# 50 Columbus Dr, Jersey City

Mixed use · 1,484 units · built 2018 · Block 13003, Lot 1.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/13003/1/50-columbus-dr

## Building permits

- New construction, issued May 7, 2013, 1,084 units, 50 stories, described as “Foundation for a new 50 story Building”
- Alteration, issued Jul 30, 2026, estimated cost $161K, described as “Erection of sidewalk bridge and scaffolding for facade repairs”
- Alteration, issued Jul 2, 2025, estimated cost $432K, described as “Renovation of existing courtyard to include new Dog Run”
- Alteration, issued May 1, 2024, described as “Tenant Fit out of existing restaurant to Shang Restaurant. Cost of construction: $176,714”
- Alteration — Residential, issued Dec 9, 2019, estimated cost $17K
- Alteration — Commercial, issued Nov 1, 2019, estimated cost $12K
- Alteration — Residential, issued Oct 21, 2019, estimated cost $11K
- Alteration — Residential, issued Nov 7, 2018, estimated cost $74K
- Alteration, issued Mar 9, 2018, described as “Shower relocation, bbq modofication and shed construction”
- Alteration, issued Jan 3, 2017, described as “New gas pipe layout to the roof deck”
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Jul 28, 2016, estimated cost $32K
- Alteration, issued Sep 26, 2015, described as “Low voltage burglar alarm”
- Alteration, issued May 20, 2015, described as “Interior alteration of amenity room on the 7th floor”
- Alteration, issued Nov 21, 2014, described as “Renovation of existing concrete deck/platform, new handicap ramp (change of contractor 8/11/15)”
- Alteration, issued Oct 23, 2014, described as “Reconfiguration of landscaping on roof deck”
- Alteration, issued Sep 23, 2014, described as “Install Sign”
- Alteration, issued Mar 14, 2013, described as “CHASE BANK Interior alterations due to storm damage - as per plans”
- Alteration, issued Jan 15, 2013, described as “Installation of-(4)-microwave dishes to existing telecommunition facility.”
- Alteration, issued May 18, 2012, described as “Anual pool inspection-(visual).”
- Alteration, issued May 20, 2011, described as “Annual pool inspection.”
- Alteration, issued May 21, 2010, described as “Annual pool inspection.”
- Alteration, issued Apr 6, 2010, described as “Install microduct in units for verizon fios”
- Alteration, issued Apr 1, 2010, described as “Install 120v/60 amp. circuit”
- Alteration, issued Sep 17, 2009, described as “BLDG:To install (20-cut out letter signs, one canvas canopy.”
- Alteration, issued Dec 23, 2008, described as “Bldg: Installation of Tele Comm. Equipment of roof.”

3 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/13003/1/50-columbus-dr.

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $389,969,900
- 2025 tax: $9,112,238
- Assessed land: $164,823,600
- Assessed improvements: $225,146,300
- Condo units with their own tax lots: 5

## Tax breaks

- PILOT for commercial or industrial, through Feb 1, 2037.
- PILOT for market-rate housing, ended Oct 1, 2025, $2,138,054 a year below the full tax.

## Zoning

Exchange Place North Redevelopment Plan, River View District.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 9 ft (NAVD88). FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 11 ft (NAVD88).

## Board and land use applications

- 50 Columbus Drive (case P12-040): Completed, 306 units, 36 stories, 27,300 sq ft retail, 804 parking spaces

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