159 Dolphin St, Newark, NJ 07114 Property Records

Essex County and Newark City property record for 159 Dolphin St, Newark, NJ 07114

Property Summary

Property TypeGovernment / Public Use
Lot Size5.35 acres (233,046 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN14 06000-0000-00120

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14 06000-0000-00120
Alternative APNs
  • 14-06000-08-00120
  • 140600000120

Exterior

Lot Area233,046 sqft

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number1406000000000120
Street Address159 DOLPHIN ST
CityNEWARK
StateNJ
Zip07114-3106
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Government / Public Use
Legal Description5.35 AC STORAGE BLDG.
Legal Block6000
Legal Lot Number120
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST ORANGE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract17500

Owner

Source: Essex County and Newark City assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address920 MAYOR GIBSON NYPA, NEWARK, NJ 07102
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Newark City assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
MunicipalityNewark City
Unified School DistrictNewark City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,633,400 (-) Land $2,600,000 Building $1,033,400$3,633,400 (-) Land $2,600,000 Building $1,033,400
2025$3,633,400 (-) Land $2,600,000 Building $1,033,400$3,633,400 (-) Land $2,600,000 Building $1,033,400
2023$3,633,400 Land $2,600,000 Building $1,033,400$3,633,400 Land $2,600,000 Building $1,033,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation8.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 294,274 people · EPA ID NJ0714001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead4 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Sep 2020
Treatment failure
resolved · Sep 2020
Haloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2020
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2022
Lead public education
Mar 2019
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Cable
940 / 35

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