# 121 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Commercial · built c. 1937 · Block 11405, Lot 18.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11405/18/121-newark-ave

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

Every lot on block 11405: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11405.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Aug 17, 2026, estimated cost $2K, described as “Forge Sign works will manufacture the following Signage for Alessio's Cafe 125 Newark Ave. (1) 72" W x 36"H - single sided, non - illuminated sign .080 Aluminum pan with 1/2" pin mounted acrylic logo mounted to facade”
- Alteration, issued Jun 11, 2026, estimated cost $92K, described as “Non-structural interior demolition of existing walls and ceilings. Renovation of commercial space as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, issued Jul 24, 2025, estimated cost $28K, described as “Convert an existing space to restaurant/bar A-2 assembly space. Total cost of construction: $59,345”
- Alteration, issued Mar 27, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Tenant fit out as per plans”
- Alteration, issued Mar 24, 2025, estimated cost $46K, 5 stories, described as “Interior fit out of commercial space-- (VERNAL SKINCARE NJ INC.) TOTAL COST OF CONSTRUCTION: $47,000.00”
- Alteration, issued Feb 14, 2024, described as “Temporary Sidewalk Bridge”
- Alteration, issued Nov 15, 2023, estimated cost $466K, described as “5th floor interior renovation for dental offices COST OF CONSTRUCTION: $518,700”
- Alteration — Commercial, issued Apr 21, 2023, estimated cost $3K
- Alteration — Commercial, issued Oct 18, 2022, estimated cost $17K
- Alteration — Commercial, issued Oct 17, 2022, estimated cost $43K
- Alteration — Commercial, issued Jan 3, 2022, estimated cost $2K
- Alteration, issued Mar 10, 2020, described as “Complete altevation of 2 duplex elevative to include machine, controllers, governors. Need updated license before issuing permit”
- Alteration, issued Oct 15, 2019, described as “3rd floor tenant buil out for spine & sports health center Change of Plumber as of 1/25/19”
- Alteration, issued Mar 1, 2018, described as “Low voltage burglar alarm”
- Alteration, issued Nov 3, 2016
- Alteration — Retail, issued Aug 15, 2016, estimated cost $72K
- Alteration, issued Jan 5, 2015, described as “Install outside light and switch for (roman nose)”
- Alteration, issued Jan 5, 2015, described as “Install outside light and switch for (words)”
- Alteration, issued Nov 13, 2013, described as “Install store front sign for word bookstore”
- Alteration, issued Aug 20, 2013, described as “Interior Alteration for Word Bookstore Cafe”
- Alteration, issued Aug 7, 2013, described as “Interior Alteration to add new Dining Area for Roman Nose Restaurant”
- Alteration — Commercial, issued Dec 24, 2012, estimated cost $1K
- Alteration, issued Sep 10, 2012, described as “Install retractable awning as per plans.”
- Alteration, issued Sep 10, 2012, described as “Install pvc sign as per drawings.”
- Alteration, issued May 7, 2012, described as “Fit Out for Restaurant (Roman Nose)”

12 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11405/18/121-newark-ave.

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $8,697,000
- 2025 tax: $213,587
- Assessed land: $1,890,300
- Assessed improvements: $6,806,700
- Last sale: $5,400,000 in 2013

## Zoning

Newark Avenue Downtown Redevelopment Plan.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year.

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