Opra Request

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Dear Jersey City,
Under penalty of NJSA 2C:28-3, I certify that:

I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, or any other state of the United States.
I, or another person WILL use the requested government records for a commercial purpose.
I AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding

I am also requesting the documents under common law.

It would be preferable to receive requested documents on this site.

Records requested for the Following Dates: July 01, 2025 - December 31, 2025

1. Tax Delinquent
A list of property addresses that have delinquent property taxes. This list needs to include amounts of balances owed.
2. Open Property Liens
A list of property addresses that open Property Liens. This list needs to include open Liens amounts.
3. Water/ Utility Shut Off
All property addresses that had any water and any types of utilities shut off. Please include the amount of balance owed.
4. Code Violation
A list of property addresses that have received any code violations including the type of violation.please only include a list of all UNRESOLVED or OPEN code violations (please do not include closed violations).
5. Vacant List/ Abandoned
A list of all residential property addresses that are currently vacant or abandoned.
6. Condemned Properties
A list of all residential property addresses that are condemned.
7. Fire Damage List
A list of all property addresses that the fire department has received an emergency call on the dates mentioned above
Please include full property addresses for all lists. Please put all lists in separate Excel/PDF files. If up-to-date data is not available, please provide the most recently available information. I appreciate your attention to this matter and thank you in advance for your work.
Yours truly,
Peter Tapiavala

Dear Jersey City,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to follow up on my previous request sent on January 7, 2026. Given the importance of this subject, I wanted to ensure that it has not been overlooked.
Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

In case you have any concerns or questions, I am more than happy to provide further clarification or additional details. Please feel free to message me here.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your positive response.

Yours faithfully,
Peter

Jersey City OPRA Center,

Dear Peter Tapiavala:

 

Thank you for your interest in open public records of Jersey City OPRA
Center.  This will serve to acknowledge receipt of your Open Public
Records Act (OPRA) request.  Your request was received in this office on
1/28/2026.  Kindly refer to the reference number G000444-012826 when
communicating with our office in this regard.  Your request mentioned:

Dear Jersey City,

Under penalty of NJSA 2C:28-3, I certify that:

I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of
New Jersey, or any other state of the United States.
I, or another person WILL use the requested government records for a
commercial purpose.
I AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding

I am also requesting the documents under common law.
It would be preferable to receive requested documents on this site.

Records requested for the Following Dates: July 01, 2025 - December
31, 2025

1. Tax Delinquent
A list of property addresses that have delinquent property taxes. This
list needs to include amounts of balances owed.

2. Open Property Liens
A list of property addresses that open Property Liens. This list needs
to include open Liens amounts.

3. Water/ Utility Shut Off
All property addresses that had any water and any types of utilities
shut off. Please include the amount of balance owed.

4. Code Violation
A list of property addresses that have received any code violations
including the type of violation. please only include a list of all
UNRESOLVED or OPEN code violations (please do not include closed
violations).

5. Vacant List/ Abandoned
A list of all residential property addresses that are currently vacant
or abandoned.

6. Condemned Properties
A list of all residential property addresses that are condemned.

7. Fire Damage List
A list of all property addresses that the fire department has received
an emergency call on the dates mentioned above

Please include full property addresses for all lists. Please put all
lists in separate Excel/PDF files. If up-to-date data is not
available, please provide the most recently available information. I
appreciate your attention to this matter and thank you in advance for
your work.

Yours truly,
Peter Tapiavala

Your request will be forwarded to the relevant City department(s) to
locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs
associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the
availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.
 PLEASE NOTE: The State Public Information Act does not require a
governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to
answer questions.

You can track and monitor the progress of your request at the link below
and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again,
thank you for using the Jersey City OPRA Center.

Jersey City, NJ

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Dear Peter Tapiavala,

Thank you for registering with the Jersey City OPRA Center. Below you will
find your login and password information. Please log in to the [2]Open
Public Records Center to update any contact or password information and to
track the progress of your requests. 

Login: [OPRA #85028 email]
 
Password:  [3]Update Password
 
If you are a first time user and did not submit your request through the
open public records portal but are receiving this e-mail, an account has
been created for you where you can access, track and receive any documents
in response to your request.
 
Thank You,
 
Custodian of Records
Jersey City, NJ
 
 
 
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Hjordys Espinal, Jersey City

Good afternoon, all.
This request is # G000444. However, I skipped its place and took care of it. Luckily, I didn't need to circulate it and wait for the records since I have those handy.
The request is now fully released and closed.

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Jersey City OPRA Center,

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RE: OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 28, 2026, Reference #
G000444-012826

Dear Peter Tapiavala:

The City received a public information request from you on January 28,
2026. Your request mentioned:

Dear Jersey City,

Under penalty of NJSA 2C:28-3, I certify that:

I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of
New Jersey, or any other state of the United States.
I, or another person WILL use the requested government records for a
commercial purpose.
I AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding

I am also requesting the documents under common law.
It would be preferable to receive requested documents on this site.

Records requested for the Following Dates: July 01, 2025 - December
31, 2025

1. Tax Delinquent
A list of property addresses that have delinquent property taxes. This
list needs to include amounts of balances owed.

2. Open Property Liens
A list of property addresses that open Property Liens. This list needs
to include open Liens amounts.

3. Water/ Utility Shut Off
All property addresses that had any water and any types of utilities
shut off. Please include the amount of balance owed.

4. Code Violation
A list of property addresses that have received any code violations
including the type of violation. please only include a list of all
UNRESOLVED or OPEN code violations (please do not include closed
violations).

5. Vacant List/ Abandoned
A list of all residential property addresses that are currently vacant
or abandoned.

6. Condemned Properties
A list of all residential property addresses that are condemned.

7. Fire Damage List
A list of all property addresses that the fire department has received
an emergency call on the dates mentioned above

Please include full property addresses for all lists. Please put all
lists in separate Excel/PDF files. If up-to-date data is not
available, please provide the most recently available information. I
appreciate your attention to this matter and thank you in advance for
your work.

Yours truly,
Peter Tapiavala

With regards to Sections #4 and #7, please be advised the City does not
maintain such records in the manner requested.  You need to request those
records for a specific property/address and for a specific time frame.

With regards to Section #3, please be advised the City does not maintain
such records. For information pertaining to water, sewers and/or septic
systems we suggest that you contact the following autonomous agency:
Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority
555 State Highway 440
Jersey City, New Jersey 07305
Telephone #:  201-432-1150
[2]JCMUA OPRA
 

The remainder of your request will be addressed/completed by separate
email.

Sincerely,

Hjordys Espinal

 

Office of City Clerk

 
 
 
 
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Jersey City OPRA Center,

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RE: OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 28, 2026, Reference #
G000444-012826

Dear Peter Tapiavala,

The City received a public information request from you on January 28,
2026. Your request mentioned:

Dear Jersey City,

Under penalty of NJSA 2C:28-3, I certify that:

I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New
Jersey, or any other state of the United States.
I, or another person WILL use the requested government records for a
commercial purpose.
I AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding

I am also requesting the documents under common law.
It would be preferable to receive requested documents on this site.

Records requested for the Following Dates: July 01, 2025 - December 31,
2025

1. Tax Delinquent
A list of property addresses that have delinquent property taxes. This
list needs to include amounts of balances owed.

2. Open Property Liens
A list of property addresses that open Property Liens. This list needs to
include open Liens amounts.

3. Water/ Utility Shut Off
All property addresses that had any water and any types of utilities shut
off. Please include the amount of balance owed.

4. Code Violation
A list of property addresses that have received any code violations
including the type of violation. please only include a list of all
UNRESOLVED or OPEN code violations (please do not include closed
violations).

5. Vacant List/ Abandoned
A list of all residential property addresses that are currently vacant or
abandoned.

6. Condemned Properties
A list of all residential property addresses that are condemned.

7. Fire Damage List
A list of all property addresses that the fire department has received an
emergency call on the dates mentioned above

Please include full property addresses for all lists. Please put all lists
in separate Excel/PDF files. If up-to-date data is not available, please
provide the most recently available information. I appreciate your
attention to this matter and thank you in advance for your work.

Yours truly,
Peter Tapiavala

The City has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your
request. Please log in to the Jersey City OPRA Center at the following
link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents.

[2]Open Public Records Act - G000444-012826

This OPRA request shall now be deemed closed.
 
Sincerely,

Hjordys Espinal

Office of City Clerk
 

 
 
 
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