# 549 Summit Ave, Jersey City

Commercial · Block 7904, Lot 9.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/7904/9/549-summit-ave

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

Every lot on block 7904: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/7904.md

## Building permits

- Demolition, issued Mar 6, 2025, described as “Complete demolition of commercial property”
- Demolition, issued Mar 6, 2025, described as “Complete demolition of commercial property”
- Alteration, issued May 19, 2011, described as “Re-roof lower front flat section of roof approx. 1000 sq. Ft.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,596,000
- 2025 tax: $37,267
- Assessed land: $186,100
- Assessed improvements: $1,409,900
- Last sale: $1,550,000 in 2018

## Zoning

Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Plan, Zone 3 - Commercial Center.

## Flood zone

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

## Board and land use applications

- 547 Summit Ave (case P2025-0133): Approved 2026, 1,514 units, 153 affordable, 47 stories, 513 feet tall, 5,136 sq ft retail
- Planning Board case P2024-0246: Site Plan, Approved, applied Dec 27, 2024. Develop Lots 9, 10 and 11 in Block 7904 in to an interim parking lot with 34 parking spaces

## In the news

[Construction Awaits For 1,517-Unit Skyscraper at 547-555 Summit Avenue In Journal Square, Jersey City](https://newyorkyimby.com/2026/09/construction-awaits-for-1517-unit-skyscraper-at-547-555-summit-avenue-in-journal-square-jersey-city.html), New York YIMBY, Sep 28, 2026.

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