# 398 Manila Ave, Jersey City

Mixed use · 241 units · built 1976 · Block 11602, Lot 3.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11602/3/398-manila-ave

More construction in Harsimus Cove: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/downtown/harsimus-cove.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Jun 18, 2026, estimated cost $85K, described as “Facade repairs”
- Alteration, issued Feb 3, 2026, estimated cost $8K, described as “Erection of a sidewalk bridge measuring 115 feet in total.”
- Alteration, issued Dec 13, 2024, estimated cost $725, described as “Side walk bridge. furnish, erect & dismantle as follows: 1. Front approx - 146 LX8-12H +4 entrances each 16' Lx12H 2. Left side approx. 16'Lx8-10W x 8H 3. Right side approx 30L x 15Wx8H & side door 37'Lx12"w x 12' H 4 Rear approx. 16L x 8L”
- Alteration — Commercial, issued Sep 15, 2021, estimated cost $4K
- Alteration, issued Jul 22, 2019, described as “Replace asphalt shingle for 1 section 50x100”
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Aug 23, 2018, estimated cost $10K
- Alteration, issued Aug 15, 2018, described as “Replace shingle and asphalt for one section 25 x 100”
- Alteration, issued Feb 28, 2017, described as “Install kitchen hood fire supression system in an existing hood”
- Alteration, issued Oct 27, 2016, described as “Low voltage burglar alarms”
- Alteration, issued Aug 22, 2015, described as “Water heater boiler/replacement with tank”
- Alteration, issued Sep 30, 2013, described as “Sidewalk bridge with temporary lighting”
- Alteration, issued Sep 26, 2013, described as “Remove and rebuild leaning portions of the parapet wall minor masonry repairs”
- Alteration, issued Sep 19, 2012, described as “Close vents above all tenants doors.”
- Alteration, issued Sep 10, 2012, described as “Replacement doors to stairs”
- Alteration, issued Mar 14, 2012, described as “Installation of new sewer mains.”
- Alteration, issued Mar 13, 2012, described as “Installation of smoke doors for existing elevators miscellaneous remodeling to accomodate doors, 10 smoke detectors”
- Alteration, issued Feb 7, 2012, described as “Direct replacement of 3- Boilers.”
- Alteration, issued Aug 13, 2009, described as “Improvement to play area installation of pre manafactured commercial play ground equip.”
- Alteration, issued Jul 27, 2009, described as “Install sprinklers in basement”
- Alteration, issued May 4, 2009, described as “Renovation of fire damaged unit (#126) as per plans. cost of construction: $80,000.00”
- Alteration, issued Apr 22, 2005, described as “Re-roof over existing single layer of fiberglass”
- Alteration, issued Nov 28, 2000, described as “Building Sewer Repair”
- Alteration, issued Sep 15, 2000, described as “Remove/replace Existing Steps”
- Alteration, issued May 31, 2000, described as “Lighting Fixtures, Replace 11 Motors, Emergency Exit Lights”
- Alteration, issued Feb 24, 2000, described as “Elevators”

2 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11602/3/398-manila-ave.

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $47,600,000
- 2025 tax: $1,111,460
- Assessed land: $16,686,800
- Assessed improvements: $30,913,200
- Last sale: $121,000 in 1974

## Tax breaks

- PILOT for affordable housing, ended Aug 30, 2024, $570,061 a year below the full tax.

## Zoning

Luis Munoz Marin Boulevard Redevelopment Plan, District 3.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 11 ft (NAVD88).

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