245.5 Seventh Street, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1890 · Block 11203, Lot 4.
Building permits
- Major renovation, issued Feb 19, 2026, estimated cost $1.0M, described as “Renovation/alteration of existing townhouse. mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and utility upgrades”
- Alteration, issued Jun 19, 2019, described as “Replacement hot water heater”
- Alteration, issued Jul 5, 2016, described as “Renovation and addition of existing two family”
- Alteration, issued Jul 19, 2012, described as “Torch Down Roof, Repair Flashings and Gutters at Rear Building, Install New stoop in Front Garden/Patio Area for Handi Cap Ramp”
- Alteration, issued Sep 28, 2004, described as “Tear off flat roof and install 90 lb roll roofing”
- Alteration, issued Jan 9, 2004, described as “Remove/replace Sheetrock, Walls And Ceilings, Kitchen Cabinets, Hardwood Floor In Apt. #1 (interior Work Only)”
- Alteration, issued Dec 30, 2003, described as “Water Heater”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,552,700
- 2025 tax
- $36,256
- Assessed land
- $665,000
- Assessed improvements
- $887,700
- Last sale
- $2,580,000 in 2020
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).
Recent sales
- Dec 27, 2019: $2,580,000, 2,880 sq ft, sold with other lots
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-25-0123: Application, Approved, applied Apr 3, 2025. Renovation/alteration of existing townhouse. Exteriors / Facades: (plans A-101, elevations A-200, sections A-300) front (street side) basement level entry saddle lowered to make a 6’-8” (minimum) door height front (street side) yard…