629 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Mixed use · 2 units · built c. 1880 · Block 8001, Lot 16.

Building permits

Demolition, issued Sep 8, 2026, described as “Complete Demolition of a Commercial Building”
Demolition, issued Sep 8, 2026, described as “Complete Demolition of a Commercial Building”
Alteration — Commercial, issued Dec 28, 2021, estimated cost $3K
Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Dec 2, 2021, estimated cost $339K
Alteration, issued Dec 2, 2015, described as “Replace hot water heater”
Alteration, issued Aug 2, 2013, described as “Renovation of existing restaurant”
Alteration, issued Dec 20, 2010, described as “Apply siding to cover over hang in front of building, cover holes in over hang with metal”
Alteration, issued Sep 15, 2010, described as “Outdoor sign canopy.”
Alteration, issued Oct 9, 2009, described as “New 4IN water line”
Alteration, issued Apr 27, 2009, described as “Alteration for new restaurant cost of construction: $200,000.00”
Alteration, issued Nov 9, 2005, described as “1 100 amp service 1 100 amp sub panel”
Alteration, issued Jun 7, 2005, described as “Conversion of 2nd & 3rd floor into residential to accomodate two residential and one commercial unit”

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

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

Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.

8-16 Lott St, 625-639 Newark Ave (case P2025-0067): Approved 2026, 1,049 units, 105 affordable, 47 stories, 515 feet tall, 2,392 sq ft retail