Midtown Garage Rehabilitation Project
Background
Midtown Garage, at 371 Fourth St., opened in 2003. At the time, the elevated decks were built using a filigree slab system which combines thin precast slabs with cast-in-place concrete. However, since the garage's opening, this method of construction has been discouraged by the International Parking Institute due to its susceptibility to corrosion and long-term durability challenges.
Unfortunately, we have seen these issues at Midtown Garage. Although it is Hoboken’s newest municipal parking facility, the concrete deck slabs at Midtown Grage have deteriorated more rapidly than those in older garages. Over the years, the City has invested significant funds in repairs, including waterproofing and concrete restoration, but these short-term fixes have not fully addressed the underlying problems.
To develop a lasting solution, the City engaged Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI), a nationally respected structural engineering firm, to complete a comprehensive structural rehabilitation plan.
Project Overview
In the Spring of 2026, the City will be moving forward with a full-depth replacement of the concrete deck slabs and roof to rehabilitate the parking garage to ensure it remains in service for another several decades. In addition to the new concrete decks, the rehabilitation will include:
• Installation of new traffic-bearing waterproof membranes
• Replacement of expansion joints, drain boxes, and down piping
• Upgraded conduit and electrical systems
• Repainting of the steel framing
• Measures to address the ongoing bird excrement issue for a cleaner and more welcoming facility
Midtown Garage Rehabilitation Project
Background
Midtown Garage, at 371 Fourth St., opened in 2003. At the time, the elevated decks were built using a filigree slab system which combines thin precast slabs with cast-in-place concrete. However, since the garage's opening, this method of construction has been discouraged by the International Parking Institute due to its susceptibility to corrosion and long-term durability challenges.
Unfortunately, we have seen these issues at Midtown Garage. Although it is Hoboken’s newest municipal parking facility, the concrete deck slabs at Midtown Grage have deteriorated more rapidly than those in older garages. Over the years, the City has invested significant funds in repairs, including waterproofing and concrete restoration, but these short-term fixes have not fully addressed the underlying problems.
To develop a lasting solution, the City engaged Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI), a nationally respected structural engineering firm, to complete a comprehensive structural rehabilitation plan.
Project Overview
In the Spring of 2026, the City will be moving forward with a full-depth replacement of the concrete deck slabs and roof to rehabilitate the parking garage to ensure it remains in service for another several decades. In addition to the new concrete decks, the rehabilitation will include:
• Installation of new traffic-bearing waterproof membranes
• Replacement of expansion joints, drain boxes, and down piping
• Upgraded conduit and electrical systems
• Repainting of the steel framing
• Measures to address the ongoing bird excrement issue for a cleaner and more welcoming facility
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Midtown Garage Rehabilitation Project?
The Midtown Garage Rehabilitation Project will comprehensively upgrade the garage facility at 371 Fourth St. to ensure it remains in service for another several decades.
2. When will the project begin?
The phased project is expected to begin in spring 2026, and construction will take approximately three years.
3. What specific improvements are included?
The City will be completing full-depth replacement of the concrete deck slabs and roof. In addition to the new concrete decks, the rehabilitation will include:
· Installation of new traffic-bearing waterproof membranes
· Replacement of expansion joints, drain boxes, and down piping
· Upgraded conduit and electrical systems
· Repainting of the steel framing
· Measures to address the ongoing bird excrement issue for a cleaner and more welcoming facility
4. How will garage users be impacted?
The project phasing has been designed to maintain access to the garage for at least 50% of the facility’s spaces for duration of the project. The spaces under construction at any given time will include both transient and monthly users necessitating the temporary relocation of a portion of monthly permitholders to Garages B & D. These users will be notified prior to construction.
These FAQ’s will be updated as more information.
