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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (September 21, 2026)(CNBNews)–The mayor and common council of the City of Gloucester City at its September 21, 2026 Caucus meeting passed 15 resolutions suspending the rental property licenses based on complaints filed by William Johnson, Gloucester City Code Enforcement/Housing.
Chapter 55 of the Gloucester City Code is the municipal Housing Code. It establishes minimum safety, maintenance, and habitability standards for residential and nonresidential properties, and covers crucial local mandates including rental inspections, certificates of occupancy, and property transfers. [1, 2]
Core Areas of Chapter 55
- General Provisions & Standards: Sets minimum criteria for basic utilities, physical components, and safety standards necessary for human habitation. [1, 2]
- Certificates of Occupancy & Title Transfers: Governs the required compliance inspections and certificates needed when selling, renting, or transferring property ownership. [1, 2]
- Rental Registration & Licensing: Outlines mandatory registration and safety inspection guidelines for non-owner-occupied rental housing units. [1, 2, 3]
- Enforcement: Gives local code officials the power to issue violations, impose fines, or require property vacations/remediiations if a structure is unsafe. [1, 2]
You can read the full text and specific subsections on the Gloucester City eCode360 Housing Code directory. For local permit applications or scheduling inspections, visit the Gloucester City Code Enforcement Department. [1, 2]
The suspensions levied were for indefinite up until 12 months. The properties included:
One-828 Cumberland Street (suspension 3 months, $250 fine), owner Danny Zheng
Two-134 Atlantic Street ( (suspension 12 months, $250 fine), owner RUEHLE PMI LLC
Three-709 Division Street (suspension 3 months, $250 fine) owner Thomas Coughlin
Four-111 N. Willow Street (suspenion 3 months, $250 fine) owner Windsor Crest Partners LLC
Five-534 Bergen Street (suspension 6 months, $250 fine) owner Chanjuan Wang)
Six-227 Monmouth Street(suspension 6 months, $250 fine ) SJ Ventures LLC
Seven-44 Champion Road Unit 1 and 2 ( indefinitely revoked $250 fine) CSTH Ventures 2 LLC
Eight-346 Ridgeway Street (suspension 6 months, $250 fine) CSTH Ventures 4 LLC
Nine-340 Middlesex Street ( indefinitely revoked $250 fine) BLITEI LLC
Ten-521 Market Street ( indefinitely revoked, $250 fine) ACTLIEN RUNOFF LLC
Eleven-810 Little Somerset Street ( indefinitely revoked $250 fine) BHF PROPERTIES LLC
Twelve-310 Hudson Street (suspension 6 months, $500 fine) JM NEIGHBORHOOD LLC
Thirteen-522 Monmouth Street (suspensions 6 months, $500 fine) PGRR LLC
Fourteen-512 Cumberland Street ( indefinitely revoked, $250 fine) SF4 REI LLC
Fifthteen-31 S. Burlington Street (suspension indefinitely revoked, $500 fine) Youseff Oustin
The mayor and council approved three ordinances for second reading. They will be voted on at the regular council meeting on September 24, 2026.
>An ordinance to release, vacate and extinguish any and all public rights in and to a portion of property bordering Fourth and One-Half Street on second reading.
>A $600,000 Bond Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of equipment for the completion of various improvements to the sewer and water utility systems in the City of Goucester City.
>An Ordinance amending Chapter 48, specifically 48-11, Establishing Additional Required Inspections and Fees
Ordinances for First Reading/Second Reading Public Hearing on October 26, 2026
>$1 million Bond Ordinance to be used for improvements to the City’s sewer and water system
>$1.5 million Bond Ordinance for capital equipment
Tax liens were placed against the owners of five properties for not maintaining the outside of their premises. The liens filed were for the costs incurred for man hours spent by city workers to clean up those residences.
>A $1, 268.50 lien was levied against McKenzie Ordenal, 321 Somerset St.
>A $668.50 lien was levied against Torres Devon Genao & Velazquez, 515 Mercer St.
>A $505.20 lien was levied against 208 Ridge Ave, LLC, 208 Ridge Ave., which is vacant.
>A $265.20 lien was levied against Maple Terrace Assoc. LLC 10 Lehigh Avenue
>A $480.00 lien was levied against Alfredo Mejia Copo 300 N. Broadway a vacant lot
Rem Foreclosures Held by the City for Years
A resolution was passed authorizing In Rem Foreclosure of tax sale certificates held by the City of Gloucester City. There is a need to foreclose these certificates to return the properties to the active tax roles. The properties include:
229 Essex Street sold to the city on January 16, 2020
408 Market Street sold to the city on January 11, 2018
807 Cumberland Street sold to the city on March 7, 2024
303 Filmore Street sold to the city on March 7, 2024
Mayor and council announed a $25,000 Recreation Facility Enhancement Grant was received.