685 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Name: 685 Newark Ave
Address: 685 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, US

Vacant land · Block 7902, Lot 33.01.

Building permits

New construction, issued Jun 5, 2025, 5 stories, described as “Footing and foundation for new 5-story, efficiency units building w/ ground floor commercial space(s)”
Alteration, issued May 5, 2026, estimated cost $3K, 5 stories, described as “Installation of a sidewalk shed”
Alteration, issued Dec 28, 2023, 3 stories, described as “Complete Demolition.”
Demolition, issued Dec 28, 2023, described as “Complete Demolition.”
Alteration, issued Oct 17, 2016
Alteration, issued Mar 15, 2014, described as “Install S.Steel chimney liner”
Alteration, issued Jul 13, 2012, described as “New 4 inch water service.”
Alteration, issued May 18, 2011, described as “Replacement of all existing fire alarm devices and panel,”
Alteration, issued Feb 28, 2011, described as “To install double face banner mounted to the wall”
Alteration, issued Dec 9, 2009, described as “Automatic Sprinkler system, basement and 1st floor store.”
Alteration, issued Jul 17, 2008, described as “Fire: 27 alarm devices, 1 supervisory device, 13 signaling devices and 1 remote annunciator.”
Alteration, issued Aug 15, 2006
Alteration, issued Oct 27, 2004, described as “Install awning 171 x 36 x 36”
Alteration, issued Oct 5, 2004, described as “Stucco front facade”
Alteration, issued Aug 1, 2001, described as “Water Service Connection”

Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Plan, Zone 5 - Commercial Main Street.

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

Planning Board case P2026-0076: Site Plan Amendment, Fees Paid, applied May 11, 2026. Construction of 5-story mixed-use building. Applicant seeks an administrative amendment for changes to: 1) commercial spaces on the first floor, 2) garbage/recycle room location, door and windows, and 3) reconfiguration of ADA restrooms on…
681 Newark Ave (case P2023-0082): Under Construction, 35 units, 5 stories, 54 feet tall, 4,502 sq ft retail