Union City NJ Building Department

[Lloyd Spencer]

Hi, we're trying to rehab an abandoned multifamily building in Union City NJ. We're learning that the Mayor generally doesn't allow any permits to be approved for development.  Has anyone found a creative solution for this?  It seems hard to imagine that the city would want a boarded-up building on a main street on an ongoing basis but that's what it will be without permits.

[Lloyd Spencer]

Just wanted to post an update.  After a year and hiring attorneys to represent us with the building department we finally got permits. As with many things in the US, you really have to hire attorneys to get what you want...