209 Fourth St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1885 · Block 11302, Lot 14.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Jul 25, 2025, estimated cost $20K, described as “Underpinning as per plan for addition at 207 4th St.”
- Alteration, issued Jun 25, 2025, described as “Interior alterations to Unit 2 in order to increase accessibility for disabled child. Creation of small open concept main level and creation of an accessible restroom at the 2nd level H-25-0084”
- Alteration, issued Jul 22, 2014, described as “Replacement of water heater and boiler”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,249,500
- 2025 tax
- $29,176
- Assessed land
- $570,000
- Assessed improvements
- $679,500
- Last sale
- $1,350,000 in 2017
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 11 ft (NAVD88).
Landmarks
Part of Harsimus Cove Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0084: Application, Approved, applied Mar 6, 2025. Interior Alteration to Unit 2 in order to increase accessbility where practical for handicap child.