# 615 Jersey Ave, Jersey City

Mixed use · 2 units · built c. 1880 · Block 11212, Lot 22.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11212/22/615-jersey-ave

More construction in Harsimus Cove: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/downtown/harsimus-cove.md

Every lot on block 11212: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11212.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Sep 19, 2023, estimated cost $116K, described as “Interior renovation from Realty store to Retail/coffee/tea shop, as per plans. The Hive. COST OF CONSTRUCTIN - $116,280”
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Aug 16, 2013, estimated cost $3K

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,063,300
- 2025 tax: $24,828
- Assessed land: $260,500
- Assessed improvements: $802,800

## Zoning

H (Historic District).

## 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).

## Landmarks

Part of Harsimus Cove Historic District (Jersey City historic district).

## Board and land use applications

- Zoning Board case Z2026-0015: Appeal, Denied, applied Jan 22, 2026. Requesting appeal of ZDL-2025-001402 made by Zoning Official Tanya R. Marione.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-24-0074: Application, Approved, applied Feb 28, 2024. Seeking approval for revised graphics on an existing sign and attached arm.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-23-0027: Application, Review Expired, applied Jul 10, 2023. Commercial renovation from Real Estate office to Coffee & retail shop. Food prepped off-site

From New York City and Jersey City public records, refreshed within a day of each release. Sources: https://umarelli.org/sources. Methodology and corrections: https://umarelli.org/methodology