# 209 Fourth St, Jersey City

Two-family · built c. 1885 · Block 11302, Lot 14.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11302/14/209-fourth-st

More construction in Harsimus Cove: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/downtown/harsimus-cove.md

Every lot on block 11302: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11302.md

## 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.

From New York City and Jersey City public records, refreshed within a day of each release. Sources: https://umarelli.org/sources. Methodology and corrections: https://umarelli.org/methodology