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155 WASHINGTON ST - KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL SECURITY VIOLATION - DAY 19 - 05/10/2025
DAILY VIOLATION REPORT - UNIQUE IDENTIFIER: 155W-MemorialSecurity-20250510-Day019
Location: 155 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (Adjacent Public Area)
Violation: Failure to Secure Korean War Memorial Area Access
Citation: Ordinance 07-153, § 1-25(C) Public Nuisance
Legal basis: Ordinance requires landlord's security (mandated by § 218-1) to secure vehicular access to the memorial area nightly (8 PM - 8 AM). Failure constitutes a violation and public nuisance (§ 1-25(C)).
Daily penalty: $2,000 × 1 property = $2,000
Original report: Case #18870188 (04/28/2025)
Status: Verified continuing violation - Day 19
APPROACHING THREE-WEEK MILESTONE: Today marks nineteen consecutive days of documented daily violations without remedial action, further demonstrating the pattern of systematic non-compliance.
MEDIA DOCUMENTATION: NBC news filmed the May 7, 2025 council testimony regarding these violations, creating public documentation of city officials' awareness.
PUBLIC NUISANCE DECLARATION: Per § 1-25(C), "any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this Code or any ordinance shall be deemed to be a public nuisance and may be abated by the city as provided by law." Failure to secure public memorial access qualifies.
THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT, DISTINCT DAILY VIOLATION REPORT that cannot be consolidated with prior reports per § 1-25(C) and Corporation Counsel directive (04/09/2025). Administrative consolidation of this distinct legal violation would constitute improper obstruction of statutory enforcement mechanisms.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING CONCERN: We note that this case has been improperly consolidated into case #18870154 (Landlord Identity) despite involving completely different legal bases, statutory requirements, and remedies. This administrative pattern systematically obstructs proper enforcement.
INSPECTION REQUEST: We formally request nighttime inspection (between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM) by appropriate city officials (Code Enforcement/JCPD) to verify and document this continuing violation of memorial security requirements tied to landlord obligations. No response has been received to multiple prior requests, suggesting systematic administrative avoidance of verification.
PATTERN RECOGNITION: This violation directly connects to and compounds the security absence violation (#18870146) as both relate to the landlord's failure to provide required security personnel. The administrative processing of both violations should recognize their relationship while maintaining their distinct legal bases.
REPEAT OFFENDER STATUS: Per § 1-25(D), ongoing daily violations subject the landlord to potential additional fines as a repeat offender.
No remedial action taken since initial reporting. Total accrued penalties now approximately $38,000 across nineteen consecutive days.

100 WARREN ST - FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS - DAY 19 - 05/10/2025
DAILY VIOLATION REPORT - UNIQUE IDENTIFIER: 100W-FireCodeViolations-20250510-Day019
Location: 100 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Violation: Failure to Maintain Fire Safety Systems per NJAC 5:70-3
Citation: NJAC 5:70-3, 901.6, 901.7, § 254-45(A), § 254-45(D), § 1-25(C) Public Nuisance
Legal basis: New Jersey Uniform Fire Code requires buildings to "maintain fire protection systems in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective." Ongoing system trouble conditions violate this maintenance requirement.
Daily penalty: $2,000 × 232 units = $464,000
Original report: Documented alongside security absence (Case #18870225)
Status: Verified continuing violation - Day 19
APPROACHING THREE-WEEK MILESTONE: Today marks nineteen consecutive days of documented code violations without remedial action, with fire code violations specifically documented through both the persistent alarm error states (now in Day 10) and absence of required system monitoring (now in Day 19).
MEDIA DOCUMENTATION: NBC news filmed the May 7, 2025 council testimony regarding these violations, creating public documentation of city officials' awareness of fire safety violations.
FIRE CODE REQUIREMENTS: NJAC 5:70-3, 901.6 explicitly requires that "fire protection systems shall be maintained in accordance with the original installation standards" and that "systems shall be extended, altered or augmented as necessary to maintain and continue protection where the building is altered or enlarged."
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS: NJAC 5:70-3, 901.7 mandates that "required fire alarm systems shall be monitored by an approved supervising station." The absence of required 24/7 security personnel eliminates this mandated supervision.
INSPECTION RECORDS VIOLATION: Per NJAC 5:70-3, 901.6.2, "records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced standards shall be maintained." Physical inspection reveals outdated inspection tags and no documentation of resolution of reported trouble conditions.
LIFE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: These fire code violations directly endanger the life safety of all building occupants and create increased risk for emergency responders.
EMERGENCY INSPECTION REQUEST: We formally request immediate fire code inspection by qualified officials to document these ongoing fire code violations and mandate immediate corrective action.
COORDINATED VIOLATIONS: These fire code violations are directly linked to:

Ongoing fire alarm system failure (now in Day 10)
Absence of required 24/7 security (now in Day 19)
Absence of resident superintendent (now in Day 19)
Missing emergency contact information (now in Day 19)

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING CONCERN: This violation has been improperly processed through general RRC channels rather than being routed to appropriate fire officials with proper jurisdiction. This pattern systematically obstructs proper life safety enforcement.
No remedial action taken since initial reporting despite repeated documentation of fire code violations. Total accrued penalties for this specific violation now approximately $8,816,000

100 WARREN ST - RESIDENT SUPERINTENDENT ABSENCE - DAY 19 - 05/10/2025
DAILY VIOLATION REPORT - UNIQUE IDENTIFIER: 100W-SuperAbsence-20250510-Day019
Location: 100 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Violation: Absence of Required Resident Superintendent
Citation: § 254-45(B)(28)(a), § 260-7(A)(1) Harassment, § 260-14(A), § 1-25(C) Public Nuisance
Legal basis: Municipal code mandates superintendent reside on premises for buildings with 6+ units. Absence constitutes harassment, reduction in required services, and a public nuisance.
Daily penalty: $2,000 × 232 units = $464,000
Original report: Case #18870206 (04/28/2025)
Status: Verified continuing violation - Day 19
APPROACHING THREE-WEEK MILESTONE: Today marks nineteen consecutive days of documented daily violations without remedial action, further strengthening federal Fair Housing Act claims under 42 U.S.C. § 3604(b) due to the discriminatory impact of withholding required services.
MEDIA DOCUMENTATION: NBC news filmed the May 7, 2025 council testimony regarding these violations, creating public documentation of city officials' awareness.
PUBLIC NUISANCE: Per § 1-25(C), this continuing violation is deemed a public nuisance requiring abatement by the city. Each day constitutes a new offense.
THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT, DISTINCT DAILY VIOLATION REPORT that cannot be consolidated with prior reports per § 1-25(C) and Corporation Counsel directive (04/09/2025). Administrative consolidation or premature closure of this report would constitute obstruction of statutory enforcement mechanisms.
TENANT GROUP ACTION NOTICE: This filing represents a group tenant action under § 260-7(G) seeking rent reduction for diminished housing value due to absence of required services.
INSPECTION REQUEST: Per § 260-7(H), we formally request inspection by housing/property maintenance officials to document this deficiency for rent rollback proceedings. No response has been received to multiple prior requests over the past 19 days, suggesting systematic administrative obstruction of verification processes.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING CONCERN: We note that previous cases have been improperly consolidated into case #18870225 (Security) despite involving completely different legal bases, statutory requirements, and remedies. This administrative pattern obstructs proper enforcement.
Harassment: This violation constitutes harassment under § 260-7(A)(1) as a "reduction in the quality of basic service to the health, safety and welfare of the tenants."
PATTERN DOCUMENTATION: This report formally documents the continuing pattern of non-compliance that disproportionately impacts protected classes in Ward F and creates a disparate impact in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
No remedial action taken since initial reporting. Total accrued penalties now approximately $8,816,000 across nineteen consecutive days.

100 WARREN ST - LANDLORD IDENTITY NONCOMPLIANCE - DAY 19 - 05/10/2025
DAILY VIOLATION REPORT - UNIQUE IDENTIFIER: 100W-IdentityNoncompliance-20250510-Day019
Location: 100 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Violation: Landlord Identity and Emergency Contact Noncompliance (Pattern of Concealment)
Citation: § 260-2(F)(1)(c)-(d), § 260-2(G), § 260-3(J), § 254-45(B)(28)(a), N.J.S.A. 46:8-28(c)(e)(f), § 260-17, § 1-25(C) Public Nuisance
Legal basis: ILLEGAL RENT INCREASES - Per § 260-3(J), landlord must fully comply with identity disclosure provisions "in order to qualify for any rental increase." The pattern of missing/false information constitutes a material misstatement (§ 260-17) and hinders tenants' ability to verify rights and legal rent. This condition is a public nuisance (§ 1-25(C)).
Daily penalty: $2,000 × 232 units = $464,000 (City violation)
Additional penalty: $500 × 232 units = $116,000 (State violation per N.J.S.A. 46:8-35)
Original report: Case #18870240 (04/28/2025)
Status: Verified continuing violation - Day 19
APPROACHING THREE-WEEK MILESTONE: Today marks nineteen consecutive days of documented daily violations without remedial action, further strengthening federal Fair Housing Act claims under 42 U.S.C. § 3604(b) due to the discriminatory impact of information concealment affecting tenant rights.
MEDIA DOCUMENTATION: NBC news filmed the May 7, 2025 council testimony regarding these violations, creating public documentation of city officials' awareness.
PUBLIC NUISANCE: Per § 1-25(C), this continuing violation, involving required safety and contact information, is deemed a public nuisance requiring abatement by the city. Each day constitutes a new offense.
THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT, DISTINCT DAILY VIOLATION REPORT that cannot be consolidated with prior reports per § 1-25(C) and Corporation Counsel directive (04/09/2025). Administrative consolidation of this distinct legal violation would constitute improper obstruction of statutory enforcement mechanisms.
TENANT GROUP ACTION NOTICE: This filing represents a group tenant action under § 260-3(I) for the landlord "misinforming the tenant" and "illegally increasing tenant's rent" through non-compliance with identity disclosure requirements.
INSPECTION REQUEST: Per § 260-7(H), we formally request inspection by housing officials to document this deficiency for rent rollback proceedings. No response has been received to multiple prior requests, suggesting systematic administrative avoidance of verification.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING CONCERN: We note that this case has been improperly consolidated into case #18870225 (Security Absence) despite involving completely different legal bases, statutory requirements, and remedies. This administrative pattern obstructs proper enforcement.
Concealment/Misrepresentation: This violation explicitly disqualifies the landlord from ANY rental increases per § 260-3(J) and constitutes "material misstatement of fact" under § 260-17 for filing incomplete registration statements. The pattern prevents tenant verification and aligns with deceptive practices cited under the NJ Consumer Fraud Act.
SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: The failure to provide proper emergency contact information has direct life safety implications, particularly in conjunction with the ongoing fire alarm system failure (now in Day 10) and security absence (now in Day 19).
No remedial action taken since initial reporting. Total accrued penalties now approximately $8,816,000 (city) and $2,204,000 (state) across nineteen consecutive days.

155 WASHINGTON ST - RESIDENT SUPERINTENDENT ABSENCE - DAY 19 - 05/10/2025
DAILY VIOLATION REPORT - UNIQUE IDENTIFIER: 155W-SuperAbsence-20250510-Day019
Location: 155 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Violation: Absence of Required Resident Superintendent
Citation: § 254-45(B)(28)(a), § 260-7(A)(1) Harassment, § 260-14(A), § 1-25(C) Public Nuisance
Legal basis: Municipal code mandates superintendent reside on premises for buildings with 6+ units. Absence constitutes harassment, reduction in required services, and a public nuisance.
Daily penalty: $2,000 × 295 units = $590,000
Original report: Case #18870116 (04/28/2025)
Status: Verified continuing violation - Day 19
APPROACHING THREE-WEEK MILESTONE: Today marks nineteen consecutive days of documented daily violations without remedial action, further strengthening federal Fair Housing Act claims under 42 U.S.C. § 3604(b) due to the discriminatory impact of withholding required services.
MEDIA DOCUMENTATION: NBC news filmed the May 7, 2025 council testimony regarding these violations, creating public documentation of city officials' awareness.
PUBLIC NUISANCE: Per § 1-25(C), this continuing violation is deemed a public nuisance requiring abatement by the city. Each day constitutes a new offense.
THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT, DISTINCT DAILY VIOLATION REPORT that cannot be consolidated with prior reports per § 1-25(C) and Corporation Counsel directive (04/09/2025). Administrative consolidation or premature closure of this report would constitute obstruction of statutory enforcement mechanisms.
TENANT GROUP ACTION NOTICE: This filing represents a group tenant action under § 260-7(G) seeking rent reduction for diminished housing value due to absence of required services.
INSPECTION REQUEST: Per § 260-7(H), we formally request inspection by housing/property maintenance officials to document this deficiency for rent rollback proceedings. No response has been received to multiple prior requests over the past 19 days, suggesting systematic administrative obstruction of verification processes.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING CONCERN: We note that previous cases have been improperly consolidated into case #18870154 (Landlord Identity) despite involving completely different legal bases, statutory requirements, and remedies. This administrative pattern obstructs proper enforcement.
Harassment: This violation constitutes harassment under § 260-7(A)(1) as a "reduction in the quality of basic service to the health, safety and welfare of the tenants."
PATTERN DOCUMENTATION: This report formally documents the continuing pattern of non-compliance that disproportionately impacts protected classes in Ward F and creates a disparate impact in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
No remedial action taken since initial reporting. Total accrued penalties now approximately $11,210,000 across nineteen consecutive days.

100 WARREN ST - UNLAWFUL RENT CHARGES - DAY 19 - 05/10/2025
DAILY VIOLATION REPORT - UNIQUE IDENTIFIER: 100W-UnlawfulRentCharges-20250510-Day019
Location: 100 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Violation: Charging Rent in Excess of Legal Limits (Rent Control & CFA)
Citation: § 260-2(B)(C)(D), § 260-3(H), § 260-3(I), § 260-3(J), § 260-17, § 1-25(C) Public Nuisance
Legal basis: VOID RENT INCREASES - Multiple code sections render all rent increases void due to procedural failures (§ 260-3(H), § 260-3(J)) and exceeding limits (§ 260-2(C)(D)). This pattern constitutes a public nuisance (§ 1-25(C)). These overcharges also represent potential unconscionable practices under the NJ Consumer Fraud Act (CFA).
Daily penalty: $2,000 × 232 units = $464,000
Original report: Case #18870260 (04/28/2025 - Improperly Closed)
Status: Verified continuing violation - Day 19
APPROACHING THREE-WEEK MILESTONE: Today marks nineteen consecutive days of documented daily violations without remedial action, further strengthening federal Fair Housing Act claims under 42 U.S.C. § 3604(b) due to the discriminatory economic impact of systematic rent overcharges.
MEDIA DOCUMENTATION: NBC news filmed the May 7, 2025 council testimony regarding these violations, creating public documentation of city officials' awareness.
PUBLIC NUISANCE: Per § 1-25(C), this continuing violation, involving systematic rent overcharges affecting all tenants, is deemed a public nuisance requiring abatement by the city. Each day constitutes a new offense.
THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT, DISTINCT DAILY VIOLATION REPORT that cannot be consolidated with prior reports per § 1-25(C) and Corporation Counsel directive (04/09/2025). Administrative consolidation of this distinct legal violation would constitute improper obstruction of statutory enforcement mechanisms.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING CONCERN: We formally document that this case (#18870260) was improperly closed without verification or resolution of the continuing violation, an action that raises serious concerns about systematic administrative obstruction of code enforcement. Additionally, the case has been improperly consolidated into case #18870225 (Security Absence) despite involving completely different legal bases.
TENANT GROUP ACTION NOTICE: This filing represents a group tenant action under § 260-3(I) requiring the Rent Leveling Bureau to "accept, hear and adjudicate a compliance of an illegal increase" when landlord "in any manner illegally increases the tenant's rent."
RENT REFUND REQUIREMENT: Per § 260-2(D), illegal rent increases "shall be refunded or credited by the landlord forthwith." Since refunds have not been issued, tenants may deduct these amounts from rent per § 260-7(E).
ECONOMIC JUSTICE IMPLICATIONS: This pattern of deliberate non-compliance with rent control substantive requirements creates significant economic barriers that disproportionately impact protected classes in Ward F, raising serious Fair Housing Act concerns regarding disparate impact.
NJ AG LAWSUIT CONTEXT: The pattern of charging rents void under local ordinance, potentially facilitated by sophisticated pricing systems (as alleged in separate tenant litigation involving EQR and RealPage), aligns with the conduct Attorney General Platkin cited as violating the CFA and antitrust laws in the state's April 23, 2025 lawsuit against RealPage and other major landlords.
MULTIPLE DISQUALIFYING VIOLATIONS: The landlord is simultaneously violating FIVE separate code requirements that each independently disqualify rent increases.
CASE REOPENING REQUEST: We reiterate that the previous report (Case #18870260) was improperly closed without resolution despite the continuing violation. This daily report requires separate enforcement action.
No remedial action taken since initial reporting despite Rent Leveling Board decision (10/19/2023) and cease and desist letter (01/24/2024). Total accrued penalties now approximately $8,816,000 across nineteen consecutive days.

100 WARREN ST - UNIFORMED SECURITY ABSENCE - DAY 19 - 05/10/2025
DAILY VIOLATION REPORT - UNIQUE IDENTIFIER: 100W-SecurityAbsence-20250510-Day019
Location: 100 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Violation: Absence of Required 24/7 Uniformed Security Guard
Citation: § 218-1(A), § 218-11, § 260-7(A)(3) Harassment, § 260-14(A), § 1-25(C) Public Nuisance
Legal basis: Code requires 24/7 licensed, uniformed security for buildings with 100+ units. Absence constitutes harassment, reduction in required services, inadequate security, and a public nuisance.
Daily penalty: $2,000 × 232 units = $464,000
Original report: Case #18870225 (04/28/2025)
Status: Verified continuing violation - Day 19
APPROACHING THREE-WEEK MILESTONE: Today marks nineteen consecutive days of documented daily violations without remedial action, further strengthening federal Fair Housing Act claims under 42 U.S.C. § 3604(b) due to the discriminatory impact of withholding required services.
MEDIA DOCUMENTATION: NBC news filmed the May 7, 2025 council testimony regarding these violations, creating public documentation of city officials' awareness.
PUBLIC NUISANCE: Per § 1-25(C), this continuing violation is deemed a public nuisance requiring abatement by the city. Each day constitutes a new offense.
THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT, DISTINCT DAILY VIOLATION REPORT that cannot be consolidated with prior reports per § 1-25(C) and Corporation Counsel directive (04/09/2025). Administrative consolidation of this report with other violations would constitute improper obstruction of statutory enforcement mechanisms.
TENANT GROUP ACTION NOTICE: This filing represents a group tenant action under § 260-7(G) seeking rent reduction for diminished housing value due to absence of required services.
INSPECTION REQUEST: Per § 260-7(H), we formally request unannounced inspection by housing/property maintenance officials to document this deficiency for rent rollback proceedings. No response has been received to multiple prior requests, suggesting systematic administrative avoidance of verification.
FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM IMPLICATION: The building's fire alarm system remains in a persistent trouble/error state (now in Day 10). This critical life safety system requires monitoring by qualified on-site security personnel. The ongoing absence of required 24/7 security staff directly impacts the building's ability to respond to fire safety emergencies, creating an immediate danger to all residents. The combination of fire system failure and security absence creates a compounded life safety hazard.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING CONCERN: We note with continued alarm that this violation (#18870225) has been improperly used as a "master case" for consolidation of multiple distinct violations, including critical life safety issues. This administrative pattern undermines proper code enforcement and prevents accurate tracking of violations.
Harassment: This violation constitutes harassment under § 260-7(A)(3) as "inadequate security" and under § 260-14(A) as failure to maintain "same standards of service" required by law at lease commencement.
No remedial action taken since initial reporting. Total accrued penalties now approximately $8,816,000 across nineteen consecutive days.

155 WASHINGTON ST - RENT ROLL REGISTRATION FAILURE - DAY 19 - 05/10/2025
DAILY VIOLATION REPORT - UNIQUE IDENTIFIER: 155W-RentRollFailure-20250510-Day019
Location: 155 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Violation: Inaccurate or Missing Rent Roll Registration (Lack of Transparency)
Citation: § 260-3(H), § 260-9(E), § 260-17, § 260-3(I), § 1-25(C) Public Nuisance
Legal basis: ILLEGAL RENT INCREASES - § 260-3(H) explicitly states "The landlord shall register the rent roll with the Rent Leveling Bureau in order to qualify for any rental increase." Failure prevents verification of legal rent, constituting a public nuisance (§ 1-25(C)).
Daily penalty: $2,000 × 295 units = $590,000
Original report: Case #18870167 (04/28/2025)
Status: Verified continuing violation - Day 19
APPROACHING THREE-WEEK MILESTONE: Today marks nineteen consecutive days of documented daily violations without remedial action, further strengthening federal Fair Housing Act claims under 42 U.S.C. § 3604(b) due to the discriminatory economic impact of rent control non-compliance.
MEDIA DOCUMENTATION: NBC news filmed the May 7, 2025 council testimony regarding these violations, creating public documentation of city officials' awareness.
PUBLIC NUISANCE: Per § 1-25(C), this continuing violation, preventing regulatory oversight and tenant verification of legal rent, is deemed a public nuisance requiring abatement by the city. Each day constitutes a new offense.
THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT, DISTINCT DAILY VIOLATION REPORT that cannot be consolidated with prior reports per § 1-25(C) and Corporation Counsel directive (04/09/2025). Administrative consolidation of this distinct legal violation would constitute improper obstruction of statutory enforcement mechanisms.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING CONCERN: We note that this case has been improperly consolidated into case #18870154 (Landlord Identity) despite involving completely different legal bases, statutory requirements, and remedies. This administrative pattern systematically obstructs proper enforcement.
TENANT GROUP ACTION NOTICE: This filing represents a group tenant action under § 260-3(I) which states "If the landlord does not inform or misinforms the tenant concerning the rent paid by the prior tenants or in any manner illegally increases the tenant's rent, the Rent Leveling Bureau shall then accept, hear and adjudicate a compliance of an illegal increase." The lack of registered rent rolls is a form of illegal increase.
AUDIT REQUEST: Per § 260-9(E), we note that "No rent roll registration will be deemed filed with the Board unless and until submitted on the Board's official forms and accompanied by all appropriate supporting documents." No compliant submission has been made since 1998.
Official Confirmation: Director Richardson's March 19, 2024 letter confirmed non-compliance for 2018-2020, stating "the Bureau does not recognize any increases imposed or collected..." This remains uncorrected.
ECONOMIC JUSTICE IMPLICATIONS: This pattern of deliberate non-compliance with rent control registration requirements creates significant economic barriers that disproportionately impact protected classes in Ward F, raising serious Fair Housing Act concerns regarding disparate impact.
NJ AG LAWSUIT CONTEXT: The pattern of rent control non-compliance, potentially facilitated by sophisticated pricing systems, aligns with the conduct Attorney General Platkin cited in the state's April 23, 2025 lawsuit against RealPage and other major landlords under the NJ Consumer Fraud Act.
No remedial action taken since initial reporting. Total accrued penalties now approximately $11,210,000 across nineteen consecutive days.

100 WARREN ST - KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL SECURITY VIOLATION - DAY 19 - 05/10/2025
DAILY VIOLATION REPORT - UNIQUE IDENTIFIER: 100W-MemorialSecurity-20250510-Day019
Location: 100 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (Adjacent Public Area)
Violation: Failure to Secure Korean War Memorial Area Access
Citation: Ordinance 07-153, § 1-25(C) Public Nuisance
Legal basis: Ordinance requires landlord's security (mandated by § 218-1) to secure vehicular access to the memorial area nightly (8 PM - 8 AM). Failure constitutes a violation and public nuisance (§ 1-25(C)).
Daily penalty: $2,000 × 1 property = $2,000
Original report: Case #18870264 (04/28/2025)
Status: Verified continuing violation - Day 19
APPROACHING THREE-WEEK MILESTONE: Today marks nineteen consecutive days of documented daily violations without remedial action, further demonstrating the pattern of systematic non-compliance.
MEDIA DOCUMENTATION: NBC news filmed the May 7, 2025 council testimony regarding these violations, creating public documentation of city officials' awareness.
PUBLIC NUISANCE DECLARATION: Per § 1-25(C), "any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this Code or any ordinance shall be deemed to be a public nuisance and may be abated by the city as provided by law." Failure to secure public memorial access qualifies.
THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT, DISTINCT DAILY VIOLATION REPORT that cannot be consolidated with prior reports per § 1-25(C) and Corporation Counsel directive (04/09/2025). Administrative consolidation of this distinct legal violation would constitute improper obstruction of statutory enforcement mechanisms.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING CONCERN: We note that this case has been improperly consolidated into case #18870225 (Security Absence) despite involving different statutory requirements and public impact. This administrative pattern systematically obstructs proper enforcement.
INSPECTION REQUEST: We formally request nighttime inspection (between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM) by appropriate city officials (Code Enforcement/JCPD) to verify and document this continuing violation of memorial security requirements tied to landlord obligations. No response has been received to multiple prior requests, suggesting systematic administrative avoidance of verification.
PATTERN RECOGNITION: This violation directly connects to and compounds the security absence violation (#18870225) as both relate to the landlord's failure to provide required security personnel. The administrative processing of both violations should recognize their relationship while maintaining their distinct legal bases.
REPEAT OFFENDER STATUS: Per § 1-25(D), ongoing daily violations subject the landlord to potential additional fines as a repeat offender.
No remedial action taken since initial reporting. Total accrued penalties now approximately $38,000 across nineteen consecutive days.

155 WASHINGTON ST - UNIFORMED SECURITY ABSENCE - DAY 19 - 05/10/2025
DAILY VIOLATION REPORT - UNIQUE IDENTIFIER: 155W-SecurityAbsence-20250510-Day019
Location: 155 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Violation: Absence of Required 24/7 Uniformed Security Guard
Citation: § 218-1(A), § 218-11, § 260-7(A)(3) Harassment, § 260-14(A), § 1-25(C) Public Nuisance
Legal basis: Code requires 24/7 licensed, uniformed security for buildings with 100+ units. Absence constitutes harassment, reduction in required services, inadequate security, and a public nuisance.
Daily penalty: $2,000 × 295 units = $590,000
Original report: Case #18870146 (04/28/2025)
Status: Verified continuing violation - Day 19
APPROACHING THREE-WEEK MILESTONE: Today marks nineteen consecutive days of documented daily violations without remedial action, further strengthening federal Fair Housing Act claims under 42 U.S.C. § 3604(b) due to the discriminatory impact of withholding required services.
MEDIA DOCUMENTATION: NBC news filmed the May 7, 2025 council testimony regarding these violations, creating public documentation of city officials' awareness.
PUBLIC NUISANCE: Per § 1-25(C), this continuing violation is deemed a public nuisance requiring abatement by the city. Each day constitutes a new offense.
THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT, DISTINCT DAILY VIOLATION REPORT that cannot be consolidated with prior reports per § 1-25(C) and Corporation Counsel directive (04/09/2025). Administrative consolidation of this report with other violations would constitute improper obstruction of statutory enforcement mechanisms.
TENANT GROUP ACTION NOTICE: This filing represents a group tenant action under § 260-7(G) seeking rent reduction for diminished housing value due to absence of required services.
INSPECTION REQUEST: Per § 260-7(H), we formally request unannounced inspection by housing/property maintenance officials to document this deficiency for rent rollback proceedings. No response has been received to multiple prior requests, suggesting systematic administrative avoidance of verification.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING CONCERN: We note that previous cases have been improperly consolidated into case #18870154 (Landlord Identity) despite involving completely different legal bases, statutory requirements, and remedies. This administrative pattern systematically obstructs proper enforcement.
SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: The security absence directly impacts resident safety, particularly in relation to the Korean War Memorial security requirements (Case #18870188) which require the same security personnel to secure vehicular access to the memorial area nightly.
Harassment: This violation constitutes harassment under § 260-7(A)(3) as "inadequate security" and under § 260-14(A) as failure to maintain "same standards of service" required by law at lease commencement.
No remedial action taken since initial reporting. Total accrued penalties now approximately $11,210,000 across nineteen consecutive days.

155 WASHINGTON ST - LANDLORD IDENTITY NONCOMPLIANCE - DAY 19 - 05/10/2025
DAILY VIOLATION REPORT - UNIQUE IDENTIFIER: 155W-IdentityNoncompliance-20250510-Day019
Location: 155 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Violation: Landlord Identity and Emergency Contact Noncompliance (Pattern of Concealment)
Citation: § 260-2(F)(1)(c)-(d), § 260-2(G), § 260-3(J), § 254-45(B)(28)(a), N.J.S.A. 46:8-28(c)(e)(f), § 260-17, § 1-25(C) Public Nuisance
Legal basis: ILLEGAL RENT INCREASES - Per § 260-3(J), landlord must fully comply with identity disclosure provisions "in order to qualify for any rental increase." The pattern of missing/false information constitutes a material misstatement (§ 260-17) and hinders tenants' ability to verify rights and legal rent. This condition is a public nuisance (§ 1-25(C)).
Daily penalty: $2,000 × 295 units = $590,000 (City violation)
Additional penalty: $500 × 295 units = $147,500 (State violation per N.J.S.A. 46:8-35)
Original report: Case #18870154 (04/28/2025)
Status: Verified continuing violation - Day 19
APPROACHING THREE-WEEK MILESTONE: Today marks nineteen consecutive days of documented daily violations without remedial action, further strengthening federal Fair Housing Act claims under 42 U.S.C. § 3604(b) due to the discriminatory impact of information concealment affecting tenant rights.
MEDIA DOCUMENTATION: NBC news filmed the May 7, 2025 council testimony regarding these violations, creating public documentation of city officials' awareness.
PUBLIC NUISANCE: Per § 1-25(C), this continuing violation, involving required safety and contact information, is deemed a public nuisance requiring abatement by the city. Each day constitutes a new offense.
THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT, DISTINCT DAILY VIOLATION REPORT that cannot be consolidated with prior reports per § 1-25(C) and Corporation Counsel directive (04/09/2025). This case (#18870154) has been improperly used as a "master case" for consolidation of multiple distinct violations, a practice that conceals the true nature and extent of code violations.
TENANT GROUP ACTION NOTICE: This filing represents a group tenant action under § 260-3(I) for the landlord "misinforming the tenant" and "illegally increasing tenant's rent" through non-compliance with identity disclosure requirements.
INSPECTION REQUEST: Per § 260-7(H), we formally request inspection by housing officials to document this deficiency for rent rollback proceedings. No response has been received to multiple prior requests, suggesting systematic administrative avoidance of verification.
Concealment/Misrepresentation: This violation explicitly disqualifies the landlord from ANY rental increases per § 260-3(J) and constitutes "material misstatement of fact" under § 260-17 for filing incomplete registration statements. The pattern prevents tenant verification and aligns with deceptive practices cited under the NJ Consumer Fraud Act.
SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: The failure to provide proper emergency contact information has direct life safety implications, particularly in the absence of a resident superintendent (Case #18870116) and proper security personnel (Case #18870146).
No remedial action taken since initial reporting. Total accrued penalties now approximately $11,210,000 (city) and $2,802,500 (state) across nineteen consecutive days.