# 857 Communipaw Ave, Jersey City

Commercial · Block 18206, Lot 8.01.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/18206/8.01/857-communipaw-ave

More construction in West Side: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/west-side/west-side.md

## Building permits

- New construction, issued Jan 13, 2025, 95 units, 6 stories, described as “Electrical Service Update”
- New construction, issued Aug 12, 2022, described as “Temp service 3PH/ for new construction”
- Alteration, issued Nov 14, 2023, estimated cost $335K, 6 stories, described as “Furnish and install two Passenger Traction Elevators / Manufacturer: Schindler Elevator Corp. Model: 3300”
- Alteration, issued Jan 10, 2023, described as “Footing and foundation permit and folder in pickup drawer. Waiting on architect letter”
- Alteration, issued Oct 4, 2022, described as “Demolition of existing block froam masonary one story building”
- Alteration, issued Oct 2, 2009, described as “Add 1 gas line, 1 hvac”
- Alteration, issued Oct 2, 2009, described as “Interior renovations to accomodate GOLDS GYM.”
- Alteration, issued Jul 27, 2009, described as “Removal of soil adjacent to former UST excavation for soil remediation”
- Alteration, issued Feb 6, 2008, described as “Install 3 attached wall signs and pole sign”
- Alteration, issued Nov 20, 2007, described as “Install 1 vertical platform wheelchair lift”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $6,865,100
- 2025 tax: $405,475
- Assessed land: $5,615,100
- Assessed improvements: $1,250,000
- Last sale: $4,115,250 in 2022

## Zoning

NC-2 (Neighborhood Commercial 2).

## Flood zone

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

## Board and land use applications

- Zoning Board case Z2025-0007: Site Plan Amendment, Fees Paid, applied Jan 13, 2025. 859 Communipaw – Proposed as built amendments to a six (6) story mixed use development containing ninety (90) dwelling units (with 10% of the units \[9\] restricted as moderate affordable housing units for 30 years), ground floor commercial…
- Zoning Board case Z2024-0048: Site Plan Amendment, Incomplete, applied Aug 23, 2024. Amendment to add second floor balconies to a six (6) story mixed use development containing ninety (90) dwelling units (with 10% of the units \[9\] restricted as moderate affordable housing units for 30 years), ground floor commercial space,…
- 859 Communipaw Avenue (case Z20-071): Completed, 90 units, 9 affordable, 6 stories, 67 feet tall, 3,031 sq ft retail, 48 parking spaces

## In the news

[Jersey City Approves Two-Pronged Project with 155 Units on Communipaw Avenue](https://jerseydigs.com/851-859-869-877-communipaw-ave-jersey-city-approved/), Jersey Digs, Dec 30, 2021.

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