780 Newark Ave, Jersey City
Mixed use · 2 units · built 2024 · Block 7804, Lot 15.01.
Building permits
- New construction, issued Jun 13, 2022, 2 stories, described as “New construction of 4,932 sq ft., phase 1, commercial grocery store partial release for footing and foundation only preparation for new commercial building approximately 4,900 square feet with stel shell framing masonry and concrete work. T”
- Alteration, issued Aug 11, 2026, estimated cost $11K, described as “338 sf illuminated sign to facade”
- Demolition, issued Sep 9, 2024, described as “Demolition of original Patel Brothers Grocery store located at 782 Newark Avenue AKA 780 Newark Ave.”
- Demolition, issued Sep 9, 2024, described as “Demolition of original Patel Brothers Grocery store located at 782 Newark Avenue AKA 780 Newark Ave.”
- Alteration, issued Apr 19, 2024, estimated cost $29K, described as “780 Newark Ave-Sidewalk Shed-furnish, erect and dismantle a sidewalk shed.”
- Alteration, issued Oct 12, 2023, estimated cost $9K, described as “Update to existing permit 2022-1858 for low voltage: cameras, POS, speakers”
- Alteration, issued Nov 17, 2021, 3 stories, described as “Demolition of 3 story mixed use building”
- Alteration, issued Oct 19, 2021, described as “Furnish erect and dismantle a sidewalk shed approximately 25' x 10' wide x 8' tall with a scaffold on top approximatey 25' long x 5' wide x 20' tall and temporary lighting under sidewalk shed”
- Alteration, issued Sep 21, 2021, described as “Cap sewer”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $5,501,100
- 2025 tax
- $128,451
- Assessed land
- $3,979,700
- Assessed improvements
- $1,521,400
Zoning
Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Plan, Zone 5 - Commercial Main Street.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Board and land use applications
- Planning Board case P2025-0140: Site Plan Amendment, Approved, applied Jul 14, 2025. Applicant is requesting an administrative amendment to the approved site plan obtained under Case No. P20-133, as amended by the recent administrative amendment approved under Case No. P2024-0238 to incorporate minor changes to the…
- Planning Board case P2024-0238: Site Plan Amendment, Approved, applied Dec 20, 2024. Applicant requests Administrative Amendment approval for minor changes to the previously-approved site plan (Case No. P20-133), including changes to the floor layouts and material changes.
- Planning Board case P2024-0058: Signage only, Approved, applied Mar 18, 2024. Applicant received site plan approval for the construction of a two-story grocery store (P20-133). Applicant now requests interim use approval for a temporary signage/banner on the property.
- 776-782 Newark Avenue (case P20-133): Completed, 1 stories, 20 feet tall, 9,840 sq ft retail
In the news
Patel Brothers Begins Construction in India Square, Jersey City, Jersey Digs, Feb 1, 2023.