# 789 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Commercial · built c. 1926 · Block 9402, Lot 1.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/9402/1/789-newark-ave

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

Every lot on block 9402: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/9402.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Oct 25, 2024, estimated cost $4K, 5 stories, described as “Installation of 1 box shaped awning w/channel letters mounted on”
- Alteration, issued Aug 1, 2024, estimated cost $5K, 5 stories, described as “Partial Interior demo of commercial space for takeout coffee shop Total Cost of Construction: $60,800”
- Alteration — Commercial, issued Oct 13, 2020, estimated cost $2K
- Alteration — Residential, issued Mar 18, 2019, estimated cost $139K
- Alteration — Residential, issued Sep 7, 2018, estimated cost $2K
- Alteration — Commercial, issued Oct 4, 2017, estimated cost $8K
- Alteration — Residential, issued Aug 17, 2017, estimated cost $8K
- Alteration, issued May 3, 2017, described as “Installation of low voltage burglar alarm system”
- Addition — Commercial, issued Apr 3, 2017, estimated cost $209K
- Alteration, issued Jul 9, 2014, described as “1-Vertical wheelchair”
- Alteration — Residential, issued Aug 13, 2013, estimated cost $5K
- Alteration, issued Sep 9, 2011, described as “Conversion from office to extended stay facility TCO only”
- Alteration, issued Feb 28, 2011, described as “BLDG: Sign installation.”
- Alteration, issued Jan 27, 2009, described as “Conversion from business use to 3 family dwelling cost of construction: $20,000.00”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $4,750,000
- 2025 tax: $110,913
- Assessed land: $428,600
- Assessed improvements: $4,321,400
- Last sale: $625,000 in 2000

## 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

- 789 Newark Avenue (case P14-066): Completed, 27 units, 5 stories, 62 feet tall, 5,012 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