# 55 Orchard St, Jersey City

Mixed use · 285 units · built 2024 · Block 15004, Lot 15.01.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/15004/15.01/55-orchard-st

More construction in Bergen Hill: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/bergen-lafayette/bergen-hill.md

## Building permits

- New — Multi-Family, issued Apr 13, 2021, estimated cost $2.5M, 299 units, 16 stories
- Alteration, issued Oct 22, 2026, 1 story, described as “The work shall consist of construction f non-load bearing interior partitions, new ceiling systems, and lighting as well as new floor, wall and ceiling finishes, new mill work & equipment. Additionally all mechanical, plumbing & electrical”
- Alteration, issued Jul 31, 2026, estimated cost $13K, described as “Installing 1 illuminated canopy sign and 1 illuminated blade sign - sheet plan”
- Alteration, issued Dec 16, 2025, estimated cost $49K, 1 story, described as “Interior fit out for a new grocery store. Cost of Work: $49,350.00”
- Alteration, issued Dec 13, 2024, estimated cost $864K, described as “CUO permit”
- Alteration, issued Mar 1, 2024, described as “Construction Use Only permit for 2 traction elevators”
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Aug 4, 2022, estimated cost $149K
- Alteration — Residential, issued Jan 21, 2022, estimated cost $13K
- Alteration, issued Nov 2, 2007, described as “Footings and foundation”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $67,720,100
- 2025 tax: $1,581,264
- Assessed land: $20,119,600
- Assessed improvements: $47,600,500
- Last sale: $18,000,000 in 2022

## Zoning

McGinley Square East Redevelopment Plan, Zone 1.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

## Board and land use applications

- 711 Montgomery Street (case P23-068): Completed, 285 units, 57 affordable, 16 stories, 6,380 sq ft retail

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