215 Fourth St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1880 · Block 11302, Lot 9.
Building permits
- Addition, issued Jun 25, 2026, estimated cost $44K, described as “A 2ND floor rear addition-renovation to an existing 2 family 3 story structure. No wor will be visible from the public right of way (cone)”
- Alteration, issued Aug 3, 2010, described as “Install 6 inch wood fence and patio”
- Alteration, issued Jul 3, 2007, described as “200 A serv plus 1meter”
- Alteration, issued Oct 21, 2005, described as “1-200 amp service”
- Alteration, issued Mar 4, 2004, described as “Replace insulation and drywall painting of wall & ceiling tile floor, baseboard tri-fold doors........”
- Alteration, issued Feb 8, 2000, described as “Alteration Elect.”
- Alteration, issued Jan 5, 2000, described as “Sink,dishwasher,sewerconn.,water Serv.,stack...”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $994,500
- 2025 tax
- $23,222
- Assessed land
- $540,000
- Assessed improvements
- $454,500
- Last sale
- $465,000 in 2003
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-25-0341: Application, Approved, applied Aug 8, 2025. A 2nd floor rear addition-renovation to an existing 2-family, 3 story structure. No work will be visible from the public right of way (CoNE)