For residents of Jersey City’s Heights neighborhood, the corner of South Street and Palisade Avenue holds a unique history. For nearly half a century, this location was home to Moe’s Bait and Tackle Shop, a beloved local business at 10 South Street. While Moe’s may be gone, a new chapter is beginning for this corner as a development project slated for 10-14 South Street has been given the green light. This project promises to bring new residential units and retail space while respecting the area’s architectural heritage.
Architectural rendering of the proposed development at 10 South Street, Jersey City, showcasing the building's design and integration into the Heights neighborhood.
Moe’s Bait and Tackle Shop, a fixture of The Heights, closed its doors in 2019 after serving the community for 50 years. Located at 10 South Street, the shop was an unusual but cherished business in the urban landscape. Following its closure and the property being listed for sale by Mauro Mazzilli, the site became ripe for redevelopment.
Exterior view of Moe's Bait and Tackle Shop at 10 South Street, Jersey City Heights, before its closure, highlighting its local presence.
Last year, a development proposal for 10-14 South Street was introduced, aiming to transform the L-shaped property. The initial plan faced rejection due to height concerns. However, developers revised the plans, and a scaled-back version was presented to the planning board. During their meeting on January 10th, the revised proposal for 10 South Street and the adjacent properties received approval.
Visual representation of the 10-14 South Street Jersey City development project, illustrating the building's scale and design within the urban context.
MVMK Architecture + Design crafted the approved application for 10-14 South Street. The plan details a four-story structure reaching a maximum height of 45 feet. While the existing building on Palisade Avenue will be demolished, the project incorporates the preservation and expansion of a three-story rowhouse on South Street. The new construction at 10 South Street will feature a modular brick facade, ensuring a cohesive look for the entire building.
Detailed architectural rendering of the 10-14 South Street development in Jersey City, emphasizing the brick facade and integration of new construction with the existing rowhouse.
The development at 10 South Street will house nine residential units, accessible via a lobby entrance on South Street. Parking provisions include a garage with space for nine cars and 27 bicycles. Adding to the neighborhood’s commercial appeal, a 936-square-foot retail storefront is planned for the Palisade Avenue corner of the 10-14 South Street property.
Rendering showcasing the retail space at the corner of the 10-14 South Street development in Jersey City, along with a view of the residential units above.
The residential component of the 10 South Street project includes a mix of unit sizes: three one-bedroom, two two-bedroom, and four three-bedroom apartments. Luxury features are incorporated, with top-floor units boasting private roof decks and an extensive green roof for the building. Addressing local environmental concerns, the development plan includes an underground rainwater detention tank to help mitigate flooding issues in the surrounding area.
Despite requiring variances related to rear yard setback and building coverage, the planning board ultimately approved the application for 10-14 South Street. As of now, a groundbreaking date for this exciting new chapter at 10 South Street in Jersey City remains to be announced, but the project signals a significant step forward for the ongoing evolution of The Heights.
