281 Newark Ave, Jersey City
Mixed use · 6 units · built c. 1890 · Block 11004, Lot 8.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Mar 5, 2015, described as “Removal of sheetrock wall. new framing,installation fireproof walls.”
- Alteration, issued Jan 29, 2013, described as “Installation of external sign (non-illuminated)”
- Alteration, issued Oct 10, 2012, described as “Fit out of commercial space for cafe as per plans”
- Alteration, issued Oct 21, 2003, described as “1-400 Amp Service”
- Alteration, issued Aug 5, 2003, described as “Electrical And Fire Alterations”
- Alteration, issued Jul 21, 2003, described as “Replace Sheetrock On Existing Walls”
- Alteration, issued Jun 14, 2002, described as “Replace Existing Dry Chem Kitchen Suppression System With Wet Chem.”
- Alteration, issued Mar 25, 2002, described as “Clean Building, Point Cornice, Point Bricks, Repair Lintils And Sills”
- Alteration, issued Sep 21, 2001, described as “Sheetrock Halls, Paint, Remove Carpet, Central Ac Unit”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,676,700
- 2025 tax
- $39,151
- Assessed land
- $340,800
- Assessed improvements
- $1,335,900
Zoning
NC-1 (Neighborhood Commercial 1).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 9 ft (NAVD88). FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 11 ft (NAVD88).
Board and land use applications
- 285 Newark Avenue (case P17-109): Under Construction, 21 units, 5 stories, 68 feet tall, 2,411 sq ft retail