240 Newark Ave, Jersey City
Mixed use · 6 units · built c. 1895 · Block 11111, Lot 2.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Apr 20, 2026, estimated cost $62K, described as “Fit out for a take-out only bakeshop and café (SINTA BAKERY) TOTAL COST OF CONSTRUCTION: $71,500.00”
- Alteration, issued Feb 4, 2025, described as “10" Flue Pipe - 40'”
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Mar 22, 2023, estimated cost $100
- Alteration, issued Oct 4, 2019, described as “Remove (1) 1000 Gal. UST”
- Alteration, issued Apr 29, 2011, described as “1-200 amp service 5-60 amp subpanels.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $813,000
- 2025 tax
- $18,984
- Assessed land
- $396,800
- Assessed improvements
- $416,200
- Last sale
- $1,700,000 in 2019
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
- Zoning Board case Z2025-0059: Appeal, Complete, applied Jul 31, 2025. Appeal of demolition permit denial under Case B-25-0386. Historic Board failed to retain jurisdiction over property pursuant to NJSA 40:55D-111.