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NJBIZ Conversations: JCAOA President Ben LoPiccolo
Jeffrey Kanige//September 29, 2025//
Listen to this articlePut two New Jerseyans in a room and the pair will quickly begin debating, arguing and – ultimately – resignedly complaining about how expensive it is to live here. High costs, especially for housing, tend to drive many conversations in the state. And affordability is at the center of most political campaigns, including the gubernatorial race heating up right now.
Jersey City has been at the center of many such discussions, even as the Gold Coast locale enjoys a construction boom. Making sure all residents benefit from development remains a significant concern — in Jersey City and anywhere else that ground is broken.
Ben LoPiccolo knows the issue inside and out. He is the founder of the Ben LoPiccolo Development Group – or BLDG-UP – a real estate investment advisory and consulting firm based in Jersey City. And he is president of the Jersey City Apartment Owners Association, an advocacy group.
In this edition of NJBIZ Conversations, LoPiccolo talks about what’s going on in Jersey City and how the state can encourage development of more affordable housing.
