# 685 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Vacant land · Block 7902, Lot 33.01.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/7902/33.01/685-newark-ave

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

## 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”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $3,277,300
- 2025 tax: $76,525
- Assessed land: $3,277,300

## 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 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

## In the news

[New Development Rises at Former Filstop Site in Jersey City](https://jerseydigs.com/685-newark-ave-jersey-city-development/), Jersey Digs, Sep 17, 2025.

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