# 625 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Commercial · Block 8001, Lot 18.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/8001/18/625-newark-ave

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

Every lot on block 8001: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/8001.md

## Building permits

- Demolition, issued Sep 15, 2026, described as “Complete Demolition of a Commercial Building”
- Alteration — Residential, issued Apr 20, 2022, estimated cost $2K
- Alteration, issued Mar 12, 2015, described as “Install 3/4" water service”
- Alteration, issued Oct 25, 2013, described as “Sidewalk shed & scaffolding”
- Alteration, issued Jul 22, 2011, described as “Conversion of dry cleaners to coffee shop store minor electrical work (outlets and a/c unit) | install water line and 2 inch drain line for coffee machine TCO for 90 days only”
- Alteration, issued Mar 29, 2011, described as “Remove old roof and install new rubber roof, cold system. No Torch”
- Alteration, issued Feb 13, 2002, described as “Removal Of All Defective Concrete And Replacement 2-3 Inches From Exising Concrete”
- Alteration, issued May 8, 2000, described as “400amp. Service”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,200,000
- 2025 tax: $28,020
- Assessed land: $191,600
- Assessed improvements: $1,008,400
- Last sale: $4,300,000 in 2024

## Zoning

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

## Recent sales

- Nov 19, 2024: $4,300,000

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

## Flood zone

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

## Board and land use applications

- 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

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