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robin_tern t1_j5a19s0 wrote
Reply to Why does the contrasting color (stone?) not go all the way up? Was this really the original design or did they cut costs half way up? by extraORD1NARYmachine
It's a nod to 101 Hudson next door, the colour, pattern and height match. I think it looks good, an interesting idea.
Robin.
G_Funk_Error t1_j5a0zrm wrote
Reply to comment by fruit__gummy in Why does the contrasting color (stone?) not go all the way up? Was this really the original design or did they cut costs half way up? by extraORD1NARYmachine
It looks unfinished.
YetiSherpa t1_j5a0xk1 wrote
Reply to If the property tax keeps rising the same way it did last year, is it time to leave JC? by moonlitway
My fixed rate mortgage also went up by more than $600 for this year. Part of it is new property taxes and the other part is to make up the escrow that was used to pay for taxes last year especially the retroactive taxes for the first two quarters. I expect the mortgage to go down next year (but still be above 2021) as the escrow will be replenished and the mortgage only reflects current taxes.
jjvvllxx t1_j59zjhn wrote
loll!!! did you get it ? was it good ?
jerseycityfrankie t1_j59z7bt wrote
Reply to Why does the contrasting color (stone?) not go all the way up? Was this really the original design or did they cut costs half way up? by extraORD1NARYmachine
Meh. The problem in glass box architecture is in trying to get your building to be aesthetically pleasing and set apart from all the others without spending more money. Here the height of the upper edge of stone facing is similar to the height of adjacent buildings and this makes it fit in with its neighbors a little better.
Direct_Ad18 t1_j59z328 wrote
Reply to Why does the contrasting color (stone?) not go all the way up? Was this really the original design or did they cut costs half way up? by extraORD1NARYmachine
If you notice the stone stops around the height of the surrounding buildings. I assumed it was to make the skyline look cohesive and the top to disappear into the sky.
Also gives the upper floors (most expensive) epic views.
Mindless-Budget9019 t1_j59ylne wrote
Reply to comment by Brudesandwich in If the property tax keeps rising the same way it did last year, is it time to leave JC? by moonlitway
Once the state funding cuts are complete, they should only be able to increase the school tax by 2% max.
ooloox33 t1_j59ykz4 wrote
That’s funny because we don’t have bagels here
GoHuskies1984 t1_j59yklz wrote
Reply to comment by moonlitway in If the property tax keeps rising the same way it did last year, is it time to leave JC? by moonlitway
$30K taxes on a 1B condo you say?
AryehCW t1_j59yhxm wrote
It's amazing!
Mindless-Budget9019 t1_j59yeq0 wrote
Reply to comment by moonlitway in If the property tax keeps rising the same way it did last year, is it time to leave JC? by moonlitway
Don’t feed the trolls. They aren’t educated enough to know that the point of taxation is how much money is brought in and not the percentage of property value being taxed.
ooloox33 t1_j59yct1 wrote
Reply to Why does the contrasting color (stone?) not go all the way up? Was this really the original design or did they cut costs half way up? by extraORD1NARYmachine
There’s JC building code that had to do with the facade. It didn’t allow them to follow through with the tile. Still looks cool tho
kczar18 t1_j59xj9j wrote
Is Plaxico Burress on the JCPD payroll!?
joejoeaz t1_j59wy68 wrote
As you have a mailroom, I'm guessing this is a luxury building?
Have you spoken to the maintenance people? See if they have a dolly they can lend you, and if they help you, you can throw them a $20 or something?
burrito__supreme t1_j59wk5b wrote
Reply to comment by North_Emu8686 in How do you feel about access to public transit options in your neighborhood? by North_Emu8686
to me it means they’re showing up more frequently.
lux-lp t1_j59vu16 wrote
Reply to comment by Mosanso in There is a Jersey City Bagel in Madrid, Spain! by Historical_Times_29
Lol Usually the new york one is the Lox one
fruit__gummy t1_j59vsz3 wrote
Reply to Why does the contrasting color (stone?) not go all the way up? Was this really the original design or did they cut costs half way up? by extraORD1NARYmachine
It’s the design and imo it looks great and is very unique to jersey city
PICHICONCACA t1_j59vk2y wrote
What a question. Lol just get a lil old dolly from Home Depot. Hell they even have some that fold away so you can leave in the closet for the next time you need to move a box.
Cuprunnethover2022 t1_j59t04m wrote
Reply to If the property tax keeps rising the same way it did last year, is it time to leave JC? by moonlitway
100% the taxes are going up next year, and every year after that. Meanwhile, the schools are sub-par. I don't understand. Also did not buy here for this very reason.
objectimpermanence t1_j59sq0m wrote
Reply to Why does the contrasting color (stone?) not go all the way up? Was this really the original design or did they cut costs half way up? by extraORD1NARYmachine
An architect could probably describe it better, but I always assumed it was some kind of post-modern take on a crown.
Many taller buildings have a crown to give the building a more distinctive appearance. What you see on 99 Hudson is a very simple and streamlined way of suggesting a crown while also maximizing salable space.
It also gives the upper floors full walls of glass to maximize the views. By the way, glass walls can be more expensive than partial glazing. So what they did in the upper part of the building might not have actually been intended as a cost cutting measure. The stone used on the lower parts of the building is just a veneer and probably not as expensive as you might think.
30 Hudson, on the other hand, has a more elaborate crown. What looks like the upper ~10-15 floors is mainly just a facade used to make an architectural statement and to hide mechanical equipment. The actual top floor of that building is a good 100+ feet from the top of the structure. It’s more obvious when you look at the building at night.
jasonleeobrien t1_j59seto wrote
Reply to Why does the contrasting color (stone?) not go all the way up? Was this really the original design or did they cut costs half way up? by extraORD1NARYmachine
I’m guessing that is the design
Mosanso t1_j59nwvz wrote
Reply to comment by lux-lp in There is a Jersey City Bagel in Madrid, Spain! by Historical_Times_29
We made the cut and SI didn't. I can appreciate that.
lux-lp t1_j59kins wrote
Jersey City bagel from new York?
jasonleeobrien t1_j59jxm1 wrote
BAGEL DE LUJO
YetiSherpa t1_j5a1dhc wrote
Reply to comment by moobycow in Anybody have any idea why the grass in Hamilton Park is so poorly maintained? by parqlife
They fenced and reseeded for, I think, 3 months. Not nearly enough time to refresh a lawn. Also, within the 3 months the fence was constantly broken and kids had playing or people picnicking on a nice day. It was destined for failure.