They all look the same. Glad there's development there, but nothing exciting architecture wise... especially for an area tooted as an Arts district and already home to many beautiful buildings. The exception is 1010 Broad Street which has a great design IMO.

I lived in the Colonnade about 10 years ago (sigh... i'm getting old) and loved it. I faced the city and was above the tree line so I had a GREAT view of NYC and downtown Newark. They have floor to ceiling windows which, as Rainbowrobb mentioned, you can't open.

Not sure what it's like now but there was a convenience shop in the basement along with a laundry room and fitness center (extra fee). Parking was assigned and gated. Didn't really have any maintenance issues but the few I did were quickly taken care of. Thick walls and floors so didn't have any neighbor complaints/issues. Hallways looked dated even after their renovations but i had a renovated unit at the time and was happy with it.

Pricing was fair to me. Some riff raffs in the building but with 600+ units, that's bound to happen. I never felt unsafe.

Best parts: 1) Branch Brook Park is right across the street! I may have spent more time there than in my apartment. 2) At the time, I worked in the city next to Port Authority and took the 108 bus which originates at the Colonnade so I always had a seat going to work! C) On weekends, I took the train to grad school in the city and the walk to Broad St Station isn't horrible.

My vote would be to do it on Treat Place between Branford and William St! Throw up some string lights and/or maybe some uplighting on those awesome murals!

Yeah I remember they wanted to move them to a designated area. Admittedly, I thought it was a good idea when proposed. I envisioned it like an outdoor market place full of different vendors. And maybe have it open late evening like the night markets in many cities in Asia. But I'm cool with them where they are too. I get my oils and incense from street vendors. And also my "Newark" hats!

Very cool! We should do a group event... That way people can place a face with the avatar they're disagreeing with. Lol

I live on this street and was coming home from the city minutes after the shooting. (Thank God I missed that connecting PATH train!) Saw one of the victims on the ground. It was scary.

The only thing going on that night was an event at Loft 47 - which is an event space for private functions. The place is booked several nights a week. Aside from noise late in the evening, and the very occasional argument/tussle (usually from Taj Lounge which has been closed for a few months now), there has never been any violence related issues during my time there - certainly nothing like this.

Yup I am! I think a good number of people from that website migrated here while it was undergoing "maintenance". Lol

I'm not an Ironbound resident but I do try to spend time in some of the "off the beaten path" sections. I've visited restaurants and bars where literally no one spoke English and have hung out in cafes where everyone knows each other. It's a tight knit community and is beautiful to see. I think those who live and love the Ironbound are trying to preserve that and I don't blame them.

Along with easy transit and NYC accessibility, part of what these new developments are selling is the feel and culture of the neighborhood itself. Every article you read about the Ironbound touches on it. You displace those people, you lose that culture.

There's room for more people in our city but not at the cost of displacing others. There has to be balance.

The opposite is happening in terms of rent. New developments are driving up rent, not decreasing them.

Overpriced... But I believe there's demand for condos downtown that hasn't been tapped into yet

I enjoyed it. I didn't see Enchanted though so I'm not comparing it to anything. Amy Adams was of course fantastic. And the song "Badder " is dope. So damn catchy and so well done, I watched that scene a few times. Great villain song

Yeah, that's it.

Admittedly, I'll miss occasionally reading through reviews from horrified out of town patrons... some are really funny. But agreed about the change. Especially since there are a couple of new(er) developments on Clinton Ave that a renovated Riviera can compliment. It's a beautiful building from the outside.

https://jerseydigs.com/756-762-broad-street-newark-development/

Link to the article

I wish they did the same with the Kislak Building on Broad and Central. Great work on the interior; the apartments are beautiful. But the exterior does not look good. I actually think it looked better before they renovated it to that awful pink and gray facade. But underneath that metal panel cladding is a historic structure.

The Fireman's Insurance Building next to NJPAC is also being renovated by Berger Organization. I spoke with someone coming out of there the other day (security maybe?, no uniform but familiar with the bldg) and he said the work has started. I heard talk a while back during an investor tour with NJPAC that it was going to be converted to residential but I don't know if those are the current plans. Berger I think only does office and hotels... and is painstakingly slow about renovating. Admittedly, they did a good job with Tryp hotel and the Robert Treat is holding up well. I wish they would relight the Military Park Bldg. It was, IMO, the prettiest bldg at night when illuminated.

I wonder how long they'll stay in business. I hope they do. I go there occasionally but rarely see people in there. Reminds me of Markit that opened on Broad Street just past Broad Street Station maybe 10 years ago. I think they survived a year before closing...

I do agree the 7-Eleven's downtown are close enough together that it's overkill, but the one in the Ironbound is far enough that it's location seems viable. There are 3 Krausers downtown too - all within 10 to 15 minute walks apart; no one is taking issue with that, so I don't think the concern is retail redundancy. The loitering is really the concern.

Thanks. Location's perfect. I live within a block of it and actually park at that Icon parking. Hoping something more modern and bright gets built in the next couple years. Renaissance towers looks so outdated every time I visit friends there.