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Development Approved at Jersey City’s 99¢ Dream Store on Newark Ave

Source: Jersey Digs · Jul 23, 2026, 10:25 AM

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Jersey City has approved a new mixed-use development project at the site of a 99¢ Dream Store on Newark Avenue in downtown.

The dollar store, one of the last remaining in the area, is expected to be demolished to make way for the redevelopment.

The approval marks another transformation of Downtown Jersey City's retail landscape as the neighborhood continues to evolve with new construction projects.

Key points

  • 99¢ Dream Store on Newark Avenue faces demolition for new development
  • Mixed-use project has been approved by Jersey City authorities
  • Dollar store is one of downtown's last remaining
  • Development reflects ongoing downtown Jersey City transformation

FAQ

What is being built at the 99¢ Dream Store location?
A new mixed-use development project has been approved for the site. The existing 99¢ Dream Store is expected to be demolished to make room for the new construction.
Where is this development located?
The development is located at 167-169 Newark Avenue in Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey.
Why is this significant for Downtown Jersey City?
The 99¢ Dream Store is one of the last remaining dollar stores in the downtown area, and its replacement represents the continued redevelopment and transformation of the neighborhood.

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