736,185
people lived in Hudson County in July 2024, up from 724,855 at the 2020 census.Source: Census Bureau estimates via NJ Department of Labor
Why both tracks matter here
Waterfront condos in Jersey City, Hoboken and Weehawken are largely mid-rise and high-rise concrete or steel buildings, which makes them covered buildings. A tower whose certificate of occupancy is more than 15 years older than the law should already have had its first structural inspection by January 8, 2026. Buildings from the late 2000s and 2010s reach year 15 one by one, each with a year past that anniversary.
Masonry co-ops count too
Height is no part of the test. A four-story brick co-op with masonry bearing walls is a covered building just as a 40-story tower is, so older co-ops in Jersey City Heights, Union City or Bayonne should check their certificates and their inspection status.
What to ask a firm
Whether one licensed engineer can sign the inspection and oversee the study, how the facade, balconies and parking structure will be assessed, and whether the study will price the second inspection due within 10 years of the first.
Legal points summarize P.L.2023, c.214 as amended by P.L.2025, c.132; see the law in questions for sources. Not legal advice.