# 159-61 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Mixed use · 2 units · Block 11405, Lot 1.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11405/1/159-61-newark-ave

More construction in Van Vorst Park: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/downtown/van-vorst-park.md

## Building permits

- New construction, issued Apr 17, 2025, estimated cost $140K, described as “Underpinning for new construction next door at 157 Newark, as per rolled SOE/underpinning plans”
- Alteration, issued Mar 7, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “1- 3D lettering-- picture plans .5” thick pvc lettering mounted on the wall 2- a corner blade sign installation a corner blade sign on a top bracket”
- Alteration, issued Sep 16, 2024, estimated cost $73K, 2 stories, described as “New tenant fit out for "mojo coffee shop" total cost of construction: $68,400”
- Alteration, issued Jan 23, 2014, described as “Convert second floor commercial space into two residential units”
- Alteration, issued Sep 12, 2013, described as “Canopy”
- Alteration, issued Nov 8, 2007, described as “Fix brick front, exchange security gates, erect scaffold along building”
- Alteration, issued Dec 13, 2006, described as “Replace front window”
- Alteration, issued Jul 27, 2004, described as “Fix brick front exchange security gates exchange front windows”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $2,526,400
- 2025 tax: $59,823
- Assessed land: $993,300
- Assessed improvements: $1,533,100

## Zoning

Newark Avenue Downtown Redevelopment Plan.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

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