Trenton, NJ

City Council

The Trenton City Council will vote on a $18,001,469.24 application to the Local Finance Board and approve emergency budget appropriations totaling over $22 million. The agenda includes the second reading of ordinances for a new filming permit chapter, an imminent hazard property program, and the sale of multiple city-owned properties. Additionally, the council will award a $2,527,800 contract for the exterior restoration of the Trenton Carver Youth and Family Center.

• Resolution 26-332 applies to the Local Finance Board for $18,001,469.24.
• Resolution 26-348 awards a $2,527,800 contract to Spartan Construction, Inc. for the Trenton Carver Youth and Family Center at 40 Fowler St.
• Ordinance 26-074 establishes the Imminent Hazard Property Stabilization, Enforcement, and Redevelopment Program.
• Ordinance 26-099 authorizes the sale of city property (Block 10202, Lots 1 and 8) to the County of Mercer for $410,000.
• Resolution 26-337 authorizes a settlement of up to $2,050,000 in the matter of the Estate of Joseph Arr v. City of Trenton.

Plannng Board

The Trenton City Planning Board's regular meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, September 10, 2026. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Rent Stabilization Board

Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation

The Trenton Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 19, 2026, to review applications for exterior changes to historic properties. New business includes sign and facade work at 250 Tyler Street, a home renovation at 273 Tyler Street, door and window replacement at 222 E. Hanover St, and siding and door changes at 30 Richey Pl. Old business covers brick repair at 238 Hamilton Avenue, two sign proposals at 200 Hamilton Avenue, and step repair and a fence at 215 Clay Street. The commission will also discuss future staffing and proposed Section 106 regulation amendments.

• 250 Tyler Street: change sign wording, facade colors, remove window film
• 273 Tyler Street: repaint facade, brick cleaning, wood windows, siding repair
• 222 E. Hanover St: replace front door and window, clean facade, stain wood
• 30 Richey Pl: replace shingles, move door to rear, install fiber cement siding
• 200 Hamilton Ave: install 'Total Wireless' sign and Clinton Lofts signs

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Trenton Zoning Board of Adjustment's regular meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026, has been cancelled. All scheduled matters are carried over to the next meeting on September 16, 2026, including three applications for multi-family housing conversions and new construction.

• 26-Z-617BE: 617 Beatty Street — memorialization of resolution
• 23-Z-221EH: 221 East Hanover Street — extension of time
• 25-Z-10RU: 10 Rutgers Place — convert existing building to 4 residential units
• 25-Z-233FU: 233 Fulton Street — demolish and build 6-unit multifamily with ground-floor parking
• 26-Z-434HA: 434 Hamilton Avenue — convert 1 dwelling unit to 3 units

Plannng Board

The Trenton Planning Board will consider two major site plan applications for mixed-use redevelopment: a continued application for 346-350 Centre Street (nine apartments plus retail) and a new application for 127-129 E State Street (25 apartments plus commercial space). The board will also approve minutes, memorialize resolutions, and hear public comment.

• 26-P-346CE: 346-350 Centre Street — major site plan for 9 apartments, retail, 7 parking spaces
• 26-P-127ES: 127-129 E State Street — major site plan for 25 apartments, commercial space, parking reconfiguration
• Memorialization of resolutions for 539 Centre Street and 37-43 New Rose Street
• Approval of July 9 meeting minutes
• Public comment (up to 2 minutes per person)

Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation

The regular meeting of the City of Trenton Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19th at 7:00 PM on Microsoft Teams.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026, on Microsoft Teams

City Council

The Trenton City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on ordinances, including one establishing rules for recovery and group homes, and another authorizing the sale of 13 city-owned properties to various buyers. The council will also vote on resolutions covering contracts, settlements, and budget appropriations. The agenda includes numerous tort claims, civil actions, and foreclosures for approval.

• Ordinance 26-046: establishes registration and operation requirements for recovery homes, group homes, transitional homes, and community living
• Ordinance 26-066: sale of city-owned properties at 241 Third St, 114-118 Schenck St, and 111-119 Temple St to Vessel Technologies and Bridgepoint Development LLC for $33,560
• Resolution 26-299: settlement of Maurice Gamble v City of Trenton for up to $900,000
• Resolution 26-260: payment of $464,343 to Chubb Insurance for property insurance premium
• Resolution 26-331: instituting removal proceedings for a member of the Trenton Parking Authority

Rent Stabilization Board

Plannng Board

The Trenton City Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026, has been cancelled. No public hearings, votes, or discussions will take place. The next scheduled meeting is August 13, 2026.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was cancelled, so pending items were carried over to the next meeting on August 19, 2026. The board will review a rezoning and variance application for 233 Fulton Street to replace an existing building with a three‑story, six‑unit multifamily structure. It will also consider a variance request for 434 Hamilton Avenue to convert one dwelling into three units.

• 25‑Z‑233FU: 233 Fulton Street – density, bulk variances and design waivers for a three‑story, six‑unit multifamily building with ground‑floor parking
• 26‑Z‑434HA: 434 Hamilton Avenue – density, bulk variances and design waivers to convert one existing unit into three dwelling units
• Memorialization of Resolutions for 617 Beatty Street (26‑Z‑617BE) and 221 East Hanover Street (23‑Z‑221EH) – extension of time

Plannng Board

The Trenton Planning Board will hold a public hearing and vote on three major site plan applications: a mixed-use rehabilitation at 346-350 Centre Street (9 apartments plus retail), a second-story addition and conversion of a former funeral home at 539 Centre Street (6 apartments plus commercial), and a new rowhouse at 37-43 New Rose Street (4 dwelling units). The board will also memorialize resolutions for six previously decided projects and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• 346-350 Centre Street: preliminary and final major site plan for mixed-use building with 9 apartments and retail, including bulk variances and design waivers
• 539 Centre Street: preliminary and final major site plan to add second story and convert former funeral home into mixed-use with 6 apartments and commercial space
• 37-43 New Rose Street: preliminary and final major site plan to construct a rowhouse with 4 dwelling units, with bulk variances and design waivers
• Memorialization of resolutions for six past applications, including 110-114 South Warren Street, 841 Calhoun Street, 1100 Brunswick Avenue, 40 Pennington Avenue, 137-141 East State Street, and 621 Prospect Street
• Public comment period (up to 2 minutes per speaker) on any planning-related topic

The Trenton Planning Board approved preliminary and final major site plan approvals for two projects: a mixed-use building at 539 Centre Street with six residential units and commercial space, and a four-unit rowhouse building at 37-43 New Rose Street. Both approvals were unanimous with conditions read into the record. The board also carried a separate application for 346-350 Centre Street to August 13, 2026, and memorialized several prior resolutions.

• Approved preliminary and final site plan for 539 Centre Street mixed-use building (5-0)
• Approved preliminary and final site plan for 37-43 New Rose Street rowhouse building (5-0)
• Carried 346-350 Centre Street application to August 13, 2026
• Memorialized Resolution 26-P-110SW for 110-114 South Warren Street (5-0)
• Memorialized Resolution 26-P-841CA for 841 Calhoun Street (5-0)
• Memorialized Resolution 25-P-1100BR for 1100 Brunswick Avenue (5-0)
• Memorialized Resolution 26-P-40PE for 40 Pennington Avenue (5-0)
• Memorialized Resolution 24-P-137ES for 137-141 East State Street with two one-year extensions (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several city-owned property sales and ordinances regarding landlord water utility penalties and animal breeding. The body is also reviewing a large emergency budget appropriation and multiple service contracts.

• Emergency appropriations to the CY 2026 temporary budget totaling $72,422,108.33
• Contract for HR and payroll services with PrimePoint, LLC not to exceed $837,466.04
• Sale of multiple properties on Asbury, Ferry, and Bridge Streets to Kyle Kasey and Simcha Gross for $40,000
• Ordinance establishing penalties for landlords who fail to pay water utilities included in rent
• Ordinance prohibiting the breeding of dogs and cats within the city

Plannng Board

The regular meeting of the Trenton City Planning Board scheduled for June 25, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026.

Rent Stabilization Board

The Trenton Rent Stabilization Board will hold a public hearing to adjudicate a landlord's petition to exceed the allowable 4% rent increase cap. The agenda includes a vote to sign a resolution of denial for 54 Maple Ave and a new hearing scheduled for 505 W Ingham Ave.

• Sign Resolution of Denial for rent increase petition at 54 Maple Ave, 1st and 2nd Fl
• New hearing scheduled for July 28, 2026, regarding rent increase petition at 505 W Ingham Ave

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Trenton Zoning Board will hear applications for major site plan approvals, variances, and design waivers. Notable items include a proposal to demolish an existing building and construct a three-story, six-unit multifamily building at 233 Fulton Street. The board will also consider conversions of single-family homes into multiple units at 250 Spring Street, 434 Hamilton Avenue, and 617 Beatty Street. Additionally, a request for a second extension of vested rights for 221 East Hanover Street is on the agenda.

• 25-Z-233FU: Demolish existing building and construct six-unit multifamily building at 233 Fulton Street (Torres Holding, LLC)
• 25-Z-250SP: Convert one dwelling into three units at 250 Spring Street (Virtu Realty, LLC)
• 26-Z-434HA: Convert one dwelling into three units at 434 Hamilton Avenue (Elvis Cruz)
• 26-Z-617BE: Convert single-family dwelling into two-family dwelling at 617 Beatty Street (Mikhaylo Gnatyuk)
• 23-Z-221EH: Request second extension of vested rights to August 16, 2027 for 221 East Hanover Street (221 East Hanover LLC)

City Council

The Trenton City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on ordinances, including one establishing local implementation mechanisms limiting cooperation with civil immigration enforcement (26-048). The council will also vote on resolutions authorizing several contracts, property sales, and appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Ordinance 26-048 establishing local limitations on civil immigration enforcement cooperation
• Resolution 26-247 awarding $816,513.13 contract to Earle Asphalt for West State Street/Sanhican Drive improvements
• Resolution 26-253 authorizing $800,000 emergency contract for sludge removal at Trenton Sewer Utility
• Resolution 26-251 authorizing $630,727.30 contract for cold-water meters and radios
• Sale of seven city-owned properties (e.g., 20 Bryn Mawr Ave, $16,000; 1550-1574 Edgewood Ave, $76,000)

Plannng Board

The Planning Board will consider preliminary and final major site plan approval for a mixed-use building at 346-350 Centre Street, including nine residential apartments and a retail store. The board also will discuss a request from the Museum of Graffiti Inc. for a 24-month extension of vested rights for a project at 137-141 East State Street. A courtesy review is scheduled for a proposed Trenton Board of Education transportation facility at 621 Prospect Street.

• Major site plan with bulk variances for 9 apartments and retail at 346-350 Centre Street (block 10304, lot 3)
• 24-month extension request for vested rights and variances for graffiti museum at 137-141 East State Street
• Courtesy review of proposed school bus maintenance garage and parking at 621 Prospect Street
• Memorialization of resolutions for four prior approvals: 110-114 South Warren St, 841 Calhoun St, 1100 Brunswick Ave, 40 Pennington Ave
• Approval of minutes from May 14 and May 28, 2026 meetings

Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation

The Trenton Historic Preservation Commission has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. No other business is listed.

• Meeting of June 10, 2026, canceled
• Next meeting: June 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM on Microsoft Teams

City Council

The Trenton City Council will vote on routine items such as approving the April meeting minutes and reviewing communications and petitions. Council members will read and hold public hearings on several ordinances that authorize the sale of city‑owned properties on Walnut Avenue, Chambers Street, Saint Joes’ Avenue, Oak Street and others. A series of resolutions will provide emergency funding of $3,457,604.92, award contracts for safety shoes, hardware supplies and engineering services, and accept a memorandum of understanding for the regional fugitive task force. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an ordinance establishing local immigration enforcement protocols.

• Ordinance 26-041: Sale of 240‑244 Walnut Avenue for $28,000
• Ordinance 26-042: Sale of 7 & 11 Chambers Street for $15,000
• Resolution: Emergency appropriations of $3,457,604.92 for FY 2026 temporary budgets
• Resolution: Contract to SAF‑GARD Safety Shoe Co. up to $70,000 for employee footwear
• Resolution: MOU JLEO 23‑0106 funding $13,000 for regional fugitive task force

Plannng Board

The Planning Board will consider site plan approvals for three projects, including a new birth center clinic. The board will also memorialize resolutions for properties on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and South Warren Street.

• Proposed birth center clinic addition at 34-76 Pennington Avenue
• Proposed three-story multi-family building with 3 units at 841 Calhoun Street
• Proposed conversion of 1100 Brunswick Avenue into an adult day care and apartments
• Resolution memorialization for 800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
• Resolution memorialization for 110-114 South Warren Street

Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation

The Trenton Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation will hold a regular meeting to consider several applications for alterations to historic properties. Items include brick repair, deck construction, roof replacement, window replacement, and a new sign, plus a violation response at 258 Clay Street. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss a CLG application.

• 238 Hamilton Ave: secure loose bricks with matching mortar, replace soffit and molding.
• 258 Clay St: homeowner seeks approval for rear deck extension after a violation notice.
• 136 Jackson St: propose a 7'x20' rear deck with Timbertech Mahogany boards and Black railings.
• 407 W. State St: install a new Post and Panel sign in Fisher-Richey-Pedicaris Place Historic District.
• 117 S Montgomery St: replace and repaint front windows and construct a rear deck painted Rainforest by Behr.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Trenton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear four applications including a continued major site plan for a three-story mixed-use building at 233 Fulton Street (six apartments, commercial offices, ground-floor parking). The board will also vote on memorializing a resolution for 400 Chambers Street and approve minutes from April 15.

• Continued major site plan with density variance for mixed-use building at 233 Fulton Street (Torres Holding, LLC)
• Continued application for four-unit conversion at 10 Rutgers Place (Anerope Management)
• New application to convert one dwelling into three units at 250 Spring Street (Virtu Realty)
• Continued use variance for second-story addition and mixed-use conversion at 539 Centre Street (NSP Real Estate Investment)

The Zoning Board memorialized Resolution 26-Z-400CH for 400 Chambers Street with an 8-0 vote. Four other applications (10 Rutgers Place, 233 Fulton Street, 539 Centre Street, and 250 Spring Street) were adjourned to future hearings with no decisions made.

• Memorialized Resolution 26-Z-400CH for 400 Chambers Street (8-0)

City Council

The Trenton City Council will consider approving contracts for water infrastructure, legal services, and environmental remedation, as well as selling several city-owned properties. The meeting will also include a public hearing for ordinances regarding housing and immigration enforcement.

• Award contract to CME Associates for water facility design up to $369,574.45
• Award contract to DEWCON for lead line replacement up to $3,151,316.00
• Authorize sale of 271 Tyler Street to JupiterMestate LLC
• Authorize sale of 240, 242, & 244 Walnut Avenue for $28,000
• Authorize sale of 39 Oak Street for $6,425

Plannng Board

The Planning Board will consider two new applications for mixed-use developments. The board will also memorialize a resolution for 800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

• 110-114 South Warren Street: Proposal for outdoor seating, 3 parking spaces, trash enclosure, walk-in cooler, and storage shed
• 346-350 Centre Street: Proposal to rehabilitate building into 9 apartments and a retail store with 7 parking spaces
• Memorialization of resolution 26-P-800MLK(FINAL) for 800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

City Council

The Trenton City Council will consider approving multiple contracts for city services, settling workers' compensation and civil claims, and authorizing the sale of city-owned property. The meeting will also include public comment and an executive session.

• Sale of Wall Street properties for $60,000
• Contract with JTI Electronics for $171,600
• Contract with W.B. Mason for $781,360
• Contract with Isles, Inc. for $1,702,880
• Purchase of mobile medical clinics for $1,104,472

Plannng Board

The board will hear two new site plan applications: a 108-unit mixed-use building on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and a 3-unit residential building on Calhoun Street. They will also consider a continued application to convert a building on Brunswick Avenue into an adult day care and reception facility. The meeting includes approval of April 9 minutes and memorialization of resolutions.

• Preliminary and final site plan for 800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd: 108 residential units, daycare, commercial space, ground-level parking (26-P-800MLK(FINAL))
• Preliminary and final site plan for 841 Calhoun Street: 3-unit multi-family residential building on vacant lot with bulk variances (26-P-841CA)
• Continued application 25-P-1100BR for 1100 Brunswick Avenue: convert existing building to adult day care, reception hall, and apartment
• Approval of April 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• No memorialized resolutions or staff recommendations

City Council

The Trenton City Council will hold a public hearing on two second-reading ordinances and vote on numerous resolutions, including an emergency $1,889,675 budget appropriation, a $7.25M grant application for demolition of hazardous properties, and a $60,000 sale of 12 Wall Street properties. The meeting also features presentations on the Roebling Block I and Wall Street redevelopment projects.

• Emergency appropriation of $1,889,675 to the CY 2026 temporary budget
• Application for a $7,250,000 grant from NJDCA for demolition of imminently hazardous properties
• Ordinance to sell 12 Wall Street properties (Block 1403) to Burwell Enterprises for $60,000
• Contract for body worn cameras for parking enforcement officers – $116,167.20 over five years
• Tax refunds totaling $146,168.62 on 66 properties

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board will review several applications including a proposed telecommunication tower at 400 Chambers Street and a mixed-use conversion at 539 Centre Street. Two previous applications for Rutgers Place and Fulton Street have been requested for continuance until May 20, 2026.

• Proposed 150’ monopole telecommunication tower and equipment compound at 400 Chambers Street
• Conversion of existing building to four residential units at 10 Rutgers Place (continued to May 20)
• Construction of a three-story mixed-use building at 233 Fulton Street (continued to May 20)
• Proposed second-story addition and conversion to mixed-use at 539 Centre Street
• Withdrawal of the application for 37 Prospect Street

The Board denied an appeal regarding a zoning permit for 37 Prospect Street. Two other site plan applications for Rutgers Place and Fulton Street were continued to a future hearing. The Board heard testimony regarding a proposed telecommunication tower at Trenton Central High School, but no final decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes from January 21, February 18, and March 18, 2026
• Memorialized Resolution 25-Z-536CS for 536 Centre Street
• Denied 25-Z-37PR: 37 Prospect Street without prejudice
• Continued 25-Z-10RU: 10 Rutgers Place to May 20, 2026
• Continued 25-Z-233FU: 233 Fulton Street to May 20, 2026

Plannng Board

The Trenton Planning Board agenda for April 9, 2026, is largely procedural, with no new business, applications, or discussion items. The only action item is the memorialization of Resolution 25-P-300EN regarding property at 300-366 Enterprise Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from three prior meetings.

• Memorialization of Resolution 25-P-300EN for 300-366 Enterprise Avenue
• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2025, December 11, 2025, and March 12, 2026

Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing proposed exterior renovations and repairs for several properties. The board will also take nominations for the positions of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary.

• City Hall (319 E. State St): Façade cleaning, repair, and plaza/concrete paving
• 59 N. Stockton St: Roof deck replacement and installation of GAF Timberline HDZ Shingles
• 257 Clay St: Roof replacement using GAF Slateline fiberglass shingles
• 156 W. State St: In-kind window replacement, exterior door replacement, and sidewalk rebuild
• 130-132 S. Warren Street: Reinstallation of original wooden pergola and two rain barrels