242 Seventh St, Jersey City
Single family · built c. 1890 · Block 10005, Lot 25.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Feb 18, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Replace heat pump water heater”
- Alteration, issued Aug 13, 2013, described as “New footing, columns and girder”
- Alteration, issued Apr 11, 2013, described as “Reroof main roof - modified bitument roof”
- Alteration, issued Jun 25, 2012, described as “Cut clean sandfill 1- 550 gal ust tank.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,011,900
- 2025 tax
- $23,628
- Assessed land
- $513,000
- Assessed improvements
- $498,900
- Last sale
- $625,000 in 2012
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year.
Landmarks
Part of Hamilton Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-24-0083: Application, Withdrawn, applied Mar 6, 2024. Full Interior Home Remodel