516 Jersey Ave, Jersey City
Condominium · 6 units · built c. 1892 · Block 12705, Lot 31.
Building permits
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Nov 9, 2022, estimated cost $7K
- Alteration, issued Jun 11, 2021, described as “Apply roof onto existing (Build) Parklet”
- Alteration, issued May 3, 2019, described as “Install concrete under existing footing in the rear extension one side only - repair fire escape”
- Alteration, issued Dec 10, 2016, described as “Install low voltage burglar alarm system”
- Alteration, issued Dec 16, 2015, described as “Install low voltage fire alarm system”
- Alteration, issued Nov 16, 2015, described as “Interior demo”
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Sep 11, 2015, estimated cost $3K
- Alteration, issued Jul 16, 2015, described as “Removal of 275 gallons ast in basement”
- Alteration, issued Oct 15, 2002, described as “Electrical Renovations”
- Alteration, issued Oct 8, 2002, described as “Plumbing Renovations”
- Alteration, issued Oct 4, 2002, described as “Electrical Renovations”
- Alteration, issued Sep 22, 2000, described as “200 Amp Electrical Service”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $3,266,800
- Assessed land
- $635,000
- Assessed improvements
- $2,631,800
- Condo units with their own tax lots
- 7
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of Van Vorst Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0058: Application, Approved, applied Feb 21, 2026. Certificate of No Effect for my 2026 Parklet/Sidwalk Cafe Renewal
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0085: Application, Approved, applied Mar 7, 2025. Looking to renew parklet/cafe approval.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-24-0096: Application, Approved, applied Mar 8, 2024. Certificate of no effect - renewal for parklet and cafe license