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Tenants press council after years of alleged code violations at Portside Towers; city enforcement action begins
Summary
Tenants and community advocates demanded enforcement and fines after years of alleged failures by Portside Towers’ management. City officials said summonses and penalties have started and that daily fines could reach millions if violations are sustained.
Residents of Portside Towers and neighborhood advocates told the Jersey City Municipal Council that building management has systematically failed to meet municipal safety and landlord disclosure laws, and they urged the city to enforce existing ordinances.
More than a dozen residents and tenant‑organizers testified that the East and West towers have lacked required resident superintendents, 24/7 uniform security and timely maintenance, and that the landlord’s call center routinely delays or minimizes urgent requests. Speakers said the problems are longstanding and have put residents at risk. The council heard specific accounts of medical emergencies with no on‑site…
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