# JERSEY CITY | 619 Grove St (St. Lucy's Church Redevelopment) | 23 FLOORS + 5 FLOORS | 294 FT **URL:** \ **Category:** Under Construction\ **Created:** [December 6, 2018, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-619-grove-st-st-lucys-church-redevelopment-23-floors-5-floors-294-ft/4692 "2018-12-06T21:58:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![the726](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/the726/32/13225_2.png) [@the726](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/the726)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2018, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-619-grove-st-st-lucys-church-redevelopment-23-floors-5-floors-294-ft/4692/1 "2018-12-06T21:58:26Z")
**UPDATE: New tweaked design from 2023:** ![Screenshot 2023-07-12 at 5.32.52 PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/e/4/e4f5db56b5d55efea580fbb6c923acc9bfdec31e.jpeg) * * * **Old design below:** [https://www-nj-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.nj.com/hudson/2018/12/new-15-million-homeless-shelter-planned-for-jersey-city.html?amp\_js\_v=a2&\_gsa=1&outputType=amp#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&\_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nj.com%2F%2Fhudson%2F2018%2F12%2Fnew-15-million-homeless-shelter-planned-for-jersey-city.html](https://www-nj-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.nj.com/hudson/2018/12/new-15-million-homeless-shelter-planned-for-jersey-city.html?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&outputType=amp#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nj.com%2F%2Fhudson%2F2018%2F12%2Fnew-15-million-homeless-shelter-planned-for-jersey-city.html) ![Screenshot_20181206-165300](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/7/f75a3418d1d24a5983e92e90742dd90289ec0ec0.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20181206-165347](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/2/f2263ffb9de8a7bc2f13028035ac3c87953de0dc.jpeg) Jersey City really needed more quality designs like this. Okay, maybe not the shelter building, but that’s to be expected. And I’m really glad they’re keeping the church intact. ---
**Author:** ![tigerpshaw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f6c823/32.png) [@tigerpshaw](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/tigerpshaw)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2018, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-619-grove-st-st-lucys-church-redevelopment-23-floors-5-floors-294-ft/4692/2 "2018-12-11T17:59:56Z")
Agreed. But JC/we should demand better design for the Shelter building too. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2023, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-619-grove-st-st-lucys-church-redevelopment-23-floors-5-floors-294-ft/4692/4 "2023-04-16T16:35:14Z")
> **[Claremont Development Reveals a New High-Rise Tower at 619 Grove Street in...](https://newyorkyimby.com/2023/04/claremont-development-reveals-a-new-high-rise-tower-at-619-grove-street-in-jersey-city-new-jersey.html)** > > Claremont Development shares new renderings of a project that will incorporate Jersey City’s historic St. Lucy’s Catholic Church into a new high-rise tower. ---
**Author:** ![apophenic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@apophenic](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/apophenic)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2023, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-619-grove-st-st-lucys-church-redevelopment-23-floors-5-floors-294-ft/4692/5 "2023-07-12T21:33:35Z")
Something I didn’t notice before about the updated rendering in @Waymond_Womano’s link is that the St Lucy’s rectory and school building are being preserved too, which wasn’t the case in @the726’s earlier rendering. I think that’s a good thing. Both are magnificent buildings, arguably architecturally more refined than the church itself. I remember being somewhat sad that these two buildings were being knocked down (though it still would’ve been worth it). Demolition plan: ![Screenshot 2023-07-12 at 5.37.24 PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/5/c/5c644a8f21f03fe055ccdfbc9265b32b4caec4c2.jpeg) ![Screenshot 2023-07-12 at 5.41.12 PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/b/3/b3b41c7b9296beba3279fc828738f036f500bfe0.png) ![Screenshot 2023-07-12 at 5.46.40 PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/f/0f7c25f50e5011b85f9f21ca8a546dfdc7f80c8e.jpeg) The same rendering Waymond\_Womano posted is included in their amended site plan that is set to go before the Planning Board and Historic Preservation Commission: ![Screenshot 2023-07-12 at 5.32.52 PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/e/4/e4f5db56b5d55efea580fbb6c923acc9bfdec31e.jpeg) **WARNING** : 95MB file: [https://data.jerseycitynj.gov/api/datasets/1.0/historic-preservation-commission-applicatio-619-grove-st-aka-st-lucys-h22-535-20/attachments/20230317\_pbhpc\_drawing\_set\_pdf/](https://data.jerseycitynj.gov/api/datasets/1.0/historic-preservation-commission-applicatio-619-grove-st-aka-st-lucys-h22-535-20/attachments/20230317_pbhpc_drawing_set_pdf/) ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2023, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-619-grove-st-st-lucys-church-redevelopment-23-floors-5-floors-294-ft/4692/6 "2023-07-12T23:08:21Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/a/8/a8b375c4e54131e8a52923d84d9e3582e0fd8628.jpeg) I liked this design more: it makes me think of “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.” ---
**Author:** ![apophenic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@apophenic](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/apophenic)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2023, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-619-grove-st-st-lucys-church-redevelopment-23-floors-5-floors-294-ft/4692/7 "2023-07-12T23:37:52Z")
That earlier design was definitely higher-end in terms of materials and finishes. I think there was some value engineering involved. Though I would also say the earlier design wasn’t very original–it was a very obvious copy of Foster & Partners’ Hearst Tower design on 8th Ave in Manhattan. ---
**Author:** ![the726](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/the726/32/13225_2.png) [@the726](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/the726)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2023, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-619-grove-st-st-lucys-church-redevelopment-23-floors-5-floors-294-ft/4692/8 "2023-07-13T02:19:26Z")
Actually, the plan to keep the facades of all 3 buildings have been part of the project since at least 2021. As per the site plans I have seen from that time. The newest changes up for re-approval is mostly regarding the new tower. But yes, I’m really glad the buildings facades are being kept. It helps give the new building some context since that area has tons of old tenements/ brownstones. Along with the public housing redevelopment nearby, this area is about to soar. ---
**Author:** ![apophenic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@apophenic](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/apophenic)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2023, 4:51am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-619-grove-st-st-lucys-church-redevelopment-23-floors-5-floors-294-ft/4692/9 "2023-07-13T04:51:21Z")
Yes, but that 2018 rendering does not keep the school building. I guess the decision to save it was made sometime between 2018 and 2020. The 2020 plans were approved just before the city started posting site plans online. Thanks for the info! ---
**Author:** ![apophenic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@apophenic](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/apophenic)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-619-grove-st-st-lucys-church-redevelopment-23-floors-5-floors-294-ft/4692/10 "2023-09-18T16:09:47Z")
BTW the homeless shelter and supportive housing portion of this project opened a few days ago. Wonderful that these benefits are being felt even before the tower has even broken ground. 150 beds, 14 units for residents with HIV, five 3-BR units for homeless families, and 15 permanent studios for low-income residents. [https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/news/mayorcardinaltobincatholiccharitiesdebutstlucys](https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/news/mayorcardinaltobincatholiccharitiesdebutstlucys) [https://www.tapinto.net/towns/jersey-city/sections/health-and-wellness/articles/new-st-lucy-s-complex-gives-jersey-city-residents-new-lease-on-life](https://www.tapinto.net/towns/jersey-city/sections/health-and-wellness/articles/new-st-lucy-s-complex-gives-jersey-city-residents-new-lease-on-life) ---
**Author:** ![chris08876](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/chris08876/32/1617_2.png) [@chris08876](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/chris08876)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-619-grove-st-st-lucys-church-redevelopment-23-floors-5-floors-294-ft/4692/11 "2023-10-02T21:58:10Z")
Tour of the St Lucy’s shelter (44 pics). > **[Jersey City’s new St. Lucy’s shelter is complete, with 34 more emergency beds...](https://www.nj.com/hudson/2023/09/jersey-citys-new-st-lucys-shelter-is-complete-with-34-more-emergency-beds-and-even-a-heated-sidewalk.html)** > > The project was the first phase of an overhaul of Catholic Charities' properties on the former St. Lucy’s site, situated between Hoboken and the Holland Tunnel. ---
**Author:** ![Itspaul](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/itspaul/32/172945_2.png) [@Itspaul](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Itspaul)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-619-grove-st-st-lucys-church-redevelopment-23-floors-5-floors-294-ft/4692/12 "2025-08-28T14:21:41Z")
Activity in the front of the lot the other day. Not much in the back just yet. ![IMG_1868](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/1/7199c49815913b5a73307b2d6643a2139ccd24c7.jpeg) ![IMG_1867](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/7/f7c21e298c189833d2631ea4e82e6439d9fcee32.jpeg) ![IMG_1864](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/8/78d21e87830198be1d20423766cb7fd80a217744.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![green4994](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5e925/32.png) [@green4994](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/green4994)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-619-grove-st-st-lucys-church-redevelopment-23-floors-5-floors-294-ft/4692/13 "2025-09-24T14:21:29Z")
Financing secured, groundbreaking set for “this fall”: [SJP, Claremont eye groundbreaking for 444-unit rental tower at historic Jersey City church site – Real Estate NJ](https://re-nj.com/sjp-claremont-eye-groundbreaking-for-444-unit-rental-tower-at-historic-jersey-city-church-site/) ---
**Author:** ![nuplex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/85e7bf/32.png) [@nuplex](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/nuplex)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2025, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-619-grove-st-st-lucys-church-redevelopment-23-floors-5-floors-294-ft/4692/14 "2025-09-24T20:54:51Z")
If actually built this will really contribute to northside downtown becoming its own neighborhood. Now… if only they’d actually build that 18th St infill light rail station… more than enough demand for it! ---
**Author:** ![apophenic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@apophenic](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/apophenic)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-619-grove-st-st-lucys-church-redevelopment-23-floors-5-floors-294-ft/4692/15 "2025-09-26T17:42:29Z")
Great news! Article has a couple renderings. ![The-Lucy-rooftop-rendering_](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/8/a/8a3d0afdc4f993c6ceef93b563c727bbdaccca6d.jpeg) ![view_01b](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/e/4e5a6eb7ed3cb9ec421db333b0b9ef1dc8b78632.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![apophenic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@apophenic](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/apophenic)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/jersey-city-619-grove-st-st-lucys-church-redevelopment-23-floors-5-floors-294-ft/4692/16 "2025-10-15T19:37:43Z")
External bracing has gone up on one of the buildings. ![IMG_20251012_131318](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/1/e/1eb6132854b56b113b41bc1989f230cf0036a75d.jpeg) ![IMG_20251012_131232](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/1/41f4c9acc9cac0dec23f21b9abc9359e4bf4b4af.jpeg) ![IMG_20251012_131309](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/6/6/665850e9ca961a4bc533d59f2e66222e0740070c.jpeg) ![IMG_20251012_131311](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/1/f1a352280d4c8901f1ef37d46cfed8e94988c736.jpeg) ![IMG_20251012_131313](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/2/32bdf055a8a278b1631fa4613c3373161f0ce6bd.jpeg) ---
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