Sixteen Businesses Damaged By Hoboken Chambord Fire Are Seeking Help

HOBOKEN, NJ — After two people lost their lives and several small businesses were damaged in a fire at the Hoboken Chambord factory building on Monday, at least 15 artists and small businesses (listed below) have launched fundraisers to try to rebuild. But they say they face many unknowns.

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Business owners said this week that they were frustrated with the lack of information about the future of their location, and are hoping to find out if they can salvage what they can of their business.

"The building is inaccessible until further notice, and we have no way of knowing how much damage was caused to the unit," said a business owner this week.

Besides the list of fundraisers and businesses that are requesting help below, the city is also collecting funds for affected businesses through the HobokenReliefFund.com.

If you are a tenant in the building and would like to share information about your fundraiser or business, share it in the comments below this story, or post on Patch using these steps.

Business Fundraisers And Information

The following information was released by the business owners, GoFundMe accounts, and on social media:

All Stars Studios — Musicians and producers rehearse and record at the studio, and they also conduct photo and video shoots.

Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-rebuild-all-stars-studios

Business information: https://instagram.com/theallstarstudio?utm_medium=copy_link

Josh Bailey — Josh Bailey writes, "Hello, I'm a musician and owner of a small recording studio that is/was located in the 38 Jackson St. building. I recently set up a go fund me page to raise funds to rebuild my studio once I relocate. Any support anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated, also (and equally important) I am beginning the search for a new space to relocate to. If anyone has any leads on small (under or up to 1,000 sqf), that I can look into for long-term lease I would be greatly appreciative as well!"

Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/ee1c086f
Information: http://JoshBaileyDrums.com

Dave's Auto Repair — Marisol Quinones writes, "Hello guys, my name is Marisol Quinones I am the owner of Dave’s Auto, Hoboken’s mechanic shop that was at 660 Newark St. I too, am going

through a trying time because my place was affected by the explosion . I’m not really sure where to go from here after this tragedy has left my business in a place I never thought It would be. I wasn’t prepared! I would really appreciate any help I can get and I am so sorry for
everyone else who also lost their business in this tragedy. Best, Marisol Quinones former small business owner in Hoboken NJ

https://gofund.me/2d027c7f

Latin American Auto Body — "Hello, My name is Carlos Gomez and I am the owner of Latin

American Auto Body. We have been serving the Hoboken area since 1972. Due to the recent fire on 12/20/2021, we have been forced to shut down. This fundraiser is to cover the cost of my employees' salary and to help with relocation cost."

Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/latin-american-auto-body-fundraiser

Dkor — "My partner David Maldonado had a business in the Chambord building that was affected by the fires this week. It's a new shop that he just opened this past year around March specializing in upholstery, party props and laser woodwork. The name of his business is Dkor and I'm hoping that you can assist us in reposting his GoFundMe on your page. It's devastating to see all that he's worked for to build through the years to finally come to fruition and be taken away now by this fire. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated."

https://gofund.me/61b2e5f5

Klado - House of Brigadeiros. "We have taken the traditional Brazilian chocolate truffle (Brigadeiros) and reinvented it."

https://gofund.me/02a7e001

The Vegan Warehouse — "Hoboken residents Carl and Ewelina Augustin founded The Vegan Warehouse (an online marketplace for vegan fashion and beauty products) in 2017 and began out of Ewelina & Carl’s apartment in Hoboken. In 2018 we moved into the Chambord Place building, and it has been home to our office and warehouse space for the past three years.

"At this time we’re trying to source funds to be able relocate our office & warehouse, secure new inventory and retain our small but mighty staff. All of our inventory, which we’ve spent years building up and investing in, is held up inside with no access and no answers. Especially during the height of holiday shopping, this is devastating for our business."

GoFund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rebuild-the-vegan-warehouse?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Website: www.theveganwarehouse.com

Help The DIY Joint Recover From Fire – "There are just so many unknowns right now."

Link: https://gf.me/v/c/gfm/help-the-diy-joint-recover-from-fire

Social: https://www.facebook.com/thediyjoint

Rebuild Muneca Mullins Studios – "Thank you for your support to help us make it through this time."

Fundraiser: https://gf.me/v/c/gfm/help-rebuild-muneca-mullins-studios

Social: https://www.facebook.com/MunecaMullins

Grayscale Studios — "Words cannot describe how overwhelmed we are with the amount of love being poured during these difficult times. To be honest, it is the one thing that has kept us smiling and hopeful."

Fundraiser: https://gf.me/v/c/gfm/fundraiser-for-grayscale-studios

Social: https://www.facebook.com/grayscale.stds/

Barsky Gallery of Hoboken – "I will be working towards rebuilding the gallery within the boundaries of Hoboken, and your contribution would go a long way in helping the gallery become a vital part of the community once again. I am so thankful to the Hoboken Fire, Police, and EMS for their bravery and tireless work."

Fundraiser: https://gf.me/v/c/gfm/barsky-gallery-needs-your-help

Social: https://www.facebook.com/BarskyArtGallery

Tonal Art Music Center — Located at 38B Jackson St., owner Matt Panayides said, "I'm the owner
along with my wife Hyeseon Hong. We've been at Chambord Place since 2014. ... One year ago we moved into our dream space 38B Jackson St., and we renovated the space. I have six other teachers working for me."

Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/4d8d3193

Barbell Fitness — Barbell Fitness, owned by Ryan Erasmus, was damaged in the fire.

Gofundme: https://gofund.me/6919e404
Business page: https://hobokenbarbell.com/

Alter Ego Pole Fitness – Alter Ego Pole Fitness is a Black-owned studio that has been operating for 10 years. Owner Caprice Burrell launched her GoFundMe to help accommodate clients who booked parties that are now canceled.

Fundraiser link: https://gf.me/v/c/gfm/reopening-of-alter-ego-pole-fitness

Website: https://www.alteregopolefitness.com/

Naturalist Interiors – Director of Sales Kara Kelly launched a GoFundMe to help rebuild Naturalist Interiors, a family-owned and operated home furnishing warehouse. Nearly $5,000 was donated in the first few hours. She wrote on Instagram: "To the other tenants in our building who also lost everything they have worked so hard for, we are with you. Our hearts break for you as we know your pain."

Fundraiser link: https://gf.me/v/c/gfm/help-naturalist-rebuild-their-family-business

Website: https://naturalist.us/

CrossFit Hoboken — CrossFit has already raised $75,000 in their fundraiser as of Christmas Day. "Everyone that has reached out and shown kindness and support for us as a gym, as staff and as a community has been so greatly appreciated and much needed," they wrote. "We love you all so much."

Fundraiser: https://gf.me/v/c/9w65/rebuild-crossfit-hoboken

Website: http://www.crossfithoboken.com/

Two Lives Lost

The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office says the county arson unit is investigating the fire and seeking more information.

They identified on Tuesday one of the victims: Rosemarie Vos, 60. A 61-year-old man was also lost. The Prosecutor's Office would not say Tuesday where Vos lived or if she had a business in the building.

The fire at 38 Jackson St. in Hoboken — which houses the Chambord artistic wallpaper company and other small businesses, but no residences — began around midnight, officials said.

The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office released this information late Monday night:

"On Monday, Dec. 20, at approximately 12:20 a.m., a Hoboken Police Officer while on patrol heard a loud explosion in the area of Jackson Street in Hoboken. First responders to the area found an active fire in a warehouse located at 38 Jackson St.

"The Hoboken Fire Department responded and was assisted in extinguishing the fire by the Jersey City Fire Department and the North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue Department. The fire damaged several surrounding buildings and several of the building sustained severe water damage. The investigation into the origin and cause of the fire is pending.

"During fire suppression activities, firefighters found two victims in the warehouse. They were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause and manner of death of the victims are pending the findings of the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.

The Regional Arson Task Force is actively investigating this incident with assistance from the Hoboken Fire Department and Hoboken Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office at 201-915-1345 or leave an anonymous tip on the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office website at http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/. All information will be kept confidential."

Onlookers posted photos and video on Twitter of the blaze:

The building is in the southwest corner of town, near the Jersey City border.

JerseyDigs had reported last summer that a developer was in the process of purchasing the property.

The three-alarm blaze was put out by morning, and some streets were temporarily closed as responders cleaned up.

Patch will update this story later if more information is available.

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