163-5 Newark Ave, Jersey City
Commercial · built c. 1929 · Block 12704, Lot 15.
Building permits
- New construction, issued Aug 20, 2026, estimated cost $17.5M, 50 units, 7 stories, described as “New 7 story mixed-use residential building. 50 residential units; 11,967 sf. commercial space & FOLDED SPRINKLER PLANS P19-050”
- New construction, issued Feb 10, 2026, estimated cost $219K, 51 units, 7 stories, described as “Footings and foundations for new 6 story mixed-use residential building 51 residential units 11,967 sf commercial space”
- Alteration, issued Jun 16, 2026, estimated cost $50K, described as “Install 10" storm, 6" sanitary, and 8" water”
- Alteration, issued Mar 17, 2026, estimated cost $11K, described as “Installation of temporty tower crane for construction - sheet plans”
- Demolition, issued Feb 2, 2026, described as “Demolition of commercial property, preserving partial facade for planned development P19-050”
- Demolition, issued Feb 2, 2026, described as “Demolition of commercial property, preserving partial facade for planned development P19-050”
- Alteration, issued Oct 3, 2025, estimated cost $263K, described as “Installation of bracing system for protection of facade to remain for preservation P19-050 B-25-0699”
- Alteration, issued Jul 20, 2018, described as “Decommission elevator device”
- Alteration, issued Sep 12, 2017, described as “Fire cellular radio com.”
- Alteration, issued Oct 21, 2014, described as “Emergency mold remediation”
- Alteration, issued Feb 4, 2011, described as “New entry door and sash. Light & 3 outlets, thru wall a/c unit. Floor and s/r in existing merchantile space.”
- Alteration, issued Dec 7, 2010, described as “Build 2 hour fire rated enclosure around tanning booth 5X5.”
- Alteration, issued Oct 26, 2010, described as “Interior renovation of commerical space (Barcade) cost of construction: $222,543.00”
- Alteration, issued Apr 1, 2010, described as “BLDG: Repair steel brace.”
- Alteration, issued Mar 2, 2010, described as “Replace existing roof with new roofing system (no torch) Removal of 13,000 sq. ft. of non friable asbestos material”
- Alteration, issued Jun 4, 2008, described as “Awning / signage”
- Alteration, issued Apr 22, 2008, described as “Install bridge, install walk through to protect pedestrian, install swing scaffolding on top, waterproof, power wash”
- Alteration, issued Oct 15, 2007, described as “Removal of 1000 gal ust oil tank”
- Alteration, issued Sep 25, 2007, described as “Water service connection”
- Alteration, issued Jun 29, 2007, described as “1 roped hydraulic elevator”
- Alteration, issued May 30, 2007, described as “193 sprinkler heads wet”
- Alteration, issued Feb 20, 2007, described as “Alteratiion for fitness center cost of construction $500,000.00”
- Alteration, issued Jul 28, 2005, described as “Electrical work 1000amp service and subpanels”
- Alteration, issued Jun 30, 2005, described as “2 sets non-illuminated letters 20 ft 2 each,corner lot”
- Alteration, issued Jun 7, 2005, described as “Alteration of existing office space 3500 sq ft to tennant fitout for washington mutual”
2 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map.
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $6,179,700
- 2025 tax
- $132,691
- Assessed land
- $5,934,000
- Assessed improvements
- $245,700
- Last sale
- $500,000 in 2015
Zoning
Newark Avenue Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Board and land use applications
- Planning Board case P2025-0046: Site Plan Extension, Approved, applied Mar 5, 2025. Applicant seeks one (1) year extension of Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval with Deviations granted by the Jersey City Planning Board and memorialized by Resolution dated October 15, 2019. This is Applicant's third extension…
- 163-165 Newark Avenue (case P2025-0187): Under Construction, 50 units, 7 stories, 86 feet tall, 13,673 sq ft retail
- Planning Board case P2024-0009: Site Plan Extension, Submitted - Online, applied Jan 18, 2024. Applicant seeks one (1) year extension of Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval with Deviations granted by the Jersey City Planning Board and memorialized by Resolution dated October 15, 2019. This is Applicant's second extension…