Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop practically wiped out a couple’s retirement with the stroke of a pen.

He decided to issue an executive order banning the demolition of any homes for six months.

During those six months, Fulop wants the city council to pass new laws, “which will better protect the City’s culturally, historically and/or architecturally significant buildings and structures.”

The proposed new law would force property owners to get demolition approval from the historic preservation officer.