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 Garage 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:
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 Garage 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:
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:
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.
5. How will tenants be selected for temporary relocation to Garages B or D?
The City will prioritize relocating permitholders for whom the transition will be most convenient. This includes residents who use their vehicles infrequently, those who live closest to Garages B and D, as well as those located between Midtown Garage and those facilities.
6. Will vehicle usage frequency be considered when deciding which tenants are relocated?
Yes. The City will review vehicle usage data and factor in how frequently a vehicle is used. Permitholders who use their vehicles less often may be prioritized for relocation when feasible, as the move is expected to be less disruptive for them.
7. Will daily parking still be allowed during construction?
Yes. The rehabilitation work will follow a phased construction schedule that ensures at least half of the garage remains open at all times. A portion of the facility will continue to accommodate daily parkers. This approach supports hospital visitors and allows for efficient shared use of parking spaces between daytime visitors and monthly permit holders who often only park overnight.
8. Could monthly parkers simply move between floors as construction progresses instead of being relocated to other garages?
The construction schedule includes phased closures of different floors, and retained permitholders will already be required to move between floors during the project. However, in order to fully close certain sections needed for rehabilitation, some permitholders will still need to be temporarily relocated to other garages. No more than half of the garage is anticipated to be closed at any one time.
