286 Sixth St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1870 · Block 11202, Lot 37.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Oct 13, 2026, estimated cost $58K, 4 stories, described as “Interior renovation to the basement and first floor change to a single family home”
- Alteration, issued Sep 13, 2013, described as “Window to door conversion”
- Alteration, issued Apr 13, 2010, described as “Install sewer pump, 1-check valve”
- Alteration, issued Apr 25, 2007, described as “1 40 gallon water heater”
- Alteration, issued Feb 10, 2006, described as “1switches 2 receptacles 2 emergency exit lights”
- Alteration, issued Jun 27, 2003, described as “Sandfill 550 Gallon Tank”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $939,400
- 2025 tax
- $21,935
- Assessed land
- $469,100
- Assessed improvements
- $470,300
- Last sale
- $669,000 in 2008
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 9 ft (NAVD88). FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 11 ft (NAVD88).
Recent sales
- Jun 25, 2025: $1,325,000, 1,792 sq ft ($739 per sq ft)
Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.
Landmarks
Part of Hamilton Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0209: Application, Approved, applied Jun 8, 2026. Interior renovations to the basement and first floor