# 659 Bergen Ave, Jersey City

Apartment building · 18 units · Block 16601, Lot 16.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/16601/16/659-bergen-ave

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

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Feb 13, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Adding Cell radio to monitor Fire Alarm System”
- Alteration, issued May 20, 2019, described as “Valve replacement”
- Alteration, issued May 31, 2018, described as “Install 20 communication points”
- Alteration, issued Mar 15, 2018, described as “FACP replacement need an updated copy of the electrical license before issuing”
- Alteration, issued Feb 29, 2000, described as “Fire Suppression System”
- Alteration, issued Mar 5, 1999, described as “Convert existing bldg into 18 res. Apts. Incl plbg elec roofing sheetr”
- Alteration, issued Feb 8, 1999, described as “Interior alteration pending submittal of plans”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $630,000
- 2025 tax: $14,711
- Assessed land: $630,000

## Tax breaks

- PILOT for affordable housing, through Jul 1, 2030, $51,903 a year below the full tax.

## Zoning

R-3 (Multi-Unit Mid-Rise).

## Flood zone

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

## Landmarks

Part of West Bergen - East Lincoln Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).

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