245 Seventh St, Jersey City
Three-family · built c. 1880 · Block 11203, Lot 5.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Jun 15, 2026, described as “Replace 1" lead water service.”
- Alteration, issued Jan 17, 2025, estimated cost $4K, described as “Install stainless steel smoothwall chimney liner with b-vent parts at base”
- Alteration, issued Mar 2, 2001, described as “New Addition Per Plans Over Existing Room In Back Yard. Repair Of Fire Escape In Rear Yard Three Family House. Final Cost Of Construction: $21,000.00”
- Alteration, issued Nov 16, 1998, described as “Renovation Of Basement And Extension To A Three Family House.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,575,800
- 2025 tax
- $36,795
- Assessed land
- $665,000
- Assessed improvements
- $910,800
- Last sale
- $141,000 in 1994
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-24-0471: Application, Approved, applied Dec 19, 2024. Replaced gas hot water boiler and water heater
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-24-0473: Application, Approved, applied Dec 19, 2024. INSTALL STAINLESS STEEL SMOOTHWALL CHIMNEY LINER
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-23-0006: Application, Approved, applied Jun 19, 2023. Remove and replace 3 windows, same size, no structural change. All 3 windows are on the rear of the home. None are on the front facade. The proposed windows are Simonton 6500 Series vinyl windows.