189 Phillip St, Jersey City
Utility · Block 21504, Lot 4.04.
Building permits
- New construction, issued Sep 26, 2024, estimated cost $175.0M, 500 units, 12 stories, described as “New mixed-use development. Two (12) story buildings, 500 rental units. Two commercial spaces, 150 parking spaces in garage TCO 120 days - pending planning board approval and excluding commercial spaces - residential west tower floors 7-12 a”
- Alteration, issued Mar 6, 2026, estimated cost $22K, described as “In conjunction with elevator permit for installation of 6 elevators at 189 phillip street EV 25-0022 we herewith request temp use of elevator #2 & #8 as construction cars (system would not allow filing under 189 phillip st 225 phillip is th”
- Major renovation, issued Jun 13, 2025, estimated cost $1.9M, described as “Furnish & install six (6) mrl passenger elevators.”
- Alteration, issued Nov 15, 2024, estimated cost $23K, described as “Installation of x2 hoists during construction for 2 new mixed use buildings. One hoist per building”
- Major renovation, issued May 6, 2024, estimated cost $5.1M, 500 units in all, 12 stories, described as “Foundations Permit”
- Alteration, issued Sep 2, 2014, described as “Electrical and Plumbing work for pump station”
- Alteration, issued Oct 16, 2012, described as “VFD & upgrade.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $48,500,000
- 2025 tax
- $1,132,475
- Assessed land
- $28,128,800
- Assessed improvements
- $20,371,200
Zoning
Liberty Harbor Redevelopment Plan, Science and Technology.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year.
Board and land use applications
- 189 Phillip Street (case P22-220): Completed, 500 units, 12 stories, 130 feet tall, 3,686 sq ft retail, 150 parking spaces
In the news
AVIVA Two-Building Development Wraps Up Construction at 189 Phillip Street In Jersey City, New Jersey, New York YIMBY, Jul 31, 2026.