# 626 Summit Ave, Jersey City

Mixed use · 209 units · Block 6701, Lot 21.01.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/6701/21.01/626-summit-ave

More construction in Journal Square: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/journal-square/journal-square.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Jun 4, 2026, described as “Install metal fabricated letters (non. Lit) reading "singh tower" and "622" on front facade. Color: black”
- Alteration, issued Feb 26, 2025, estimated cost $200K, described as “Construction Use Only for 2 traction elevators at 622-628 Summit Ave.”
- Alteration, issued Jan 8, 2024, estimated cost $5K, 27 stories, described as “Installation for Hoist”
- Alteration, issued Oct 10, 2023, 27 stories, described as “Installation of Sidewalk shed”
- Alteration, issued Jul 21, 2023, described as “Tower crane”
- Alteration, issued Sep 7, 2022, described as “Footings and foundation ONLY.”
- Alteration, issued May 23, 2022, described as “Complete demolition of 2 family”
- Alteration, issued Feb 17, 2022, described as “Cap 4" sewer”
- Alteration, issued Jun 2, 2003, described as “Repair Concrete Rear Yard”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $31,599,700
- 2025 tax: $737,853
- Assessed land: $17,890,400
- Assessed improvements: $13,709,300

## Zoning

Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Plan, Zone 3 - Commercial Center.

## Flood zone

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

## Board and land use applications

- Planning Board case P2025-0085: Site Plan Amendment, Approved, applied Apr 17, 2025. Applicant proposes amendment to the project including adding a viewing area, and reducing the residential units from 209 units to 202 units.
- 628 Summit Avenue (case P19-040): Completed, 202 units, 29 stories, 265 feet tall, 8,665 sq ft retail, 10,033 sq ft office

## In the news

[Singh Tower Celebrates Grand Opening in Jersey City](https://jerseydigs.com/singh-tower-jersey-city-grand-opening/), Jersey Digs, Aug 3, 2026.

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