtransit.state.nj.us/
- How do I get a copy of a public document?
Most public documents are available from the City Clerk's Office at 280
Grove Street between the hours of 8:30 a.m and 3:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
A fee may apply.
Call 201-547-5150 for more information.
- What are the hours for the Municipal Court at 769
Montgomery Street?
The general hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The hours for filing a complaint or posting bail are 8:30 a.m. - 3:00
p.m.
The hours for paying a fine are Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m - 9:00 p.m.,
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
For court appearances, please refer to your notice for the exact time.
Call 201-547-4325 for more information.
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