# 159.5 Coles St, Jersey City

Single family · built c. 1877 · Block 10001, Lot 28.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/10001/28/159-5-coles-st

More construction in Hamilton Park: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/downtown/hamilton-park.md

Every lot on block 10001: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/10001.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Jan 30, 2025, estimated cost $15K, described as “Install new roof”
- Alteration, issued Mar 12, 2012, described as “Renovate (2) bathrooms and kitchen”
- Alteration, issued Mar 21, 2002, described as “Laminated Sheetrock Over A Masonry Wall (interior)”
- Alteration, issued May 27, 1999, described as “Brick pointing/power wash”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $773,700
- 2025 tax: $18,066
- Assessed land: $444,600
- Assessed improvements: $329,100
- Last sale: $568,000 in 2011

## Zoning

H (Historic District).

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 11 ft (NAVD88).

## Landmarks

Part of Hamilton Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).

## Board and land use applications

- Historic Preservation Commission case H-24-0334: Application, Approved, applied Aug 27, 2024. Install new roof

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