# 503 Jersey Ave, Jersey City

Mixed use · 6 units · built c. 1878 · Block 12706, Lot 18.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12706/18/503-jersey-ave

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

Every lot on block 12706: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12706.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Jul 1, 2024, described as “Temporary Sidewalk Bridge”
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Jan 18, 2023, estimated cost $24K
- Alteration, issued Nov 16, 2017, described as “Tenant fitout for nail salon commercial space only”
- Alteration, issued Jun 29, 2009, described as “Replace existing front door”
- Alteration, issued Jun 21, 2004, described as “Strip paint, power wash, pointing, brownstone restore, paint cornice, paint fire escape, fix stoop”
- Alteration, issued Jul 6, 2001, described as “Change Of Existing Sign”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,191,100
- 2025 tax: $27,812
- Assessed land: $594,500
- Assessed improvements: $596,600

## 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-26-0315: Application, Approved, applied Aug 24, 2026. Repair brownstone stoop(restoring)

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