OceanFirst Bank, N.A., headquartered in Toms River, New Jersey, has submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) seeking approval to relocate one of its full-service branch offices in New York City. The request, filed on July 27, 2026, proposes moving the branch currently situated at 225 Park Avenue South to a new location at 101 East 16th Street, both addresses within Manhattan.

Under regulatory procedures outlined in 12 CFR 5, the bank must obtain permission from the Comptroller of the Currency before executing such a relocation. The OCC has opened a 15-day public comment period following the publication of the application, allowing interested individuals or organizations to submit written feedback. Comments can be directed to the Director for Licensing at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s New York office, located at 7 Times Square Tower, 10th Floor Mailroom.

In addition to submitting comments via mail, the OCC accepts electronic correspondence at LicensingPublicComments@occ.treas.gov. Requests for copies of the public portion of the filing may be made by contacting the same office or by email at Licensing@occ.treas.gov. Further information about the application is available through the OCC’s Corporate Applications Search (CAS) portal on its official website.

This relocation effort forms part of OceanFirst Bank’s ongoing operational adjustments within the New York metropolitan area, though the bank has not provided additional details regarding the rationale behind the planned move or its intended impact on customers. The approval process will consider public input and compliance with relevant regulatory standards before the Comptroller of the Currency issues a final decision.