540 Washington Blvd, Jersey City
Hotel · built 2000 · Block 7302.02, Lot 2.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Jul 18, 2025, estimated cost $13K, described as “Direct replacement of 1 gas fired hvac unit”
- Alteration, issued Apr 25, 2025, estimated cost $29K, 10 stories, described as “Modify existing cellular communications site”
- Alteration, issued Apr 22, 2024, estimated cost $45K, described as “Direct replacement of 3 water heaters and installation of 1 water softener”
- Alteration — Hotel, issued Nov 14, 2022, estimated cost $4K
- Alteration — Hotel, issued Oct 3, 2022, estimated cost $54K
- Alteration — Residential, issued Sep 13, 2017, estimated cost $80K
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $23,897,000
- 2025 tax
- $557,995
- Assessed land
- $14,276,800
- Assessed improvements
- $9,620,200
Zoning
Newport Redevelopment Plan, Office Commercial.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 9 ft (NAVD88). FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 11 ft (NAVD88).
Board and land use applications
- Planning Board case P2026-0092: Site Plan Amendment, Withdrawn, applied Jun 10, 2026. Convert existing ground floor office space to 2 additional hotel rooms increasing room total from 317 to 319 rooms; minor facade changes.
- Marriott Courtyard (case Not Available): Completed, 189 units, 10 stories, 79 parking spaces