# 130 Bay St, Jersey City

Commercial · built c. 1 · Block 11504, Lot 2.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11504/2/130-bay-st

More construction in Powerhouse: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/downtown/powerhouse.md

## Building permits

- Major renovation, issued Oct 8, 2026, estimated cost $8.4M, described as “Interior demo and structure permit of floors 3-5, in preparation for follow up permit submission for interior renovation from vanilla box to multi level gym with Pool.”
- Alteration, issued Sep 28, 2026, estimated cost $3K, described as “New signage - sheet plan”
- Alteration, issued May 19, 2026, 6 stories, described as “Exterior Storefront Work”
- Alteration, issued May 14, 2026, estimated cost $590K, described as “Interior fit-out of existing Restaurant”
- Alteration, issued Apr 20, 2026, estimated cost $549K, described as “Fit out from new empty space to restaurant, as per plans.”
- Alteration, issued Mar 27, 2026, estimated cost $9K, described as “Interior demolition only, removal of metal track, stud, partitions & sheet rock”
- Alteration, issued Aug 29, 2025, estimated cost $393K, described as “Interior Renovation of 130 Bay for Spear”
- Alteration, issued Jul 24, 2025, described as “- (2) Non-illuminated aluminum panel signs w/ 1/2" thk. white acrylic letters installed oven existing aluminum tube frame. Letters to be flush mounted (13.3 S.F. / ea.) - Non-illuminated, double sided blade sign painted black w/ 1/2" thk. w”
- Alteration, issued Jun 4, 2025, estimated cost $300, described as “Installation of (1) Illuminated interior Wall Sign.”
- Alteration, issued May 21, 2025, estimated cost $82K, described as “Energy Recovery Units (2 pcs)”
- Alteration, issued Apr 22, 2025, estimated cost $11K, described as “(2) Non-illuminated aluminum panel signs w/ 1/2" thk. white acrylic letters installed w/ aluminum frame tubes. Letters to be flush mounted (13.3 S.F. / ea.) - Non-illuminated, double sided blade sign painted black w/ 1/2" thk.”
- Major renovation, issued Apr 10, 2025, estimated cost $1.1M, 1 story, described as “One Medical 3688 SF interior buildout renovation. TOTAL COST OF CONSTRUCTION: $1,098,646.00”
- Alteration, issued Mar 4, 2025, estimated cost $21K, described as “Furnish and install one new vertical wheelchair lift.”
- Alteration, issued Nov 12, 2024, estimated cost $913K, 6 stories, described as “New Eating and Drinking Establishment within existing commercial space. TOTAL COST OF CONSTRUCTION: $951,275.00”
- Alteration, issued Oct 3, 2024, estimated cost $53K, 4 stories, described as “124 bay st is the business address tenant fit-out cone building type: i b sprinklered building is fully sprinklered occupancy: "a-3" assembly fitness studio commerical recreational square footage: 3594 total - rumble fitness cost of constru”
- Alteration, issued Mar 22, 2024, estimated cost $3K, described as “124 aka 130 Bay Street - (Exterior Signage ONLY ) RUMBLE FITNESS”
- Alteration — Residential, issued Apr 27, 2023, estimated cost $514K
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Dec 2, 2022, estimated cost $100K
- Alteration — Commercial, issued Jul 5, 2022, estimated cost $168K
- Alteration — Commercial, issued Jan 24, 2022, estimated cost $47K
- Major renovation — Commercial, issued Jul 29, 2021, estimated cost $6.1M
- Alteration, issued Jan 14, 2020, described as “Interior non structural demolition of existing space”
- Alteration — Residential, issued Apr 9, 2018, estimated cost $25K
- Alteration, issued Dec 4, 2017, described as “Add 3 ejector pumps to bathrooms”
- Alteration, issued Dec 15, 2016, described as “Replace window and door and enlarge openings as per plans”

16 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11504/2/130-bay-st.

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $21,708,300
- 2025 tax: $676,148
- Assessed land: $6,811,500
- Assessed improvements: $14,896,800
- Last sale: $14,000,000 in 2016

## Zoning

Powerhouse Arts District Redevelopment Plan, Rehabilitation Zone.

## 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 Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Warehouse AUX (Jersey City landmark).

## Board and land use applications

- Planning Board case P2026-0122: Signage only, Fees Paid, applied Jul 29, 2026. Application for sign variance to add (2) additional banner signs hanging below other tenant's signs (exg) and (1) blade sign on corner.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0164: Application, Approved, applied May 11, 2026. The Applicant is seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow for exterior blade and graphic signage in connection with the Applicant's proposed multi-level fitness center. The Applicant is also proposing programming revisions to the…
- Planning Board case P2026-0075: Signage only, Fees Paid, applied May 11, 2026. The Applicant is seeking Minor Site Plan approval to install blade and graphic signage along the existing facade in connection with its proposed multi-level fitness center.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0064: Application, Approved, applied Feb 27, 2026. The Applicant is seeking a Certificate of No Effect (CONE) for interior alterations to allow for a multi-leveled fitness center on floors 3-5 within the existing historic structure.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0482: Application, Approved, applied Dec 5, 2025. Fit out from new empty space to restaurant, as per plans.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0462: Application, Approved, applied Nov 19, 2025. Installation of temporary opaque vinyl window signage featuring Hudson Golf branding on nine ground-floor panels along Warren St and First St in the 130 Bay Street building. Printed on intermediate digital media with laminate, applied to…
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0354: Application, Approved, applied Aug 20, 2025. 130 Bay Street, Historic Review- Hans Dynasty Interior Renovation to existing restaurant
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0283: Application, Approved, applied Jun 27, 2025. One Medical 3688 SF interior buildout renovation. Non-bearing walls, electrical, plumbing, frame and fire protection
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0202: Application, Approved, applied May 12, 2025. Installation of (1) Illuminated interior Wall Sign.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0060: Application, Approved, applied Feb 25, 2025. The Applicant is proposing additions to its retail storefront, which includes painting of limited on exterior facade in "Daily Provisions Blue", installation of red gooseneck lighting and installation of non-illuminated signage in brand…

## In the news

[Arts & Powerhouse Building Receives Adaptive Reuse Award At 130 Bay Street In Jersey City, New Jersey](https://newyorkyimby.com/2025/10/arts-powerhouse-building-receives-adaptive-reuse-award-at-130-bay-street-in-jersey-city-new-jersey.html), New York YIMBY, Oct 7, 2025.

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