# 655 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Commercial · Block 8001, Lot 4.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/8001/4/655-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

- Alteration, issued Dec 7, 2023, estimated cost $242K, described as “From Restaurant to Dispensary Total Cost of Construction $242,000”
- Alteration, issued Jan 15, 2020, described as “Store front demo, store front on glass,”
- Alteration — Retail, issued Jan 17, 2018, estimated cost $8K
- Alteration, issued Oct 18, 2016, described as “Replace portion of collapsed sewer clay pipe”
- Alteration, issued Jan 27, 2010, described as “Install/replace 3 existing windows with egress windows remove attic partition as per plan”
- Alteration, issued Apr 23, 2009, described as “Repair existing bathroom no plumbing work floor, tiles, fixtures-vanity only”
- Alteration, issued Mar 26, 2008, described as “Installation of wooden raffter for shingles roofing”
- Alteration, issued Apr 5, 2001, described as “Restaurant Expansion”
- Alteration, issued Mar 30, 2000, described as “Water Service Connection”
- Alteration, issued Jul 29, 1998, described as “Hang sign in front of building”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,765,900
- 2025 tax: $41,234
- Assessed land: $283,100
- Assessed improvements: $1,482,800
- Last sale: $1,197,500 in 2018

## Zoning

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

## Flood zone

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

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