About the Neighborhood
The industrial and commercial activity in the 11-block area now known as the Powerhouse Arts District (PAD) has been historically significant, not only to the Jersey City economy, but also to the regional and national economy, from the post-Civil War period until the Great Depression. The district was tied to the Pennsylvania Railroad yards (to the north, in what is now BJ’s parking lot) by railroad spurs; the remnants of these can still be seen on Provost Street. In the district’s heyday, some of the world’s largest manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers built there. Currently, the Powerhouse Arts District is being redeveloped as a vibrant, arts neighborhood with adaptive reuse of existing warehouses – height and mass of new construction that supports the existing fabric of the PAD with ground floor retail and other active uses.
Demographics
Jersey City, NJ has a population of 264,161 people with a median age of 33.7. The population of Jersey City, NJ is 28% Hispanic, 25.3% Asian, and 21.6% Black. 54.4% of the people speak a non-English language and 76.4% are U.S. citizens.
Local Coffee Shops
Dunkin’ Donuts – 400 Marin Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Starbucks – 98 Christopher Columbus Dr., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Lackawanna Coffee – 140 Bay St., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Beachwood Cafe – 290 Grove St., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Choc.O.Pain French Bakery and Cafe – 530 Jersey Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Krispy Kreme – 95 Christopher Columbus Dr., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Local Restaurants and Eateries
Jimmy John’s – 110 First St. Retail C1, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Subway – 318-320 Grove St., Jersey City, NJ 07302
McDonald’s – 325 Grove St., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Bon Chon Chicken – 172 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Chili’s Grill and Bar – 425 Washington Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07310
Domino’s Pizza – 293 1st St., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Grand Sichuan – 342 Grove St., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Wonder Bagels – 517 Jersey Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Bucket and Bay Gelato – 150 Bay St., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Orale Mexican Kitchen – 341 Grove St., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Two Boots Pizza – 133 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Pr$nce – 80 Wayne St., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Roman Nose – 125 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Local Shopping Mall
Newport Centre Mall – 30 Mall Dr. W, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Local Grocery and Pharmacies
ShopRite – 400 Marin Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07302
BJ’s Wholesale Club – 396 Marin Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Duane Reade – 110 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Local Banks
Chase – 56 Christopher Columbus Dr., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Bank of America – 186 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Capital One – 201 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Public Libraries
Jersey City Free Public Library
472 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Phone: 201-547-4501
10 minutes walking
Jersey City Free Public Library – Pavonia Branch
326 Eighth St., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Phone: 201-547-4808
15 minutes walking
Visit http://www.jclibrary.org/ for full listing of Jersey City Free Public Library branches.
Nearest Hospital/Urgent Care/Emergency Room
Jersey City Medical Center
355 Grand St.
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Phone: 201-915-2000
13 minutes public transportation
Total Care Pediatrics
610 Washington Blvd.
Jersey City, NJ 07310
Phone: 201-222-1266
15 minutes public transportation
Riverside Medical Group
324 Palisade Ave. #2
Jersey City, NJ 07307
Phone: 201-386-1400
20 minutes public transportation
Christ Hospital
176 Palisade Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: 201-795-8200
25 minutes public transportation