# 538 Jersey Ave, Jersey City

Mixed use · 3 units · Block 12704, Lot 30.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12704/30/538-jersey-ave

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

Every lot on block 12704: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12704.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Apr 23, 2026, estimated cost $2K, described as “Interior renovation of commercial space restaurant to japanese restaurant (oda restaurant ) use group change of use from m to b a counter for 10 person seating all other trades work fall under ordinary maintenance adding sign 5 x 16 to exte”
- Alteration, issued Jun 2, 2017, described as “Repair and stablilize party wall. See plans”
- Alteration, issued May 6, 2014, described as “Renovation for cafe as per plans”
- Alteration — Residential, issued Apr 11, 2014, estimated cost $17K

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $649,500
- 2025 tax: $15,166
- Assessed land: $122,500
- Assessed improvements: $527,000
- Last sale: $730,000 in 2013

## Zoning

Newark Avenue Downtown Redevelopment Plan.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year.

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