# 500 Jersey Ave, Jersey City

Mixed use · 9 units · Block 12803, Lot 1.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12803/1/500-jersey-ave

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

Every lot on block 12803: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12803.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Jul 23, 2026, estimated cost $81K, described as “Remove and replace the existing flat roofing system on the main and side roof areas. Work includes replacement of roof decking as needed, installation of a new drainage system, correction of roof pitch around the skylight area, replacement”
- Alteration, issued Feb 23, 2016, described as “Install blade sign as per sketch”
- Alteration, issued Mar 19, 2012, described as “Replace existing fixtures. Install new bar sink, floor sink drain, wall hung sink in basement.”
- Alteration, issued Oct 14, 2010, described as “Replace 4-plumbing fixtures”
- Alteration, issued Nov 24, 2009, described as “Complete fire alarm system installation”
- Alteration, issued Jan 7, 2008, described as “Storefront replacement. and interior renovation as per plans.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $2,000,000
- 2025 tax: $46,700
- Assessed land: $570,800
- Assessed improvements: $1,429,200

## 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-26-0265: Application, Incomplete, applied Jul 18, 2026. Our fire system company would like to pull out a permit from building department for changing equipment, and building department asked us to get approval from Historic Preservation Commission.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0203: Application, Approved, applied Jun 5, 2026. Remove and replace the existing flat roofing system on the main and side roof areas. Work includes replacement of roof decking as needed, installation of a new drainage system, correction of roof pitch around the skylight area, replacement…

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