HOBOKEN, NJ —
June 18, 2026 |
By DailyHudson Staff
Officials say environmental work at former Sunoco site is causing the smell.
A strong odor reported across Hoboken this week is being caused by environmental remediation work at a former gas station, officials said Tuesday.
The source of the smell is the site of the former Sunoco at 13th Street and Willow Avenue, where crews are performing cleanup operations. Residents had raised concerns about the odor, prompting the city to explain the ongoing work.
The city announced the cause of the odor in a social media post on Tuesday.
The work is taking place at the intersection of 13th Street and Willow Avenue at the shuttered Sunoco gas station.
Impact: Residents have noticed the smell spreading across parts of the city this week.
What Happens Next: Officials did not specify how long the remediation work or the odor will continue; updates may follow as work progresses.
The city has asked residents to be patient as the environmental cleanup efforts proceed.
Source: NJ.com Hudson
