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Jersey City, NJ 07302 · Restaurant & Food · For Lease · MLS 260012922

188 Newark Ave

$12,500/mo$100.00/SF/yr · 1,500 SF
1,500
Available SF
$100.00
Per SF / yr
Restaurant & Food
Use
3
Units
21
Days Listed

About this property

Rare opportunity to lease a fully built-out, turnkey restaurant in the heart of Downtown Jersey City's vibrant Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza. Located on one of the city's premier dining and entertainment corridors, this prime street-level space offers approximately 1,500 square feet with an additional 1,000-square-foot usable basement, providing ample room for storage, food preparation, office space, or other operational needs. Positioned just two blocks from the Grove Street PATH Station, the location offers exceptional accessibility for both Jersey City residents and commuters traveling to and from Manhattan. The storefront enjoys outstanding visibility along the pedestrian plaza, with heavy foot traffic throughout the day and into the evening, making it an ideal setting for a wide range of restaurant concepts. Surrounded by an established mix of popular restaurants, cafés, bars, boutique retailers, and a growing residential population, this location benefits from a built-in customer base and a lively neighborhood atmosphere. The existing restaurant build-out allows a new operator to open with minimal downtime, making it an outstanding opportunity for an experienced restaurateur or an entrepreneur looking to establish a presence in one of New Jersey's most sought-after dining destinations. A liquor license is also available for separate purchase, providing additional valu

Property specifications

The details

Property TypeCI Rental
SubtypeRestaurant
UseRestaurant & Food
OfferedFor Lease
Available Area1,500 sq ft
LocationJersey City, NJ 07302
MLS #260012922

Space

Units3
Stories3
ConstructionBrick

The per-square-foot figure is derived by Costanza Realtors from the MLS-reported price and available square footage — it is not an MLS-reported metric. Verify independently.

Zoning & permitted use

Zoning and permitted-use codes are not published in the MLS IDX feed, so this page does not state one. Before you sign a lease or a contract, permitted use has to be confirmed with the Jersey City zoning office. Andrew Diaz can pull the full broker file and work that question through with you.

Location

Questions about this property

What is the asking rent for 188 Newark Ave?

The asking rent is $12,500/mo. That works out to about $100.00 per square foot per year.

How big is 188 Newark Ave?

The listing reports approximately 1,500 square feet available.

What is 188 Newark Ave zoned for?

Zoning is not published in the MLS IDX feed, so this page does not state one. The listing describes the property as Restaurant, but permitted use must be confirmed with the Jersey City zoning office before you sign anything. Andrew Diaz can pull the full file and work that question through with you.

How do I tour 188 Newark Ave?

Call or text Andrew Diaz at (551) 235-3473. He can arrange a walkthrough, pull the full broker file, and represent you through the lease.

Listing courtesy of Del Forno Real Estate Llc.

Listings displayed via the Hudson County MLS Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Data last updated 2026-07-24.