659 Jersey Ave, Jersey City
Single family · built c. 1895 · Block 10006, Lot 24.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Apr 16, 2021, described as “Board of appeals”
- Alteration — Residential, issued Oct 29, 2020, estimated cost $10K
- Alteration, issued Jul 22, 2014, described as “Renovate bath & bedroom”
- Alteration, issued Jul 9, 2010, described as “BLDG: Tank removal.”
- Alteration, issued Jun 14, 2010, described as “New sheet rock in 3rd. fl. bathroom, new floor tiles new door, 1 water closet, 1 bath tub, 1 lavatory, 1 light fixture, 2 receptacles, 2 switches”
- Alteration, issued Feb 26, 2001, described as “Elect. Work”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,434,800
- 2025 tax
- $33,503
- Assessed land
- $561,000
- Assessed improvements
- $873,800
- Last sale
- $945,000 in 2011
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. 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
- Zoning Board case Z2024-0007: Variance - No Site Plan, Fees Paid, applied Mar 6, 2024. New 67.5SF addition to the rear of the building with stairs to access the rear yard. Rear facade improvements also proposed.