# 149 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Commercial · built c. 1880 · Block 11405, Lot 8.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11405/8/149-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 May 13, 2026, estimated cost $2K, 1 story, described as “Install add'l detection line, replace emergency lights”
- Alteration, issued Dec 3, 2024, described as “This is an update removing the roof deck from the original plans dated 2013/2014 per the request of inspector Mahommad Malik. No additional work is being done.”
- Alteration, issued Jun 3, 2014, described as “Renovation to convert department store into bar/ restaurant (south house) cost of construction - $566,902”
- Alteration, issued Dec 30, 2013, described as “Interior demo as per plans”
- Alteration, issued Mar 7, 2011, described as “Remove and replace roof torch down”
- Alteration, issued Jul 2, 2004, described as “Install awning”
- Alteration, issued May 20, 2004, described as “Re-roof”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,666,700
- 2025 tax: $46,270
- Assessed land: $856,500
- Assessed improvements: $810,200
- Last sale: $385,000 in 2000

## 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