Closing Out The Month

Tomorrow is the end of May and following the close of the month I will update my blog early next week with Hoboken and Downtown Jersey City condo real estate sales for you to keep track of the market.

Be sure to check back!

Real Estate Gossip - Spa Diner For Lease

The Greasy Spoon - Spa Diner - Will Be Missed!

Monday Real Estate Gossip - the commercial space at 74 Hudson St, where the Spa Diner in Hoboken currently operates, is up for lease.

Details are on the Hudson County MLS and the 2200 sq foot restaurant is available at a monthly rent of $13,000.

The building at 74 Hudson was bought in 2006 for $2.3Million and is a mixed use building with commercial space and residential apartments behind the restaurant.

The Spa Diner has been at this location for many years. It's unclear whether they will open in another part of town or if they are closing their doors for good, but many Hoboken residents, including myself, have enjoyed a breakfast or two at 3a.m. here and some still say The Spa Diner makes the best Reuben sandwich in the area.

Location Location!

I wonder who will take over and lease this space? What kind of restaurant would you like to see here? It is certainly prime real estate just a block from the Hoboken PATH train and nestled between so many bars I hope whoever opens here will keep the Spa Diner tradition of staying open through the wee hours of the morning!

Fashion Trucks In Hoboken - The Mobile Trend

Ladies, a shopping event is coming up to take place at Little Town NJ in Hoboken this coming Saturday for all fashionista's to attend! Plus another on Friday!

Celebrating Their Closing With Oysters And Wine @LittetownNJ 

While at a "we craft" meetup at the Hoboken Monroe Arts center a few weeks back, I met some lovely local bloggers, and one of them is Dana Prigge of www.dailyfashionista.com a fashion and trends website.

Her site is hosting this event Saturday May 18th, 1pm to 4pm.

 Fashion trucks are all the rage now - (I love food trucks 2!) and the Nomad Mobile Fashion Boutique will be stationed outside for some shopping. Have you heard of the Nomad? It arrived in Hoboken in April and is a 20+ ft long truck with a roll up rear door that's filled clothing and jewelry all under $100, and all selected by Brooklyn resident - 24 year old Jessie Goldenberg. I love this idea and have seen other fashion trucks around like Chicrattleandroll the fashion truck combined with - you guessed it - rock and roll music! So cool

Ladies wishing to purchase a little 'to me' gift will enjoy a free mimosa. You can stick around after for what I hear is the newest "best brunch spot in Hoboken".  Plus, Dana recently reported on her sight that Albie Manzo, co-owner of Little Town NJ will be making an appearance.

And if you mention code 'fashionista' you'll receive a 15% discount from the Nomad Mobile Fashion Boutique! 

Chickrattleroll Outside Church Sq Park - Photo Via FB page

Can't get enough? Chicrattleandroll, who, according to their facebook fan page is Hoboken's first mobile truck, I just discovered, is also hosting a fashion event, this one at Teak on The Hudson in Hoboken! This Friday night, May 17th, from 5-9pm the rock and roll mobile fashion truck will be there for a "glam sesh" plus DJ, drinks and appetizers for everyone!

I hope you can make either one to support these fabulous ladies doing their thang, and if you do please let them know you read about their events on my blog!! Personally I think these women rock, for thinking outside the box and bringing style on a small personalized scale - small business style. So awesome!

Have you ever stepped into a fashion truck in or out of Hoboken - do you like this mobile trend?

Hoboken Property Tax Re-evaluation On The Horizon

Hoboken property tax re evaluation on the horizon. The city of Hoboken has not had a property tax re evaluation in years. And it's no secret to real estate agents and some buyers searching for property, that newer construction condo buildings get assessed at higher values than their older, brownstone counterparts.

It is not uncommon to see a 3 bedroom condo, along the water front with taxes of about $18,000 and then to see a 4 bedroom - 3 story brownstone with taxes of about $12,000. Why the disparity? Tax assessments, values and evaluations.

This seems like the perfect time for such an undertaking. What with the recent mortgage crisis, and values now are actually increasing - plus, Jersey City, a much, much larger municipality has taken up the job that, when it's complete, will have needed two years+ to complete. It is anticipated to be finished in 2014.

The purpose is "to ensure a fair and equitable redistribution of the City’s tax levy so all property owners are shouldering their fair share of the City’s tax burden." The last re-eval in Jersey City was done back in 1988. 


What could this mean for property owners? Well, we think that those buildings paying unusually higher property taxes than some of the other types of buildings in town will likely see some relief, and those enjoying lower property taxes will likely see a bump. How much in each direction, remains to be seen.


I just received this notice from the city of Hoboken's website and anyone who'd like more information is asked to attend a meeting on May the 9th 2013. I highly encourage all who own property in Hoboken to attend.


Community Invited To Public Meeting For Information on Revaluation

A community meeting regarding the revaluation process will be held on May 6th at the Hoboken High School auditorium, located at 800 Clinton Street. Property owners should have recently received in the mail information regarding the upcoming revaluation.

A presentation will be provided by representatives from Appraisal Systems, Inc, the revaluation company performing the legally - mandated revaluation of Hoboken property. Following the presentation, the company will take questions from the public. All interested property owners are invited to attend.

Additional informational meetings will be announced soon.

The New Jersey Division Of Taxation provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the revaluation process: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/revaluation.pdf

2013 Hoboken Arts and Music Festival

This years, 2013 Hoboken Arts and Music Festival was an amazing success! Walking down Hoboken's Washington Street was a very slow stroll as the crowds were much bigger than year's past. 

Still there was so much to enjoy from yummy food stands and festival staples like sausage and peppers and zeppoles, to beauty stands, jewelry makers, wonderful unique art works and great live entertainment. 

All under the beautiful Spring sun and on Cinco De Mayo.

We ended the afternoon with what else? Margarita's at Black Bear on 2nd St. Did you have a good time at the Hoboken Arts and Music festival? Would love to hear from you!

Hoboken Arts and Music Festival 2013

The Hoboken Arts and Musical Festival is here! This Sunday, May 5th 2013, Hoboken will be a buzz with vendors, visitors and residents all swirling around Washington Street for this wonderful event.

The City of Hoboken hosts this annual event the first weekend of every May and it is always a day that I look forward to.

Last year I picked up a gorgeous necklace by Vaskia designs , some fabulous body products by DollyMoo and hubby and I jammed to some old school R&B on the main stage.

This year, you can expect performances by:
Mike Doughty:  www.mikedoughty.com

John Eddie:  www.johneddie.com


Karyn Kuhl Band:  www.karynkuhl.com


Bern & the Brights:  www.bernandthebrights.com 


Lloyd United:  www.lloydunited.com


Swingadelic:  www.www.swingadelic.com

Del Exilio:  www.delexilio.com


Taiko Zuko: Japanese style drum troupe 

Gene D. Plumber "tex-mex-abily"

Danny Matos y Son Candela Salsa Band

Ron Albanese (POLKA DOT!) and the POLKA DOT PALS!:  www.RonAlbanese.com


Preschool of Rock:  www.preschoolofrock.org



The festival officially begins at 11a.m. and runs till 6p.m. on Washington St starting on Observer Highway and ending at 7th Street. Rain or shine! Don't miss it! If you see me at the Hoboken Arts and Music Festival be sure to say hi and send me your pictures!!