# 703 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Mixed use · 1 unit · built c. 1920 · Block 7902, Lot 24.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/7902/24/703-newark-ave

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

Every lot on block 7902: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/7902.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Sep 14, 2016, 2 stories, described as “Demo of existing 2 story building”
- Alteration, issued Aug 11, 2016, described as “4" sewer cap”
- Alteration, issued Mar 24, 2011, described as “Install sidewalk bridge, Repair Front facade. Replace bricks and stucco. 6x25 area.”
- Alteration, issued Oct 11, 2005, described as “Electrical work”
- Alteration, issued Mar 19, 2002, described as “Add Meter”
- Alteration, issued May 2, 2001, described as “Removal Of Door And Put Blocks And Paint And Take Out Wall”
- Alteration, issued Jan 12, 2001, described as “Awning Face Change Letter Change”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $216,300
- 2025 tax: $5,051
- Assessed land: $215,300
- Assessed improvements: $1,000
- Last sale: $1,200,000 in 2011

## 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

- 32-24 Cottage Street & 703-707 Newark Ave (case P2024-0006): Approved 2025, 648 units, 27 stories, 293 feet tall, 4,205 sq ft retail, 8 parking spaces

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