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256 Central Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07030

Single-story retail building with a selling basement, delivered vacant for redevelopment or new occupancy.

Property Size12,500 SF
Days on Market126

Property Features for 256 Central Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 12,500 SF
Property subtype Retail

Building Details

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Listing Agency: Besen Partners
Listed By: Ronald H. Cohen · License #NY 40CO0983987
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 10 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Jul 23 at 6:40PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

256 Central Avenue is a single-story retail building that includes a ground-floor retail area and a selling basement, delivered vacant. The property comprises 7,500± SF on the ground floor and 5,000± SF in the basement.

The site is located on the east side of Central Avenue between Franklin Street and Hutton Street, within 7 blocks of the 2nd Street Hudson-Bergen Light Rail station.

As-of-right, the property allows development with 22,400± max buildable SF in up to four stories, with the possibility of up to five stories (including parking). The site allows either mixed-use or commercial development.

Key Highlights

  • Single‑story retail building with 7,500± SF ground floor plus a 5,000± SF selling basement
  • Delivered vacant for redevelopment or new occupancy
  • 22,400± max buildable SF as‑of‑right with potential for 4 stories and up to 5 stories (incl. parking)

Property Analytics

Current Use

C H Martin ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Nursing Home Catering Service Veterinary Clinic Locksmith Clothing & Fashion Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,351
Businesses Nearby
98k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 45% Dining 40% Groceries 11% Apparel 3%
McDonald's Dining
19,026 visits/mo 0.2 miles
BP Shops & Services
15,684 visits/mo 0.4 miles
KFC Dining
12,034 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Fine Fare Groceries
10,861 visits/mo 0.2 miles
AutoZone Shops & Services
10,775 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 07030, NJ

60,456
Population
29,985
Households
2
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
83%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
1.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
50,380
Density / Sq Mi
$176,943
Median Household Income
$105,359
Median Earnings
$2,819
Median Rent
$872,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Single-story retail building with a selling basement, delivered vacant for redevelopment or new occupancy.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 256 Central Avenue Jersey City, NJ.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Single‑story retail building with 7,500± SF ground floor plus a 5,000± SF selling basement; Delivered vacant for redevelopment or new occupancy; 22,400± max buildable SF as‑of‑right with potential for 4 stories and up to 5 stories (incl. parking)
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