# 155 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Commercial · Block 11405, Lot 6.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11405/6/155-newark-ave

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

## Building permits

- New construction, issued Jul 29, 2025, estimated cost $510K, 27 units, 7 stories, described as “New 7 story, 27 unit mix use building”
- Alteration, issued Aug 25, 2026, estimated cost $209K, 8 stories, described as “Installation of one new elevator traction mrl”
- Alteration, issued Jan 21, 2026, estimated cost $3K, described as “800A temporary electric service”
- Alteration, issued Aug 29, 2025, estimated cost $42K, described as “Install new 6" water service and 6" sewer service.”
- Alteration, issued Nov 9, 2023, estimated cost $60K, 3 stories, described as “Complete Demolition”
- Demolition, issued Nov 9, 2023, 3 stories, described as “Demolition of 3 Story multi use building down to grade including the removal of slab, footings and foundations”
- Alteration — Commercial, issued Sep 14, 2022, estimated cost $50K
- Alteration, issued Oct 6, 2014, described as “5-windows as per fire dept.”
- Alteration, issued Feb 24, 2010, described as “Install sidewalk bridge/ shed. Remove tile from front of bldg. Install stucco on front facade.”
- Alteration, issued Jul 28, 2008, described as “Tank Removal of 1000 gal ust.”
- Alteration, issued Mar 14, 2007, described as “New fire alarm”
- Alteration, issued Oct 25, 2005, described as “Replace awning type face sign”
- Alteration, issued Sep 22, 2005, described as “New drop ceiling”
- Alteration, issued Jul 3, 2000, described as “Replacement Of Side Walk 20x15...”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $3,223,400
- 2025 tax: $75,266
- Assessed land: $3,123,400
- Assessed improvements: $100,000
- Last sale: $4,750,000 in 2022

## Zoning

Newark Avenue Downtown Redevelopment Plan.

## Flood zone

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

## Board and land use applications

- 155 Newark Avenue (case P2025-0163): Under Construction, 28 units, 7 stories, 81 feet tall, 6,831 sq ft retail
- Planning Board case P2024-0209: Site Plan Amendment, Approved, applied Nov 14, 2024. Administrative amendment due to MUA comments.
- Planning Board case P2023-0085: Site Plan, Approved, Conditions Pending, applied Oct 19, 2023. Substantial expansion and addition to an existing three story commercial building resulting in a seven story (81'-3'') building with retail space on the ground/cellar level and 27 dwelling units above with no parking spaces.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-23-0001: Application, Review Expired, applied Jun 14, 2023. Demo Permit Application
- Planning Board case P23-082: Legacy - Land Use, Incomplete, applied Apr 7, 2023. Substantial expansion and addition to an existing three story commercial building resulting in a five story (58'-11'') building with retail space on the ground floor and office/live-work space above the ground floor

## In the news

[Jersey City’s Local Mōdiv to Begin Construction on Cannabis Dispensary Soon](https://jerseydigs.com/local-modiv-jersey-city-dispensary-construction/), Jersey Digs, May 27, 2022.

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