# 516 Jersey Ave, Jersey City

Condominium · 6 units · built c. 1892 · Block 12705, Lot 31.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12705/31/516-jersey-ave

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

Every lot on block 12705: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12705.md

## 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

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